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NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN AND MEDIA

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ContentsWELCOME TO ADM 1

FACULTY 2

MAJOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES 4

COURSES (ENTRY A/Y 2005 - 2010) 5

Classication of Courses - Entry A/Y 2005 - 2010 5

Free Electives - Entry A/Y 2005 - 2010 6

General Education Requirement (GER) - Entry A/Y 2005 - 2010 6

Final Year Project (FYP) - Entry A/Y 2005 - 2010 6

The FYP Graduation Show 6

COURSES (ENTRY A/Y 2011 ONWARDS) 7

Classication of Courses - Entry A/Y 2011 Onwards 7

Free Electives - Entry A/Y 2011 Onwards 8

General Education Requirement (GER) - Entry A/Y 2011 Onwards 8

Foundation Year - Entry A/Y 2011 Onwards 8

Foundation Semester 1 9

Foundation Semester 2 9

Final Year Project (FYP) - Entry A/Y 2011 Onwards 10

The FYP Graduation Show 10

AREA SPECIALISATION 10

SWITCHING OF MAJORS 10

MINOR PROGRAMMES 10

ASSESSMENT 11

ADVANCED STANDING TRANSFER OF CREDITS 11

Eligibility for Advanced Standing 13

GRADING 14

Year Grade Point Average 15

Cumulative Grade Point Average 15

Graduation 15

Satisfactory Academic Standing 15

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Option 15



ABSENCES AND FINAL GRADE 16

PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC HONESTY 17

Plagiarism within the Arts 18

STUDY ABROAD THROUGH GLOBAL PROGRAMS 19

INSTEP 19

Other Programs 19

Self Funded Study Abroad 19

Credit Transfer 19

INTERNSHIPS 20

ACADEMIC ADVISING 20

STUDENT COUNSELLING 20

STUDENT AUTOMATED REGISTRATION SYSTEM 21

ADD/DROP OF SUBJECTS 21

ACADEMIC LOAD AND OVERLOAD 21

TEACHING DURING REVISION PERIOD 22

EDVENTURE 22

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ADM LABS, STUDIOS AND WORKSHOPS 22

GENERAL INFORMATION ON PRINTERS 23

ADM COMPUTER LAB REGULATIONS 24

ADM AREA-SPECIFIC SPACES 24

Safety and emergency at ADM 24

ADM EQUIPMENT CHECK-OUT GUIDELINES 25

Checkout Locations: Operating Hours 25

ADM LIBRARY 26

ADM STUDENT CLUB 27

EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY AREA 27

EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST 28

USEFUL CONTACTS 28



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WELCOME TO ADMDeeply grounded in a studio-based learning model, the NTU School of Art, Design

and Media (ADM) offers six professional ne art degree programmes. Blending the

structure and instruction style of American art and lm schools, the self-study approach

of European academies, and the superb craft of Asian traditions, ADM provides a new

approach in Arts education.Inspiring & dedicated, faculty at ADM are not only passionate about what they do but

are practicing professionals with unique visions and creative accomplishments.

With the latest interdisciplinary theory, practice and technology; we hope that the skills

& knowledge the students acquire at ADM will help them develop their individuality and

propel them towards successful future careers.



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FACULTY

Table 1: Faculty Overview

Title Name Highest Academic Qualication

Prof Vibeke Sorensen MAH / State University of New York, USA

Asst Prof Peer M Sathikh MDesRCA / Royal College of Art, London, UK

Asst Prof Astrid Almkhlaafy MFA / Rhode Island School of Design, USA

Assoc Prof Hans Peter Bacher MFA / Folkwang Hochschule, Germany

Prof Heitor Capuzzo PhD / University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Asst Prof Shannon Lee Castleman MFA / San Francisco Art Institute, USA

Asst Prof Ina Conradi Chavez MFA / University of California, Los Angeles, USA

Asst Prof Mark Joseph Chavez MFA / University of California, Los Angeles, USA

Asst Prof Peter Chen Chia Mien MArch / Rice University, USA

Asst Prof Joyce Chin Wun Yunn MA / University of Hudderseld, UK

Lecturer Ying Chua ABD / The Ohio State University, USA

Asst Prof Martin Constable MA / Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK

Asst Prof Lucy Davis MA / Roskilde University, Denmark

Teaching Fellow Ruben de la Nuez MA / University of Havana, Cuba

Assoc Prof Louis–Philippe Demers MS / University of Montreal, Canada

Asst Prof Kenneth Feinstein PhD / European Graduate School, Switzerland

Senior Lecturer Fabrizio Galli DArch / Florence University, Italy

Asst Prof Danne Ojeda Hernandez MPhil / University of Havana, Cuba

Asst Prof Karen Hong Li Tsing MA / Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, UK

Lecturer Jeffrey Hong Yan Jack MA / Nanyang Technological University

Asst Prof Joan Marie Kelly MFA / Western Connecticut State University, USA

Prof Isaac V Kerlow MS / Pratt Institute, USA

Senior Teaching

FellowLucas M F V Jodogne MFA / LaSalle College of the Arts, Open University, UK

Visiting Prof Paul Kohl MD / Purdue University, USA

Lecturer Ng Woon Lam MFA / New York Academy of Art, USA

Asst Prof PerMagnus Lindborg DEA / Université de Paris-4 Sorbonne, France



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Title Name Highest Academic Qualication

Asst Prof Sven J Norris MA / Thames Valley University, UK

Visiting Prof Gerald Leo O’ Grady PhD / University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA

Asst Prof Oh Soon–Hwa EdD / Teachers College, Columbia University, USA

Visiting Prof Ishu Patel MFA / Maharaja Sayaji Rao University of Baroda, India

Lecturer Peggy Poo–Pun Siu Kay MA / University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA

Asst Prof Hans–Martin RallDiplom-Designer / The State Academy of the Fine Arts,

Germany

Visiting Prof Martin Reiser PhD / Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland

Asst Prof Eileen Reynolds MFA / The Art Institute of Chicago, USA

Visiting Assoc

ProfMeridel Rubenstein MFA / University of New Mexico, USA

Teaching Fellow Benjamin Alexander Slater MA / Lancaster University, UK

Asst Prof Michael Tan Koon Boon MA / Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK

Asst Prof Nanci Takeyama PhD / Kobe Design University, Japan

Asst Prof Vladimir Todorovic MFA / University of California, Santa Barbara, USA

Visiting Prof Kirti Kumar Trivedi MDesRCA / Royal College of Art, London, UK

Senior Teaching

FellowMarijke Van Kets MA / Middlesex University, UK

Asst Prof Cindy Wang I–Hsuan MA / New York University, USA

Assoc Prof Michael John Kirk Walsh D.Phil / York University, UK

Asst Prof Jaymz Wong Liang Chun MA / The National Film & Television School, UK

Teaching Fellow Wong Chen–Hsi MFA / University of Southern California, USA

Asst Prof Jesvin Yeo Puay Hwa MA / University of the Arts London, UK



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MAJOR DEGREE PROGRAMMESThe School offers six, 4-year degree programmes:

• BFA Digital Animation

• BFA Digital Filmmaking

• BFA Interactive Media

• BFA Photography and Digital Imaging• BFA Product Design

• BFA Visual Communication

Details of these programmes can be found within the area-specic pages online at

ADM’s website:

http://www.adm.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentADM/Undergraduate/UndergraduateDegree/

Pages/Home.aspx

Within each area-specic page are links to the Area Curriculum (which is a listing of

all courses that students are expected to take during their time here at ADM) and the

Sequence (which is the prescribed order in which these courses should be taken).

In selecting the electives of their choice, students are advised to read all guidelines

carefully.

The Class Schedule details the weekly sequence in which courses are delivered in

any given semester and is found at ADM’s website:

http://www.adm.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentADM/Undergraduate/Pages/

ClassSchedules. aspx



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COURSES (ENTRY A/Y 2005 - 2010)

Classication of Courses - Entry A/Y 2005 - 2010

Courses at NTU may be classied in the following manner:

Table 2: Core courses: specic to ADM students only

Type Function AU

Foundation

These serve the 1st Year needs of all majors. All ADM

students share the same Foundation year in the rst

semester.

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Major Area Studio

These are the eight courses that are integral to each

major (e.g. In Product Design, this would be Product

Design I, II & II, etc).

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Final Year Project

(FYP)

The nal year forms the basis of a yearlong graduation

project and marks the student’s entry to the

professional world.

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Art HistoryA contemporary artist needs to have a sense of art

history in order to produce art. Core History delivers a

introductory survey of this history from an Asian and

Western perspective.

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Area Art HistoryThis course will deliver a history specic to the

student’s area specialization3

Prescribed

History

The student selects three art history courses from a

range of options. This is at an advanced level.9

Prescribed Studio

Electives

A studio–based course taken within ADM that need not

be from within the student’s subject discipline.27

Sub-Total 108

Table 3: Free Electives: from anywhere within NTU

Type Function AU

GER Unrestricted

Electives.

Electives taken from any school within NTU (including

ADM). They are intended to broaden the student’s

education or to deepen the student’s education within a

particular area.

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Table 4: General Education Requirement: from outside of ADM disciplines

Type Function Sub-Type AU

GER Core

These are a

prescribed and

timetabled partof the student’s

education. They

are usually lecture

based.

Communication Skills 6

HR and Management 3

Singapore Studies

3

GER PrescribedElective

The student may

choose from a

range of courses

which satisfy the

criteria. They are

usually lecture

based.

Arts, Humanities & Social

Science (AHSS)3

Science, Technology andSociety (STS)

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Business and Management (BM) 3

Sub-Total 27

Free Electives - Entry A/Y 2005 - 2010

The Free Electives (see ‘Table 3: Free Electives: from anywhere within NTU’) are

designed to broaden the student’s education in areas outside of the student’s specialty.

Students may take a subject from within ADM or from the many available within NTU.

General Education Requirement (GER) - Entry A/Y 2005 - 2010

The GERs (see ‘Table 4: General Education Requirement: from outside of ADM

disciplines’) are designed to broaden the student’s education in areas outside of the

student’s specialty.

Final Year Project (FYP) - Entry A/Y 2005 - 2010

The FYP is a year-long project that occurs in the fourth year of the student’s study. It is the

sum achievement of their learning at ADM and functions as a professional ‘calling card’.

Each area has its own documented expectations of what constitutes a successful FYP.

The FYP Graduation Show

All FYPs are presented for public viewing at the FYP Graduation Show at the end of the

academic year and participation in this event is compulsory for all nal year students.



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COURSES (ENTRY A/Y 2011 ONWARDS)

Classication of Courses - Entry A/Y 2011 Onwards

Courses at NTU may be classied in the following manner:

Table 5: Core courses: specic to ADM students only

Type Function AU

Foundation

These serve the 1st Year needs of all majors. All ADM

students share the same Foundation year in the rst

semester.

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Major Area Studio

These are the eight courses that are integral to each

major (e.g. In Product Design, this would be Product

Design I, II & II, etc). Depending on their level, these

courses will be valued at either 4 AUs or 3 AUs.

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Final Year Project

(FYP)

The nal year forms the basis of a yearlong graduation

project and marks student’s entry to the professional

world.

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Art HistoryA contemporary artist needs to have a sense of art

history in order to produce art. Core History delivers a

introductory survey of this history from an Asian and

Western perspective.

