Foundation Studies in Art & Design

  Institution: Linton University College

Foundation Studies in Art & Design programmes 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.

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 Art & Design.
• Develop skills in design, implementation & evaluation appropriate to the pathway they have chosen.
• Become proficient in Art & Design skills relevant to the industry and to the current scenario.
• Be aware of the trends in the area of specialisation.
• 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
  1 years; 3 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.
• Assessment
  60% examination, 40% coursework

Entry Requirements

Any one of the following qualifications:

• Pass SPM / SPMV with 5 credits or pass GCE ‘O’ Level / SMIII (UEC) and pass in Art Education (Pendidikan Seni) and Bahasa Malaysia*;
• Other equivalent qualifications recognized by Malaysian Government*;

*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

• Semester I
  • Academic & Communicative English 1
  • Computer Applications
  • Fundamental Drawing
  • Art History
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral
• Semester II
  • Critical Thinking
  • Basic Animation
  • Typography
  • Introduction to Color Studies
  • Pengajian Malaysia
  • Academic & Communicative English 2
• Semester III
  • Basic Painting
  • Digital Art & Imaging
  • Basic Graphic Design
  • Art Studio
  • Portfolio Presentation

Source: Kolej Universiti Linton, Linton University College, Malaysia