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Pay homage to the art of filmmaking when you join Singapore’s most established filmmaking course!
Be inspired by the illustrious list of FSV students, alumni and lecturers who have won accolades at international and local film festivals
Learn from the best in masterclasses and workshops by world-renowned filmmakers and industry experts
Learn in top-notch industry standard facilities that inspire you to be the best you can be and help you build a winning portfolio
Course Overview
How many of us spend hours engrossed in the stories of others in movies, TV shows and online channels on YouTube and Netflix? Master the craft of creating stories that resonate with your audience with our Diploma in Film, Sound & Video (FSV).
By stretching your imagination and bringing your work to life using the latest technology, FSV gives you a strong foundation in the artistic and technical aspects of filmmaking. You will get to create your own short film masterpiece, work on a passion project, embark on an internship in the film and media industry, and complete a capstone project. With an optimal balance of rigorous academic study and sound practical training, you‘re more than ready to hit the ground running in the dynamic film and media industry, locally or abroad. You will also be able to branch into commercial video production, a growing field thanks to the rise in video consumption in the new media landscape.
The Art of Filmmaking
Hone the art and craft of filmmaking in areas like scriptwriting, sound, cinematography, motion graphics and post-production. You will also get to build your theoretical foundation by learning from the masters of cinema in our cinema studies classes.
Your technical skills will be sharpened through hands-on exposure to the latest industry-standard equipment including HD digital cameras and established post-production tools such as Premiere Pro, ProTools and DaVinci Resolve. Plus, you will be working in top-notch facilities such as a film sound stage and a full HD television studio.
Top-notch Industry Projects
FSV graduates have been hired for exciting projects in the local and overseas film and media industry, from local productions such as Ah Boys To Men to wide release films such as Crazy Rich Asians and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. They attest to the high impact of their FSV training and exposure.
Internationally Acclaimed Alumni
FSV filmmakers also continue to put Singapore cinema on the world map. In 2013, Anthony Chen’s Ilo Ilo won a string of awards including the Caméra d’Or at Cannes Film Festival, Best Film at Taipei’s Golden Horse Awards and Best Director at the Mumbai International Film Festival. In 2016, Boo Junfeng took home the Rising Director Award for his critically acclaimed Apprentice at the Busan International Film Festival. In 2018, Yeo Siew Hua’s A Land Imagined snagged the coveted Golden Leopard at the Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland.
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What You'll Learn
Year 1
Location Filmmaking
(4 Credit Units)
This is a foundation subject introducing students to single-camera video production. The module aims to provide students with a basic theoretical and practical introduction to pre-production planning, single-camera operation, location lighting, grip work, sound recording and non-linear video editing. Students will gain a visual understanding of moving images and be able to combine them with simple soundtracks.
Producing
(3 Credit Units)
This module introduces students to the scope of work and responsibilities of a Producer. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of budgeting and scheduling, the film crew hierarchy, the basics of location scouting and local media law. This module will also include the mechanics of a script breakdown plus the process of content creation and pitching. At the end of this module, students will be able to present a production portfolio based on a given script.
Storytelling Techniques
(3 Credit Units)
This module focuses on how students can create meaning through stories that reflect their own lives and imagination. Using a three-act dramatic structure, students develop compelling short story ideas with the basic storytelling tools of observation, memory and experience. Through written and oral exercises, as well as assignments, students learn to understand and apply good storytelling techniques – a critical skill for producers of film and other media.
Editing
(4 Credit Units)
This module provides introductory knowledge in the area of post-production as well as hands-on editing experience. Students will learn the finer details of editing for a narrative-driven project. Through exercises and reflection, they will have many opportunities to become familiar with the various concepts of editing.
Career & Professional Preparation 1
(1 Credit Units)
This module gives students a foundational introduction to their three-year diploma course curriculum and how it prepares them for industry. Through guided reflection of their personal characteristics and the development of an overall game plan for their education and career goals, students will be better prepared for their future careers.
English Language Express*
(Credit Units - NA)
English Language Express aims to give you a better grounding in the English Language and to strengthen the written and oral communications skills that you will need in your academic and professional careers. You will be engaged in writing, reading, listening and speaking activities that will develop your ability to speak and write grammatically, coherently and clearly. You will also hone your reading and listening comprehension skills.
