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Course Overview

The Diploma in Graphic Design provides students with a solid foundation in art and design, placing specific emphasis on Graphic Design. The programme focuses on equipping students with industry-related skills and technical knowledge to produce static visuals that communicate with their intended target markets. 
 

* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022. (Source: )

Assessments

Presentations, quizzes, tests, mid-term exams, final year exams, folio and assignments, among others.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Fundamental of Drawing 1
• Fundamental of Painting
• Principles of Design
• History of Art and Design
• Creative Thinking Skills
• Extra-curricular Learning Experiences 1 (MPU-U4)
• Fundamental of Drawing II
• Study Skills & Employability (MPU-U2)
• Typography
• Design Communication
• Business Communication
• Editorial Design
• Print Production
• Digital Photography

Year 2

• Brand Communication Design
• Packaging & Display Design
• Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
• Digital Multimedia Design
• Design Contextual Studies
• Extra-curricular Learning Experiences 2 (MPU-U4)
• Promotional Design Campaign
• Motion Graphics
• Corporate Literature
• Interactive Web Technology
• Business Law – Malaysian Perspective
• Portfolio Project
• Ideation & Innovation

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)

For foreign students:

1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)

All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

?SPM

Minimum THREE (3) Credits

?O-Level

Minimum Grade C in THREE (3) Subjects

?STPM

Minimum Grade C in TWO (2) Subjects (GP 2.00)

A-Level

Minimum Grade D in TWO (2) Subjects

UEC

Minimum Grade B in THREE (3) Subjects

SKV

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

English Language Requirements

For Local Students

MUET

Band 3

SPM English Language

Grade B+

SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE

Grade C

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.

For International Students

MUET

Band 3.0

IELTS

4

Pearson Test of English

36

TOEFL IBT

30 - 31

TOEFL Essentials

5

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

140

• 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.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this programme are able to ?nd career opportunities in the following:

• Advertising Agencies
• Multimedia Labs
• Design Studios
• Corporate Art Departments
• Television Network Stations
• Animation Houses