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Common Media Programme

Gateway to one of 3 exciting diplomas from Singapore’s original media school

Gain emerging skills and competencies that enable you to be multi-platform media practitioners

No exams as assessment is mainly based on projects and plenty of real-world learning via internships and industry projects

Course Overview

Want to try out different media disciplines before deciding on one? Join the Common Media Programme offered by Singapore’s original media school, established since 1989!

In your first semester, you will learn to curate transmedia content by taking foundation modules such as storytelling techniques and persuasive communication, as well as ‘taster’ modules that will introduce you to the various media disciplines you can specialise in later. You will gain skills in using emerging technologies for content creation across multiple platforms. You will also discover your strengths, aspirations and career goals through the Career & Professional Preparation module. All this will prepare you to be a multi-platform media professional who will use their skills for good!

What’s more, there will be no exams in this course, as assessment is mainly based on projects.

At the end of your first semester, you can choose one of our 3 exciting diplomas: Mass Communication, Film, Sound & Video or Media Post-Production. All our media diplomas are designed to provide industry-relevant and real-world learning via internships and industry projects.

Become a multi platform media practitioner with our CMP

What You'll Learn

Year 1

Level 1.1

24 hours per week

Career & Professional Preparation I
(1 Credit Unit)
This module gives students a foundational introduction to their three-year diploma course curriculum and how it prepares them for industry. It will help them to embark on their course with the end in mind, through guided reflection of their personal characteristics and producing an overall game plan for heir their future education and career goals. The module aims to deepen students’ commitment to the sector that the course prepares them for.
Introduction to Film & Media
(4 Credit Units)
This module examines multi-platform content and the digital platforms and technologies by which the content is delivered (virtual conferences, streaming, blogs, social media, online videos, immersive experiences). Students will appreciate and analyse a variety of media with different perspectives based on multiple platforms to reach an audience. By the end of the module, students will become more literate “produsers” and critics of multi-platform media today.
Motion Graphics
(4 Credit Units)
This module gives students hands-on experience in creating motion graphics for digital media. Students will be taught skills such as visual design and the creation of computer-generated graphics in service of multi-platform commercial media productions (video, immersive media, social media, etc.).
Persuasive Communication
(4 Credit Units)
This module provides the skills for students to conceptualise and communicate ideas. Students will conduct research, practice professional writing formats, analyse target audience metrics, and pitch and present concepts to engage analytically and intelligently with an audience.
Storytelling Techniques
(3 Credit Units)
This module equips students with the skills to identify and tell a good story - across multiple media channels and platforms - to engage emotionally with an audience.
Video Production
(4 Credit Units)
This is a foundation module introducing students to single-camera video production. The module gives students hands-on experience with pre-production planning, single-camera operation, location lighting, grip work, sound recording and non-linear video editing. Students will gain an understanding of working with moving images and learn to combine them with simple soundtracks to create compelling content.
Exploring Contemporary Issues^{^}
(3 Credit Units)

^{^} Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules account for 13 credit units of the diploma curriculum. They include modules in communication, innovation and world issues, as well as an interdisciplinary project. By bringing students from diverse diplomas together, the interdisciplinary project fosters collaboration to explore and propose solutions for real-world problems. IS aims to develop students to be agile and self-directed learners, ready for the future workplace.

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Entry Requirements

FOR STUDENTS WITH O-LEVEL EXAMINATION RESULTS

AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-A

Candidates must have the following GCE 'O' Level examination (or equivalent) results.

English Language
1 - 6
Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)
1 - 7
Any two other subjects
1 - 6

Students opting to be streamed into the Diploma in Mass Communication must obtain grade 1 to 4 for O-level English Language.

Applicants with hearing deficiency or severe vision deficiency may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Those with colour vision deficiency may be considered, subject to an in-house test.

You must also have sat for one subject listed in the 2nd group of relevant subjects for the ELR2B2-A Aggregate Type.

FOR STUDENTS WITH OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Find out more on entry requirements and admissions exercise periods for qualifications such as N(A)-Level, A-Level, ITE, IP, IB and more.

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Application Information

Range of ELR2B2-A for 2023 JAE
?? to ??
Planned Intake (2023)
70

ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

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FAQs

Q. What is CMP?

A. The Common Media Programme (CMP) is specifically tailored for applicants who have a passion for media but are unsure of which area to pursue. Upon completing the first semester of modules to explore and understand the various disciplines, applicants will then decide between Film, Sound & Video, Mass Communication or Media Post-Production*

*Note that we may not be able to allocate all students to their choice courses due to the number of vacancies and other factors. Please see the FAQ on How will CMP students be allocated to courses.

Q. What are the requirements for CMP?

A. The respective course entry requirements apply. For example, if you intend to enrol into Mass Communication and FSV, then you will need to satisfy the entry requirements for both courses.

Film, Sound & Video - Candidates with severe vision or hearing deficiency should not apply for the course. Those with a colour vision deficiency are required to declare this condition at enrolment, as certain modules require colour recognition.

Mass Communication - Minimum B4 for English Language

Media Post-Production - Candidates with severe vision deficiency or hearing deficiency should not apply for the course. Those with colour vision deficiency may be considered, subject to passing an in-house test.

