{"id":16085,"date":"2025-12-10T07:46:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T07:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/cnm\/?page_id=16085"},"modified":"2026-03-06T02:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T02:13:08","slug":"discovercnm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/cnm\/discovercnm\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Communications and New Media"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\tWhy Communications and New Media?\n\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>Today&#8217;s media companies are seeking individuals who not only can perform the duties of a journalist or a public relations or advertising practitioner, but who are also comfortable with visual design and content production for digital media.<\/p>\n<p>Here at the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Department of Communications and New Media (CNM) uses an integrated and multidisciplinary approach that reflects today&#8217;s converged media environment. Students gain exposure to journalism and public relations, visual design, game design and even human computer interaction \u2212 all within one academic department.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/uf8hEYtPtx8\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"youtube-video-thumbnail\"\/>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/cnm\/discovercnm\/#curriculum\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCurriculum\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/cnm\/discovercnm\/#jobready\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJob Ready\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/cnm\/discovercnm\/#whychs\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhy CHS?\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/cnm\/discovercnm\/#testimonials\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTestimonials\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/cnm\/discovergrad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClick here for Postgraduate Studies in CNM\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/cnm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Natalie-Pang.png\" alt=\"Natalie-Pang\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1081\" width=\"1081\" title=\"Natalie-Pang\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tMeet our Head of Department\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><strong>Associate Professor Natalie Pang<\/strong> is the Head of the Department of Communications and New Media. She also currently serves as the University Librarian to the National University of Singapore (NUS), and serves as an ExCo Member at the Singapore Heritage Society and Board Member of the Southeast Asian Cultural Heritage Alliance (SEACHA). She has a keen interest in the intersection of technology and society, and her research projects are organised under the themes of digital citizenship, digital equity and well-being, digital humanities and data cultures in smart cities. As an educator, she firmly believes in the importance of self-discovery, reflexive learning, and connected competence in the classroom.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tCurriculum\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<nav>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"0\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">Single Major\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">Second Major\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">Minor in Communications and New Media\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">Minor in Interactive Media Development\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">Minor in Cultural Studies\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">Minor in Visual Cultures\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" tabindex=\"-1\">Minor in Science, Technology, and Society\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Single Major [B.Soc.Sci (Hons)]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To graduate with B.Soc.Sci (Hons), students need to pass at least\u00a0<strong>68 Units<\/strong> of NM or NM-recognised courses, which include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>NM1101E Gateway Course<\/li>\n<li>NM2101<\/li>\n<li>NM2103<\/li>\n<li>NM2104<\/li>\n<li>NM3550C (see note below)<\/li>\n<li>A minimum of 16 Units from Level 3000 (not inclusive of NM3550C)<\/li>\n<li>A minimum of 20 Units from Level 4000 or above (up to a maximum of 2 Level 5000 NM courses, subject to department&#8217;s approval)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Note: Single-major students may read TR3202 (12 courses) in place of NM3550C.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Second Major<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To graduate with a Second Major in CNM, students need to pass at least\u00a0<strong>40 Units<\/strong> of NM or NM-recognised courses, which include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>NM1101E Gateway Course<\/li>\n<li>NM2101<\/li>\n<li>NM2103<\/li>\n<li>NM2104<\/li>\n<li>A minimum of 16 Units from Level 3000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Note: Level-5000 NM courses are not allowed for second majors.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Minor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To graduate with a Minor in Communications and New Media, students need to pass at least\u00a0<strong>20 Units<\/strong> of NM courses, which include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>NM1101E Gateway Module<\/li>\n<li>NM2101<\/li>\n<li>An additional 12 Units of NM-prefix courses, of which a minimum of 4 Units are from Level 3000 or higher.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Minor in Interactive Media Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With almost every aspect of our lives being influenced by interactive media, it is increasingly important for students from all backgrounds to be aware of how these new technologies are designed and developed. The interdisciplinary Minor in Interactive Media Development, open to students from any NUS faculty or discipline, is designed to support this need by providing an introduction to the theory and practice of interactive media development.