School of Art, Media & Design Technology
This course aims to provide a solid foundation and platform for students to work and explore creatively and innovatively with the intention of creating visual awareness and artistic expressions.

Students are exposed to drawing skills and techniques, colour studies, photography, printmaking, dimensional studies, art theory, and basic computer graphic skills, paving the way to further studies in the art and design fields such as the diploma programmes in Fine Art, Graphic and Multimedia Design, Digital 3D Animation, Fashion Design Technology, Interior Design, and Architectural Technology, all of which are also offered by the College.
Vision
To be a leading creative school in art education, producing regional and international industry leaders.
Mission
- To instill graduates with knowledge and skills needed to excel and flourish in the art industry.
- To produce ethically holistic graduates with vision, and critical and creative thinking abilities.
- To lead and enhance the development of the art industry to benefit, support and sustain the evolving domestic and global markets.
Course Detail
The Diploma in Graphic and Multimedia Design is constructed for communication in print and digital media. The aim of this course is for students to build up their ability to conceptualise, develop, and execute good and effective graphics in both print and screen-based media.
In this course, students’ learning process is mirrored in the final outcome of projects, and students will gain a better understanding of current trends in graphic and multimedia design by experimenting with a variety of applications and development packages. During the course, students will participate in various design competitions and study trips in order to strengthen their design knowledge and broaden their experience.
Programme Code
KP/JPS (A8154), KPT(R2/0211/4/0042)20270530
Duration
3 Years
Mode of Study
Full-time
Financial Assistance & Scholarship
PTPTN, EPF & Equator College
Entry Requirement
Malaysian Student
- Must pass in SPM / UEC / IGCSE/ ‘O’ level with 3 credits; OR
- Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 and SPM (1 credit); OR
- Other equivalent qualification approved by MOHE.
International Student
- Please refer to “List of Entry Qualifications for International Student”; AND
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) A competitive score is 4.0 or higher
Course Components
Practical and Theory
Internship / Industry Training
12 Weeks/ 3 Months
Awarded
Diploma in Graphic & Multimedia Design
Intake
January / May / August
Note: Candidates are required to pass a drawing test / portfolio assessment conducted by Equator College to determine their suitability for the course. Applicants are also required to demonstrate proficiency in English, a pass in SPM/O-Levels English or have studied subjects that require a satisfactory level in English. All design students are required to have a laptop by the start of 2nd Semester.
Programme Module
- Drawing
- 2 Dimensional Design
- Colour Studies
- Basic Photography
- Sketching Workshop
- Basic Computer Graphic
- Illustration Techniques
- Major Discipline
- Minor Discipline
- Conceptual Drawing
- Visual Communication
- Illustration I, II
- Editorial Design
- Photography
- Packaging Design
- Information Design
- Promotional Design
- Interactive Design
- 3D Computer Graphic I, II
- Motion Graphic
- Sound & Video Editing
- History of Art
- History of Design
- Final Year Project I, II
- Project Report
- Marketing & Management
- English for Designer
- English for Business Communication
- MPU 1, 2, 3, 4
- Internship
Note: This information in this website is correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.
Upon completion of this programme, students are able to progress to the Equator College USM Bachelor in Fine Art (Hons) Graphic Communication. Applicant must meet university entry requirements.
Partner Universities
Equator College to offer internationally recognised quality education with a wide latitude of flexibility in its programmes. This means that while achieving a specific qualification designed to equip students for a successful professional life.
Equator’s Diploma programmes are also structured to enable students to progress through one of the most comprehensive undergraduate, and subsequently, postgraduate portfolios that are offered by our international partner universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia.
The full-time MQA accredited courses at Equator are recognised by our international university partners where credit transfer are available.
University | Awarded |
---|---|
Universiti Sains Malaysia, MAL | BFA (Hons) in Graphic Communication BFA (Hons) in Design and New Media Technology |
Middlesex University, London UK | BA (Hons) in Graphic Design BA (Hons) in Illustration |
University of the West of England, UK | BA (Hons) in Graphic Design |
University of Hertfordshire, UK | BA (Hons) in Graphic Design |
MingDao University, Taiwan | B. Des. of Digital Design |
Yuan Ze University, Taiwan | Bachelor of Design (Art and Design) Bachelor of Science (Information Communication) Bachelor of Arts (Information Communication) |
Wanganui School of Design, NZ | Bachelor of Design and Arts |
Taylor’s University, MAL | BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication Design |
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Inspiring Achievers
Leading the way in creative industries

Chin Khan Khan
Photographer
Khanta Studio, Malaysia

CK Khaw
Founder of DODOO Delivery Apps
Big Stapps Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

