Diploma in Design & Media

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

May, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM49,200

Course Highlights

  • This programme covers the academic aspect as well as the vocational aspect of Design and Media
  • Gain the academic and professional skills to develop solutions that require a holistic outlook in Design Studies
  • Provides you with opportunities for progression into Degree Programmes of Design and Media standard in relevant areas
  • Ranked top 2% university in the world with a 5 Stars Plus rating in the QS World University Rankings 2026

Course Structure

Semester 1

  • Introduction to Graphic Design
  • Drawing and Presentation Techniques
  • Academic Research Skills
  • Imaging/Production Skills for Design

Semester 2

  • Visual Art Theory and Practice
  • Introduction to Advertising
  • Digital Image Manipulation
  • Introduction to Creative Project
  • Professional Communication

Semester 3

  • Animation Principles
  • Illustration for Concept Art
  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Digital Illustration Techniques
  • 3D Pipeline
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Semester 4

  • Motion Graphics
  • Cinema Film Analysis
  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Major Project Preparation

Semester 5

  • Applied Movement
  • New Media Studies
  • Major Project

Route A: Leading to Digital Advertising Pathway

  • Design History and Context OR Introduction to Public Relations
  • ​Client Brief Concept
  • Marketing Fundamentals, Consumer Behaviour and Creative Practice

Route B: Leading to Animation Pathway

  • Design History and Context OR Introduction to Public Relations
  • Digital 2D Animation
  • Advance 3D Pipeline

Route C: Leading to Visual Effects Pathway

  • Design History and Context OR Introduction to Public Relations
  • Digital Compositing for Film
  • Advance 3D Pipeline

Route D: Leading to Industrial Design Pathway

  • Design History and Context
  • Design Style and Substance
  • C.A.D. Project or Surface Modeling

Route E: Leading to Media and Communication Pathway

  • Introduction to Public Relations
  • Communication Theories
  • Marketing Fundamentals, Consumer Behaviour and Creative Practice

Entry Requirements

  • SPM: 3 Credits in at least 3 subjects with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History)
  • O Level/IGCSE: 3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects
  • UEC: 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects
  • Certificate: Pass the relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent
  • Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.    
  • Pass an interview (online/virtual/conventional) OR submission of the student's portfolio, to be determined by the HEP as required

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM49,200

Other miscellaneous fees

RM1,300

Discounts & scholarships

-RM800

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Total payable amount

RM49,700

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Up to RM7,380

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