Diploma in Graphic and Multimedia Design

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.

Intakes

January, April, September

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

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Programme Structure

Year 1

Principles of Design

Graphic Design 1

Drawing Studies

Computer Graphics 1

Multimedia Design 1

Graphic Design 2

Computer Graphics 2

Typography 1

Multimedia Design 2

Introduction to Packaging

Year 2

Typography 2

History of Graphic Design

Graphic Design 3

Multimedia Design 3

Packaging Design

Digital Photograph

Graphic and Multimedia Design Final Project

Elective (choose any 1 in Year 2)

Illustration

Year 3 (6 Months)

Practical Training

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Student

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
Philosophy and Current Issues
Community Project
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

For International Student

Malay Language for Communication 2
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
Community Project

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)

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?

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.