Programme-Specific Requirements

Some programmes have programme-specific requirements for application. Find out about the additional requirements below to ensure that you include all the required information in your application.

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    DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore

    Personal Statement required for: All undergraduate applicants
    The personal statement is an important part of the application for admission to the DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore. What you write will help us to know more about you, which may not be apparent from your application and/or transcripts.

    Personal Statement
    Write an essay that describes an exceptional achievement which highlights your academic and/or employment experience gained. How would these support your choice of programme(s) and help you attain your goal(s) in life? What are your plans upon graduation

    Spelling, grammar, and sentence structure, along with the correct use of punctuation, capitalisation, quotation marks, etc. are all considered, so proofread your essay carefully.

    Optional Essay
    You may submit an optional essay to explain any unusual circumstances or situations that you think may have an impact on your application.

    Submission
    You must submit your personal statement via SIT’s online application portal during Admissions period. Answers must be drafted and prepared before beginning the online application.

    FOR DIGITAL ART AND ANIMATION - ART PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

    Art Portfolio
    Applicants to the Digital Art and Animation degree are required to submit an art portfolio that showcases their best and most recent work. This portfolio must contain between 10-15 samples of artwork created by the applicant. If necessary, DigiPen (Singapore) may request more samples for review.

    The portfolio should include:

    • Prescribed Drawings from Direct Observation – Using graphite pencil or charcoal, with quality art paper as the canvas, the applicant should draw the following four prescribed drawings from real life (not from images or photographs):
    • Pair of shoes
    • Same pair of shoes as above but from a different perspective (e.g. shoes drawn from the back) or a different orientation (e.g. shoes turned upside down)
    • Interior space, such as a kitchen or bedroom
    • Self-portrait

    On the corner of the page for each of these drawings, please write the date created and length of time spent on the drawing.

    The primary objective of these four prescribed drawings is for the applicants to demonstrate foundational drawing skills.  The applicants should focus on drawing realistically and accurately, and should NOT apply any artistic style (e.g. cartooning) to these four prescribed drawings.

    Miscellaneous Art Samples - The remaining 6-11 pieces should demonstrate an applicant’s current range, skill, and process. These personal works may include animations, figure/animal studies, colour studies, original character designs, architectural renderings, landscape studies, sculptures, and paintings. The submitted work should not contain illustrations copied directly from manga, animé, animations, paintings, or photographs (cited master copies are acceptable).

    Please note: All the artworks submitted should be less than two years old and the \images should be in focus and properly oriented for the subject.

    Guidelines for Portfolio Submissions

    • All applicants are required to submit their portfolios via SIT’s application portal by the application closing date. This applies to all applicants who have indicated BFA in Digital Art and Animation in any of their five choices. If the applicant does not submit a portfolio or submit an incomplete portfolio by the application closing date, their application will be deemed as disqualified/rejected and they will not be considered for admission into the BFA in Digital Art and Animation programme.
    • Applicants should label all artworks with the date of completion and the medium used. Clearly indicate which drawings are the four prescribed drawings from direct observation.
    • For the four prescribed drawings from direct observation and other still images, the only acceptable format is PDF (max file size is 5 MB). Please submit via the “DP BFA Portfolio” tab.
    • For miscellaneous artworks such as animations and videos, they can be hosted on a public drive/cloud. Please copy the web link into a word document and submit the word document via the “DP Additional Requirements” tab.
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    Singapore Institute of Technology - Digital Communications and Integrated Media

    It is compulsory for applicants applying to the Digital Communications and Integrated Media degree programme to submit a written essay and media portfolio via the SIT Admission Portal to be considered for admission:

    Written Essay Assignment:
    Applicants are to submit a 700-word essay (PDF or Word document) via the SIT Admission Portal, documenting their thoughts on any ONE of the following topics:

    Spelling, grammar, and sentence structure, along with the correct use of punctuation, capitalisation, quotation marks, etc. are all considered, so proofread your essay carefully.

    Media Portfolio:
    The portfolio should include (documents to be submitted via the SIT Admissions Portal):

    • A 1-page PDF or Word document write up, explaining applicant’s role in each production captured in the reel;
    • A weblink to applicant’s:
    • Video production demonstration reel [1min] OR
    • Media (print/photographs/campaigns) video slideshow [1min].
    • Video work should be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo, and the URL of the video to be included in the PDF or Word document submission. Please DO NOT send in actual video files.
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    The Culinary Institute of America

    Applicants applying to The Culinary Institute of America’s (CIA) degree programmes are to submit online the following additional documents to be considered for admission:

    • Letter of recommendation from an employer or faculty member.
    • Proof* of  minimum of 6 months’ work experience in the food industry in a position thatis in charge of preparing at least 50% of the food/menu from scratch. This could include both front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house duties.
    • Optional: portfolio of competitions or culinary projects that you have participated in.

    *Applicants who do not meet the requirements of having attained  minimum of six months of relevant work experience may still submit an application to be considered on a case-by-case basis. However, successful applicants are required to have fully met the requirement at the point of course commencement.

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    The University of Glasgow

    It is compulsory for applicants applying to the University of Glasgow’s (UofG) Nursing programme to submit the following additional documents online, to be considered for admission:

    • Enrolment and Practising Certificate – Qualification as a Registered Nurse and a valid current registration with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) for the year of matriculation.
    • Essay Question – In line with the Ministry of Health (MOH)’s key focus of ‘Beyond Hospital to Community’, “What are the key competencies of community nurses in delivering effective care for people in their own homes?”

    Note: Competencies in this context can relate to broad-based skill sets, wealth of clinical experience, good health assessment knowledge, ability to work inter-professionally with other healthcare professionals, patient education skills, and competency in related community nursing/chronic disease training.

    You may focus on just ONE of the competencies in a short essay of approximately 200 words.

    Please complete and attach this declaration form to your essay and submit as a single document.

    • Have successfully completed an SNB-accredited Diploma in Nursing programme in Singapore. Only these two diplomas are accredited:
      • Nanyang Polytechnic: Diploma in Nursing
      • Ngee Ann Polytechnic: Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing)

    All applicants are reminded that it is important that you apply for registration/enrolment within five years of completing your nursing programme. Otherwise you will have to attend a Returning-to-Nursing Programme before you can be considered for registration/enrolment.

    Under the Nurses and Midwives Act (Chapter 209), a person must be registered/enrolled with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) and possess a valid Practising Certificate (PC) in order to practise nursing/midwifery in Singapore.

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