<\/p>\n<p>For Communications and New Media students, the Minor provides an opportunity for students to take a selected group of relevant Computer Science (CS) courses in a structured manner. These courses provide exposure to media production, media technology, and human computer interaction. Similarly, for Computer Science students, the Minor provides a structured way for students to take a selection of Communications and New Media (NM) courses related to game design, interactive art and entertainment, and interaction design. For other students, the Minor provides a chance for students who are interested in interactive media design and development to take a sampling of both CNM and CS courses, all of which are chosen to provide insight into the interactive media development process.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Complete 20 Units of courses from the NM and CS course lists below, of which <strong>at least 12 Units must be taken from outside the full set of courses<\/strong>\u00a0which make up the student&#8217;s primary major.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Up to 8 Units of courses<\/strong>\u00a0may be used to satisfy both major and minor requirements<strong>.<\/strong> Students must take courses from both the NM and CS course lists<strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>with <strong>at least 8 Units from the NM list<\/strong> and\u00a0<strong>8 Units from the CS list<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>*For non-CS students, please note that NM2207 is acceptable as a prerequisite for CS3240. However, also note that CS1010 is a <strong>preclusion<\/strong>\u00a0for NM2207, so students planning to take NM2207 should do so\u00a0<strong>before<\/strong>\u00a0taking CS1010.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course List:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>NM Courses<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>CS Courses<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NM2207 Computational Media Literacy<\/td>\n<td>CS1010 Programming Methodology or its equivalents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NM3217 Principles of Communication Design<\/td>\n<td>CS3240 Interaction Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NM3230 Digital Storytelling<\/td>\n<td>CS3249 User Interface Development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NM3243 User Experience Design<\/td>\n<td>CS4240 Interaction Design for Virtual and Augmented Reality<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NM4208 Strategic Communication Design<\/td>\n<td>CS4249 Phenomena and Theories of Human-Computer Interaction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NM4259 Mobile Interaction Design<\/td>\n<td>CS4350 Game Development Project<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NM4260 Game Design<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Minor in Cultural Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cultural Studies is an interdisciplinary field focused on the interpretation and understanding of cultural forms and practices, including cinema, cyberspace, social media, popular fiction, popular music, television, and popular art. Although central to daily life in contemporary, high-technology society, many of these contemporary cultural phenomena have been placed outside the boundaries of established disciplines such as sociology, history and literary studies. This is because the concepts developed within individual disciplines are unable to capture their complexities and newness.<\/p>\n<p>This is a very unique programme that allows you to pick and mix courses across various disciplines. Not only could you customise your education to your likes and fancies, you could also try to disrupt the disciplinary thought boundaries of your majors, all to show that you are able to be culturally versatile and have learned to relearn in this new economy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>To graduate with the Minor in Cultural Studies, students must pass a minimum of 20 Units of recognised Cultural Studies Minor courses, which must include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>NM3241 Cultural Studies: Theory and Practice<\/li>\n<li>Four elective courses<\/li>\n<li>A minimum of 8 Units at Level-3000 (including NM3241)<\/li>\n<li>Students are limited to taking a maximum of two courses (including NM3241) from the same department (outside student&#8217;s major)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Minor in Visual Cultures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visual Cultures is an interdisciplinary field focused on exploring relationships between visuality and culture through various media including: photographs, posters, films, advertisements, paintings, fashion items, comics, news media, monuments, videos, digital social media, and others. The Minor in Visual Cultures is an interdisciplinary programme that equips students with skills to understand, critique, and ethically use visually-driven media and artefacts in contemporary society.<\/p>\n<p>This programme is held in collaboration with NUS Museums, and provides a rare opportunity for students to receive hands-on curatorial and exhibitionary training by drawing on the Museum&#8217;s rich visual resources and archives. Students can explore a wide range of courses across multiple disciplines all centered around the understanding of Visual Cultures, which will culminate in a capstone project conducted in conjunction with the NUS Museum.