Diploma in Visual
Arts and Design
Diploma in Visual
Arts and Design
(R/0211/4/0081) (08/29) (MQA/FA8378)

Diploma
2 years
From RM25,000
The programme equips students with theoretical knowledge and technical skills relevant to media arts and design in line with the requirements of the digital illustration and animation industry. With the rapid growth of the digital art and animation field in Malaysia, the strong foundation in digital illustration and graphic design gained through this programme also primes students for further studies in related areas, producing high quality graduates to serve in the industry.
Requirements
DVAD Entry Requirement english
A pass in SPM with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
● A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00)
in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
● A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul in any
subject, or its equivalent; OR
● A pass in SKM Level 3 / Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) in a suitable field (Note: The
HEPs are to conduct screening and provide necessary guidance specific to the discipline
of the programme); OR
● A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with minimum CGPA of 2.00 or its equivalent;
OR
● Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
AND
● Pass an interview OR submission of portfolio determined by the HEP as required.
DVAD international student
Achieve a minimum score
Band 2 in the Malaysian
University English Test (MUET)
or equivalent.
Pathway
Han Chiang University College of Communication homegrown Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Multimedia and related fields. Students may also opt for Dual Award programmes with University of Southern Queensland (USQ) or further their degree with credit transfer to our partner universities locally or overseas such as Taiwan, China, United Kingdom, Australia etc.
YEAR 1
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Drawing 1
History of Visual Communication
AI - Aided Design and Layout Creativity
Design Elements & Principles
Basic Writing and Study Skills
Visual Communication Design Theory and Practice
Drawing 2
Typography in Design
Corporate Identity Design
Design Process & Management
Packaging Design
Spoken English
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban/
BM Komunikasi 1
Integrity and Anti Corruption
Introduction to Sustanability
Time Management/Bahasa Kebangsaan A
YEAR 2
Digital Design 1
Advertising 1
Applied Photography
Editorial & Informational Design
Motion Graphic Design
Professional Practice
Advertising 2
Digital Design 2
Digital Illustration
Final Year Project 1
Final Year Project 2
Elective
Industrial Training
