National Research Foundation (Singapore)

The National Research Foundation (NRF) was set up in January 2006 within the Prime Minister's Office. It manages a S$5 billion National Research Fund to support research, innovation and enterprise.

Media Development Authority (Singapore)

The Media Development Authority (MDA) was created to focus on and develop Singapore's media industry, putting Singapore at the forefront of the media age. The MDA was formed by the merger of the Singapore Broadcasting Authority, the Films and Publications Department, and the Singapore Film Commission (SFC) in response to the convergence of different media that requires a consistent approach in developing and managing the different forms of media. The raison d'etre of the MDA is to develop Singapore into a vibrant global city so as to foster a creative economy and connected society.

Interactive Digital Media Research and Development Programme Office (Singapore)

In August 2006, the Interactive Digital Media Research and Development Programme Office (IDMPO), hosted by the Media Development Authority (MDA), was set up to coordinate a multi-agency strategic Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Research and Development (R&D) Programme for which the National Research Foundation allocated S$500 million over 5 years. The agencies include the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), DesignSingapore Council, Economic Development Board (EDB), Infocomm Development Authority (IDA), International Enterprise (IE) Singapore, Singapore Science Centre, Ministry of Education (MOE), Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

Since its inception, the IDMPO has established an IDM R&D Programme with four key trusts and three innovation for the IDM sector, yielding both economic and social devidends; so that by 2015, our efforts would have helped to value-add S$10 billion and created 10,000 new jobs by 2015. The IDMPO also publishes i.BITS, an electronic newsletter with updates on the latest happenings in the local IDM space, and organizes and supports periodic IDM events for networking, IDM specific announcements, and match-making between industry and R&D partners.

Lasalle-SIA College of Arts

LASALLE College of the Arts is a specialist tertiary institution leading contemporary practice-based education in art, design, media and performing arts in the Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1984 by De La Salle educator, Brother Joseph McNally, LASALLE today offers the most comprehensive range of degrees and diplomas in design, fine arts, film, media arts, fashion, dance, music, theatre, art history, art therapy and arts management in the region. Our progressive approach to education ensures that students have a balanced education in the practice and research of a discipline. And aims to give our students a head start in building their future as creative leaders and entrepreneurs. A non-profit, private institution, LASALLE operates autonomously with financial support from Singapore's Ministry of Education, and accreditation by The Open University, UK.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT is committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge, and to working with others to bring this knowledge to bear on the world's great challenges. MIT is dedicated to providing its students with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. We seek to develop in each member of the MIT community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively for the betterment of humankind.

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

NAFA is Singapore's pre-eminent, full-fledged arts institution, producing a long list of outstanding artists, performers, designers and illustrious alumni. NAFA enjoys an international reputation for its high-quality curricula, innovative teaching, artistic creations and community outreach.

Nanyang Polytechnic

Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) is committed to providing quality education and training to prepare students and adult learners for work and life, equipping them to be life-long learners and to contribute to the technological, economic and social development of Singapore. NYP will harness its resources, expertise, creativity and innovation to support the development of business and industry and to complement Singapore's globalization efforts.

School of Interactive and Digital Media - The School supports the Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab through its final year students from two of its key programs namely the Diploma in Digital Media Design and the Diploma in Digital Entertainment Technology. The former focuses on the game arts, design, and animation while the latter focuses on the technology and programming aspects of games development.

Nanyang Technological University

Drawing the best and the brightest of students, and world-renowned scholars, NTU is a beacon of knowledge for South East Asia, nurturing thousands of prominent graduates in the ranks of our alumni. NTU continues to nurture tech-savvy, entrepreneurial leaders through a broad education in diverse disciplines by adopting innovative approaches to learning and research.

School of Computer Engineering - The School of Computer Engineering's strengths lie in constantly maintaining industrial relevance in its training of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as pioneering innovative and cutting-edge research.

School of Art, Design and Media - The School of Art, Design and Media aims to transform Singapore into a global media city by educating artistic, creative and innovative individuals and empowering them to makes advancements in the arts, design and media.

National University of Singapore

The National University of Singapore is the oldest and largest university in Singapore. NUS strives to provide a balanced, high quality education that nurtures the spirit of inquiry and initiative, and which allows students to realise their aspirations and potential.

School of Computing
Established in 1998, the NUS School of Computing provides a stimulating environment that amalgamates the best of educational traditions, drawing its faculty staff of 200 from leading universities ranging from the Ivy League to Oxbridge.

The School, which is a fully fledged faculty within the National University of Singapore, has about 2,000 students, a quarter of them pursuing graduate studies. Since its early days as the only university department in Singapore that produced computing talent for the workforce, NUS School of Computing has produced a trail of distinguished alumni, including the chief executives and technology architects of multinationals and government agencies.

The School encourages excellence in diversity among its students. Some are winners of prestigious awards such as the National Infocomm Scholarship. Others are creative thinkers capable of besting their peers in international competitions in areas such as Games Artificial Intelligence.