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Prescribed

History

The student selects one art history course from a range

of options. This is at an advanced level.4

Prescribed Studio

Electives

A studio–based course taken within ADM that need not

be from within the student’s subject discipline.9

Sub-Total 79

Table 6: Free Electives: from anywhere within NTU

Type Function AU

GER Unrestricted

Electives.

Electives taken from any school within NTU (including

ADM). They are intended to broaden the student’s

education or to deepen the student’s education within a

particular area.

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Table 7: General Education Requirement: from outside of ADM disciplines

Type Function Sub-Type AU

GER Core

These are a

prescribed and

timetabled partof the student’s

education. They

are usually lecture

based.

Communication Skills 6

Singapore Studies 3

Environmental Sustainability3

GER PrescribedElective

The student may

choose from a

range of courses

which satisfy the

criteria. They are

usually lecture

based.

Arts, Humanities & Social

Science (AHSS)3

Science, Technology and

Society (STS)3

Business and Management (BM) 3

Liberal Studies (LS) 3

Any courses from the

preceeding four categories

3

Sub-Total 27

Free Electives - Entry A/Y 2011 Onwards

The Free Electives (see ‘Table 6: Free Electives: from anywhere within NTU’) are

designed to broaden the student’s education in areas outside of the student’s specialty.

Students may take a subject from within ADM or from the many available within NTU.

General Education Requirement (GER) - Entry A/Y 2011 Onwards

The GERs (see ‘Table 7: General Education Requirement: from outside of ADM

disciplines’) are designed to broaden the student’s education in areas outside of the

student’s specialty.

Foundation Year - Entry A/Y 2011 Onwards

During their rst year of study ADM students complete a Foundation Programme which

introduces them to cognitive and manual skills and develops their understanding of a

broad range of subjects.Through an intensive series of workshops and studio experiences, students study

the practice of drawing and visualisation (DN1001 and DN1005); understanding and



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application of two-dimensional design principles (DN1002 and DN1006); understanding

of form and spatial awareness (DN1003 and DN1007) and the art of storytelling and

communication (DN1004 and DN1008).

Practical learning is complemented through a study of historical antecedents in arts and

design (DN1004 and DN1008). Each of these courses cover two full semesters, allowing

for comprehensive development of the skills necessary for success in any of the School’ssix majors.

Foundation Semester 1

All rst year ADM students are automatically enrolled in the following Foundation courses:

DN1001 Foundation Drawing I

DN1002 Foundation 2D I

DN1003 Foundation 3D I

DN1004 Foundation 4D

DD1003 Introduction to the Histories of Art I

First year ADM students are also required to enrol in one of the following core GER

(General Education Requirement) courses to comply with the 3 AUs of Communication

Skills necessary for the GER:

DD0000 Writing Narratives for Creative Media (Compulsory)

HW0101 Introduction to Critical Writing

HW0301 Mastering Communication

Foundation Semester 2

In the second semester students must select a Foundation course to drop. However, each

area has one course that is compulsory for that area (see ‘Table 8: Second Semester

Foundation to area pairing’).

Table 8: Second Semester Foundation to area pairing

Area Specialisation Compulsory Foundation Course

Digital Animation DN1005 Foundation Drawing II

Digital Filmmaking DN1008 Foundation 4D II

Photography and Digital

ImagingDN1008 Foundation 4D II

Interactive Media DN1008 Foundation 4D II

Product Design DN1007 Foundation 3D II



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Area Specialisation Compulsory Foundation Course

Visual Communication DN1006 Foundation 2D II

In Semester 2, students are encouraged to take courses from the Universities’ rangeof GER Core Communication Skills. Students may also select courses from the GER

Prescribed Electives to comply with the GER component of the degree. The standard

academic requirements for ADM students per-semester is six courses or 18 Academic

Units (AUs).

Final Year Project (FYP) - Entry A/Y 2011 Onwards

The FYP is a three semester long project that occurs in the nal two years of study. Its

output represents the sum achievement of the student’s learning at ADM and functions

as a ‘calling card’ into the professional world. Each area has its own documentedexpectations of what constitutes a successful FYP. Students are required to complete all

their core courses before starting the FYP.

The FYP Graduation Show

All FYPs are presented for public viewing at the FYP Graduation Show at the end of the

academic year and participation in this event is compulsory for all nal year students.

AREA SPECIALISATION

Selection for Specialisations occurs at the end of the rst semester during theFoundation Year. Following this, students may have to undergo a competitive secondary

selection review by the school which could include a portfolio review, academic review

or an interview. This means that students may not be guaranteed to enter the area of

specialisation of their choice.

SWITCHING OF MAJORSADM students may only change their major once. Application forms to switch majors

may be obtained from the School’s General Ofce.Without exceptions, all applications to switch majors must be submitted, reviewed,

approved or rejected prior to the end of the 4th semester.

Approved change of major is dependent on successful completion of all required studio

courses for the new major. Students should therefore be mindful that a change of major

may extend their BFA programme by one or more semesters.

MINOR PROGRAMMES

In addition to their BFA majors, ADM students can opt to complete one minor availablethrough other schools in the University. The full listing of minor programmes is available

at the University’s website:



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http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/Academic/undergraduates/Course%20

Registration/Pages/MinorProgrammes.aspx

Students should declare a minor at the start of the Academic Year directly to the Ofce

of Academic Services (OAS). A total of 15 or 16 AUs would need to be completed

depending on the minor selected.

Students may use the 24 AUs allocated to GER Unrestricted Electives towards adeclared minor. The remaining 8 to 9 AUs required to obtain this minor must be

completed and is in addition to the 130 AUs required for a BFA degree to be conferred.

