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Diploma in Graphic and Multimedia Design

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Our Diploma in Graphic and Multimedia Design provides a broad-based, industry-oriented education, fostering advanced skills, creativity, and innovation. It emphasizes visual expression and communication, ensuring employability in creative industries globally.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2.25 months full-time
Course Code
R3/0211/4/0335)(07/28)(A8678)
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Apr, Sep
Domestic Fees
$29,500 per year
International Fees
$7,056 per year

About this course

Overview

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.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

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)

APEL.A

An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-4) (Recognition of Prior Learning) (Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)

Portfolio Requirements

  • Pass a Portfolio review by the University (see more below)

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

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?

The portfolio requires a minimum of five (5) artworks which show variation and usage of different mediums and applications. Candidates should portray an array of artworks ranging from (but not limited to) paintings, drawings, sketches, collages and digital software applications.

It is highly recommended to have at least 5 drawings (still life, landscape, perspective, figure drawing, portrait and such), and a further 5 artworks could be a combination of photographs, poster designs, videos, animations, logo designs, sculptures etc of choice.

What you will learn

Overview

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.

Career pathways

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

Course structure

Programme StructureYear 1
  • Principles of Design
  • Brand Communication Design
  • Drawing Studies
  • Computer Graphics 1
  • User Interface Design
  • Publishing Design
  • Computer Graphics 2
  • Typography 1
  • Motion Graphics
  • Introduction to Packaging
Year 2
  • Printing Technology
  • Introduction to Design Proposal Writing
  • Typography 2
  • Advertising Design
  • 3D Design
  • History of Graphic Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Digital Photography
  • Graphic and Multimedia Design Final Project
Elective
  • Illustration
Year 3 (3 Months)
  • Practical Training
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjectsFor Local Students
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • English for Artists & Designers
  • Integrity & Anti-Corruption
  • Moral Education/Islamic Studies
For International Students
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • English for Artists & Designers
  • Integrity & Anti-Corruption
  • Moral Education