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>To graduate with the Minor in Visual Cultures, students must pass a minimum of 20 Units of Visual Cultures (VCU) and Visual Cultures-recognised courses, which must include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><u>Two<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0compulsory courses (8 Units): AR2225 Reading Visual Images\u00a0<strong><u>and<\/u>\u00a0<\/strong>VCU3101 Visual Cultures (Capstone Course)<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Three<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0elective courses (12 Units):\u00a0<strong><u>At least one each<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0from practical and theory baskets<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Minor in Science, Technology and Society<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Minor in Science, Technology and Society (STS) is for students from any NUS faculty or discipline who want to understand the immense influence of science &amp; technology on modern social, political, religious, and cultural life. The core courses within STS are historical and sociological, but electives are offered across a broad range of departments and faculties. Students need no previous background in science or engineering to do well in this Minor.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>To graduate with the Minor in Science, Technology and Society, students must pass a minimum of 20 Units of recognised Cultural Studies Minor courses, which must include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A minimum of <strong>two<\/strong> essential courses (8 Units) from the following:\n<ul>\n<li>HY2251 History of Technology and Virtual Reality<\/li>\n<li>SC3211 Science, Technology and Society<\/li>\n<li>PH2223 Introduction to the Philosophy of Technology <b>OR<\/b> PH2201 Introduction to Philosophy of Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Four<\/strong> elective courses, of which a minimum of 4 Units at Level 4000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \/content -->\n\t<!-- \/tabs -->\n<h2>\n\t\tJob Ready\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>With the multi-faceted understanding of new media and communications gained from our programme, <strong>CNM majors<\/strong>\u00a0will be able to work in a wide spectrum of private corporations and public agencies, in policy formulation, public relations, corporate communication, media and design, research and information management positions.<\/p>\n<p>With almost every aspect of our lives being influenced by interactive media, it is increasingly important for students from all backgrounds to be aware of how new technologies are designed and developed. The interdisciplinary <strong>Minor in Interactive Media Development<\/strong>, open to students from any NUS faculty or discipline, is designed to support this need by providing an introduction to the theory and practice of interactive media development.<\/p>\n<p>Because Cultural Studies is engaged with a critical analysis of contemporary culture, a <strong>M<\/strong><strong>inor in Cultural Studies<\/strong> can be of use to any job that one wishes to pursue. The ability to read, think, write, and engage critically with all aspects of daily culture is a formidable skill to take into the job market in a knowledge-based economy, especially in an age where cultural consumption is central to the economy.<\/p>\n<p>Visual influences surround us in our daily lives, and students undertaking a\u00a0<strong>Minor in Visual Cultures<\/strong> will be equipped for a complex and rapidly changing world by providing a broader understanding of arts and culture. The comparative and relational visual competencies that are developed through this Minor are critical skillsets in a fiercely competitive job market, and graduates can expect to have their critical thinking and communication skills finely-honed through this minor.<\/p>\n<h1>Our Student Projects!<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<blockquote data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C5A3mQeiTa_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C5A3mQeiTa_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">       View this post on Instagram            <\/a><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C5A3mQeiTa_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by NUS Communications and New Media (@cnmnus)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t<blockquote data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C5GHQmLRfxC\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C5GHQmLRfxC\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">       View this post on Instagram            <\/a><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C5GHQmLRfxC\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by NUS Communications and New Media (@cnmnus)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t<blockquote data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CkLDGWcBQql\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CkLDGWcBQql\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">       View this post on Instagram            <\/a><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CkLDGWcBQql\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Impart (@impartsg)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t<blockquote data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CkNqDeLB_fe\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CkNqDeLB_fe\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">       View this post on Instagram            <\/a><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CkNqDeLB_fe\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Impart (@impartsg)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/cnm\/our-student-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here for More!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tCommunication for Social Impact\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LsW90Wq7DI0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t<p>CNM strives towards using Communication skills for social good. In this video, find out how Assistant Professor Dr Kokil Jaidka, alongside colleagues from the Faculty of Science, combat Mental Health problems with interdisciplinary solutions.