WSQ Specialist Diploma in Media (Content Production and Management) - Producer (Synchronous E-Learning)

Career Prospects

Assistant Producer, Production Assistant, Producer

Course Modules

1. Manage the Performers Selection Process for a Production

This module covers managing the performer's selection process for a production. The skills include reviewing the script to identify production requirements and parameters, suggesting suitable performer candidates for consideration, arranging and managing the auditions, and following up after the auditions to finalise performers' selection for the production.

2. Plan the Production Budget, Schedule and Methods of Delivery

This module covers the planning of the production budget for film production. The skills include preparing the production budget, the production schedule and the main methods of delivery, managing and monitoring on-going production expenditure while balancing creative expectations, and working knowledge of reporting procedures and the various strategies for revising financial targets and performance.

3. Plan Production (Pre-production)

This module covers the process of pre-production planning, including the intended outcome of the script, agreeing on the design concept, storyboarding the concepts, auditioning and selecting performers/contributors, and selecting key creative and technical members of the production crew. It also includes the process of breaking down production workflows, visualising the creative concept, and determining logistical needs.

4. Manage the Selection and Negotiation of Contracts and Deal Memos of the Production Crew

This module covers managing the selection and negotiation of contracts of the production crew. The skills include determining the crew requirements of the production, assessing candidates, undertaking steps to assemble the crew, and completing required documentation to ensure proper employment procedures are followed.

5. Establish Connections and Pitch Projects to Potential Sponsors and Financial Backers

This module covers the financial means and strategic partnerships to support content production operations. The participants will be guided through possible strategies to approach specific funding streams. They will be taught methods to prepare proposals and applications for funding, assessment criteria for potential funders, and effective negotiation methods.

Mode of Training

In-person and/or Online

Assessment

• All modules will conclude with a compulsory assessment component.
• Assessments may include role plays, quizzes, assignments, projects, and written examinations.
• Participants need to achieve at least 75% attendance for each module before they are allowed to sit for the assessment.

Certification

Completion of all the required modules will qualify candidates for the WSQ Specialist Diploma in Media (Content Production and Management) under the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Skills Framework for Media.

Participants will also receive a Statement of Attainment issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) for each module completed.

Trainers

Foo Piao Xu (Fu Biaoxu)
Piao Xu has more than 18 years of experience in television and film after graduating from the National University of Singapore. She has enjoyed considerable success working across the whole spectrum of television production, from conceptualising new ideas to content creation and distribution. She has worked with numerous directors, writers, producers, above-the-line and below-the-line production resource staff, and clients in the media industry.

She is the Executive Producer (in charge of production) of 'Fighting Spiders'. This English drama series won the Special Award for Best Mini-Series at the Seoul Drama International Drama Awards 2009. She is also the Producer of 80s Rewind, the situational comedy that won the Silver World Medal (situational comedy) in the New York Festivals International TV Programming and Promotion Awards 2009.

Apart from live-action productions, Piao Xu has worked on International Co-productions for animation shows. She also served as Post-producer on reality shows like The Apartment. She helmed the role of Producer Director at Mankind Creative Pte Ltd, which specialised in corporate and industry videos.

Foo Tiang Khuen, Juan
Juan produced Singapore’s first digital film, ‘Return To Pontianak’ (1999), the first HD feature ‘Dirty Laundry’ (2001), and the indie-cult film ‘Perth’ (2005). His film journey began in script reading and distribution for a film finance company, then freelancing in editing and production.

Graduating from film school and holding qualifications in creative producing and creative entrepreneurship, Juan also trained in traditional cel animation and worked briefly in Japanese anime. As a producer, Juan developed and raised project funds up to S$1M. His instinct and work in story development led to script option offers by a Hollywood studio. In the 2000s, Juan was one of the first few Asian filmmakers to workshop projects in European labs like Produire-Au-Sud. He was associate producer for other indie-Singapore films such as ‘Road Less Travelled’ (1997), ‘Talking Cock The Movie’ (2002), and ‘Unarmed Combat’ (2005). He developed the bubble tea comedy 'One Thousand Cups to Midnight' (2020). During Covid, Juan produced Singapore's first creature monster film, 'Circle Line' (2023).

