Students at Singapore's original media school, School of Film & Media Studies

School of Film & Media Studies

Why FMS?

Singapore's largest media alumni network, School of Film & Media Studies

Build on a Media Legacy
Since 1989, FMS has shaped generations of media talent – producing outstanding alumni who make their mark in the industry and beyond.

Industry-standard media facilities at M:idea Playground, School of Film & Media Studies

Go Beyond the Classroom
Gain global exposure, tackle real industry projects and learn directly from media leaders through masterclasses and exclusive events.

School of Film & Media Studies students trained as multi-platform media professionals

Create What’s Next
Master media craft and emerging tech in top-notch facilities, while building the versatile skills to thrive as a future-ready, multi-hyphenate professional.

About the School

Love stories, screens or social media? At the School of Film & Media Studies (FMS), Singapore’s original media school, you'll learn how to turn bold ideas into content people want to watch, hear and share. Through our 3 diplomas and Common Media Programme, you will develop versatile skills for today’s fast-moving media landscape, including:

Content CreationData StorytellingSocial Media MarketingFilmmakingEditingLighting & Sound
Immersive ExperiencesBranding & CommunicationMulticam ProductionRadio ProductionTechnical TheatreStrategic Communications

From social media, podcasts, films and journalism to film, live events, and immersive experiences, FMS helps you create compelling stories and content for different platforms, audiences, and careers.

Go Further
Many FMS graduates receive advanced standing at local and overseas universities. Some have even gone on to postgraduate degrees at top institutions such as Cambridge, Stanford and Columbia!

Learn from the Industry
Meet media pros; attend masterclasses, industry events and movie screenings; and work with our partners on real-world projects. You will gain valuable industry exposure and build a portfolio that shows what you can do.

Join the FMS Network
As Singapore’s longest-established media school, FMS is home to the largest alumni network of creatives, communicators and media professionals making their mark in Singapore and beyond.

Create in Cool Media Spaces
Bring your ideas to life in FMS’ immersive learning spaces designed to spark innovation and creativity:

  • M:idea Playground
    Experiment with projection mapping, dynamic visuals, and virtual production technologies used in film, television, and live entertainment.

  • M:idea Hub
    Team up with your peers, get mentored by industry pros, and work in creative spaces equipped for media projects.

Stay Future-Proof
FMS works with industry partners to co-develop curriculum for the evolving media landscape. From virtual production with AUX Media Group to mixed reality content using Pixotope software, FMS keeps your learning current!

Go Beyond Singapore
Broaden your worldview through overseas study trips, immersion programmes, regional internships, and Service-Learning trips.

Full-time Courses

Part-time Courses

What Students/Alumni Say

Janice Chua, Class of 2008 Diploma in Film, Sound & Video, School of Film & Media Studies

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.

Marvin Miranda, Class of 2009 Diploma in Mass Communications, School of Film & Media Studies

MCM is a safe haven for creative and unconventional minds. It was the place where I discovered that creativity was incredibly powerful, especially if you attained the skills and craft to apply it in the real world. There is no better place to learn these skills, which has served me well throughout my advertising career, all around the world.

Gail Chai, Class of 2012 Diploma in Mass Communication, School of Film & Media Studies

FMS has provided me the foundation of communications which has opened up so many opportunities in the workplace, even after I pivoted to sustainability. It’s allowed me to communicate environmental and social issues in ways that different audiences can understand and care about. Whether I’m speaking to colleagues or community partners, the ability to connect, listen and speak with purpose is something I lean on every day. 

Industry Review

As the pioneer in Extended Reality (XR) and In-Camera Visual Effects (ICVFX) for virtual production, we have seen the technology grow by leaps and bounds. There is no better time than now to promote and train future talents in this new technology. Virtual production will be a pillar in the next decade for not just the filmmaking sector but also broadcast, media and entertainment industries. Together with NP, we are excited to grow the virtual production industry for the next generation.

By working with Ngee Ann Polytechnic to deliver courses that are core to the current and future needs of the media sector, I am confident that we will build a strong pipeline of industry-ready graduates with the right skill sets to enter and excel in the broader media ecosystem, including fulfilling careers at Mediacorp.

Honour (Singapore) is happy to support the work of young and aspiring filmmakers from NP. I am both impressed and encouraged by how they have been able to imagine the practice of Honour in so many different situations in life. This shows their understanding and commitment in building a worthy future for themselves and for Singapore.

It has been a fun and rewarding journey for me to work with FMS students through Radio Heatwave having come from the same course and station myself many years ago! Through a curriculum that bridges theory with real-world industry practices, I am excited to be part of the growth of our future media practitioners getting industry-ready and future-ready.

I am always impressed by the FSV students who intern with us. Besides having the skills that allow them to hit the ground running, they are attuned to the latest trends and developments in the media landscape, often injecting fresh perspectives into the creative process.

The students whom I worked with really exceeded expectations by constantly going out of their comfort zones to produce very interesting and high-quality podcasts. They showed maturity and courage in tackling challenging topics ranging from relationship abuse to the changes in society, and demonstrated keen understanding of the assignments.

Where passion meets production — Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film & Media Studies empowers students to turn creativity into unforgettable experiences. The Diploma in Stage & Live Events offers hands-on training in professional-grade facilities, equipping students with versatile, future-ready skills in theatre and live event production to thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing industry.

Highlights

School of Film & Media Studies students at the FMS career conference

Top Media Companies Share Insights

Lautan project by School of Film & Media Studies students

New Playground for Immersive Media

FMS M:idea Hub, School of Film & Media Studies

FMS M:idea Hub

Accolades

Boo Jun Feng at National Day Parade 2025, School of Film & Media Studies Alumni

Creative Director for landmark SG60 National Day Parade Boo Jun Feng - FSV Alumni

Top Honours at National Youth Film Awards NYFA 2022 student film award

Top Honours at National Youth Film Awards

Video Showcase

Contact

Block 53, Level 7, 535 Clementi Road
Singapore 599489

(+65) 6797 8862

Contact_FMS@np.edu.sg

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