Nanyang Technological University School of Art, Design and Media

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN AND MEDIA
ADM Student Handbook 2010/2011 1

SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN AND MEDIA
Nanyang Technological University
School of Art, Design and Media
81 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637458
Tel: (+65) 6790 5680, (+65) 6790 4228
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Website: www.adm.ntu.edu.sg
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©2010 Nanyang Technological University School of Art, Design and Media

Contents
WELCOME TO ADM 7
FACULTY OVERVIEW 8
MAJOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES 10
CLASSIFICATION OF COURSES 11
FOUNDATION YEAR 13
Foundation Semester 1 13
Foundation Semester 2 14
AREA CORE COURSES 14
AREA SPECIALIZATION 14
SWITCHING OF MAJORS 14
MINOR PROGRAMMES 15
ASSESSMENT 15
FINAL YEAR PROJECT (FYP) 16
The Fyp Graduation Show 16
ADVANCED STANDING TRANSFER OF CREDITS FOR ADM BFA PROGRAMME 16
Flow-Chart. Advanced Standing Application Process 17
GUIDELINES ON TRANSFER OF CREDITS: 18
GRADING 19
Year Grade Point Average 20
Cumulative Grade Point Average 20
Graduation 20
Satisfactory Academic Standing 21
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Option 21
Absences And Final Grade 22
PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC HONESTY 24
Visual Plagiarism 24
Consequences of Plagiarism 25
STUDY ABROAD THROUGH GLOBAL PROGRAMS 26
INSTEP 26
Other Programs 26
Self-Funded Study Abroad 26
Maximum Exemption 26
Credit Transfer 27
INTERNSHIPS 27
ACADEMIC ADVISING 28
Student Counselling 28
STUDENT AUTOMATED REGISTRATION SYSTEM 29
ADD/DROP OF SUBECTS 29
ACADEMIC LOAD AND OVERLOAD 30
TEACHING DURING REVISION PERIOD 30
EDVENTURE 30
GENERAL INFORMATION ON ADM LABS, STUDIOS & WORKSHOPS 31
General information on printers / printing 32
ADM COMPUTER LAB REGULATIONS 33
ADM AREA-SPECIFIC SPACES 33
Safety and emergency at adm 33
ADM EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT GUIDELINES 35
Checkout Locations: Operating Hours 35
ADM LIBRARY 36
ADM STUDENT CLUB 37

WELCOME TO ADM
Deeply grounded in a studio-based learning model, the NTU School of Art, Design
and Media (ADM) offers six professional fine art degree programmes. Blending the
structure and instruction style of American art and film 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.

FACULTY OVERVIEW
Assoc
Suresh Sethi DiP Di Master Domus Academy
Prof
Assoc
Louis-Philippe Demers MS University of Montreal
Prof
Rhode Island School of
Asst Prof Astrid Al Mkhlaafy MFA
Design
Western Connecticut
Ms Bridget Eileen Grady MFA
State University
University of
Asst Prof Chin Wun Yunn, Joyce MA
Huddersfield
Danne Ojeda University of Havana,
Asst Prof MA (Art History)
Hernandez Cuba
The Art Institute of
Asst Prof Eileen Reynolds MFA
Chicago
Asst Prof Fabrizio Galli BArch Florence University
Diploma The State Academy of
Asst Prof Hans-Martin Rall
Designer the Fine Arts
Central Saint Martin’s
Asst Prof Hong Li Tsing Karen MA College of Art and
Design
University of California,
Asst Prof Ina Conradi Chavez MFA (Art)
Los Angeles
Prof Isaac V Kerlow MS Pratt Institute
Nanyang Technological
Asst Prof Jeffrey Hong MA
University
Western Connecticut
Asst Prof Joan Marie Kelly MFA
State University
European Graduate
Asst Prof Kenneth Feinstein MA
Sch/ Uni of Wallis
Asst Prof Lucy Davis MA Roskilde University
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Asst Prof Mark Joseph Chavez MFA
Los Angeles
Goldsmiths College,
Asst Prof Martin Constable MA
Uni of London
Goldsmiths College,
Asst Prof Michael Tan Koon Boon MA
Uni of London
Asst Prof Nanci Takeyama PhD Kobe Design University
Teachers College,
Asst Prof Oh Soon-Hwa EdD
Columbia University
Royal College of Art,
Asst Prof Peer M Sathikh MDesRCA
London
DEA en Musique
Asst Prof PerMagnus Lindborg University of Paris
et Musicology
Asst Prof Peter Chen Chia Mien MArch Rice University
BFA Zhejiang Academy of
Asst Prof Qing Sonnenberg
(Printmaking) Fine Arts
Shannon Lee San Francisco Art
Asst Prof MFA
Castleman Institute
Thames Valley
Asst Prof Sven J Norris MA
University
Asst Prof Vladimir Todorovic MFA (Studio Art)
Santa Barbara
Asst Prof Wang I-Hsuan Cindy MA New York University
Wong Liang Chun MA (Fiction The National Film &
Asst Prof
Jaymz Direction) Television School
MA (Design University of the Arts
Asst Prof Yeo Puay Hwa Jesvin
Studies) London
Mrs Poo-Pun Siu Kay, Peggy MA University of Wisconsin

MAJOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES

The 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-specific pages online at
ADM’s website:
http://www.adm.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentADM/Undergraduate/UndergraduateDegree/
Pages/Home.aspx
Within each area specific-page are links to the Area Curriculum (this is a listing of
all courses that students are expected to take during their time at ADM) and the
Sequence (this is the prescribed order in which these courses should be taken). In
selecting the electives of your 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

CLASSIFICATION OF COURSES
Courses at NTU may be classified in the following manner:
Courses are specific to ADM and are fundamental to Art and Design.
Serves the 1st Year needs of all majors. All ADM students
Foundation 24
share the same Foundation year.
These are the eight courses that are integral to each
Major Core major (e.g. In Product Design, this would be Product 24
Design I, II & III, etc).
Many ADM courses including Major Core are open to
students from all areas. These are usually introductory
Prescribed Studio course that focus on broadening students’ perspective
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Electives of art practice (e.g. a Digital Animation student may take
a course in Filmmaking to augment their knowledge of
cinematography).
It is impossible to be an artist without knowing
Core History
something of the history of art. Core History delivers a 12
introductory survey of this history.
The student selects three art history course from a

Prescribed History 9
range of options.
All areas have their own history course dedicated to

Area Art History introducing students to a history of practice within that 3
area.
The Final Year Project forms the basis of a yearlong
Final Year Project
graduation project and marks students’ entry into the 9
(FYP)
professional world.

General Education Requirement

Courses are listed here are intended to broaden students’ education.
These are a Communication Skills

6
prescribed and
timetabled part
of the students’ HR and Management
GER Core 3
broad-based
education. They
are usually lecture Singapore Studies
3
based.
The student may Arts, Humanities & Social

3
choose from a Science (AHSS)
range of courses
GER Prescribed which satisfy Science, Technology and Society
9
Elective their braod-based (STS)
education needs.
They are usually Business and Management
3
lecture based. (BM)
GER Unrestricted Electives taken from any school within NTU (including
9
Electives. ADM).

FOUNDATION YEAR
During their first 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 (FDN110 and FDN112); the understanding
and application of two-dimensional design principles (FDN112 and FDN122); the
understanding of form and spatial awareness (FDN130 and FDN132) and the art of
storytelling and communication (FDN140 and FDN142).
Practical learning is complemented through an introduction to an overview of

historical antecedents in arts and design (ADM131 and ADM132). Each of these
courses cover two full semesters, allowing for comprehensive development of the
skills necessary for success in any of the School’s six majors.
Foundation Semester 1
All first year ADM students are automatically enrolled in the following Foundation
courses:
FDN110 Foundation Drawing I

FDN120 2D Design and Colour Workshop I
FDN130 3D Design and Volume Workshop I
FDN140 4D Design and Time Workshop I
ADM131 Western Art History 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:
HW101 The Craft of Writing

HW111 Mastering Communication
COM204 Basic Media Writing
All first year ADM students are also automatically enrolled in the following Foundation
courses:

Foundation Semester 2
FDN112 Foundation Drawing II

FDN122 2D Design and Colour Workshop II
FDN132 3D Design and Volume Workshop II
FDN142 4D Design and Time Workshop II
ADM132 Western Art History II
In Semester 2, ADM students are encouraged to take courses from the Universities’
designated range of GER Core courses. 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).
AREA CORE COURSES

