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DIPLOMA IN

GRAPHIC

DESIGN

R/213/4/0047(11/21) MQA/FA1898

Diploma in Graphic Design (DGD) is a programme that is developed to produce graduates with the competitive knowledge, principles and skills in terms of theoretical and practical foundation for a career in graphic design. Upon the completion of the programme, graduate are expected to acquire broad knowledge, principles and skills in visual communication. Therefore they develop analytical and practical skills to solve problems by applying knowledge, principles and skills in graphic design. Successful completion of this diploma will enable IIC graduates to work in fields such as creative director, art director, art production manager, graphic designer, illustrator, web designer or layout artist.

DURATION OF STUDY

2 YEARS 8 MONTHS

INTAKE

JANUARY, JULY & DECEMBER 

CERTIFIED BY MQA

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

COURSES

STUDY PROGRESSION

CAREER PROSPECT

TUITION FEES

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

LOCAL STUDENT:

i. A pass in SPM with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject, or its equivalent;

OR

ii.  A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent;

OR

iii. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul in any subject, or its equivalent;

OR

iv. A pass in SKM Level 3 / Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) in a suitable field (Note: The HEPs are to conduct screening and provide necessary guidance specific to the discipline of the programme);

OR

v. A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with minimum CGPA of 2.00 or its equivalent;

OR

Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

AND

Pass an interview OR submission of portfolio determined by the HEP as required. 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT:

i. Achieve a minimum score Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent. 

 

 

 

 

* A student has to acquire 92 credit hours to complete this programme.

COURSES

YEAR 1

  • ENGLISH FOR INTERMEDIATE STUDIES

  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS

  • FUNDAMENTAL OF ARTS 1

  • HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN

  • PENGHAYATAN ETIKA DAN PERADABAN 

  • BAHASA MELAYU KOMUNIKASI 1 

  • COMPUTER GRAPHICS 

  • ENGLISH FOR ADVANCED STUDIES

  • FUNDAMENTAL OF ARTS 2

  • PHOTOGRAPHY 

 

  • INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC ART 

  • BAHASA KEBANGSAAN A  

  • INTEGRITY AND CORRUPTION COURSE  

  • MEDIA AND SOCIETY  

  • USRAH MODULE 1 

  • DESIGN PROCESS 

  • BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

  • TYPOGRAPHY 

YEAR 2

  • PRESENTATION SKILLS  

  • BASIC QURANIC SKILLS 

  • ILLUSTRATION 

  • INTERNET APPLICATION 

  • COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 

  • VISUAL COMMUNICATION 

  • 3D GRAPHIC DESIGN 

  • ADVERTISING DESIGN 

  • PACKAGING DESIGN 

  • UX DESIGN 

  • BRAND COMMUNICATION 

  • MOTION GRAPHICS 

  • PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 

  • PRINT & PUBLICATION 

  • DIGITAL COMMERCE 

YEAR 3

  • FINAL YEAR PROJECT 

  • USRAH IN ACTION 

  • PRACTICAL TRAINING 

STUDY PROGRESSION

Graduated students are able to pursue their studies locally or internationally.

CAREER PROSPECT

Graduates of Diploma in Graphic Design (DGD) will have the opportunity as well as the proper knowledge and skills. The career prospects the graduates can venture are:

  • Graphic Designers
  • Web Designers
  • Interface Designers
  • Art Directors
  • Typographers
  • Graphic Artists
  • Visual Artists
  • Layout Artists
  • Creative Directors
  • Visual Journalist