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
Total payable amount
RM49,700
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Other savings
Up to RM7,380