Area core courses are the eight specialisation-specific mandatory components of
a students’ education in ADM and are delivered during the 2nd, 3rd and Final year (for
example; in Product Design, this would be Product Design I, II, III, Computer Aided
Design I, II etc). Through International Exchanges or Advanced Placement, students
may be exempted from a maximum of two such courses within the school.
AREA SPECIALIZATION
Selection for Specialisations occurs at the start of the 2nd semester during the
Foundation Year. Following this, students might have to undergo a competitive
secondary selection procedure set by the school. This could include a portfolio review,
academic review and an interview.
SWITCHING OF MAJORS
ADM students may only change their major once. Application forms to switch majors
may be obtained from the School’s General Office.
Without exception, 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 upon 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
available through other schools in the University. The full listing of minor programmes
is available at the University’s website:
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
Office 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 9 AUs allocated to GER Unrestricted Electives towards a
declared minor. The remaining 6 to 7 AUs required to obtain this minor must be
completed and is in addition to the 144 AUs required for a BFA degree to be conferred.
ASSESSMENT
Part 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.
Assessment by Examination
Examination might 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 weekly

performance in class is monitored and given a value. It might include such
things as tests, assignments and projects. It also includes 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 is
often a component of the final 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 for the subject for
specific information on its examinations.
Final Year Project (FYP)

The FYP is a year-long project that occurs in the fourth year of study. It is the sum
achievement of student’s 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 final year students.
ADVANCED STANDING TRANSFER OF CREDITS

FOR ADM BFA PROGRAMME
If a student believes that, prior to entering ADM, they have passed a subject that is
equivalent to a subject 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.
Important: students who gain exemption from a course as a result of advanced

standing will find it very difficult to take that course should they change their mind.
Students are therefore advised to think carefully before asking for advanced standing.

Flow-Chart. Advanced Standing Application Process
Student submits application for

Advanced Standing to Academic
Manager
Application & Portfolio routed

to Area Faculty for Evalution &
Recommendation
Recommendation for credit

transfer for ADM Core & studio
electives submitted to Assoc
Chair - Academic
Assoc Chair - Academic

transfers GER Courses & ADM
Electives
Final Submission routed for

approval to Chair/ADM
Approved applications
re-routed to Academic Manager
Academic Manager conveys

Academic Manager informs
application results for student
student of results
degree audit records to Office of
Academics (OAS)

GUIDELINES ON TRANSFER OF CREDITS:

• Only applicants with tertiary study and a significant 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 considered for advanced placement at ADM.
• Advanced standing is formalized on confirmation
of the student’s major specialization.
• Subject to the University’s discretion, students may be granted
advanced placement in exceptional circumstances:
»» Significant professional experience - generally for Polytechnic
students (including NAFA & LaSalle SIA College of the Art),
the maximum number of ADM-related AUs to be transferred
is 18 AUs (Based on Faculty recommendations)
»» 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 which have been evaluated by Faculty.
• Credit transfers beyond the prescribed 18 AUs of ADM-related courses are
only considered in exceptional circumstances.
Table. 1. Academic Units Course Requirements
Max Number of
Subject Type AU Requirement
AUs transferable
Foundation 24
Major Core 24 9
Prescribed Studio Electives 27
Core History
21
Prescribed History
GER Core
GER Prescribed Elective 36 9
GER Unrestricted Electives

GRADING
With both assessment and examination, grades and grade points are assigned as
follows:
Table. 2.letter Grade & 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. 3. NON-letter grades
S Satisfactory
U Unsatisfactory
For an explanation of the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option see the section:

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Option

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] + …
[AU attempted in a 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 reflected in students’ 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 final 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 final semester of study.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Option
ADM 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 specified 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,
please refer to the Office of Academic Services:
Registration/Pages/satisfactoryUnsatisfactory.aspx
Important points to note about the S/U Option:
• A course is indicated as S if the final 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 official transcript but the AUs for the course are not credited towards
fulfilling the degree. Minor courses are excluded from the S/U Option.
• Once a course is classified 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 Grade

