Diploma in Digital Graphic Design

Programme Entry Requirements

• • SPM with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject, or its equivalent, OR 
  • Pass in Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with minimum 3Bs, OR ​
  • A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; OR 
  • A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul in any subject, or its equivalent; OR 
  • A pass in SKM Level 3 / Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) (Note: The HEPs are to conduct screening and provide necessary guidance specific to the discipline of the programme); OR
  • A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or its equivalent; OR 
  • Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government 

Additional Requirements:

• • Pass an interview OR submission of student’s portfolio determined by the HEP as required. 

Language Requirements:

English Requirement for International Students

• • Minimum score of Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET), IELTS 4.5 or equivalent 

Core Modules 

• • Fundamentals of Drawing 
  • Fundamentals of Design 
  • Application of Multimedia 
  • History of Art 
  • Introduction to Digital Graphics 
  • Creative Thinking 
  • Visual Communication 
  • Digital Photography 
  • Advanced Digital Graphics 
  • Typography 
  • Layout Design 
  • Audio Visual Technique & Digital Video Production 
  • User Interaction Design (UI/UX) 
  • Sustainable Design 
  • Motion Graphic and Compositing 
  • Web Design 
  • Final Project I 
  • Professional Practice 
  • Final Project II 
  • Industrial Training

English Core Modules 

• • General English 

University Core Modules

• • Skill Enhancement / Bahasa Kebangsaan A (***Local with no credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) 
  • Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students) 
  • Community Service 
  • Integrity and Anti-corruption 

Graphic Designer
Create visual concepts and designs for print and digital media, including advertisements, brochures, and websites. 

Brand Designer
Develop and manage brand identities, ensuring consistency across all marketing materials and platforms. 

Web Designer
Design and create user-friendly websites, focusing on layout, visual elements, and overall user experience. 

Motion Graphics Designer
Produce animated graphics and visual effects for video, television, and online content, enhancing storytelling through movement. 

UX/UI Designer
Focus on user experience and interface design, creating intuitive and engaging digital products that meet user needs. 

Advertising Designer
Work within advertising agencies to create compelling visuals for campaigns, including print ads, social media graphics, and promotional materials. 

Packaging Designer
Design packaging solutions that effectively communicate brand values while ensuring functionality and sustainability. 

Social Media Designer
Create visually appealing content tailored for social media platforms, helping brands enhance their online presence and engagement with audiences. 

Illustrator
An Illustrator creates original artwork and visual representations for various media, including books, magazines, advertisements, and digital platforms. They utilize traditional and digital techniques to convey ideas, tell stories, or enhance brand messages through unique imagery. Illustrators often collaborate with authors, designers, and marketing teams to develop visuals that align with specific themes and concepts, showcasing their artistic style while meeting client needs. 

Audio and Video Editor
An Audio and Video Editor combines footage, sound, and effects to create polished content for films, TV, and online media. They enhance audio and visuals using editing software, ensuring a cohesive final product that meets creative goals. Their role is essential in shaping the story and overall production quality. 

Typographer
A Typographer specializes in the design and arrangement of type to enhance visual communication. They focus on font selection, spacing, and layout to create visually appealing text for print and digital media. Their expertise ensures that written content is not only readable but also effectively conveys the intended message and tone. 

Photographer
A Photographer captures images that tell stories or convey messages through various subjects and settings. They use technical skills and artistic vision to create compelling photographs for advertising, events, portraits, or fine art. Their work involves editing and enhancing photos to meet client needs and artistic standards, making them essential in visual communication. 

The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme is to prepare graduates who are able to: 

1. 1. Demonstrate and apply the comprehension of a broad range of theoretical knowledge of Digital Graphic Design in the art and design field. 
   2. Apply the cognitive skills of critical thinking to solve predictable Digital Graphic Design process routines.
      
   3. Demonstrate the ability to produce the project and operational principles within the creative industry discipline. 
   4. Demonstrate interpersonal skills and responsibility in teamwork in order to fulfill the project in the Digital Graphic Design environment. 
   5. Demonstrate effective communication skills by using appropriate methods to convey ideas and information with others in the creative industries. 
   6. Use competence in a range of technology applications for digital skills in order to operate a working environment within a Digital Graphic Design discipline in the creative industries. 
   7. Use effectively numerical information to express ideas and approaches in Digital Graphic Design skills and processes. 
   8. Demonstrate the capabilities in leadership, autonomy, and responsibility as an individual and team. 
   9. Apply lifelong learning and personal skills in future career development in the creative industry.   
   10. Demonstrate the ability of entrepreneurial and managerial skills knowledge in career development and advancement in the creative industry. 
   11. Demonstrate ethics, professionalism, and humanities in line with Digital Graphic Design legal principles.