ASSESSMENTPart of the rigor of the BFA programmes offered by the School involves the way that

the performance of its students is evaluated. Depending on the structure and nature of

individual courses, students may be continually assessed, examined or a combination of

both (see ‘Table 9: Modes of Assessment’).

Table 9: Modes of Assessment

Assessment by Examination

Examination may be in the form of a written paper to be completed in one of

NTU’s exams halls at the end of Semester during the Exam Period or it might

take the form of a studio project to be completed in the student’s own time.

Continuous Assessment

Continuous Assessment is an ongoing process whereby the student’s

performance in class is monitored and given a value. It might include such things

as tests, assignments and projects. It is likely to include a consideration of how

much the student participates in class discussions, critiques etc.

The studio-based teaching that is core to ADM is unlikely to require that the student

sit for a written examination. However, some sort of group review of course work oftenoccurs in the nal weeks of the Semester.

General Education Requirements (GERs) and ADM academic courses such as history,

culture or writing courses usually require the student to sit for an examination. The

student may refer to the examination timetable and syllabus of the subject for specic

information on its examinations.

ADVANCED STANDING TRANSFER OF CREDITS

If a student believes that, prior to entering ADM, they have passed a subject that isequivalent to a course that is part of the curriculum at ADM, then they may apply for

Advanced Standing. This will enable the student to be excused for that subject.



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Figure 1: Advanced Standing application process

Student submits their application for Advanced Standing to Academic

Manager

Application and Portfolio routed to Area Faculty for Evaluation and

Recommendation

Recommendation for credit transferfor ADM Core and studio electives

submitted to Assoc Chair Academic

Assoc Chair Academic transfersGER Courses and ADM Electives

Final submission routed for approvalto Chair / ADM

Approved applications re-routed to Academic Manager

Academic Manager informs student of results

Academic Manager conveys application results for student degree audit records to Ofce of Academic Services (OAS)



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Eligibility for Advanced Standing

• Only applicants with tertiary study and a signicant art portfolio or demo reel are eligible

for Advanced Standing.

• Evaluations of AUs transferred are based on subjects passed with a grade B or above.

• For applicants with a Polytechnic Diploma; only third-year subjects will be consideredfor Advanced Standing at ADM.

• Advanced Standing is formalized on conrmation of the student’s major specialization.

• Subject to the University’s discretion student may be granted Advanced Standing in

exceptional circumstances:

- University students (Local & International) - GER credits transferred as per

University norms (recommended by Associate Chair Academic).

- Students transferring from international schools with a Foundation program and

courses similar to ADM and hence evaluated by Faculty.

- Credit transfers beyond the prescribed 18 AUs of ADM-related courses are only

considered in exceptional circumstances.

• Caution: Students should consider carefully before claiming Advanced Standing for a

course. They should examine its content and consult with their professors and peers

to ensure that they will not be making a decision that they will later regret. Once given,

Advanced Standing cannot be rescinded.

Table 10: Maximum amount of Academic Units transferable through Advanced Standing

Subject Type AUs Max AUs transferable

Foundation 21 Determined case by case basis

Major Core 24 9

Prescribed Studio Electives 9 Determined case by case basis

Core History13 Determined case by case basis

Prescribed History

GER Core

51 9GER Prescribed Elective

GER Unrestricted Electives



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GRADINGWith both assessment and examination, grades and grade points are assigned as

follows:

Table 11: Letter grade and grade point

Letter Grade Grade Point

A+ 5.0

A 5.0

A- 4.5

B+ 4.0

B 3.5

B- 3.0

C+ 2.5

C 2.0

D+ 1.5

D 1.0

F 0.0

The following non-letter grades can also be used for up to 12 AUs for GER courses:

Table 12: Non-letter grades

S Satisfactory

U Unsatisfactory

For an explanation of the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option see the section:

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Option



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Year Grade Point Average

The Year Grade Point Average (YGPA) represents the average grade of all courses

(including failed courses) attempted by a student in a given year. The YGPA is

computed as follows:

[Grade Point x AU for Course 1] + [Grade Point x AU for Course X] + …

[Total AU attempted in an academic year]

Cumulative Grade Point Average

The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) represents the average grade of all

courses (including failed courses) attempted by a student. The CGPA is computed as

follows:

[Grade Point x AU for Course 1] + [Grade Point x AU for Course X] + …

[Total AU attempted in all the semesters so far]

Both the YGPA and CGPA are reected in student’s transcripts.

Graduation

Requirements for Graduation are as follows:

• Successful completion of the prescribed academic unit requirement as stipulated by

the course curriculum.

• A minimum CGPA of 2.0 is required at the end of the nal semester of study

Satisfactory Academic Standing

Criteria for Satisfactory Academic Standing in any given semester are:

• Maintaining a minimum CGPA of 2.0

• Completing at least 75% of the normal AU workload

Students with poor academic standing are subject to the following performance review:

• Academic Warning, if the CGPA falls below 2.0 for any given semester

• Academic Probation, if the CGPA falls below 2.0 for the following semester

• Academic Termination, if the CGPA falls below 2.0 for the third, consecutive

semester, or at the end of the nal semester of study

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory OptionADM students may exercise the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) Option for a total

of 12 AUs of graded courses taken as GER Prescribed Electives and/or Unrestricted

Electives.

Under the S/U Option, students may declare courses from a specied category to

be excluded from the CGPA computation and be graded ‘S’ (Satisfactory) or ‘U’

(Unsatisfactory) instead. Students have to declare courses to be graded S/U before the

start of examinations for the semester. For more information on the S/U Option, refer to

the Ofce of Academic Services:

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/Academic/undergraduates/Course%20

Registration/Pages/satisfactoryUnsatisfactory.aspx



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Important points to note about the S/U Option:

• A course is indicated as S if the nal grade obtained is a C or better.