Much 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 final 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 reduce a grade of A- to B+).
Table. 4.total absence and 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
• 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 penalize the student
for any absence on the grounds of poor participation.
• 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 filling out the form available at the School’s
General Office. 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 attend classes.
• Medical Leave must be accompanied by a Medical Certificate (MC). Medical
Leave is the equivelent of Leave of Absence which has been approved
‘after the fact’ and does not impact on the student’s grade. If the student
seeks more than a total of two medically certified 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 certified leaves plus
two non-approved leaves). In other words: whether as a result of
approved or non-approved absences or absences incurred through
tardiness, a student may not be absent from a course for more than
a total of three ocasions without it impacting upon their grade.
• Students granted leave are still responsible for completing
all assignments due during the absence, and may be
subject to a lower grade for late submissions.
Further information on leave is available through the Office of Academic Services at:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/StudentServices/admin/Pages/default.aspx

PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC HONESTY

Plagiarism 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 taken¹. 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’)
Plagiarism undermines academic integrity and is a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Other academically dishonest acts include acts of collusion such as:
• Allowing one’s own assignment, project or report to be

used by someone else to pass off as their own.
Visual Plagiarism
It is legitimate for a young and developing artist to be influenced by the work of others
and 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 should be 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 sometimes difficult to define, is easily recognizable. The school recognises
the ownership of creative ideas and any ‘idea theft’ will be dealt with aggressively and
without negotiation.
Should a student be in any doubt on this issue they should seek advice from a
member of faculty.
¹ As defined by the NTU Honor Code

Consequences of Plagiarism
Any suspected cases of plagiarism or academic dishonesty could be taken to the
Academic Committee in a special Misconduct Sitting. If it is deemed that the student
is guilty of plagiarism and/or academic dishonesty then the school can impose
punitive measures. These include but are not limited to:
• The student getting marked down or getting a fail grade for any course work
that forms the material part of the offence
• The student getting a fail grade for any course with which the offence is
affiliated
• The student being asked to re-do the course work that forms the material part
of the offence
• The student receiving a verbal or written warning
• The student having a record of their offense posted to their parents
• The student not being allowed to re-take any failed assignments or courses
Serious cases could be taken to the University level Board of Discipline (BOD) for
further review who may consider suspension or expulsion of the student. In the
consideration of these cases special attention will be paid to any work that has been
disseminated outside of the school, such as being posted in a blog or a DeviantART
page, submitted to a competition, sold to a client etc.
The school does not operate a ‘first offense’ policy and reserves the right to implement
any of these measures, or any combination thereof, for any offense at any time.
This policy also applies to all work done during the student’s tenure at ADM, even that
done separate to any course and in the student’s own time.
The school is obliged to record all cases of plagiarism and academic dishonesty.

STUDY ABROAD THROUGH GLOBAL PROGRAMS

ADM 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 oportunity while pursuing
their degrees. It is administered by the International Relations Office (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 Office offers exchange programmes other than INSTEP
that may also be of interest to ADM students. More information on these can be
found 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 with institutions with whom NTU has no such
agreement, however they will have to financially support it themselves.
Maximum Exemption
Through International Exchanges or Advanced Placement, students may be exempted
from a maximum of two Area Core Courses within the school.

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
expected 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 approval can be
granted. This may take the form of course descriptions, class handouts, assignment
descriptions etc. It is highly recommended that course approval 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 mail or by phone for clarifications.
Mrs. Julie Lim-Tay Bee Neo

Academic Manager, School of Art, Design & Media
Office Tel: 6790 6667
Email: BNLIM@NTU.EDU.SG
INTERNSHIPS
The 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 Career &
Attachment Office at:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/cao/Pages/default.aspx
or from:
Assistant Professor Karen Hong

Email: KARENHONG@NTU.EDU.SG

ACADEMIC ADVISING
Part of a student’s experience of university education is that they learn how to
balance the demands of their workload and their life and the process in which the
school is involved in the managment of this is called Academic Advisement. This
takes place during October and March for the subsequent terms. 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 who
will be able to give them personal advice on academic matters. The student will be
notified 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 Academic
Manager 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:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/oas/Pages/StudentAcademicMatters.aspx
Student Counselling
The University maintains an excellent resource to help students’ manage stress
and adjust to university life. The Student Counselling Centre (SCC) provides free,
confidential and professional counselling to students, in addition to individual and
group programmes as well as 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. The Student
Counselling Centre is located at:
Student Services Centre

Level 5, #05–07
42 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639815
Tel: 6790 4462
Email: SCC@ntu.edu.sg
Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/scc/Pages/default.aspx

STUDENT AUTOMATED REGISTRATION SYSTEM

Students in Years 2 and 4 must register for GER courses through the Student
Automated Registration System (STARS) as per the schedule announced by the
Office 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 please refer to:
Registration/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 students’ 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 SUBJECTS
Foundation 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 do so within the ‘add/drop period’ announced by the University’s Office 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.

