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Raffles Design Institute:
Raffles Design Institute – Singapore (RSG) was established in 1990 as a premier educational provider dedicated to the professional design disciplines offering internationally recognized Bachelor Degrees and Master Degrees in various Design disciplines including fashion design, graphic design, interior design, jewellery design and multimedia courses among many others. Raffles-Singapore international team of lecturers and practitioners share their years of experience, professional ethics and practices in the industry. From countries such as USA, UK, Canada, Columbia, Australia, and Singapore, they bring with them a wealth of technical knowledge and experience which they impart with commitment, creating an intensive international learning environment .

Courses / Programs:

- 1 Year Master of Design in: Digital Media, Graphic Design,  Fashion Design, Interior Design

- 1 Year Master of Commerce in: Design Management

- 3 Years Bachelor degrees in: Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Jewellery Design, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Animation, Games Design, Fashion Marketing and Management, Retail Management, Fashion Communication and Journalism

About Us:

Photo of Design College in SingaporeRaffles Design Institute is the leading private design education provider with colleges in major cities such as Beijing, Changchun, Changzhou, Guangzhou, Huizhou, Ningbo, Shanghai, Wuhan (China), Bangkok (Thailand), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Mumbai (India), Sydney (Australia), Auckland (New Zealand) and Singapore.

Raffles Design Institute continues to strive for excellence in delivering high quality education and providing an enriching learning experience for our students. A unique combination of academic theory and hands-on experience ensures that all graduates possess the skills and knowledge required by employers worldwide as well as a sound foundation for advanced study.

We have been awarded the Singapore Quality Class (Private Education Provider) award and CaseTrust for Education certification.

Facilities:

Image of Design College in SingaporeRaffles Design Institute (Singapore) is committed to providing the best learning environment for students. The School continues to upgrade the learning environment to meet our students' needs and quest for knowledge. In our efforts to be the school of choice for local and international students, we are providing students with new facilities to aid them in their learning journey here in Raffles Design. The entire campus will be on wireless platform to facilitate our students' constant quest of knowledge and research. It will redefine the learning environment for all our students!

New equipment for the Video Editing Lab has arrived! The Interactive Media Design students can now experiment and challenge the new media design frontiers in the Audio/Video Production Lab and sound room. Fitted with new video cameras, lightings and sound equipments, these students could better experience a more hands-on learning as compared to textbook learning.

A video and audio studying corner has also been set up within the Library for students to conduct their research using the School's video and audio facilities.

Why Choose Us?

Photos of Raffles Design Institute- International Qualifications and Recognition
Raffles Design Institute offers a 3 year internationally accredited Bachelor degree programme for our specialised design courses. With articulation agreements with Raffles College of Design and Commerce (Sydney, Australia), students are conferred with internationally accredited design qualifications at the end of their studies.

- Industry Projects and Internships
Students at Raffles Design Institute enjoy valuable, hands-on practical experience through internships and various commercial projects. Vocational training provides students with the opportunity to establish personal networks with important industry contacts, enhancing their personal portfolios and employability.

- Inter-College Transfer of Credits
Raffles Design College Group (RDCG) is the only institution that offers inter-college transfer credits among our colleges in the Asia Pacific region. Be it in the cosmopolitan cities of Singapore and Sydney, or the financial hubs located in Shanghai or Beijing, our students can gain international exposure by living and studying in any of our campuses located in our network.

- Jumpstart Your Career
Our intensive curriculum ensures that students will earn an internationally recognised degree in three years. Proudly taught by our team of talented programme directors and lecturers, students will be equipped with knowledge and ability to interact with people from diverse nationalities and achieve career maturity at a faster rate.

- Academic Terms
Raffles Design Institute offers 4 intakes annually: every January, April, July and October. Students are given the flexibility to commence their studies at a time convenient to them, while graduates can enter the labour force at 4 separate times throughout the year, maximising employment prospects for graduates and serving the ongoing human resource needs of respective design industries throughout the year.

One academic year consists of 4 terms with 12 study weeks, and a 1 week holiday between terms. Orientation Day falls on the 1st week of the term, with the opportunity to speak to lecturers and fresh students. Come join us to realise your design dreams!

Email: Contact Us

Address: 51 Merchant Road, Singpaore 058283, Singapore, Singapore
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2024-04-09 were from:

Doncaster, UK / GB; Ibadan, Nigeria; Algiers, Algeria; Pangasinan, Philippines; TST Kowloon, Hong Kong; Thimphu, Bangladesh; Kampala, Uganda; Kampala, UK / GB; and more.
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Professional Certificate Courses:
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Courses / Programs
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Certificate in Interior Design
• Full-time / Part-time (12 month foundation course)

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Orita Sinclair School of Design & Music
Courses / Programs
Start a new career in the exciting field of Music Production & Audio Engineering! Registered with the Ministry of Education, Orita Sinclair School of Design & Music in Singapore has a strong focus and commitment to educating well-rounded media professionals and artists.

We provide a Diploma in Music Production & Audio Engineering, which can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis.

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