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 Highlights
- This programme is an integrated design study that helps develop your creative passion, specifically focusing on fostering your conceptual and technical design skills
- Expand your design capabilities as you explore working across commercial, educational, environmental, cultural and civic sectors while focusing on the graphical aspects of print, illustration and screen-based interactive design
- Develop your creativity in subject areas such as advertising, branding, digital visualisation, photography and illustration while also developing your progressive graphic design portfolio
- Over 35,000 students in 6 campuses across Malaysia
Entry Requirements
- SPM: 3 Credits in the relevant subjects
- O Level: 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects
- UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
- Certificate:
- Relevant certificate accredited by MQA OR
- Relevant Skilled/Technical/Vocational Certificate accredited by MQA or 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 AND
- 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.
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
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM20,200
Total payable amount
RM20,200
Scholarships
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
Kuala Lumpur Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
Kuala Lumpur Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Diploma, Bachelor's Degree