As new creative innovative ways to communicate an idea, product or service continues, the greater is the demand for graphic designers in the graphic design and visual communication.
The Diploma in Graphic Design and Multimedia programme is a comprehensive course designed towards providing the relevant skills in acquiring knowledge and research, and applying them to design solutions for industry-related projects, which includes 2 dimensional visual communication and digital interactive design. Our graduates are versatile, industry savvy, multi-skilled, multi-tasking individuals who are trained to succeed in the wide & exciting world of graphic design.
Students are exposed to a wide range of graphic design & art direction techniques. This broad exposure enables students to focus on applying their skills on real Industry projects. Students will have the added advantage of an entire semester of Practical Internship with the best and most renowned companies in the Creative Industries.
At the end of the programme, they will also be able to develop effective strategies for goal setting, time management and to execute design concepts to a professional standard. They will be the new generation of highly skilled creative innovative global workforce!
Entry requirements
Pass an ‘O’ Level or an equivalent qualification from a recognition institution by the local Ministry of Education.
Programme structure
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Creative and Innovative Studies | Introduction to Graphic Design |
| Drawing 1 | Graphic Design Principles |
| Fundamental of Design | Communication Graphics |
| Introduction to Computer Skills | Advanced Creative & Innovation Studies |
| Introduction to Research | Illustration 1 |
| Communication & Study Skills | |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Photography 1 | Advertising Studio 1 |
| Computer Graphics 1 | Typography 2 |
| Typography 1 | Multimedia Presentation Techniques 1 |
| Illustration 2 | Computer Graphics 2 |
| Studio Technology | Graphic design 2 |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Multimedia Presentation Techniques 2 | Practical Internship |
| Advertising and Publication | Project Report |
| Packaging Design | |
| Advertising Studio 2 | |
| Graphic Design 3 | |
| Entrepreneurship | |
Career Paths
Career opportunities are almost limitless as they would be well groomed to meet industry demands and as there is a growing demand for image building and brand consultants & designers. Among them are:
- Creative Directors
- Illustrators/Storyboard Artists
- Advertising Managers
- Packaging Designers
- Brand Manager
- Packaging Design Consultant
- Brand Positioning Strategist
- Education
- Brand Consultant
- Marketing Sales
- Digital Imaging Specialist
- Desktop Publisher
- Brand Identity Designer
- Production Coordinator
- Production Director
- Pre-Press Specialists
- Production Manager
- Design Management Consultant
- Design Researcher
- Design Education
- Design Business Entrepreneur