Innovation Made Possible^
(3 Credit Units)
* This module is only offered to students who are weaker in the English Language.
^ 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. For more details on Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) electives
Click Here > Introduction to Film
(5 Credit Units)
This foundation module examines the basic elements that comprise the study of film. These are film production, distribution and exhibition, film form, film genre, documentary and experimental cinema, film style and film criticism. Screenings, lectures and readings are designed to help students understand what makes a film look and sound the way it does. Students are also encouraged to analyse films as created objects, to prepare them for more advanced modules in film history and scriptwriting.
Photography
(3 Credit Units)
This module explores the technical and aesthetic aspects of still photography. Topics include the use of digital camera, exposure techniques, use of existing light, visual elements and principles of design in photography, concepts of composition, storytelling with pictures and photo-portfolio preparation.
TV Production
(4 Credit Units)
Students are introduced to multi-camera studio production techniques and technical operations. Topics include TV studio camera operation and setup, studio lighting, audio and sound control, the character generator, teleprompting, vision mixing, digital effects and production roles. The module is designed to help students acquire the basic knowledge and skills to fill various studio positions competently. There is a focus on developing creativity and continuity in planning and executing live studio-based television programmes.
Audio Technology
(4 Credit Units)
Students are taught the knowledge and skills for audio production here. They will learn the basic principles and technical concepts of sound production and technology. Foundational production skills developed in recording, overdubbing, processing and mixing can be applied to produce audio for video, television, film, radio and music products.
Exploring Contemporary Issues^
(3 Credit Units) Health & Wellness^
(1 Credit Unit)
^ 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. For more details on Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) electives
Click Here > Year 2
Film History
(4 Credit Units)
Film History is an introductory survey course that examines the social, technological and aesthetic history of filmmaking from the origins to the present. This course will emphasise critical, theoretical and historical perspectives in analysing film. Special attention will be placed on films and film movements outside the mainstream. The focus will be on the history of film from a Western perspective, primarily American and European.
Cinematography
(4 Credit Units)
Students gain a better understanding of the aesthetics and craft of cinematography with special concentration on practice, workflow and safety at a professional standard. The module aims to take learning outside the classroom with tutor-guided masterclasses conducted in locations that are researched and sourced by the students. This makes for more dynamic and active learning that mimics real-world conditions.
Post Production & Motion Graphics
(4 Credit Units)
This module provides an opportunity to create motion graphics in post-production for intermediate level students who have mastered the fundamental principles and skills of editing and video production. Students will build up their capacity to create contents of motion graphics and train technical skills for post-production. Students will deal with the various concepts of motion graphics and workflows in post-production. This will help students prepare for their capstone projects in their final year.
Scriptwriting
(4 Credit Units)
Students learn to write screenplays for short films. Building on storytelling and visualisation techniques they acquired in Level 1, students are encouraged to develop stories from their own observations, memories and experiences. Writing exercises and assignments develop eventually into an 8- to 12-page screenplay, which may be expanded into projects in Level 3.
Documentary Production
(4 Credit Units)
This module is designed to expose students to the practical, technical and theoretical issues in nonfiction filmmaking. Students will study different types of documentary storytelling and the appropriate use for each style. They will then work individually and later in groups to apply the technical skills and creative choices to shoot and edit their own video documentaries.
World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^
(2 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. For more details on Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) electives
Click Here > Asian Cinema
(5 Credit Units)
The module introduces students to the art and business of Asian cinema. Students will explore the unique traditions of selected national cinemas of East-, South- and Southeast Asia. Against the backdrop of globalisation, they will also discover the unique histories and aesthetics of Asian film production.
Advanced TV Production
(4 Credit Units)
This module focuses on creating a deeper understanding and appreciation of nonfiction television productions. It is designed to introduce students to the practical and technical aspects of creating television programmes, particularly in the infotainment and info-education genres. Students will work in a team and be responsible for all aspects of production: from conceiving the show idea, to casting, scripting, production planning, budgeting, graphics, to recording programme segments in the studio and on location. They are also responsible for packaging the product using these segments.
Directing
(4 Credit Units)
Students learn aspects of pre-scriptwriting, scene direction, completion of scriptwriting, script visualisation, pre-production, acting, blocking, direction, rehearsal and filming. The focus is on equipping students with the essential skills to become competent directors and to build a creative portfolio.