• For courses read on the S/U basis, AUs are earned only if a student attains a

‘Satisfactory’ grade. An ‘Unsatisfactory’ grade is recorded on the ofcial transcript but

the AUs for the course are not credited towards fullling the degree. Minor courses are

excluded from the S/U Option.• Once a course is classied under the S/U Option, repeated attempt(s) of the same

course will also fall under the S/U Option.

• Students with Advanced Standing should also note that a minimum of 77 AUs completed

at NTU must be graded courses (not S/U).

ABSENCES AND FINAL GRADEMuch of the teaching at ADM is delivered through demonstrations, critiques and hands-on

workshops. It is therefore essential that students maintain regular attendance so that they do

not fall behind in either learning or assessment. ADM maintains a strict policy regarding

student absences and its impact on the nal grade for individual courses:

• Poor attendance (3 or more absences) for a course automatically lowers a student’s

grade by increments of 5 percent for every absence. Each 5 percent reduction takes the

student’s grade down by one grade (e.g. 3 absences reduces a grade of A- to B+).

Table 13: Total absence & Percentage impact on grade

Days Absent % Impact on Grade

1 0

2 0

3 5

4 10

5 15

6 20

7 25

8 & above FAIL



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• In cases of 3 or more absences for a particular course, the School will send a

warning letter to the student concerned.

• There is a participation component to most ADM courses and it is at the faculty

member’s discretion to penalise the student for any absence on the grounds of poor

participation regardless of whether it has been approved or not.

• Students arriving later than 15 minutes to class are marked as absent, at the

discretion of the faculty member.

• In exceptional circumstances students can apply for a Leave of Absence one

week in advance by lling out the form available at the School’s General Ofce.

This application is subject to the approval of the Associate Chair Academic. The

categories of leave that are not approved include:

- Returning to home country during festive periods e.g. Chinese New Year,

Hari Raya, etc.

- Participating in activities (in and outside campus) organized by student

bodies during normal working hours when students are required to attendclasses.

• Medical Leave must be accompanied by a Medical Certicate (MC). Medical Leave

is considered approved ‘after the fact’ and does not automatically impact on the

student’s grade. If the student seeks more than a total of two medically certied

absences then a signed letter from their guardians and doctor must be obtained. A

student may take a maximum of three days of Medical Leave from a course.

• Approved leaves of absences do not run in addition to non-approved ones (e.g. a

student may not take three MC certied leaves plus two non-approved leaves). In

other words: whether as a result of approved or non-approved absence or absenceincurred through tardiness, a student may not be absent from a course for more

than a total of three occasions without it impacting upon their grade.

• Students who have been granted leave are still responsible for satisfactorily

completing all assignments due during the absence, and may be subject to a lower

grade for late submissions or poor academic performance.

Further information on leave is available through the Ofce of Academic Services at:

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/StudentServices/admin/Pages/default.aspx

PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC HONESTYPlagiarism is to use or pass off as one’s own, the writings or ideas of another without

acknowledging or crediting the source from which the ideas are taken. This includes,

but is not limited to:

• The unacknowledged use of words, images, diagrams, graphs or ideas derived

from any source such as books, journals, magazines, the visual media and the

internet.

• Copying the work of fellow students.• Buying other people’s work to pass off as one’s own.

• Submitting the same piece of work for different courses (i.e. ‘self plagiarism’).



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Plagiarism undermines academic integrity and is a form of intellectual dishonesty. Other

academically dishonest acts include collusion and are not limited to:

• Allowing one’s own assignment, project or report to be used by someone else to pass

off as their own.

Plagiarism within the Arts

It is legitimate for a young and developing artist to be inuenced by the work of othersand there are many instances where an artist might knowingly refer to or use the work of

another. In such cases some sort of attribution, agreement or common understanding is in

place to justify such usage.

However, students should note that the use of someone’s creative output in non-legitimate

circumstance could constitute visual plagiarism. Visual plagiarism though difcult to dene

is easily recognizable. ADM places a high premium on creative ownership and any

infringement upon it will be dealt with severely and is non-negotiable.

Students in doubt over this issue should seek clarications from faculty.

Consequences of Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty

Any suspected case of plagiarism or academic dishonesty could be taken to the Academic

Committee in a special Misconduct Sitting. If a student is deemed guilty of plagiarism and

academic dishonesty, ADM reserves the right to impose punitive measures including but

not limited to:

• Students being marked down or failing grade for any course work that forms the

material part of the offence.

• Students getting a fail grade for any course with which the offence is afliated.

• Student will be requested to resubmit course work that forms the material part of the

offence.

• Students will receive verbal or written warning and following which guardians will be

informed of the said offence.

• Students marked as having failed the course are not barred from re-taking the

assignment or course.

Serious cases of plagiarism and academic dishonesty will be referred to the University’s

Board of Discipline (BOD) for further review, who may consider suspension or expulsion insuch instances. In reviewing such cases, special attention will be paid to any work that has

been disseminated outside of ADM i.e.: blog-posts or DeviantART page, submissions to a

competition, sold to a client etc.

ADM does not institute a ‘rst offence’ policy and reserves the right to implement any of

these strictures or a combination thereof for any offense at any time.

This policy is applicable to all work done during the student’s tenure at ADM and includes

work done separate to any course and in the student’s own time.

Students should be mindful that ADM is obliged to record all cases of plagiarism and

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STUDY ABROAD THROUGH GLOBAL PROGRAMSADM supports 3rd year students on exchange at overseas university for a maximum of

one year through NTU’s international exchange programme.

