Diploma in Digital Photography

This programme is committed towards providing a comprehensive course that covers the basic skills in acquiring knowledge and research, and applying them to solve visual problem. The main objective of this programme is to prepare graduates to enter into and succeed in the global design industry.

The programme is inline with the advancement of technologies that photography world are facing today. Graduates will experience theory, technical and sufficient skills to survive in the photography industries that demand quality and accuracy.

Our graduates are well versed in international and expectations of the photography industry. Students are multi-skilled, versatile and capable of multitasking and, therefore, make a smooth transition into industry. Students are exposed to a wide range of digital photography and image manipulation software and entrepreneurship skills.

At the end of the programme, students will be able to translate ideas into visual form. The photograph that they produce will certainly be at par with industries quality standards. They will also be able to develop effective strategies for goal setting, time management and to execute design concepts to a professional standard.

Entry Requirement

  • Pass SPM with 3 credits in any subjects and pass an Art subject or other qualification with which recognized by Malaysian government.

Programme structure

Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
Creative & Innovation Studies Basic Lighting Techniques
Drawing 1 Elements of Photography
Fundamental of Design Photojournalism 1
Introduction to Computer Skills Photography Studies
Presentation Research Study Skills English Language Proficiency 2
English Language Proficiency 1 Islamic/Moral Studies
Year 2
Semester 3 Semester 4
Introduction to Digital Photography Advanced Digital Imaging
Basic Black & White (Experimental) Digital Photography Fashion Photography 2
Photojournalism 2 Commercial Photography 2
Commercial Photography 1 Advanced Experimental Black & White Digital Photography
Fashion Photography English Language Proficiency 4
English Language Proficiency 3 Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Malaysian Studies
Year 3
Semester 5 Semester 6
Industry Training Final Project
Principles of Entrepreneurship
Digital Photo Art

Career Paths

As the communication industry continues to expand there are tremendous opportunities for digital photography graduates.

Graduates of the Diploma in Digital Photography programme typically work as:

  • Art Director
  • Advertising Photographer
  • Fashion Photographer
  • Digital Imaging Manipulator
  • Photojournalis
  • Director of Photography
  • Fine Art Photographer
  • Bridal / Wedding photographer
  • Corporate Photographer