Intermediate Filmmaking
(4 Credit Units)
Building on the conventions learnt in first-year modules Location Filmmaking and Storytelling Techniques, students delve to examine the craft deeper and discover principles that make for an affective film. This class is exploratory in nature and students chart their own learning journey through guided filming projects and intimate group discussions.
Sound Design
(3 Credit Units)
Students will learn the basic knowledge and skills needed for capturing good sound on location in support of sound design. They will also learn how Sound Design can be used to complement and enhance films with the use of foley, voiceover and ADR. With an introduction to ProTools, students will be able to produce basic sound tracks for short films through location sound recording, sound design, editing and mixing.
Career & Professional Preparation 2
(2 Credit Units)
This second-year module is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to seek and secure work, as well as communicate their personal brand. The module will help students better understand their course-related media sectors and equip them with the necessary skills – written, verbal and presentation – to market themselves effectively when pursuing a career in the media industry.
Year 3
Advanced Production
(8 Credit Units)
Building on skills acquired in their first two years of study, students complete two short films that allow them to hone their abilities in writing, cinematography, lighting, sound recording, editing and sound mixing. The students will develop a conceptual knowledge of different film styles, and enhance their understanding and competence in issues related to content and storytelling. The "inclass" and "on location" assignments will emphasise the shooting procedure, and working with actors on a set. Part of the class will be delivered in the masterclass method of instruction.
Capstone Project
(10 Credit Units)
Using the conceptual and applied knowledge learnt in Year 1 and 2, students hone and integrate their skills through managing and operating the school’s flagship business units, working with external clients on real-time projects, working on their own projects in various disciplines and across disciplines or carrying out freelance engagements. All projects will provide students with hands-on experience in incorporating various skills, platforms and mechanisms to achieve the desired impact in the marketplace.
Project ID: Connecting The Dots^
(4 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. For more details on Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) electives
Click Here > Internship (Local/Overseas)
(16 Credit Units)
Students will be placed on an internship with companies and agencies matching their abilities and interests. The internship gives students opportunities to apply their acquired knowledge and skills to the work environment. Students gain valuable work experience and exposure to the rigour, demands and excitement of the media industry, enabling them to adapt effectively to future employment. Many of our students are offered employment by these same companies.
Career Options & Further Studies
Your portfolio, experience and skills pave the way for you to carve out your own career pathway in the film and media industry. Some of these roles include content developer, director, location sound recordist, post-production supervisor and scriptwriter. You can also follow the footsteps of Anthony Chen and Boo Junfeng and be an independent filmmaker.
You will enjoy advanced standing for degree programmes at top film and media schools, both locally and abroad. Many FSV graduates have also received scholarships and bursaries from the National Arts Council, Singapore Film Commission and the Infocomm Media Development Authority to pursue further studies at the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Stanford University (US), University of Cambridge and the National Film & Television School (UK).
Hear From Our Students and Alumni
Josiah Ng
FSV Graduate, Class of 2008
Head of Film & Social Content, DDB Group Singapore (Telling Stories Division)
FSV is a cutting-edge course that made me fall deeper in love with the transformative art of storytelling. It was there that I was introduced to not just the technical tools of making a film, but also the craft of navigating real-world issues with film and media. Through the holistic approach taken by the faculty members, my worldview expanded, and possibilities eventually unfolded for me in my career. This course is not just about making movies and content, it’s so much more.
Janice Chua
FSV Graduate, Class of 2008
Associate Producer of the box office sensation, Crazy Rich Asians (2018).
FSV gave me the tools to transform thoughts and ideas into moving images which was exhilarating for a wide-eyed teenager who had just graduated from secondary school. We watched movies, learned from them and then picked up the camera and made our own! It’s not only a school to receive an education, it’s a place where dreams can be realised.
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Entry Requirements
FOR STUDENTS WITH O-LEVEL EXAMINATION RESULTS
AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-D
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE 'O' Level examination (or equivalent) results.
Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)
1 - 7
Any two other subjects
1 - 6
You must also have sat for one subject listed in the 2nd group of relevant subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type.
ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type List >
Candidates with severe vision or hearing deficiency should not apply for the course. Those with colour vision deficiency are required to declare this condition at enrolment, as certain modules require colour recognition.
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 Net ELR2B2 for 2022 JAE
5 to 11
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