course overview
- The Diploma in Visual Communication gives students the theoretical and practical design knowledge and skills needed to become professionals in the graphic design industry. Students hone their capabilities in devising creative and practical solutions through studio-based learning projects, combined with critical thinking, conceptualisation and computer software skills.
Career Opportunities
- Graphic Designer
- – Packaging Designer
- – Corporate Identity Designer
- – Illustrator
- – Editorial Designer
- – Creative Designer
- – Art Director
- – Publication Designer
- – Commercial Artist
- – Industrial Designer
Programme Modules
YEAR 1
Semester 1
- – Academic Writing
- – Academic Reading
- – English for Communication
- – Foundation Sketching and Drawing for Designers
- – History of 20th Century Design and Culture
Semester 2
- – U1: Ethics Appreciation and
- Civilisation / Malay Language Communication 1
- – Design Principles
- – Colours for Designers
- – Introduction to Graphic Design
- – U2: Teamwork and Leadership / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
- – Digital Image Processing
- – Digital and Applied Illustration
- – Fundamentals of Typography
YEAR 2
semester 1
- – U3: Malaysian Economy
- – Digital Photography
- – Creative Techniques
- – Fundamentals of Page Layout
- – Video & Motion Graphic
- – Packaging Design
- – Web Design
- – Identity System Design
semester 3
- – U4: Co-Curricular
- – Publication Design
- – Portfolio
- – Final Project
YEAR 3
Semester 1
– Internship
