Bachelor Degree
Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Graphic Design
Programme Overview:
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.
Duration:
3 Years
Intakes:
YEAR 1 : JUNE & NOV
YEAR 2 : JUNE & NOV
Campus:
Kuala Lumpur Campus (R/213/6/0146)(09/23)(MQA/FA 3936)
General Progression Route:
Programme Outline:
- 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
Compulsory courses:
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2, Falsafah dan Isu Semasa / Philosophy and Contemporary Issues, Critical Thinking, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Co-curricular, English For Tertiary Studies, Academic English, English For Career Preparation
Entry Requirements:
Career Prospects:
- 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
Fees & Financial Aid:
Estimated Total Fees: RM35,100 (Malaysian Students), RM61,400 (International Students)
The estimated total fees may vary by 10%.
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- Other scholarship
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Financial Aid
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- For Study Loan, click here.
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Contact Information:
Contact Us
FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR
TELEPHONE: +603-41450123 / 41450100
Ext no. 3583, 3532
CALL/WHATSAPP US: +601110678256
FAX: 603-41423166
EMAIL : fcci@tarc.edu.my
OPENING HOURS
8.30am - 5.30pm
(Monday - Friday)