INSTEP

NTU’s main international exchange programme - INSTEP (International Student

Exchange Programme), is a competitive programme that offers students the

opportunity to apply for short exchange studies abroad while pursuing their degrees

and is administered by the International Relations Ofce (IRO). More information on

INSTEP can be found at:

http://global.ntu.edu.sg/global/instep/Pages/default.aspx

Other Programs

NTU’s International Relations Ofce offers exchange programmes other than INSTEP

that may also be of interest to ADM students. More information on these can befound at:

http://global.ntu.edu.sg/global/Pages/default.aspx

Self Funded Study Abroad

Study Abroad that is supported by NTU is done so through reciprocal arrangements

with overseas universities whereby student fees are waived. A student may make

their own arrangement to study abroad at institutions with whom NTU has no such

agreement, however they will have to nancially support it themselves.

Credit Transfer

Any course a student intends to takes abroad will need to be approved by NTU before

transfer of credit can be considered.

While abroad they may take a course with a ‘like-for-like’ equivalence to a course that

could be delivered at NTU as part of their curriculum.

Students may also take a course with no such equivalence, yet which still serves their

general or core educational needs. Approval will still need to be sought.

The student might be asked to supply supporting evidence before Credit Transfer canbe granted. This may take the form of course descriptions, class handouts, assignment

descriptions etc. It is highly recommended that Credit Transfer is obtained before the

student travels abroad.

Credit Transfer will be arranged upon their return and upon satisfactory completion

of the course. The student might also be asked to supply evidence in the form of

completed course work before this can be given.

Mrs Julie Lim is ADM’s International Exchange Coordinator. She may be contacted

through email or by phone (refer to pg 28 for contact details).



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INTERNSHIPSThe School offers an elective internship programme as a means to expose students

to professional working environments. The internship enables students to further

develop their professional and personal competencies and is only open to those who

are in their 3rd year.

Further information is available on request from the School or from AssistantProfessor Karen Hong. She may be contacted by email (refer to pg 28 for contact

details).

ACADEMIC ADVISINGPart of a student’s experience of a university education is that they learn how to

balance the demands of their workload with the demands of their life and the process

in which the school is involved in this management is called Academic Advisement.

This takes place at the end of a semester for the subsequent semester.During Academic Advisement the student will, in the course of a presentation by the

Associate Chair Academic, be introduced to the academic opportunities open to them

in the coming semesters particularly in the selection of their electives.

The student will also be assigned a faculty member as an academic advisor (or

mentor) who will be able to give them personal advice on academic matters and the

student will be notied as to who this is via email. It is important that the student know

when to actively seek help on academic matters. They may do so from their academic

advisor or from such faculty and staff as their area coordinator, the School’s AcademicManager or the Associate Chair Academic. Students are expected to seek help in a

timely manner and not to leave it till the last moment when the situation might have

got out of hand.

This document is meant to complement the University’s existing academic policies,

which may be found at the following weblink:

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/oas/Pages/StudentAcademicMatters.aspx

STUDENT COUNSELLINGThe University maintains an excellent resource to help students manage stress

and adjust to university life. The Student Counselling Centre (SCC) provides free,

condential and professional counselling to students, in addition to individual and

group programmes and open talks. The Centre’s various services are invaluable in

providing new perspectives on personal, study, or work-related concerns and seeks

to assist students to develop strategies to cope with such issues (refer to pg 28 for

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STUDENT AUTOMATED REGISTRATION SYSTEMStudents must register for GER courses through the Student Automated Registration

System (STARS) as per the schedule announced by the Ofce of Academic Services

(OAS). In order to successfully register for courses of choice, students are advised to read

instructions provided by OAS for their assigned registration dates and duration. For further

information on registration through STARS, refer to:http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/Academic/undergraduates/Course%20Registration/

Pages/default.aspx

To access StudentLINK through the Internet, enter the URL:

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/studentlink

• At the NTU Student Login page, enter Matriculation Number and PIN

• Click STARS

• Click Subject Registration

Note: It is the student’s responsibility to complete the necessary registration procedures

in a timely manner, either during the ADM Registration period or the NTU Course

Registration exercise. For further information on registration, students may contact ADM’s

Academic Manager - Mrs Julie Lim, or the relevant Area Coordinators.

ADD/DROP OF SUBJECTSFoundation students may not shift groups or withdraw from any course without prior

consultation and approval from the School’s Academic Manager:

Students in Years 2–4 may add or drop courses through STARS online, provided they doso within the ‘add/drop period’ announced by the University’s Ofce of Academic Services.

To minimise disruptions to classes and their own workload, students are strongly advised

to consider their choice of subjects and to use this measure sparingly. Should students opt

to add courses, it is their express responsibility to complete any work that they may have

missed prior to their registration.

Any absences incurred through late entry into a course as a result of Add Drop will be

counted as part of the student’s absence total.

ACADEMIC LOAD AND OVERLOADThe standard academic load for ADM per semester is 18 AUs. ADM students are advised

not to undertake additional courses and should consider carefully before deciding to

overload. A greater workload may well adversely affect student’s performance in critical

studio subjects.

Year 1 students with exceptional academic performance may overload up to a maximum

of 7 courses (21 AUs) per semester. Students considering an overload must request

approval from the Academic Chair. For further information on academic load/overload,

contact ADM’s Academic Manager, Mrs Julie Lim (refer to pg 28 for contact details).Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 students may overload up to a maximum of 21 AUs

per semester.



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TEACHING DURING REVISION PERIODUnlike other schools at the University, ADM may conduct active classes throughout

the revision period. Faculty will inform student’s should they be required to attend any

sessions for make-up or additional instruction during the revision and examination periods.

