Awarded by Anglia Ruskin University, UK
The worldwide web has become an inseparable element of our living. A growing medium that has not only captivated the young and tech-savvy, it is now an essential tool in business and in day-to-day living.
With the growth being so rapid, there is a constant demand for skilled human capital with the right knowledge and awareness to take up a range of roles within this field.
The degree programme equips students with a systematic grounding in the use of XHTML and CSS, hand-coding and the preparation of images for the web, moving image for the web, dynamic content, and the application of web design across a range of professional and commercial contexts.
Advanced modules address the requirements of professional web design projects, and explore innovative and radical approaches to web communication.
Entry Requirements
- Pass Foundation in Design with CGPA 2.00 AND
- Pass SPM with 5 credits including Art Subject; OR
- Pass STPM with 3 principals and pass the Art test which will be provided by the Institution; OR
- Pass Diploma in Graphic Design with CGPA of 2.00 (maximum 30 credits) from institute recognized by the Malaysian Government; OR
- Pass Bachelor of Arts in the relevant field from institution recognised by the Malaysian Government; OR
- Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
Students with a recognised Diploma in the relevant field will be given credit exemptions based on past results.
International Students
For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.
Programme Structure
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Communication Theory & Study Skills | Bahasa Kebangsaan A |
| Design Process | Business Communication Skills |
| Introduction to Type Media | Introduction to Image Media |
| Graphic Design: Contextual Studies | Introduction to Web Design |
| Graphic Design of the 20th Century | |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Development of Web Graphics | Graphic Environments |
| Motion Graphics | Censorship in Text and Image |
| Debates & Practices | Contemporary Film and Video |
| Printmaking: Materials Processes | Visual Theories |
| Malaysian Studies | Writing for Images |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| Islamic/Moral Studies | Major Project |
| Advanced Web Graphics | |
| Research Seminar | |
Career Opportunities
This degree enables you to pick a wide range of career options as a Web Designer, Graphic Designer for web, Programmer, Web Developer, Motion Graphics Artist, Web Animator and also provides entry into a range of related fields such as art editorial design and arts marketing.
