The Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Professional Design is a three-year honours degree that aims to progressively develop the students’ creative potential in conceptualising and using innovative technical skills. During their first three semesters of study, students will acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills of a graphic designer with direct exposure to the industry in the areas of corporate communications, multimedia and illustration. By their fourth semester, students will gain eleven weeks of practical industry experience.
In the final year, students will specialise and develop deeper knowledge in an area of their choice, which includes advertising and multimedia with supporting subjects in animation, web technology and marketing. Equipped with entrepreneurship and design management knowledge, our graduates will enter the industry with the confidence to succeed and ready to take their careers at a global level.
Programme Structure
Year 1
Illustration 1
Digital Imaging 1
Design Principles 1
Visual Problem Solving
Photography 1
Design Heritage 1
Design Management Principles 1
Ethnic Relations (Local)
Malaysian Studies 3 (International)
Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation (Local)
Communication – Malay Language 2 (International)
Creative & Innovative Skills
Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Illustration 2
Digital Imaging 2
Design Principles 2
Work Sociology and Malaysian Industry
Entrepreneurship
Typography 1
Photography 2
Design Heritage 2
Comparison of Ethics
ELECTIVE
Web Tech
Animation
Decision Making Skills
Year 2
Illustration 3
Screen Design
Graphic Design 1
Typography 2
Sociology & Design
Graphic Design 2
Typography 3
Marketing
Design Management Principles 2
Community services
ELECTIVE
Multimedia 1
Advertising 1
Global Classroom
ELECTIVE
Multimedia 2
Advertising 2
Co-curricular
Year 3
Graphic Design 3
Entrepreneurship
Design Analysis
Subject
ELECTIVE
Multimedia 3
Advertising 3
Internship
Final Project
Professional Studies
Design Culture & Ideas
Entry Requirements
Either one of these :
- Passed in STPM/A-Level with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two(2) subjects, or its equivalent OR
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Passed UEC with a minimum of grade B in 5 subjects OR
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Passed in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid, or its equivalent OR
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A Certificate in Matriculation or Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent OR
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A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent OR
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Passed in 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 OR
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Passed in DKM/DLKM/DVM with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and at least have two (2) years working experience in a related discipline OR
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Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government AND
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Passed an interview OR submission of portfolio determined by the HEP as required.
English Proficiency Requirement for International students
Either one of these :
- IELTS 5.0
- TOEFL iBT 40
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TOEFL Essentials (Online) 7.5
- CAE 154 (Cambridge Advance English)
- CPE 154 (Cambridge Proficiency English)
- CFE 154 (Cambridge First English)
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PTE 47 (Pearson Test of English) Academic/PTE Online)
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Linguaskill 154
- MUET Band 3.5
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ELS – CIEP 107 (Certified Intensive English Programme)
