Diploma in Graphic Design

Key Modules

• 1Fundamental of Drawing 1
• 2Fundamental of Painting
• 3Principles of Design
• 4History of Art and Design
• 5Creative Thinking Skills
• 6Extra-curricular Learning Experiences 1 (MPU-U4)
• 7Fundamental of Drawing II
• 8Study Skills & Employability (MPU-U2)
• 9Typography
• 10Design Communication
• 11Business Communication
• 12Editorial Design
• 13Print Production
• 14Digital Photography
• 15Brand Communication Design
• 16Packaging & Display Design
• 17Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
• 18Digital Multimedia Design
• 19Design Contextual Studies
• 20Extra-curricular Learning Experiences 2 (MPU-U4)
• 21Promotional Design Campaign
• 22Motion Graphics
• 23Corporate Literature
• 24Interactive Web Technology
• 25Business Law – Malaysian Perspective
• 26Portfolio Project
• 27Ideation & Innovation
• 28Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
• 29(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
• 30Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
• 31(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)

Entry Requirements

• Minimum THREE (3) Credits
• Minimum Grade C in THREE (3) Subjects
• Minimum Grade C in TWO (2) Subjects (GP 2.00)
• Minimum Grade D in TWO (2) Subjects
• Minimum Grade B in THREE (3) Subjects
• SKM Level 3 in related field. Pass in SPM with 1 Credit
• Portfolio Assessment
• Minimum 3 pieces of artwork are required for review
• Other Equivalent Qualification
• Which are recognised by the Malaysian Government
• Academic Requirements
• English Language Requirements
• For Local Students
• SPM English Language
• SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
• UEC English Language
• In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
• For International Students
• Pearson Test of English
• TOEFL Essentials
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
• International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and / or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
• The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.

Career Prospects

• Graduates of this programme are able to find career opportunities in the following:
• Advertising Agencies
• Multimedia Labs
• Design Studios
• Corporate Art Departments
• Television Network Stations
• Animation Houses