Duration:3 years (full time)
Intakes:January, May, October
Campus:UTAR Sungai Long
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Faculty:Faculty of Creative Industries
Course Code:
About this course
Graphic designers are a vital component in the creative industries of advertising and design. Throughout this programme, the students will be taught the fundamental principles of art and design, as well as trained in the technical execution of design works, learning how to develop their design ideas and visuals from analog to the digital platform.
The multimedia perspective of the course trains the students to apply their art and design projects to a wide range of applications, from print to digital and web, including time-based media such as video and audio productions.
The versatility of this programme enables its graduates to diversify their talents and skill-sets to be equally relevant and marketable in a variety of fields including Visual Design, Advertising, Public Relations, Publishing, Journalism, Marketing and Events Management.
Graduates of this course will be well-versed in both the theoretical understanding, as well as the technical expertise needed for conceptualising graphic design solutions, developing memorable corporate identities, the building and effective management of brands, including the development of sound advertising campaigns and marketing strategies.
Total Course Fees
RM42,400 (Local)
RM57,550 (International)
For scholarships enquiries please e-mail lokecl@utar.edu.my for more details.
Subject Listing
- Colour Studies
- Communicative English
- Computer Graphic
- Creative Communication Design I
- Creative Thinking and Idea Generation
- Digital Photography
- Drawing I
- Drawing II
- Elective I
- History of Art and Design I
- MPU1*
- MPU1**
- MPU4
- Sun Zi’s Art of War and Business Strategies
- Typography Studies
- Visual Communication
MPU 1* – Choose 1 course
- Hubungan Etnik – For Local Students
- Malaysian Studies 3 – For International Students
MPU 1** – Choose 1 course
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 – For International Students
- Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) – For Local Students
Co-curriculum – Choose 1 course(s)
- Art, Craft, and Design
- Arts and Cultural Performance
- Community Project
Core Courses:
- Animation
- Creative Communication Design II
- Creative Communication Design III
- Digital Imaging
- Digital Video & Audio Production
- Elective II
- Elective III
- History of Art and Design II
- Illustration
- National Language / Other Language
- Time Based Media
- Web Media and Development I
- Web Media and Development II
Elective II – Choose 1 course(s)
- Creative Writing
- Public Speaking
Elective III – Choose 1 course
- Fundamentals of Psychology
- Introduction to Sociology
National Language/Other Language – Choose 1 course(s)
- Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) – For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
- Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
- Introduction to French
- Introduction to German Language
- Introduction to Japanese
- Introduction to Korean
- Introduction to Tamil Language
- Introduction to Thai Language
Core Courses:
- Advanced Animation
- Art Law & Cyber Law
- Design Reflective Practice
- Design Research
- Final Project
- Industrial Training
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:
- STPM with 2 Grade C
OR
- A-Level with 2 Grade D
OR
- South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 subjects
OR
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with an average of 70% in 6 subjects
OR
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with Grade B in 5 subjects
OR
- Foundation in Arts, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
OR
- Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
OR
- Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning
OR
- Diploma in Creative Multimedia
OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
AND
- a Pass in 1 SPM Mathematics subject / equivalent
- applicants may be required to submit a portfolio for review
