Contact Information: http://www.firstmedia.edu.sg P2A Contact Person: Mr. Boon Lim Email: [email protected] Mr. Thomas Ee Email: [email protected]

Visiting Months 1. January – Mid February 2. April – Mid May 3. June – Mid July 4. September – Mid October

Visiting Months Three (3) Days

Country Information Languages: English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil.

Government: Parliamentary Republic Introduction Currency: Dollar (SGD) First Media Design School (FMDS) is a specialised boutique design institution and the best private school in Singapore offering visual communications and fashion International Call Code: design programmes, embedded with management and entrepreneurial thinking. +65 FMDS is the education arm under the First Media Design Group, one of Singapore’s

Driving: most successful and awarded groups in the design industry. Right-hand drive What to Expect at FMDS? Climate The average temperature ranges from Upon arrival, visitors will meet with the P2A coordinators to discuss the itinerary. Each 25–31˚C. Thunderstorms occur on visiting student will be paired with an FMDS student buddy for the duration of the trip. 40% of all days. April: warmest month, January: coolest month, Day 1 November: wettest month. There will be a reception of guests and [1] itinerary discussion, followed by [2] an MDT

introduction and [3] group work on proposal to a design brief.

Thereafter, there will be an introduction to Multi-dimensional Design Thinking (MDT). Groups will be formed to propose a solution to a design brief. Visitors will be able to see how design thinking is applicable to other fields and practices.

DURATION: About 4 hours

Day 2 The programme commences with a scenic walk in [1] , then across the [2] to [3] The Float @ Marina Bay and [4] Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay.

Gardens by the Bay capture the essence of Singapore as the premier tropical Garden City with the perfect environment in which to live and work. With attractions such as Cloud Forest, Dragonfly & Kingfisher Lakes, and Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay opens free for outdoor gardens from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. daily, and there are chargeable admissions (SGD 8–28)

DURATION: About 5 hours

Day 3 A The day begins with a tour along [1] Chinatown, and an hour-long visit at [2] Baba House, before a farewell lunch.

Baba House is a traditional pre-war terrace-house that offers Peranakan heritage tours on Mondays 2 p.m., Tuesdays 6.30 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. Visits are by appointment only: [email protected]

Should the visiting schedule not permit the Baba House tour, the visitors may visit Clarke Quay, or opt for DAY 3B (details on next page) instead.

DURATION: About 3 hours

Day 3B Half a day can be spent exploring [1] Island, before a farewell lunch. Sentosa is spread over 500 hectares, and boasts an exciting array of themed attractions (including Universal Studios Singapore), rainforests and sandy beaches. Island admission is at SGD 4, and entry into attractions range from SGD 16–74. For more details, visit the website.

DURATION: About 4 hours