Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Graphic Design in Malaysia

Institutions Offering Diploma in Graphic Design

•  UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur  
  Course entry requirements
  ​(i) SPM/ SPMV
  -Minimum 3 Credits
  
  (ii) O-Level
  -Minimum Grade C in 3 subjects
  
  (iii) ​UEC
  -Minimum Grade B in 3 subjects
  
  (iv) ​Sijil Kemahiran Vokasional (SKV)
  -SKM Level 3 in Art & Design, Pass in SPM with 1 credit
  
  (v) Other Equivalent Qualification
  -Deemed equivalent to all of the above with minimum CGPA 2.0 or equivalent
  
  Note:
  *Pass Portfolio Assessment.
  
  English Language Requirements
  (a) For Local Students
  (i) MUET
  -Band 3
  
  (ii) SPM English Language
  -Grade B+
  
  (iii) SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
  -Grade C
  
  (iv) UEC English Language
  -Grade A2
  
  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.
  
  (b) For International Students
  (i) Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
  -180
  
  (ii) IELTS
  -Band 5.0
  
  (iii) Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
  -180
  
  (iv) TOEFL IBT
  -40
  
  (v) TOEFL PBT
  -500
  
  (vi) Pearson Test of English
  -42
  
  (vii) MUET
  -Band 2
  
  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 (R/KJP/00920-00920) 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.
  
  Course duration: 2 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
  
  Intakes: January, May and September
•  New Era University College, Kajang  
  Course entry requirements
  -SPM with 3 Credits
  -UEC with 3 Credits
  -O Level / IGCSE / Other qualifications deemed equivalent by MQA
  
  Course duration: 2.5 years
  
  Intake: February, May, July and September
  
  Course content
  (a) Year 1
  -Core Module
  (i)Contextual Studies
  -History of Art and Design
  -Colour Studies
  -2 and 3-Dimensional Designs
  -Drawing 1
  -Drawing 2
  
  (ii) Graphic Design Fundamental
  -Introduction of Graphic Design
  -Typography
  
  (iii) Technical Skills
  -Computer Graphic 1
  -Computer Graphics 2
  -Introduction to Digital Photography
  
  (b) Year 2
  Core modules
  (i) Contextual Studies
  -Visual Culture
  -Visual Communication
  -Project Research
  (ii) Graphic Communication
  -Brand Identity
  -Principles of Advertising
  -Packaging Design and Technology
  -Advertising Design
  
  (ii) Digital Design Exploration
  -Digital Photography
  -Motion Graphic
  -Digital Illustration
  -Web Design
  
  (c) Year 3
  Core modules
  (i) Graphic Communication
  -Publication Design and Electronic Pre-Press
  
  (ii) Professional Development
  -Industrial Training
  -Entrepreneurship
  
  (iii) Personal Portfolio Development
  -Final Design Project
•  Saito University College, Petaling Jaya  
  Admission criteria
  one of the following:
  -Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Certificate with three credits
  -United Examination Certificate (UEC) with 3Bs
  -GCE / ‘O’ Levels certificate or equivalent with three credits
  
  Course duration: 2 years 6 months
  
  Mode of study: Full time
  
  Course content:
  (i) Year 1
  -Computer Graphic Design 1
  -History of Art
  -Pengajian Malaysia 2/*B. Melayu Komunikasi 1
  -Photography 1
  -Basic Drawing
  -Design theory and Practices
  -Computer Graphic Design 2
  -Typography 1
  -Critical and Creative Thinking
  -Illustration 1
  -Bentuk-Bentuk Penulisan/
  -Pengurusan Masa/
  **Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  -Photography 2
  -Corporate Identity System
  -Packaging 1
  -Digital Illustration
  
  (ii) Year 2
  -Packaging 2
  -Advertising 1
  -Basic Animation
  -E Publishing
  -Business Communication
  -Typography 2
  -Advertising 2
  -Computer Graphic Design 3
  -Etika Perbandingan/Hak Asasi Manusia
  -Copywriting
  -Digital Animation
  -Entrepreneurship
  -Advertising 3
  -Professional Practice
  
  (iii) Year 3
  -Internship
  -Diploma Project
  -Khidmat Masyarakat/
  -Pengurusan Organisasi and Ko-Kurikulum
•  First City University College, Petaling Jaya  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) SPM – Minimum 3 credits OR Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 with SPM 1 credit with a skill certificate in Art and Design
  
  (ii) UEC – Minimum 3Bs
  
  (iii) GCE O-LEVEL – Minimum 3 credits
  
  (iv) OTHER QUALIFICATIONS – Other equivalent qualifications which are recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency
  AND Pass Portfolio interview
  
  Course duration: 3 years
  
  Course content:
  (i) Year 1
  -Color Studies
  -Drawing
  -Design Fundamentals
  -Introduction to Art History
  -English
  -Illustration
  -Typography
  -Photography
  -Digital Imaging
  -Visual Culture
  -Creative Studies
  -Graphic Design History
  -Introduction to Advertising Design
  
  (ii) Year 2
  -Publication Design
  -Narrative Drawing
  -2D Animation
  -Packaging Design
  -English for Communication
  -Digital Publication
  -Professional Practice
  -Motion Graphics
  -3D Animation
  -Corporate Identity Design
  -Industry Placement
  -Industry Placement Simulation
  
  (iii) Year 3
  -Design Showcase
  -Brand Communication
  -Design Major
  -Environmental Graphic Design
•  Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur  
  Course duration: 2 years
  
  Intake: June

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