Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Visual Communication Design

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Visual Communication Design programme equips you with the knowledge, critical thinking, creative approaches, and technical skills to pursue a promising career in the creative design industry.

This programme focuses on the development of thinking process and the ability to solve design problems creatively; the understanding of key principles and practical applications; and up-to-date industry technologies and methodologies used in solving complex design problems; as well as career-relevant concentration in the areas of graphic design, illustration, packaging, digital imaging, and visualisation.

Curriculum

Matapelajaran Umum (MPU)

• Effective Listening/Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Hubungan Etnik/Malaysian Studies 3
• Pengurusan Ko-kurikulum
• TITAS/BMK 2
• Personal Health Management

Entry Requirements

• STPM – min. of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least 5Bs
• Matriculation/Foundation or equivalent
• Diploma – (Level 4, MQF) min. CGPA of 2.00
• Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) in suitable fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to Senate / Academic Board’s approval (Note: The HEPs are to conduct screening and provide necessary guidance specific to the discipline of the programme)
• DKM / DLKM / DVM – min. CGPA of 2.00 and two (2) years working experience in a related discipline
• Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysia Government.
• Pass an interview OR submission of portfolio determined by the HEP
• MUET Band 3

Career Prospects

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Web Designer, Interactive Media Designer, Photographer, Typographic Designer, Copywriter, Account Planner, and Strategic Planner.