Last Updated: 11 Oct 2025
Common Arts, Media & Design Programme
Candidates interested in the creative industries but who have not decided on a specific major for a career should consider applying for the Common Arts, Media & Design Programme (CAP). CAP provides a foundational, cross-disciplinary creative arts curriculum that immerses students in the creative sector by covering competencies applicable to various creative careers. In addition, CAP supports students in sampling alternative disciplines before making a choice— equipping them with first-hand experience in each major, enabling them to decide on a diploma in which to enrol with confidence.
Course code: R65
Republic Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE
Course duration: 3 years
Students admitted to the Common Arts, Media & Design Programme (R65) must ensure that they satisfy the requirements of the respective diplomas before they can be streamed to the respective courses. Those opting to stream into the Diploma in Design (R67), or the Diploma in Sonic Arts (R24) are required to pass a stipulated elective module for the diploma in lieu of fully meeting their minimum entry requirements.
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Course details
| Certification offered | Depends on the diploma course you choose to major in |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
How to register
Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
The Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) allows O-Level certificate holders to apply for admission to junior colleges (JC), Millennia Institute (MI), polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.