EDVENTURESome courses deliver a component of their education through edvenNTUre. EdveNTUre

is an e-learning portal that hosts such services as: the storage of teaching material,

assignments, weblinks etc. Further information on edveNTUre can be found at:

https://edventure.ntu.edu.sg/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ADM LABS, STUDIOS AND

WORKSHOPSThe following labs, studios and workshops are accessible to ADM students taking the

relevant courses:

• ART B1-1 Interactive Media Workshop

• ART B1-2 Lecture Theatre 1

• ART B1-3 Lecture Theatre 2

• ART B1-4 Animation Lab

• ART B1-4a 2D Lab

• ART B1-4b PhD Program

• ART B1-5a Stop Motion Lab

• ART B1-5b Special Techniques Lab• ART B1-5c Final Year Project Lab

• ART B1-5d Stereoscopic 3D Lab

• ART B1-5e Motion Capture Studio

• ART B1-5f 3D Lab 1

• ART B1-5g 3D Lab 2

• ART B1-5h Master Program 1

• ART B1-5i Master Program 2

• ART B1-17 Product Design Studio

• ART B1-20 Heavy Workshop

• ART B1-21 Foundation Construction Workshop

• ART B1-22 Foundation Construction Workshop

• ART B1-23 Product Design CG Lab

• ART B1-24 Rapid Rroto – Typing Room

• ART B1-25 Construction Workshop

• ART 1-2 Viscom Workshop

• ART 1-11a Interactive Media Lab

• ART 1-11b Surround – Sound Post Production Studio (SPPS)



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• ART 1-12a Film Editing Lab

• ART 1-13 Film / Interactive Webcheckout Center

• ART 1-14 IT Ofce / Webcheckout Center

• ART 1-17 Sound Suite 1



• ART 1-16 HD Editing Suite 1




• ART 1-29 Film Editing Lab


• ART 1-19 Sound Stage 1

• ART 1-20 Sound Stage 2

• ART 2-1a Viscom Webcheckout Center• ART 2-2a Viscom Studio

• ART 2-2b Viscom Lab

• ART 2-13/17 Interactive Media Game Lab

• ART 2-23b Viscom Classroom

• ART 2-19 Foundation Webcheckout Center

• ART 2-20a Foundation 2D Silkscreen Studio/Dark Room

• ART 2-20b Foundation 2D Workshop

• ART 2-21 Foundation 4D Workshop

• ART 2-22a Foundation 2D Lab• ART 2-22b Foundation 4D Lab

• ART 2-23a IEM Lab

• ART 2-32 Photo Light Room

• ART 2-33 Photo Dark Room

• ART 2-30 Photo Studio (Critique Room)

• ART 2-31 Photo Webcheckout Center

• ART 2-24b Photo Lighting Studio

• ART 2-25 Photo Advanced Lab

• ART 2-26 Photo Digital Lab

• ART 2-28 Drawing Room 1

• ART 2-29 Drawing Room 2

GENERAL INFORMATION ON PRINTERSBlack and white laser printers are located in ART 1-12a (Film Editing Lab) and ART

2-22b (Foundation 4D Lab). Colour printers are located in ART B1-23 (Product Design

CG Lab), ART B1-4 (Animation Lab), ART 2-2b (Viscom Lab), ART 1-2 (Viscom

Workshop) and ART 2-22a (Foundation 2D Lab).



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Costs per page are:

• A4 black and white $0.05 / colour $0.60

• A3 black and white $0.10 / colour $1.20

ADM students may purchase print vouchers from the ADM Finance Ofce, ADM

Building Level 3. Access to printers is limited to Mondays and Wednesdays between

2.00pm to 4.00pm.Instructions on how to use these cards are listed in ‘Guidelines on Pre-paid Usage’ at:

http://www.adm.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentADM/Undergraduate/Undergraduate%20

Policies/Documents/Guidelines_On_Pre-paid_Cards_Usage.pdf

Though excess printing credits in Semester 1 can be carried forward to Semester 2,

all unused printing credits will expire at the end of Semester 2. Students can view

printing credit balances via a pop-up window to the right of the computer screen when

they login. Students may be subject to area-specic consumables charges within

Photography and Digital Imaging.

ADM COMPUTER LAB REGULATIONSAccess to ADM computer labs is limited to students taking classes within those labs.

Labs are accessible through secure card access 24/7, however students should note

that access to certain labs are restricted and subject to availability.

In using the ADM Computers, students should abide by the rules as stipulated by

NTU’s Rules for Student User Accounts.

More information on NTU’s student rules and regulations can be found at:

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/cits/securityregulations/studentrulesregulations/Pages/

default.aspx

ADM AREA-SPECIFIC SPACESIn addition to general policies, specic conditions and restrictions are applicable for

access and usage of facilities at the following spaces:

• Construction workshop, rapid prototyping and paint room• Image and sound editing suites

• Photography labs and darkrooms

• Sound stage

• Green screen studio

• Rehearsal room

Safety and emergency at ADM

Some disciplines taught at ADM require the use of tools that can be dangerous if

not handled properly. Students are reminded to exercise the necessary caution and

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All ADM studios are equipped with small rst aid kits. Faculty members, technical

support staff and student monitors are aware of the location and can assist in the event

of an accident.

Any injuries that occur in ADM requiring immediate medical attention, must be reported

to Faculty or ADM staff at the General Ofce. ADM staff may also be requested to

provide transportation assistance in such instances. Students can also seek assistancefrom the University’s on-campus medical centre. A map to the medical centre can be

found at:

http://maps.ntu.edu.sg/maps#q:medical%20centre

During extended hours, the Student Monitors can assist by contacting the appropriate

emergency ofcial and arranging for an ambulance.