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tWhy CHS?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<h4>The College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) is the enhanced undergraduate experience for students of the Faculty of Arts &amp; Social Sciences (FASS) and the Faculty of Science (FOS) at the National University of Singapore.<\/h4>\n\t<p><strong>Scale of Impact<\/strong><br \/>Taps and builds on the research expertise of two of the largest and most established faculties in Singapore.<\/p>\n\t<p><strong>Deliberate Curriculum Curation<\/strong><br \/>A distinct interdisciplinary approach that emphasises the ability to draw connections, discover links and connect insights across disciplines.<\/p>\n\t<strong>Unparalleled Flexibility<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers greater choice and unparalleled flexibility to pursue breadth and depth from more than 1,000 courses per academic year.\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/chs.nus.edu.sg\/programmes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCommon Curriculum\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/career-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCareer Preparation\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/the-global-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGlobal Opportunities\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/chs.nus.edu.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tVisit the College of Humanities and Sciences\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tTestimonials\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/cnm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Nachal-CNM-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Nachal CNM\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"2560\" width=\"1709\" title=\"Nachal CNM\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<strong>Chidambaram Nachal<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Communications and New Media<\/strong>\n<strong>Why study Communications and New Media?<br \/>\n<\/strong>I&#8217;ve always been curious about people and how they interact with the world around them. Coming from a User Experience (UX) background in polytechnic, I was drawn to Communications and New Media because it lets me explore design, technology, and human behaviour together, while staying open to new perspectives and ideas.\n<strong>How has your time in FASS and CHS equipped you with skills for your future career\/endeavours?<br \/>\n<\/strong>FASS and CHS have given me the freedom to explore beyond a single discipline, which I really value. The balance between structure and flexibility pushed me to take on new challenges, meet and bond with people from different backgrounds, and grow both academically and socially. The curriculum and programme keep my skills relevant while encouraging me to stay curious, adaptable, and open to new opportunities.\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/cnm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-21-at-6.49.31-PM-300x267.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2021-06-21 at 6.49.31 PM\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"267\" width=\"300\" title=\"Screenshot 2021-06-21 at 6.49.31 PM\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<strong>Low Huey Sze<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Associate in AI Solutions for Operations at a Global Bank<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Communications and New Media, and Business Administration &#8217;23<\/strong>\n<p>Communications is such an essential part of our lives that it&#8217;s almost impossible to go without it. Studying CNM allows us to view communications, something that we often take for granted, in an alternate lens that spans across multiple disciplines, from Psychology to even hard Science! Through engaging in social discourse about communication theories in class, we are able to gather life-changing insights about the way things function in our daily lives that we do not usually notice or contemplate. On top of that, CNM at NUS gives us the opportunity to hone our skills, such as Photoshop or Javascript, and is an avenue for us to see what is truly out there in the world through extra-curricular programmes like panel discussions. Last but not least, CNM is a warm family and a place for us to learn and develop holistically, preparing us for the future ahead of us!<\/p>\n\t<strong>Cheryl Lin<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Senior Journalist, Channel NewsAsia<br \/>\nCommunications and New Media &#8217;17<\/strong>\n<p>&#8220;Being able to try more things gave me a better sense of what I did and didn&#8217;t like. Focusing on CNM equipped me with the foundation for a future in the media and emboldened me in making certain career choices. And as banal as it may sound, one of my biggest takeaways from FASS is learning how to think critically. It&#8217;s also been a pleasure to simply learn more about the world around me and the interactions within it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/cnm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/cheryllin-e1627278858624.jpg\" alt=\"cheryllin\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" title=\"cheryllin\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/bb8ba1bd-61fe-4d82-86cf-e0340d26d719_small.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot 2021-06-21 at 6.49.31 PM\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"Screenshot 2021-06-21 at 6.49.31 PM\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<p><strong>Tan Seng Chai<\/strong><br \/><strong>Chief Corporate and People Officer, CapitaLand Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a new normal we live in, and there are critical attributes the next-generation workforce must possess in order to thrive, including the willingness to learn, ability to innovate, and high adaptability. 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