Violet Tan
Packaging Designer
Interbrand Shanghai, China

Lim Chun Woei
Designer
UrbanCr3atures, Malaysia

Pow Shi Hong
Director
Blue Ocean Network Beijing, China

William Ooi
Photographer
Star Deer Image, Malaysia

Daniel Joseph
Founder
W3RK Creative Agency, Malaysia

Ho Lee Ying
Art Director
Leo Burnett Co. Inc., Malaysia
Course Detail
The Diploma in Digital 3D Animation introduces the fundamentals of animation techniques, from the basics of 2D animation to the wonders of 3D animation. Students will be given the opportunity to explore various animation techniques by using both traditional and digital tools.
The Hollywood award-winning Autodesk Maya software, which is the leading edge of the entertainment industry, will be used for 3D modelling and animation and will be the focus of this course. The course offers students extensive instructions in the fundamentals of 2D and 3D animation, storyboarding, modeling, conceptual design, special effects, and the integration of sound and vision for the television and entertainment industry.
Students will explore key technical, theoretical, and cultural issues in the shaping of digitally-created animation, which reflects the worldwide trend of converging traditional and new media into the unified digital experience that the entertainment industry has become.
Programme Code
KP/JPS (A9802), KPT(R2/0211/4/0169)20240624
Duration
3 Years
Mode of Study
Full-time
Financial Assistance & Scholarship
PTPTN, EPF & Equator College
Entry Requirement
Malaysian Student
- Must pass in SPM / UEC / IGCSE/ ‘O’ level with 3 credits; OR
- Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 and SPM (1 credit); OR
- Other equivalent qualification approved by MOHE.
International Student
- Please refer to “List of Entry Qualifications for International Student”; AND
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) A competitive score is 4.0 or higher
Course Components
Practical and Theory
Internship / Industry Training
12 Weeks/ 3 Months
Awarded
Diploma in Digital 3D Animation
Intake
January / May / August
Note: Candidates are required to pass a drawing test / portfolio assessment conducted by Equator College to determine their suitability for the course. Applicants are also required to demonstrate proficiency in English, a pass in SPM/O-Levels English or have studied subjects that require a satisfactory level in English. All design students are required to have a laptop by the start of 2nd Semester.
Programme Module
- Drawing I
- 2 Dimensional Studies
- Colour Studies
- Basic Photography
- Sketching Workshop
- Basic Computer Graphic
- Illustration Techniques
- Major Discipline
- Minor Discipline
- Observational Drawing
- Conceptual Drawing
- Illustration I, II
- 3D Modeling I, II
- Photography
- 2D Animation
- Storyboarding
- 3D Animation I, II
- Interactive Design
- Sculpture Modeling
- Facial Animation
- Motion Graphic
- Sound & Video Editing
- 3D Modeling & Animation
- History of Art
- History of Design
- Final Year Project I
- Final Year Project II
- Marketing & Management
- English for Designer
- English for Business Communication
- MPU 1, 2, 3, 4
- Internship
Note: This information in this website is correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.
Partner Universities
Equator College to offer internationally recognised quality education with a wide latitude of flexibility in its programmes. This means that while achieving a specific qualification designed to equip students for a successful professional life.
Equator’s Diploma programmes are also structured to enable students to progress through one of the most comprehensive undergraduate, and subsequently, postgraduate portfolios that are offered by our international partner universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia.
The full-time MQA accredited courses at Equator are recognised by our international university partners where credit transfer are available.
University | Awarded |
---|---|
Universiti Sains Malaysia, MAL | BFA (Hons) in Design and New Media Technology |
University of the West of England, UK | BA (Hons) in Animation |
University of Hertfordshire, UK | BA (Hons) 3D Computer Animation & Modelling |
University of Wolverhampton, UK | BA (Hons) in Animation |
Griffith University, AUS | Bachelor of Animation |
Queensland University of Technology, AUS | BA in Fine Arts (Animation) |
JMC Academy, AUS | Bachelor of Creative Arts (3D Animation) |
Whanganui School of Design, NZ | Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design |
MingDao University, Taiwan | B. Des. of Digital Design |
Yuan Ze University, Taiwan | Bachelor of Design (Art and Design) Bachelor of Science (Information Communication) Bachelor of Arts (Information Communication) |
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Inspiring Achievers
Leading the way in creative industries

Russell Lim
Lead Artist
Leap Frontier Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

Lim Ee-Wei
Creative Director
Hatchtags Production, Malaysia

Tan Chee Wei
3D Modeler
Lemon Sky Animation Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

