BACHELOR IN
GRAPHIC DESIGN (HONOURS)

in collaboration with Raffles University

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

COURSE OVERVIEW

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

The Bachelor in Graphic Design (Honours) program, in collaboration with Raffles University, focuses on preparing students for 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

YEAR 1

Typography 1
Web Design
Principle of Design
Drawing for Designers
Visual Studies and Exploration
Screenplay and Storyboarding
20th Century Design & Culture
Print Media and Content Design
Digital and Gen-AI Image Processing
Digital Illustration and Visual Storytelling

YEAR 2

Elective 1
UI / UX Design
Motion Graphics
Sustainable Design
Digital Photography
Project Management
Integrated Design Project
Brand Strategy and Identity
Environmental Graphic Design
Packaging and Display Design
Social Media Advertising and Design
Information Design and Data Visualisation

YEAR 3

Design Research
Final Major Project 1
Final Major Project 2
Professional Practice
Industry Experience
Graphic Design and Society
Law for the Creative Industries
Entrepreneurship and New Business Development

ELECTIVE MODULE

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

MPU MODULES

Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (local students) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International)
Philosophy and Current Issues (Local & International students)
Creative Thinking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Malaysian without Credit in Bahasa Melayu)
Community Service / Integrity and Anti Corruption

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

STPM: Grade C (Grade Point (GP) 2.00) in any 2 subjects
A-Level: Full pass with grade C 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

DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGY / GRAPHIC DESIGN

BACHELOR IN GRAPHIC DESIGN (HONOURS) in Collaboration with Raffles University

MASTER OF DESIGN

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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