Diploma in Graphic Design
- Field Of Study:
- Creative Arts, Design & Music
- Level Of Study:
- Diploma
- Course Subject:
- Graphic Design
- Course Intake:
- April, August, January
Programme Description
Overview
This programme emphasises innovative design processes that deal with visual communication while providing the technical know-how necessary for a challenging and exciting career in the creative industry.
Students learn a wide range of skills, which includes desktop publishing, photography, typography, editorial, illustration, packaging design, advertising design and marketing. The programme also develops students’ abilities in problem solving, conceptualisation, idea development and visual communication techniques, as well as the ability to translate an idea into a viable economic proposition.
In addition, students are exposed to real life projects, industry competitions, enriching field trips to galleries and professional design studios as well as rigorous internships to ensure industry-readiness
Career Opportunities
- Graphic Designer
- Art Director
- Magazine Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Copywriter
- Photographer
- Illustrator
- Web designer
Industry Partners
- Saatchi & Saatchi (Malaysia)
- Omnicom Media Group (Malaysia)
- Sony (M) Sdn Bhd
- McCann Worldgroup
- wREGA
- Newwebpick.com
- Fusionwave
- Octagon Creative Sdn Bhd
- Leo Burnett (M) Sdn Bhd
- Naga DDB Worldwide
- Embassy of Sweden
- KPMG Malaysia
- AmBank
- Carrefour Malaysia
- Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd
Programme Structure
| Common Core / Core Fundamental |
- Fundamentals of English
- Photography
- Fundamentals of Drawing
- Theory and Practice of Design
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| MPU Subjects |
- Malaysian Studies 2 (Local students) /Malay Communication 1 (International students)
- Critical Thinking for Better Communication /Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
- Personal Financial Planning
- Community Service & Co-curriculum
*Exempted if a credit in BM has been obtained at SPM level. If credit is obtained student will take Critical Thinking for Better Communication |
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| Programme Core / Areas of Concentration |
- Creative Drawing
- Illustration
- History of Graphic Design
- Visual Communication
- Brand Communication
- Typography 1
- Typography 2
- Packaging Design
- Computer Graphics 1
- Computer Graphics 2
- Digital Graphics
- Digital Imaging
- Advertising Design
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Professional Practice
- Major Project
Elective Modules (choose 1)
- 3D Studies
- Visual Merchandising
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| Industry Attachment (Compulsory) |
- Industry Work Placement Program
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Campuses & Intakes
INTI International College Subang
- 13 January 2014
- 7 April 2014
- 18 August 2014
Entry Requirements
| Entry Level |
Entry Requirements |
| SPM |
3Cs and pass in Art subjects |
| UEC |
3Bs and pass in Art subject |
| Certificate |
Pass certificate in related field |
| Others |
Recognized Art and Design Certificate or equivalent qualification that recognized by Malaysia Government;
OR
Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least 1 credit.
OR
Depend on INTI Policy
AND
Pass Portfolio Review or Art Test conducted by the College for candidate who does not have a pass in Art Subject. |
Pathway
Source : INTI International University
