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.

DIPLOMA INGRAPHIC & MULTIMEDIA DESIGN

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

Student Gallery

Inspiring Achievers

Leading the way in creative industries

William Ooi

Photographer
Star Deer Image, Malaysia

Violet Tan

Packaging Designer
Interbrand Shanghai, China

Ho Lee Ying

Art Director
Leo Burnett Co. Inc., Malaysia

Daniel Joseph

Founder
W3RK Creative Agency, Malaysia

CK Khaw

Founder of DODOO Delivery Apps
Big Stapps Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

Lim Chun Woei

Designer
UrbanCr3atures, Malaysia

Chin Khan Khan

Photographer
Khanta Studio, Malaysia