Woei Lee
Compositing Supervisor
Atomic Fiction, USA

Terence Neoh Choo Lim
Senior 3D Lighting & Render
Animamundi Studio Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Course Detail
The Diploma in Fine Art programme provides students with excellent exposure to all the techniques involved in the discipline. Over the duration of this course, students are given the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of materials, skills, forms, and techniques which provide them with a solid foundation for further development in their chosen art-related careers.
Knowledge in the history of art and contemporary art enhances students’ appreciation of local and regional cultures. Creative thinking is nurtured as students are encouraged to think as professional artists. Students can major in a variety of media such as painting, drawing, printmaking, modelling and carving. They are also exposed to exhibitions, seminars, practical workshops, and art dialogues conducted by local and international artists and lecturers.
Programme Code
KP/JPS (A10329), KPT(R2/0213/4/0013)20240624
Duration
3 Years
Mode of Study
Full-time
Financial Assistance & Scholarship
PTPTN, EPF & Equator College
Entry Requirement
Malaysian Student
- Must pass in SPM / UEC / IGCSE/ ‘O’ level with 3 credits; OR
- Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 and SPM (1 credit); OR
- Other equivalent qualification approved by MOHE.
International Student
- Please refer to “List of Entry Qualifications for International Student”; AND
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) A competitive score is 4.0 or higher
Course Components
Practical and Theory
Internship / Industry Training
12 Weeks/ 3 Months
Awarded
Diploma in Fine Art
Intake
January / May / August
Note: Candidates are required to pass a drawing test / portfolio assessment conducted by Equator College to determine their suitability for the course. Applicants are also required to demonstrate proficiency in English, a pass in SPM/O-Levels English or have studied subjects that require a satisfactory level in English. All design students are required to have a laptop by the start of 2nd Semester.
Programme Module
- Drawing I
- 2 Dimensional Studies
- Colour Studies
- Basic Photography
- Sketching Workshop
- Basic Computer Graphic
- Illustration Techniques
- Major Discipline
- Minor Discipline
- Observational Drawing
- Illustration I
- Painting I, II, III
- Photography
- Drawing Media I, II, III
- History of Art
- Final Year Project I
- Final Year Project II
- Aesthetics
- Art Dialogue
- Research & Report
- English for Designer
- English for Business Communication
- MPU 1, 2, 3, 4
- Internship
Note: This information in this website is correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.
Partner Universities
Equator College to offer internationally recognised quality education with a wide latitude of flexibility in its programmes. This means that while achieving a specific qualification designed to equip students for a successful professional life.
Equator’s Diploma programmes are also structured to enable students to progress through one of the most comprehensive undergraduate, and subsequently, postgraduate portfolios that are offered by our international partner universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia.
The full-time MQA accredited courses at Equator are recognised by our international university partners where credit transfer are available.
University | Awarded |
---|---|
Universiti Sains Malaysia, MAL | BA (Hons) in Fine Art |
University of the West of England, UK | BA (Hons) in Fine Art |
University of Wolverhampton, UK | BA (Hons) Fine Art |
University of Hertfordshire, UK | BA (Hons) Fine Art |
University of Tasmania, AUS | BA in Fine Arts |
Queensland University of Technology, AUS | BA in Fine Arts |
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Inspiring Achievers
Leading the way in creative industries

