The Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Graphic Design programme nurtures your design capabilities across a range of creative industry-relevant practices from commercial, education, to the environment, cultural, and communities. The programme focuses on graphical aspects of print, illustration and interactive design which contributes to the problem-solving challenges in any area of visual communication.

Throughout the programme, you will develop skills in design management, creative portfolio and design research. You will be managing a range of group and individual projects, in which you will demonstrate effective organisation and production of your work. Courses offered focus on moving you from broad-based learning to your own design research investigations, where you will focus on your specialism in preparation for your final year graduation showcase project.

The programme also encompasses a semester of industrial training as you will be attached to an established industry network, helping you to gain insights and skills you need as an industry-ready graduate. During your internship, you will further develop and enhance your portfolio needs, preparing for a better future career prospect.

• • Basic Software Application for Designers
  • Fundamentals of Design
  • Colour Theory
  • Drawing
  • Introduction to Art
  • Basic Photography
  • Layout & Typography
  • Illustration & Concept OR Fashion Design Illustration
  • Print Design
  • Digital Typography OR Batik Appreciation
  • Design Thinking
  • Information Graphics
  • Packaging Design
  • Painting Techniques OR Applied Photography
  • Research For Arts & Design
  • Corporate Identity & Branding
  • Advertising & Design
  • Digital Visualization
  • Sales Promotion Design
  • Sculpture OR Editorial Design
  • Industrial Training
  • Graphic Design Project Management
  • Web Design & Production
  • Publication Design
  • Exhibition Management & Implementation
  • Interactive Multimedia
  • Graphic Design Project & Portfolio
  • Design & Society
  • Type in Motion OR Fashion Accessories
  • Professional Practices for Designers

  Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A, English for Tertiary Studies, Academic English, English for Career Preparation, Tamadun Islam dan Asia, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Hubungan Etnik, Critical Thinking, *Co-curricular

  *Co-Curricular Courses can be taken in any semester of the study

(1) STPM - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects

(2) A Level - Grade D in 2 relevant subjects

(3) UEC - Grade B in 5 relevant subjects which must include English Language

(4) TAR UC - Foundation in Arts (Track C) OR Relevant Diploma

(5) Other IHL - Relevant Foundation/ Diploma accredited by MQA AND SPM Pass/O Level Grade E (Pass)/UEC Grade B in English Language Compulsory subject:

(1) and (2) must include SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass) in English Language (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) must include **MUET Band 3/IELTS Band Score 5.0/equivalent and Pass a specified portfolio test conducted by TAR UC.** ** Exempted for students whose programme full medium of instruction was in English.

Note:

a) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.

b) TAR UC Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.

c) Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

d) Subject to the Ministry of Higher Education latest requirements.

June, November

• Educators
• Visualisers
• Illustrators
• Typographers
• Art Directors
• Photographers
• Brand Designers
• Signage Designers
• Graphic Designers
• Design Consultants
• In-House Designers
• Packaging Designers
• Web Page Designers
• Marketing Managers
• Interaction Designers
• General Merchandisers
• Instructional Designers
• Event Display Designers
• Communication Designers
• Sales Promotion Designers
• Advertising Agencies & Publishing Agencies