About The Programme

Our Diploma in Graphic and Multimedia Design aims to provide graduates with a broad-based education that’s industry oriented. The programme also helps develop advanced skills while encouraging entrepreneurship as well as driving creativity and innovation among our students.A deeper knowledge of visual expression and communication in art and design are also key factors in the creative industries. These qualities go a long way in ensuring employability in various local and international organisations.

Intakes

January, March & August

Duration

2 Years 6 Months (full-time)

Career Prospects

• Advertising designer
• Animator
• Art director
• Game artist
• Graphic designer
• Photographer
• Social media designer
• Visual effect designer
• Web & multimedia designer

Programme Structure

Year 1

• Principles of Design (2D)
• Graphic Design 1
• Principles of Design (3D)
• Computer Graphics 2
• Drawing Studies
• History of Graphic Design
• Computer Graphics 1
• Multimedia Design 1
• Typography 1
• English for Artists & Designers
• Digital Photograph

Year 2

• Typography 2
• Graphic Design 2
• Graphic Design 3
• Multimedia Design 2
• Multimedia Design 3
• Printing Technology
• Introduction to Packaging
• Introduction to Design Proposal Writing
• Packaging Design

Electives (choose any 1 in Year 2)

• Ceramics
• Illustration
• Sculpture in Round
• Printmaking – Relief

Year 3 (6 Months)

• Graphic & Multimedia Design Final Project
• Practical Training

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

for International Student

• Malay Language for Communication 1
• Moral Education / Islamic Studies
• Community Service

Entry Requirement

SPM / O-Level

Pass with minimum 3 credits (including a pass in Art /Technical Drawing / Portfolio)

UEC

Pass with minimum 3 Grade Bs (including a pass in Art /Technical Drawing / Portfolio)

Portfolio Requirements

Pass a Portfolio review by the University

Why is a Portfolio Necessary?

A portfolio provides some indication of your ability in design and allows us to assess your creative potential.

What should a Portfolio contain?

A portfolio should contain 5 – 15 examples of your own original creative work. Its purpose is to demonstrate how you express your concepts through media. Any form of media is acceptable. Photographs, drawings and 3-D work will be accepted as digital photographs. For media work, links to streaming sites such as Vimeo, YouTube or SoundCloud are acceptable. Otherwise, Video files must be H.264 QuickTime file. Games or other applications must be playable on both Macintosh and Windows operating systems.

Other Qualifications

Any other equivalent qualifications

Applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis

English Language Requirements

IELTS or equivalent     5.0

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