Q. Will I automatically get the course of my choice in the second semester?

A. No.

Q. How will CMP students be allocated to courses?

A. Course allocation after the first semester will be based on candidates’ GPA for that semester, grade for the module most relevant to course of choice, course choice, vacancies in the selected course and relevant entry requirements.

Q. What happens if I do not get into a course of my choice? What options do I have?

A. You can appeal for course transfer after the second semester.

Q. Are there any special programmes within the CMP to help me better understand the MCM, FSV and MPP diplomas?

A. CMP students will have opportunities to attend course sharing sessions for each of the constituent diplomas, career talks by professionals from various media industry arms and education and career guidance by their ECG advisors. Additionally, there will be a 1 hour e-learning module and 1-hour hands-on module for CMP students to experience sampler lessons from each diploma, outside of the core curriculum.

Q. Will I be disadvantaged, having attended 1 semester as a CMP student?

A. There will be no disadvantage as a CMP student because all FMS students will be attending the same semester with the same modules.

Q. If all FMS students are attending the same semester with the same modules, what is the difference for the CMP students?

A. The main difference for the CMP students is that after the first semester, you will get a chance to select the diploma of your choice to stream into.

Q. What is the intake for the Common Media Programme?

A. The CMP will take in approximately 70 students in each cohort.

Q. What are the specific qualities for Common Media Programme students that EAE assessors look for?

A. The qualities for CMP students that our EAE assessors look for are the same as those of any FMS students looking to enter any of our three diplomas. We are looking for people who are passionate about the film and media industry, who are self-starting and self-disciplined, that undertake creative endeavours in and outside of the confines of schoolwork and who possess a strong willingness to learn all about the ins and outs of the film and media industry.

Q. Which modules in the CMP semester are general film and media modules?

A. The modules of Introduction to Film & Media and Storytelling Techniques are modules that will be taught in the context of the general film and media industry and will benefit students in their understanding of the film and media industry and how the different arms of the industry work together.

Q. Which CMP modules relate directly to the various FMS diplomas?

A. The Persuasive Communication module is the taster module for the Mass Communication diploma. The Video Production module is the taster module for the Film, Sound & Video diploma. And the Motion Graphics module is the taster module for the Media Post-Production diploma.

Q. As a CMP student, will I get a chance to interact with FMS students who are admitted directly into MCM, FSV and MPP?

A. Yes. As all FMS students will undertake the same modules in the CMP semester, regardless of diploma, there will be opportunities to interact and work with students who have been admitted directly into the constituent FMS courses. There will also be interaction opportunities via the FMS CCAs that you can participate in such as the FMS Society, Stage 52 and SGNewWave.

Q. What is the difference between FMS’ Common Media Programme and other Common Entry Programmes in the Art, Design & Media cluster in the other polytechnics?

A. The key difference of FMS’ CMP is that you can get a chance to stream into the original film and media courses of the polytechnic with the longest history and most established list of film and media alumni in Singapore.

Common Media Programme

Openhouse Showcase

Course Overview

Become a multi platform media practitioner with our CMP

What You'll Learn

Year 1

Level 1.1

Career & Professional Preparation I

Introduction to Film & Media

Motion Graphics

Persuasive Communication

Storytelling Techniques

Video Production

Exploring Contemporary Issues^{^}

Career Options & Further Studies

Hear From Our Students and Alumni

Josiah Ng

FSV Graduate, Class of 2008

Head of Film & Social Content, DDB Group Singapore (Telling Stories Division)

Janice Chua

FSV Graduate, Class of 2008

Entry Requirements

FOR STUDENTS WITH O-LEVEL EXAMINATION RESULTS

AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-A

English Language

Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)

Any two other subjects

FOR STUDENTS WITH OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Application Information

Range of ELR2B2-A for 2023 JAE

Planned Intake (2023)

ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

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Common Media Programme

Openhouse Showcase

Course Overview​

Become a multi platform media practitioner with our CMP

What You'll Learn​

Year 1​

Level 1.1

Career & Professional Preparation I

Introduction to Film & Media

Motion Graphics

Persuasive Communication

Storytelling Techniques

Video Production

Exploring Contemporary Issues^

Career Options & Further Studies

Hear From Our ​Students and Alumni

Josiah Ng

FSV Graduate, Class of 2008

Head of Film & Social Content, DDB Group Singapore (Telling Stories Division)

Janice Chua

FSV Graduate, Class of 2008

Entry Requirements

FOR STUDENTS WITH O-LEVEL EXAMINATION RESULTS AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-A

English Language

Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)

Any two other subjects

FOR STUDENTS WITH OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Application Information

Range of ELR2B2-A for 2023 JAE

Planned Intake (2023)

ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

Back to Top ​

FAQs

Got a Question?

For Enquiry

or Visit

Related Courses

Find more >

Course Overview

What You'll Learn

Year 1

Exploring Contemporary Issues^{^}

Hear From Our Students and Alumni

FOR STUDENTS WITH O-LEVEL EXAMINATION RESULTS

AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-A

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