Diploma in Graphic Design

  Institution: Linton University College

Diploma in Graphic Design is designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current & future employment or for progression to Higher National Diploma (HND) & Bachelors degree. Diploma in Graphic Design are fully accredited by the British Government and recognised worldwide.

The aim of this programme is to provide a learning environment that ensures students to:

• Gain the education & training for a range of careers in Graphic Design.
• Develop skills in design, implementation & evaluation appropriate to the pathway they have chosen.
• Become proficient in Graphic Design skills relevant to the industry & to the current scenario.
• Be aware of the trends in the area of specialization.
• Be able to learn & work both individually and as part of a group.
• Develop effective communication skills, both on an individual basis as well as making corporate presentations.
• Produce work of a highly professional standard.
• Be equipped to pursue further study in the area of choice.

Programme Details

• Duration
  3 years; 9 semesters
• Awarding Bodies
  Linton University College
• Main Intakes
  The main intakes are conducted in December (Short semester), March (Long semester) and July (Long semester) of each year.

Entry Requirements

Any one of the following qualifications:

• Pass SPM / SPMV / GCE ‘O’ Level / SMIII (UEC) with 3 credits and pass in Art Education (Pendidikan Seni) and Bahasa Malaysia*;
• Pass Certificate from Polytechnics or Institutions recognized by Malaysian Government*;
• Pass Certificate from Kolej Universiti Linton or other PHEI with Standard Minimum certified*;
• Other equivalent qualifications recognized by Malaysian Government*;

AND pass Interview Test / Drawing Test / Portfolio Test which recognized by Kolej Universiti Linton for those who did not take Art Education.

*Subject to verification and approval of Legenda Education Group

English Language Requirements

(For International Students)
All international students from a country in which English is not used as the medium of instruction in formal education are required to meet the following English language requirements:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 550 (PBT) or 213 (CBT) or 79 – 80 (iBT)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum overall Band 6.
• Malaysian University English Test (MUET) : minimum Band 6.

The test must be taken no more than two years before the start of your studies at Legenda.

Subjects

Year 1

• Design Fundamentals
• Basic Computer
• Drawing I
• Communicative English 1
• Art History
• Contextual Practice
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Digital Photography
• Communicative English 2
• Introduction to Color Studies
• Drawing II

Year 2

• Basic Graphic Design
• Typography
• Basic Animation
• Corporate Identity
• Branding Design & Management
• Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral
• 3D Design Fundamentals
• Publishing & Web Design
• Interactive Multimedia Design
• Pengajian Malaysia

Year 3

• Industrial Training
• Ideas in Context
• Packaging Design
• Visual Communication
• Final Graphic Design Project
• Advertising Design
• Professional Practice

Source: Kolej Universiti Linton, Linton University College, Malaysia