ACADEMIC LOAD AND OVERLOAD

The standard academic load at NTU 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 a 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 the Associate Chair Academic for approval. For further information on
academic load/overload, please contact ADM’s Academic Manager, Mrs Julie Lim.
Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 students may overload up to a maximum of 21 AUs per
semester.
TEACHING DURING REVISION PERIOD

Unlike other schools at the University, ADM may conduct active classes throughout
the revision period. Faculty will inform students’ should they be required to attend any
sessions for make-up or additional instruction during the revision and examination
periods.
EDVENTURE
Edventure is an e-learning portal through which a component of a student’s
education is delivered and 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/login/index_frame.jsp

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ADM LABS, STUDIOS

& WORKSHOPS
The following labs, studios and workshops are accessible to ADM students taking the
relevant courses:
• ART B1-1 Product Design Lab

• ART B1-2 Lecture Theatre 1
• ART B1-3 Lecture Theatre 2
• ART B1-4 Animation Lab
• ART B1-5a Stop Motion Lab
• ART B1-5c 2D Animation Lab
• ART B1-5e Motion Capture Studio
• ART B1-17 Product Design Studio
• ART B1-22 Construction Workshop
• ART B1-23 Product Design Classroom
• ART 1-2 Viscom Workshop
• ART 1-11a Interactive Media Lab
• ART 1-12 Film Editing Lab
• ART 1-17 Sound Suites (Analogue)
• ART 1-18 Sound Suites (Analogue)
• ART 1-24 Sound Suites (Digital)
• ART 1-16 HD Editing Suites
• ART 1-19 Sound Stage 1
• ART 1-20 Sound Stage 2
• ART 2-2a Viscom Studio
• ART 2-2b Viscom Lab
• ART 2-23b Viscom Classroom
• ART 2-15 3D Animation Lab
• 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 Dark Room, Light Room
• ART 2-33 Photo Dark Room, Light Room
• ART 2-30 Photo Studio
• ART 2-24b Photo Lighting Studio
• ART 2-25 Photo Advanced Lab
• ART 2-26 Photo Lab
• ART 2-28 Drawing Studio
• ART 2-29a Drawing Studio
General information on printers /

printing
B/W printers are located in ART 1–12 (Film Lab) and ART 2-22b (Foundation 4D Lab).
Colour printers are located in ART B1-1 (Product Design Lab), ART B1–4 (Animation
Lab), ART 2–2b (Vis Com Lab), ART 1-2 (Viscom Workshop) and ART 2-22a
(Foundation 2D Lab).
Costs per page are:
»» A4 B/W $0.05 / Colour $0.60

»» A3 B/W $0.10 / Colour $1.20
ADM students may purchase print vouchers from the ADM Finance Office, 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 How to use Pre-paid Cards to Top-up Your Print Quota’ 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
their printing credit balances via a pop-up window to the right of the computer screen
when they login. Students may be subject to an extra area-specific consumables
charge within Photography and Digital Imaging.

ADM COMPUTER LAB REGULATIONS

Access 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 SPACES

In addition to general policies, specific 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
discretion when using cutting/power tools and other sharp implements.
All ADM studios are equipped with small first 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 Office.

