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Course Fees and Duration

Course Duration:
(36 m) 3 years
Course Tuition Fees:
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Placing

Area:
Bandar Sunway
Location of Study:
Penang, Selangor
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
Awarding University:
The One Academy of Communication Design

Diploma in Advertising & Graphic Design

  Institution: The One Academy of Communication Design

Field Of Study:
Creative Arts, Design & Music
Level Of Study:
Diploma
Course Subject:
Advertising, Graphic Design
Course Intake:
April, August, January

Programme Description

Advertising & Graphic Design is a 3-year course comprising 9 semesters. The programme consists of two components; advertising and graphic design, specially designed to reflect the professional aspects of the industry by integrating conceptual development, strategic thinking for advertising campaigns, TV, radio, new media advertisements and developing students with skills in the areas of typography, packaging, print media, corporate identity and branding. Students will be trained to master skills of computer graphic software and equipped with basic multimedia design software knowledge for further professional job placements. This would also include the industrial contact that involves professional designers to share their understanding on the challenges needed to prepare for life after graduation.

 Avalaibility

This course is available at both the Sunway and Penang campuses.

Progression Summary

Embark on your creative journey with us

Entry Requirements

Pass SPM / O-Levels / UEC

or

Equivalent to aminimum three (3) credits
A pass inThe One Academy’s Certificate in Communication Design programme

Course Structure

 Graphic Design Courses

• Typography Fundamentals
• Applied Typography
• Packaging Design
• Digital Photography
• Publication Design
• Corporate Identity & Brand Communication
Design
 Advertising Course
• Advertising Principles & Strategies
• Advertising Campaign
• New Media in Advertising
• Practical Project
• Advertising Visual
• Copywriting

Personal Development 

• Portfolio Presentation
• Sharing/Workshop session from professional
Software
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Indesign
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Premier
• Adobe Flash
• Adobe Audition
Buisness Courses
• Business & Marketing
Liberal Arts Courses
• History of Art & Design
• Creative Thinking
• Survey of Southeast Asia Art & Culture

Career Opportunities

After graduating, students may begin work in one of the following:

• Advertising Agency
• Design Studio
• Magazine or Publication House
• Brand & Identity Consultation Agency
• Corporate-In-House Design
• Print Production House
• PR and Event Companies
• Departmental Stores/Shopping Mall
• Film Production House
• Multimedia Companies
• Personal Advertising or Design Agency

Students may pursue a career as a/an :

• Graphic Designer
• Type Designer
• Print Designer
• Packaging Designer
• Publication Designer
• Branding & Identity Designer
• Corporate Communication Designer
• In-House Graphic Designer
• Exhibition Designer
• Magazine Stylist
• DTP Artist
• Window Display Artist
• Copywriter
• Account Executive
• Production Manager
• Art Director
• Design Director
• Creative Director

Source : The One Academy of Communication Design