Interactive Multimedia Design is the use of computer technology to present text, graphics, video, animation and sound in an integrated way. It is excitement and stimulation in sight, sound and motion. Interactive Multimedia Design is a very powerful form of communication offering a wide range of creative career opportunities.
The Diploma in Interactive Multimedia & Animation Designcreates far-reaching opportunities in an exciting and rapidly expanding area of multimedia technology and a variety of vocational, research and further study options.
The course aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge to author, design and develop digital content and apply appropriate design solutions for interactive multimedia products in the retail, entertainment, educational and tourism industries.
The content of the course reflects the requirements of the design industry to combine structured teaching with independent learning.
This development is nurtured through a series of design projects and involves the use of multimedia computers to create, and manipulate text, graphic, images, 2D / 3D animation, sound and video into interactive multimedia products suitable for marketing and distribution through online services such as the Internet and Intranet as well as CD-ROM and DVD mediums.
Multimedia design graduates can enter a wide range of careers both inside and outside IT. With the necessary qualification in multimedia design you will be prepared to pursue entry-level positions with film studios, television stations, advertising agencies, and video production studios and animation houses. Employers are always seeking designers who are well-trained, open to new ideas, and can adapt well to changing trends.
Graduates with skills in interactive multimedia have many well-paid career opportunities available to them. The continuing development of communication systems such as the Internet and DVD technology has led to widespread demand for designers who can work creatively with new technologies.
Graduates find work as web designers, production managers, streaming specialists, Flash developers and as well as animators.
Other areas of work an Interactive Multimedia Designer may be involved in include:
• Art Director
• Creative Director
• Design Educator
• Interactive Game Designer
MQA Compulsory Subjects
Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Pengajian Malaysia
Pendidikan Moral / Pengajian Islam
Common Core
English for Communication
Critical Studies
Photography
Programme Core / Areas of Concentration
Fundamental Drawing
Theory and Practice of Design
Creative Drawing
Digital Imaging
Media Literature & Films
Visual Communication 1
Visual Language
Digital Animation 1
Digital Animation 2
Digital Animation 3
Multimedia Authoring 1
Multimedia Authoring 2
Digital Video
Digital Media 1
Marketing
Professional Practice
Major Project
Minor
3 Dimensional Studies
Digital Applications in Design
Industry Attachment
Industry Work Placement Program
Tony Mun Jian Choon
Current base: Kuala Lumpur
Diploma in Interactive Multimedia Design (2004)
Senior 3D Animator at SHOCK3D Sdn. Bhd.
Nik Ahmad Rasyidi
Current base: Kuala Lumpur
Diploma in Interactive Multimedia Design (2007)
Nik is one of the 3 receipients from PJCAD who were offered scholarships to Wanganui School of Design awarded by Education New Zealand. He completed the Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design in 2009.
Sherry Grace Hew
Current base: Kuala Lumpur
Diploma in Interactive Multimedia Design (2008)
Another receipient of scholarships to Wanganui School of Design awarded by Education New Zealand.
Sherry’s final project work for her Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design is a short film on the challenges of youth in crisis: “Stand Up” – the film aims to provoke youths in crisis, into realization that there is still hope no matter how daunting the challenges they face.
Media Design School, Auckland, New Zealand offers an exclusive articulation and Higher Education Pathway into the Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation and Visual Effects) for graduates of the Diploma in Interactive Multimedia & Animation Design from PJCAD, Malaysia.
Media Design School offers successful PJCAD graduates the opportunity to seek credit exemption for entry into the fourth semester of the six semester Bachelor programme for the ‘Visual Effects and Motion Design’stream.
Visit: www.mediadesignschool.com
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, Australia
The National Institute of Design at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia accepts the 3rd Year of the Diploma in Multimedia Design offered by PJCAD to be an acceptable prerequisite for entry into Year 3 (Semester 5) of their Bachelor of Design (Digital Media Design) degree program.
Wanganui School of Design
New Zealand
Wanganui School of Design + University of Waikato offers graduates of PJCAD the opportunity to seek credit exemption for Year 1 and Year 2 of the Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design degree program. Students will proceed to the final year of Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design with major in Digital Graphic Design or Time Based Media (Multimedia Design).
Other universities that gives advanced standing entry to PJCAD’s students includes:
Northumbria University
United Kingdom
BA (Hons) Multimedia Design
University of Wolverhampton
United Kingdom
BA (Hons) Design for Multimedia
BA (Hons) Interactive Media
BA (Hons) Animation
Birmingham City University (BIAD)
United Kingdom
BA (Hons) Visual Communication (Time-Based Media)
BA (Hons) Animation
Intake
January, April & August
Fees
RM 40200
Duration
3 years