About The Programme

The Diploma in Interactive New Media (DINM) at Sunway College provides an entry into the BA (Hons) in Communication and BA (Hons) Advertising and Branding at Sunway University upon meeting Sunway University’s requirements.

The programme has been designed to expand students’ creative potential through the combination of theory and practical work in many aspects of new media where students will be taught the conceptual development and production of media content, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and attitude  required to provide graphic design and interactive solutions. This programme is also designed to produce skilful graduates in Communication and Interactive New Media.

Apart from basic Communication and New Media subjects, students will learn about and practice to use design and part of multimedia authoring tools such as Adobe applications (Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc) to edit various forms of media accordingly to create multimedia presentation, graphic design, websites, short videos and films, and many other interactive applications.

DINM also educates and equips students to acquire the skills necessary to communicate ideas and stories over different media. Graduates of the programme will be qualified to attain and excel in entry-level positions in the digital media industry. Excellent choice for creative people who are interested in designing, manipulating and composing design elements (text, image, video, audio and animation) in order to produce a new graphic design, production, multimedia application or presentation.

Intakes

January / April / August

Duration

2 years

Assessment & Examinations

The major objective of the assessment and examination procedures is to improve student learning and measure their comprehension.

Final grades reflect:

– 50% Coursework

– 50% Final Examination

Entry Requirements

SPM / O-Level:

Pass with minimum 3 credits including English

UEC:

Pass with a minimum of 3 subjects of Grade B including English

Other Qualifications:

Any other equivalent qualifications accredited by MQA

English Language Requirement

For International Students only

IELTS- Minimum Band 5

Other equivalent

Career Prospect

• Advertising Designer
• Brand & Corporate Communication
• Customer Relation, Promotion & Marketing
• Graphic Designer
• Media Planner & Event Crew
• Multimedia Design & Development
• Production Crew
• Visual & Interactive Media Designers
• Web & Media Social Executive
• Web Editor & Writer

Programme Structure

Advertising

• Principles of Advertising and Design
• Advertising and Promotion
• Emerging Trends in Advertising

Public Relations, Corporate Communication

• Interpersonal Communication
• Principles of Corporate Communication
• Intercultural Communication
• Principles of Public Relations
• Persuasive Communication
• Organisation Communication
• Media, Culture and Society
• Media Planning and Management

Broadcasting

• Modern Electronic Media
• Audio Video Production

New Media & Design

• Fundamental of Web Design
• Graphic Communication
• New Media and Communication Technology
• Publication and Production Design
• Audience Analysis for New Media
• Contemporary Issues in Digital Content
• Strategic Communication in Crisis Management

Communication

• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Communication Theory and Practice
• Communication Law and Ethics

Journalism

• Writing for Mass Media
• Print and New Media Editing

MOHE General Studies

Malaysian and International students are required to pass the MOHE General Studies subjects

For international students:

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
• Creativity & Innovative Thinking Skills
• Moral Education
• Community Service

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