BACHELOR
OF
GRAPHIC
DESIGN
(HONOURS)

(N/0211/6/0080) (07/29) (MQA/PA 17525)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Intakes: January / May / September | Duration: 3 years, Full-time

The focus of the Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours) programme is on the job market. Students will graduate with a strong portfolio of practical work and will be industry-ready to produce effective materials for print or online publishing. The programme starts with a foundation period in which students will learn about design principles, drawing skills, typography, creativity and idea development. Students will improve their software knowledge by doing practical work throughout the programme using the Adobe Creative Suite. They will then learn how to apply their designs on print, digital, or interactive platforms with the right media.

FIELD OF STUDY

Principle of Design
Typography
20th Century of Design & Culture
Visual Studies and Exploration
Digital and Gen-AI Image Processing
Drawing for Designers
Digital Illustration and Visual Storytelling
Print Media and Content Design
Screenplay and Storyboarding
Web Design
Project Management
Digital Photography
Brand Strategy and Identity
Information Design and Data Visualisation
Integrated Design Project
Motion Graphics
UI / UX Design
Environmental Graphic Design
Social Media Advertising and Design
Packaging and Display Design
Sustainable Design
Final Major Project 1
Design Research
Graphic Design and Society
Entrepreneurship and New Business Development
Final Major Project 2
Professional Practice
Law for the Creative Industries
Industry Experience

Elective Modules

Business Communication
Emotion and Motivation
Psychology of Design and Human Factors
Applied Business Challenges

MPU MODULES

Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Komunikasi 2
Creative Thinking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
Integrity and Anti-Corruption

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

STPM: Grade C (Grade Point (GP) 2.00) in any 2 subjects
A-Level: Full pass in any 2 subjects
STAM: Grade Jayyid
UEC: Grade B in 5 subjects
Foundation / Matriculation: Minimum CGPA 2.00
Diploma (Level 4, MQF): Minimum CGPA 2.00
Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF): Minimum CGPA 2.00
DKM / DVM / DLKM: Subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval (Note: The HEPs are required to conduct screening and provide appropriate bridging courses specific to the discipline of the programme)
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Pass Portfolio Review or Interview determined by the HEP as required.

MALAYSIAN ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT

MUET: Band 3.0
GCE O Level /1119 English: Grade D
SPM: English Credit
UEC: Grade B
Cambridge English / Lingua skill: 154

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT

MUET: BAND 3.5
IELTS: 5.0
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5
TOEFL iBT: 40
PTE: 47
Cambridge English / Lingua skill: 154
Other Equivalent English Competency

Study Pathway

STPM / FOUNDATION

DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGY / GRAPHIC DESIGN

STPM / FOUNDATION

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DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGY / GRAPHIC DESIGN

BACHELOR OF GRAPHIC DESIGN (HONOURS)

MASTER OF DESIGN

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Art and Creative Director
Brand Identity Strategist
Print and Editorial Specialist
Packaging Designer
Designpreneur
Digital Illustration Artist
Information Designer
Experiential Graphic Designer
Interactive Designer
Motion Graphic Designer
Video and Photographer
Digital and Social Media Communication Designer

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OUR PROGRAMME

CERTIFICATE
IN
BUSINESS

DIPLOMA IN
E-COMMERCE

BACHELOR
OF
GRAPHIC
DESIGN
(HONOURS)

DIPLOMA IN
FASHION STYLING

DIPLOMA IN
CREATIVE
NEW MEDIA
TECHNOLOGY

BACHELOR
OF
FASHION DESIGN (HONOURS)

BACHELOR
OF
PSYCHOLOGY
(HONOURS)

DIPLOMA IN
APPLIED
PSYCHOLOGY

BACHELOR
OF
INTERIOR DESIGN (HONOURS)

DIPLOMA IN
INTERIOR DESIGN

DIPLOMA IN
JEWELLERY DESIGN

DIPLOMA IN
FASHION MARKETING

BACHELOR
OF
BUSINESS
(ACCOUNTANCY)
(HONOURS)

DIPLOMA IN
BUSINESS STUDIES

BACHELOR
OF
MULTIMEDIA
DESIGN
(HONOURS)

DIPLOMA IN
FASHION DESIGN