Lee Sydney
Artist
Bristol, UK

Ivan Low
Art Directors
Scenario Cockram Ltd, Hong Kong

Hector Lim
Artist
Malaysia

Alex Leong Yim Kuan
Watercolourist Artist
Malaysia
Course Detail
This course aims to provide a solid foundation and platform for students to work and explore creatively and innovatively with the intention of creating visual awareness and artistic expressions.
Students are exposed to drawing skills and techniques, colour studies, photography, printmaking, dimensional studies, art theory, and basic computer graphic skills, paving the way to further studies in the art and design fields such as the diploma programmes in Fine Art, Graphic and Multimedia Design, Digital 3D Animation, Fashion Design Technology, Interior Design, and Architectural Technology, all of which are also offered by the College.
Programme Code
KP/JPS (A5628), (R2/0011/3/0094)20240624
Duration
1 Year 4 Months
Mode of Study
Full-time
Course Components
Practical and Theory
Entry Requirement
Malaysian Student
- Must pass in SPM / UEC / IGCSE / ‘O’ Level with 1 credit; OR
- Other equivalent qualification approved by MOHE
International Student
- Please refer to “List of Entry Qualifications for International Student”; AND
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) A competitive score is 4.0 or higher
Awarded
Certificate in Art & Design
Intake
January / May / August
Most of the teachings are studio based and concerned with developing drawings as a means of communicating ideas and analysis. The contents of this course also cover a broad spectrum of basic art and design studies which allow students to explore and discover their interests.
Programme Module
- Drawing I
- 2 Dimensional Studies
- Colour Studies
- Basic Photography
- Drawing II
- Basic Printmaking
- Basic Painting
- History of Art
- Illustration Techniques / Presentation Techniques
- Drawing III
- English
- Sketching Workshop
- Basic Computer Graphic
- 3 Dimensional Design
- Major Discipline
- Minor Discipline
- MPU 1, 2, 3
- Beyond Classroom Experience
Note: This information in this website is correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.
Upon completion of this programme, students are able to progress to the Equator College Diploma Programmes to study graphic & multimedia, digital 3d animation, fashion design, fine art or interior design.
Partner Universities
Equator College to offer internationally recognised quality education with a wide latitude of flexibility in its programmes. This means that while achieving a specific qualification designed to equip students for a successful professional life.
Equator’s Diploma programmes are also structured to enable students to progress through one of the most comprehensive undergraduate, and subsequently, postgraduate portfolios that are offered by our international partner universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia.
The full-time MQA accredited courses at Equator are recognised by our international university partners where credit transfer are available.
University | Awarded |
---|---|
Equator College, MAL | Diploma in Fine Art |
Equator College, MAL | Diploma in Graphic & Multimedia Design |
Equator College, MAL | Diploma in Digital 3D Animation |
Equator College, MAL | Diploma in Fashion Design Technology |
Equator College, MAL | Diploma in Interior Design |
Equator College, MAL | Diploma in Marketing Communication |
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Course Detail
Bachelor of Fine Art (Hons.) Graphic Communication offshore program USM-EQUATOR is a 4-year full time programme conducted at Equator College, Penang. The candidates must complete 128 units to graduate. Upon graduation, graduates will be awarded Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours (Graphic Communication). Academic modules and quality of the programme conducted at Equator College is the same with the main campus programme. Students for this program are able to access student facilities in both Equator and USM campuses.
Mode of Study
Full Time
Duration
3 to 4 Years
Financial Assistance & Scholarship
PTPTN & EPF
Course Components
Practical and Theory
Entry Requirement
Malaysian Student
- STPM
- Foundation in Design (Equator College)
- Matriculation / Foundation (ASASI)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- A-Level
- AUSMAT / SAM
- Diploma or equivalent
International Student
- Please refer to “List of Entry Qualifications for International Student”; AND
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) A competitive score is 4.0 or higher
Internship / Industry Training
One Semester
Awarded
Bachelor in Fine Art (Hons) Graphic Communication
Intake
September 2021 (Application open on January onwards)
Programme Module
- Elements and Design Principles
- Theory and Practice of Visual Communication
- Visual Studio Practice 1
- Introduction to Computer Graphic
- History of Art and Design
- Basic Narrative and Image Generation
- Heritage Design
- Visual Studio Practice 2
- Interactive Media
- Graphic Advertising
- Text Literacy and Publishing
- Typography
- Branding and Corporate Identity
- Packaging Design
- Graphic Illustration
- Specialised Interest Group
- Design Based Writing
- Art Direction
- Industrial Training
- Design Research Methodology
- Professional Design Practice
- Design Project 1
- Design Project 2
- Elective Courses
- Minor Courses
- University Requirement Courses
Note: This information in this website is correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.
Course Detail
The Foundation in Design programme offers SPM/SPMV or equivalent school-leavers the opportunity to fulfill higher education plans in the fields of design. This programme offers a balanced curriculum where academic and practical practices are of equal importance. The knowledge of design and basic technical skills aim to sharpen minds and serve as a basis for future studies and careers. Graduates from the Foundation in Design programme are equipped not only with design knowledge but also a sense of community and responsibility. It is the pathway for degree programmes in design or related fields.
Programme Code
MQA/PA12297, JPT (N/0011/3/0193) 20250112
Mode of Study
Full Time
Duration
1 YEAR
Course Components
Practical and Theory
Entry Requirement
Malaysian Student
- Pass SPM with credits in 5 subjects; OR
- Pass UEC with grade B in 5 subjects; OR
- Pass ‘O’ LEVEL with grade C in 5 subjects; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
International Student
- Please refer to “List of Entry Qualifications for International Student”; AND
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) A competitive score is 4.0 or higher
Awarded
Foundation in Design
Intake
Jan / May / August
Programme Module
- Drawing I
- 2 Dimensional Design
- Colour Studies
- Basic Photography
- History of Art
- Illustration Technique
- English I
- Sketching Workshop
- Basic Computer Graphic
- 3 Dimensional Design
- Technical Drawing
- One major and one minor from the following subjects
- Introduction to Graphic Design
- Introduction to Interior Design
- Introduction to Architecture Design
- Introduction to Fashion Design
- Introduction to Fine Art
- Introduction to Animation
- Drawing II
- Basic Printmaking
- Mathematics
- English II
Partner Universities
University | Awarded |
---|---|
Taylor’s University, MAL | |
MingDao University, Taiwan | |
Universiti Sains Malaysia, MAL | BFA (Hons) in Graphic Communication BSc (Hons) Architecture |