In addition to lecturing in film institutions, Juan is an industry moderator, jury, and writer. Juan worked in WDA, MDA, and U Creative in talent development, content quality assessment, and outreach. He is candidly regarded as the pioneer independent producer who is “still” around for the past 20 years.

Janet Liau Su Shyan @ Aishya Liau
Janet started life in broadcast as a researcher writer for variety and info-ed programmes. She then went to work in trade development, business consulting, advertising, and media sales before returning to broadcast in 2009. Her varied work experience helped her to become a better storyteller.

With DV Studio, she has helped to conceptualise and produce more than 20 television projects for the Mediacorp Suria channel. The last episode of 'Menantu International' (a drama series about transnational marriage in 2016) was the highest-rated episode on Suria in 12 years.

She was the concept creator and storyteller for the documentary 'Terbit', which had won the Best Factual programme at the Pesta Perdana Awards.

She has conceptualised and written for corporations and government institutions’ videos ranging from sitcom-style for training videos; to anniversary videos and videos that tug the heartstrings. In March 2015, DV Studio was privileged to produce PA’s Tribute To LKY. Janet is also an Adjunct Lecturer at NUS Business School.

List of Trainers

Course Duration and Schedule

There are 2 intakes per year: April and October

Part-Time Programme (6 months)

• Commencement Date: October 2024
• Registration Closing Date: September 2024

Time

• Weekdays: Twice a week from 7.00pm to 10.00pm
• Saturdays: Occasionally from 10.00am to 5.00pm

Venue

• In-Person Classes: 1 Stars Avenue, Mediacorp Campus, Singapore 138507
• Online Classes: Participants will be provided with the log-in links

Fees for WSQ Specialist Diploma in Media (Content Production and Management) - Producer & WSQ Specialist Diploma in Media (Content Production and Management) - Producer (Synchronous E-Learning)

Course fee to be paid by instalments. Details will be provided in the Student Contract.

Full Course Fee, including 9% GST: S$11,990.00

Course Fee with SkillsFuture Funding:

SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)¹ for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Long-Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy¹ for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and Above

SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs¹ for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

¹SkillsFuture Funding: Terms and Conditions

²As per SSG Policy, GST payable is calculated based on prevailing GST rate after the baseline funding subsidy of 70%.

³Administrative Fees include Annual Medical Insurance Premium, Annual NLB Membership Fee, ICA Student Pass Application Fee, Lab Fee and SMA Student Access Card.

Fees for (SCTP) WSQ Specialist Diploma in Media (Content Production and Management) - Producer & (SCTP) WSQ Specialist Diploma in Media (Content Production and Management) - Producer (Synchronous E-Learning)

Course fee to be paid by instalments. Details will be provided in the Student Contract.

Full Course Fee, including 9% GST: S$11,990.00

Course Fee with SkillsFuture Funding:

SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)¹ for Singapore Citizens

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy¹ for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and Above

SkillsFuture Additional Funding Support¹ for Singapore Citizens who meet one of following eligibility criteria:
- Long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for six months or more); or
- Individuals in need of financial assistance – ComCare, Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients; or
- Persons with Disabilities

¹SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP): Terms and Conditions

²As per SSG Policy, GST payable is calculated based on prevailing GST rate after the baseline funding subsidy of 70%.

³Administrative Fees include Annual Medical Insurance Premium, Annual NLB Membership Fee, ICA Student Pass Application Fee, Lab Fee and SMA Student Access Card.

