Diploma in Graphic Design

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jun

Tuition Fees

RM20,200

Course Structure

  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Creative & Critical Thinking
  • Design Fundamentals 
  • Typography
  • Introduction to Art 
  • Drawing: Dry Media
  • Colour Studies
  • Design for Print
  • Basic Photography
  • Drawing: Wet Media
  • Fundamentals of Web Page OR Introduction to Drama
  • Introduction to Advertising
  • Drawing: Mixed Media 
  • Packaging Design
  • Design for Creative Industry
  • Arts Law
  • Applied Photography
  • Digital Typography
  • Commercial Design 
  • Editorial Design
  • Digital Illustration OR Music Appreciation
  • Print Production
  • Exhibit Design
  • Graphic Design Final Project

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

  • English for Tertiary Studies
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Academic English
  • Integrity and Anti Corruption
  • Academic English
  • Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism OR Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
  • Professional English
  • *Co-curricular

Notes:

  • * Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for students without Credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level
  • ** Co-curricular course must be taken in Year 1 Semester 1

Entry Requirements

  • SPM: 3 Credits in the relevant subjects AND Pass a specified portfolio test conducted by TAR UMT
  • O Level: 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects AND Pass a specified portfolio test conducted by TAR UMT
  • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects AND Pass a specified portfolio test conducted by TAR UMT
  • Certificate:
    • Relevant certificate accredited by MQA OR
    • Relevant Skilled/Technical/Vocational Certificate recognised by the Malaysian Government

Compulsory subject:

  • SPM, O Level and UEC: Students who do not have at least a pass in English Language (SPM/O Level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme.
  • SPM, O Level, UEC and Certificate must pass a specified portfolio test to be conducted by TAR UMT.

Notes:

  • a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from the year 2013 onwards must also have at least a pass in Sejarah.
  • b) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of their Diploma.
  • c) Equivalent qualifications or qualifications from other Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • d) Subject to the Ministry of Higher Education’s latest requirements.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM20,200

Total payable amount

RM20,200

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