ADM staff may also be requested to provide transportation assistance in such

instances. Students can also seek assistance from 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 official and arranging for an ambulance.
Following an accident or injury, students are advised to obtain an official medical

report for submission to NTU’s Student Affairs Office, at the Student Services Centre,
Level 6.
Students may refer to following NTU Offices for information on:
NTU’s Welfare Services for information on student insurance:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/StudentServices/Offices/Pages/sao.aspx
NTU’s Student Affairs Office for queries on medical claim procedures at:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/StudentServices/health/Pages/default.aspx

ADM EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT GUIDELINES

Prior to checking out any equipment, students are to ensure that bookings are made
online through ADM’s Web Checkout system. Guidelines on “Using Web Checkout”
can 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 checkout of ADM equipment and can be found at:
Policies/Documents/Equipment_Checkout_Agreement_Form.pdf
Checkout Locations: Operating Hours

ADM has 5 Equipment Checkout locations and operating hours are stated below:
Film:
»» Mon – Fri: 2pm – 4pm (equipment pick-up only)
»» Mon – Fri: 10am -12noon (equipment return only)
Photo:
»» Mon – Thurs: 12pm – 1pm and 4pm – 6pm
»» Fri: 12pm – 1pm and 3pm – 5pm
Animation:
»» Mon – Fri: 2pm – 4pm (equipment pick-up only)
»» Mon – Fri: 10am -12noon (equipment return only)
Viscom:
»» Mon, Wed, Fri: 2.30pm – 4.30pm (equipment return only)
»» Mon – Fri: 11am – 1pm (equipment pick-up only)
IT:
»» Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm

Note: Area specific checkout rules can be found at:
www.adm.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentADM/Undergraduate/Undergraduate%20Policies/
Documents/Area_Specific_Checkout_Rules.pdf
ADM LIBRARY
The 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, production
formats, 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, film, 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 to all faculty, graduate students
and NTU staff. Undergraduate students can also view AV materials either individually
or as groups via in-house Library facilities.
Through automated checkout machines, users are able to loan 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
collection (circulated for two hours only), reference books, restricted books and
AV materials.
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 services
etc, please 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/
Alternatively, students may also seek assistance from the ADM Library Service Desk
at: 6513 7631
ADM STUDENT CLUB

ADM 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 cultivates
student participation in NTU events and cultural activities. The ADM Student Club
has also been instrumental in establishing changes in the organisation and material
fabric of the school.
More information on ADM’s student club can be found at the following websites:
http://www.adm.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentADM/StudentClub/Pages/Home.aspx
http://studentclub.adm.sg/

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MAJOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES 10

AREA CORE COURSES 14

FINAL YEAR PROJECT (FYP) 16

The Fyp Graduation Show 16

ADVANCED STANDING TRANSFER OF CREDITS FOR ADM BFA PROGRAMME 16

Flow-Chart. Advanced Standing Application Process 17

GUIDELINES ON TRANSFER OF CREDITS: 18

Year Grade Point Average 20

Cumulative Grade Point Average 20

Satisfactory Academic Standing 21

Absences And Final Grade 22

PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC HONESTY 24

Self-Funded Study Abroad 26

STUDENT AUTOMATED REGISTRATION SYSTEM 29

ACADEMIC LOAD AND OVERLOAD 30

TEACHING DURING REVISION PERIOD 30

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ADM LABS, STUDIOS & WORKSHOPS 31

General information on printers / printing 32

ADM COMPUTER LAB REGULATIONS 33

ADM AREA-SPECIFIC SPACES 33

Safety and emergency at adm 33

ADM EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT GUIDELINES 35

Checkout Locations: Operating Hours 35

ADM STUDENT CLUB 37

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ADM Student Handbook 2010/2011 9

MAJOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES

• BFA Digital Animation

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The student selects three art history course from a

All areas have their own history course dedicated to

ADM Student Handbook 2010/2011 11

General Education Requirement

These are a Communication Skills

The student may Arts, Humanities & Social

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Through an intensive series of workshops and studio experiences, students study

Practical learning is complemented through an introduction to an overview of

FDN110 Foundation Drawing I

HW101 The Craft of Writing

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FDN112 Foundation Drawing II

AREA CORE COURSES

Without exception, all applications to switch majors must be submitted, reviewed,

Approved change of major is dependent upon successful completion of all required

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

Continuous Assessment is an ongoing process whereby the student’s weekly

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Final Year Project (FYP)

The FYP Graduation Show

ADVANCED STANDING TRANSFER OF CREDITS

Important: students who gain exemption from a course as a result of advanced

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Flow-Chart. Advanced Standing Application Process

Student submits application for

Application & Portfolio routed