Modes of Payment

1. All application payments, course fees, and miscellaneous fees should be made only to Singapore Media Academy Private Limited.
2. A payment receipt can be provided to prospective students on request. Please allow 3 (three) working days after we have verified your payment. Please note that the late payment penalty of S$54.00 will be imposed for payment received after the stipulated due date as stated in the Student Contract.
3. We accept the following methods of payment:
   
   

Internet Banking / Telegraphic Transfer

Bank Name: DBS Bank Ltd
Account Name: SINGAPORE MEDIA ACADEMY PRIVATE LIMITED
Bank Address: 12 Marina Boulevard, Level 3 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Bank Account (SGD): 003-927223-5
Bank Code: 7171
Bank Branch No.: 003
Swift Code: DBSSSGSGXXX

Please email students@mediaAcademy.sg to inform us of your transaction and to indicate:

• Enrollee's Full Name as per NRIC
• Course(s) Enrolled
• Amount Transferred
• Name of Your Bank
• Date of Transaction
  
  

PayNow (UEN)

Account Name: SINGAPORE MEDIA ACADEMY PRIVATE LIMITED
Bank Name: DBS Bank Ltd
Account Currency: SGD
UEN No: 200515963R

or scan the SMA PayNow UEN QR code below:

Please email students@mediaAcademy.sg to inform us of your transaction and to indicate:

• Enrollee's Full Name as per NRIC
• Course(s) Enrolled
• Amount Transferred
• Name of Your Bank
• Date of Transaction
  
  

Credit Card Payment

We accept credit card payment via the SMA portal, a secured payment gateway.

http://sma.aimsapp.com/studportal

You must have a valid SMA Student Portal account in order to pay with your credit card.

Please inform SMA recruitment staff if you wish to opt for credit card payment. You will receive an email from SMA notifying you that your e-Invoice is available for payment.

SkillsFuture Credit

SkillsFuture Credit can be used in addition to existing government course subsidies to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. All eligible Singaporeans aged 25 and above will be able to access their SkillsFuture Credit account via: https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/index.html

Upon receipt of the SMA enrolment confirmation email, please note the following:

• If you wish to use your SkillsFuture Credit to offset the course fee*, please submit your claim via the SkillsFuture Credit portal https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/index.html). Upon your submission, SMA will then process the invoice for the remaining course fee payable, if any.
• Please note that the claim for SkillsFuture Credit should be submitted before course commencement, based on guidelines by SkillsFuture Singapore.

*SkillsFuture Credit is not to be used to offset the administrative fees (e.g., course deferment, re-assessment fee, make up lesson, etc.) and any other miscellaneous fees.

How to a claim: https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/index.html

Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/header/faqs/skillsfuture-credit.html

For more information on SkillsFuture Credit, please click here.

Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

The PSEA is administered by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and is open to all eligible Singapore Citizens. Students may use their or their siblings' PSEA funds to pay the course fees.

For payment of approved fees and charges, you can withdraw the PSEA funds by submitting withdrawal applications as and when withdrawals are to be made.

How to apply to use the funds

Account holders can apply to withdraw the PSEA funds for payment of approved fees and charges via MOE online form:

• https://go.gov.sg/psea-withdrawal-tp
• If you intend to also use sibling's PSEA, please go to: https://go.gov.sg/psea-withdrawal-tps

This online form is for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) holder who wishes to use his/ her own PSEA for approved fees or charges incurred at an approved training provider.

The form is to be completed by:

• The account holder (the student), if he/she is 21 years old or above; or
• A parent if the account holder (the student) is below 21 years old.

Please consult SMA recruitment staff on which form to use. Please note that PSEA is not to be used to offset the administrative fees (e.g. course deferment, re-assessment fee, make up lesson etc.) and any other miscellaneous fees.

More information on PSEA: https://www.moe.gov.sg/financial-matters/psea

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Minimum Age: 18
• Male Singaporean applicants must have completed National Service.
• Academic Requirement: Obtain Pass Grade in GCE O-Level subjects including at least B4 for English (or IELTS overall band score 6.5 and above or equivalent) and 2 other subjects or equivalent
• For applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may still apply and will be considered based on:
  • At least 1 year working experience in any industry; and/or
  • Oral interview or evaluation test by Singapore Media Academy to determine suitability for the course
• Applicants may be called for interview at the discretion of Singapore Media Academy.