At the School, research initiatives are supported by a number of research laboratories and centres. Fitted with equipment that is funded mainly by research grants, the laboratories and centres provide a common space for people with similar interest to exchange ideas and work together.

Communications and New Media Programme, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Communications and New Media at the National University of Singapore is the only programme in Southeast Asia to offer a concentration in communications and new media studies within a single department. The programme is innovative and dynamic, taking into account the ever-changing new media landscape in Singapore and the rest of the world. CNM is uniquely positioned to prepare students for today's converging media environment, where communication professionals are expected to have a broad range of knowledge and creative skills, from critical thinking and excellent writing to the ability to create publications, including web sites and other interactive environments. CNM offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of social science (honours), master of arts and doctorate degrees. It also offers a double degree with the NUS School of Business.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Ngee Ann Polytechnic is one of Singapore's leading institutions of higher learning. Its eight academic schools offer a total of 42 full-time and a range of part-time diploma courses.

Established in 1982, School of InfoComm Technology offers four full-time diplomas - Information Technology, Mobile Business Solutions, Financial Informatics, and Multimedia & Animation, and a part-time Specialist Diploma in 3D Animation & VFX.

The Diploma in Multimedia & Animation is a practice-oriented course that provides strong fundamentals in art and design in the first year. Students can opt to specialise in either Digital Animation or Interactive Media in the second year, and engaged in a one-year long production project in the third year.

Republic Polytechnic

Republic Polytechnic is Singapore's fifth post-secondary educational institute. It was established on 1 August 2002 and commenced operations from July 2003.

A key focus of Republic Polytechnic is the creation of a learning environment as opposed to a structure designed for instruction. This learning environment is one where subject knowledge is learned while using and developing process skills in the context of applications. This approach is termed Problem-Based Learning (PBL). In such a student-centred learning approach, students solve problems set by the designers by working in groups under the supervision of their facilitators.

Republic Polytechnic has six schools offering diploma programmes. To ensure that students are equipped with foundational and other generic skills required for further learning and specialized knowledge, all diploma programmes incorporate learning support from five centres.

School of Technology for the Arts - The School of Technology for the Arts at Republic Polytechnic is designed to deliver graduates who possess both creative imagination and technological expertise, and who will contribute immeasurably to the building of Singapore's creative industries.

Singapore Audio Engineering Institute

Established in 1991, SAE Institute Singapore is the pioneer of creative media education in Singapore. It was initially setup as Singapore's premiere audio engineering training institute, and has since diversified into all areas of creative media education.

Today SAE Institute Singapore offers higher education programs in the fields of Multimedia Production, Digital Film Making, Audio Engineering, Animation and Games Programming. Students enjoy studying in a highly dynamic educational environment, with well-developed international programs taught by specialized industry lecturers, using the latest industry standard equipment and high-technology facilities.

SAE Institute Singapore is part of an international network of over 50 colleges around the world, giving students unique access to a network of graduates, alumni and faculty.

Singapore Management University

Incorporated on 12 January 2000, Singapore Management University (SMU) aims to groom outstanding business leaders and creative entrepreneurs capable of excelling in a rapidly changing and dynamic world.

Today, SMU is home to more than 6,000 students and comprises six schools: Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Accountancy, School of Economics, School of Social Sciences, School of Information Systems and School of Law. SMU offers bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. degree programmes in business and management-related areas, ranging from Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Wealth Management, Law, Information Systems and Social Science. It also has a dedicated Office of Research, a number of centres of excellence, and provides public and customized programmes through Executive Education. Collaborations with leading institutions, including The Wharton School, Carnegie Mellon, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Chicago, allow SMU to draw on academic and research strengths across all major disciplines. The SMU campus is a state-of-the art facility located right in the heart of Singapore's civic and business district.

Singapore Polytechnic

Singapore Polytechnic, the nation's first educational institution of its kind, was set up in 1954 to train technologists and professionals to support the industrialisation and economic development of Singapore.

To date, Singapore Polytechnic has produced more than 145,000 graduates, some of whom have gone on to become parliamentarians, captains of industries, senior executives of multi-national corporations, and successful entrepreneurs and professionals.

Singapore Polytechnic has embarked on a new education model to give added dimensions to students' learning. Students will be inspired to practise creativity, innovation and enterprise and to acquire skills and knowledge beyond their core discipline.

Temasek Polytechnic

Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a significant contributor to the field of para-professional education in Singapore and a pioneer in Problem-based Learning (PBL). Our combination of hands-on experience, relevant life skills and an enriching learning environment enables our graduates to excel in both career and life. Through our holistic approach to education, we ensure TP graduates are economy relevant, future relevant and life relevant. The Polytechnic is also a firm believer in forging partnerships with industry to keep students close to current industry practice. TP currently offers 50 full-time diploma courses in the areas of Applied Science, Business, Design, Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences and Informatics & IT and over 40 part-time courses, up to the Advanced Diploma level. For more information, please visit www.tp.edu.sg.