Following an accident or injury, students are advised to obtain an ofcial medical report

for submission to NTU’s Student Affairs Ofce, at the Student Services Centre, Level 6.

Students may refer to following NTU Ofces for information on:

NTU’s Welfare Services for information on student insurance:

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/StudentServices/Ofces/Pages/sao.aspx

NTU’s Student Affairs Ofce for queries on medical claim procedures at:

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/StudentServices/health/Pages/default.aspx

ADM EQUIPMENT CHECK-OUT GUIDELINESPrior to checking out any equipment, students are to ensure that bookings are made

online through ADM’s Web Check-out system. Guidelines on it’s use can be found at:


Policies/Documents/Guidelines_On_How_To_Use_Webcheckout.pdf

Students should also note that they are required to endorse the Equipment Checkout

Agreement Form before any equipment can be loaned. The form covers all rules

pertaining to the loan and check-out of ADM equipment and can be found at:

http://www.adm.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentADM/Undergraduate/Undergraduate%20 Policies/Documents/Equipment_Checkout_Agreement_Form.pdf

Checkout Locations: Operating Hours

ADM has 6 Equipment Check-out locations and operating hours are stated below:

Animation

• Mon – Fri: 2pm – 4pm (equipment pick-up only)

• Mon – Fri: 10am – 12noon (equipment return only)



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Film

• Mon – Fri: 2pm – 4pm (equipment pick-up only)

• Mon – Fri: 10am – 12noon (equipment return only)

Foundation

• Mon – Fri: 10.30am – 11.30am

Interactive Media and Viscom

• Mon – Thurs: 10.30am – 12.30pm

• Fri: 9.30am – 11.30am

IT

• Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm

Photo

• Mon – Thurs: 12pm – 1pm and 4pm – 6pm

• Fri: 12pm – 1pm and 3pm – 5pm

Note: Area specic checkout rules can be found at:


Policies/Documents/Area_Specic_Checkout_Rules.pdf

ADM LIBRARYThe ADM Library is located on Level 1 of the main ADM building in a state-of-the-art

facility open to all members of the University. While relatively new, the ADM Library

collection is expanding with over 24,000 titles in art, design and media including:

reference materials, monographs, artists’ books, exhibition catalogues, productionformats, animation guidebooks and design catalogues.

The Library subscribes to over 120 periodicals, covering many aspects of the School’s

curriculum and providing core materials for undergraduate and graduate courses in

media, lm, animation, design and art.

With a fast expanding collection of over 3400 AV materials (including: DVDs, VCDs,

Blu-ray discs, audio/music CDs, video/audio cassettes and tapes) available through

Open-access Shelving, AV materials can be loaned by all faculty, graduate students and

NTU staff. Undergraduate students can also view AV materials either individually or asgroups via in-house Library facilities.

Through automated check-out machines, users are able to withdraw library materials on

their own and can return loaned items any time via the Library’s return box located at

the entrance. Special materials such as AV items or materials on limited loan are to be

borrowed and returned at the Librarian’s counter.

The ADM collection is largely an open collection, with certain categories of material

designated as For Reference Only or For Restricted Use. These include the RBR

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The ADM Library’s opening hours are listed below.

• Mon – Sun: 8.30am – 7.00pm

• Saturday: 8.30am – 5.00pm

• Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays

For further information on opening hours during exams and vacations, other servicesetc, refer to the NTU Library at:

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Library/About/

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Library/OPAC/

http://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/library/ADML/

ADM STUDENT CLUBADM Student Club works to improve student life in the School of Art, Design and

Media. It serves as an important student platform for social interaction and cultivatesstudent participation in NTU events and cultural activities. More information on the

ADM student club can be found at:

http://www.adm.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentADM/StudentClub/Pages/Home.aspx

EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY AREAIn the event of a re or similar emergency students are to evacuate the school and

gather at the Emergency Assembly Area. The Emergency Assembly Area is located

in the Simtech Valley car park as indicated in the map below:

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EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST

During Ofce Hours, call ADM General Ofce at 6790 4828 or 6790 5680.

After Ofce Hours, call the Fault Report Centre at 6790 4777.

Table 14: Emergency Contact List

Name of Organization Phone Numbers

Singapore Civil Defence Force 995

Geithin Jones (NTU Medical Centre) 6793 6974 or 6793 6828

Healthway Medical Group (Clinic near NTU)

Blk 690 Jurong West Central 1 #01–193

Singapore 640690 (next to Jurong Point)

6792 1812 (Open till Midnight)

Silver Cross Family Clinic (Clinic near NTU)

Blk 502 Jurong West Ave 1 #01–803

Singapore 640502

6899 2141 (Open till Midnight)

The Central Clinic & Surgery (Clinic near NTU)

Blk 450 Clementi Ave 3 #01–291

Singapore 120450

6773 2925 (Open 24 Hours)

National University Hospital (NUH) 6779 5555

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.nuh.com.sg

USEFUL CONTACTS

Table 15: Useful Contacts

Department Person to Contact Contact Details

Academic /

INSTEP

Julie Lim–Tay Bee Neo

Academic Manager

6790 6667


Internships Karen Hong Li Tsing

Assistant Professor


Counselling The Student Counselling Centre

Student Services Centre

Level 5 #05–07

42 Nanyang Avenue

Singapore 639815

6790 4462


Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/

scc/Pages/default.aspx

ADM Library ADM Library Service Desk 6513 7631




Nanyang Technological UniversitySchool of Art, Design and Media81 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637458Tel: (+65) 6790 5680, (+65) 6790 4828Fax: (+65) 6795 3140Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.adm.ntu.edu.sg

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The policies and procedures laid down in this handbook may be subject to change without notice.

Information is correct as of July 2011.

©2011 Nanyang Technological University School of Art Design and Media