Raffles in Design Education
The Greek philosopher Socrates maintained that “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel” and this approach to education is fundamental to how Raffles creates and delivers its courses. Sales & Marketing Manager of Raffles Design Institute, C o l o m b o, A m i l a Kularatne says that it is important for educators create a rich, interesting learning environment for students that promotes a passion for learning and encourages high levels of self-motivation. Once the ‘flame’ that Socrates mentioned is on fire, there is no stopping students from accessing more knowledge and developing more skills, and this is something that Raffles believes is key to promoting a love of lifelong learning.
Raffles Design Institute takes this very seriously in terms of delivering their Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas locally and Final Year Completion of Design degrees in Singapore. The local and international lecturers create rich, topical and enjoyable learning environments to ensure active participation by the students. The 9 month Diplomas and 15 months Advanced Diplomas are majoring in Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing & Management, Interior Design, Visual Communication Design and Digital Media Design. Once the student completed the Advanced Diploma program they can transfer to Singapore for their the final year completion degree program (BA(Hons.)) offered by Coventry University, UK. The quality assurance processes ensure that all graduates are challenged to fully reach international standards in their chosen area. All of the programs are offered on a full time basis and students are getting an opportunity to experience overseas cultures while completing their education.
In response to demand for short courses in design, Raffles Design Institute, Colombo is offering a series of courses that are offered on a part-time basis for students who wish to develop basic skills in different areas of the creative industries. The courses run in the evenings and weekends for a period of 6 months, and they will enable students to develop key skills in design, as well as prepare them for higher learning or promotion opportunities. Certificate courses in Fashion Design, Graphic Design and Interior Design will be delivered starting in February 2018.
There are many reasons that someone might take a short certificate course ranging from thinking about new career options to simple curiosity or the desire to keep the mind active and learn new skills, but whatever the reason, the courses at Raffles will be stimulating and fun for the participants. The certificate courses are designed for people from all walks of life and there are no pre-requisites or prior qualifications required, just an interest to learn. Upon the conclusion of each short course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Raffles Design Institute shares with its other 25 sister colleges across 13 countries globally a focus on holistic development, the creation of exciting learning environ- ments to enable students to graduate as educated, skilled and productive citizens of their country and of the world. As such they are ready for the workplace and fully ready to take on the international challenges of a career in design! . Currently we are enrolling students for the January 2018 intake and for more information please contact 011 4 375111 or hotline 077 2551902 Saskia.