Equator College - Graphic & Multimedia Design

Diploma in Graphic & Multimedia Design

Introduction
Module
Further Study
Career Opportunities
Fees

The Diploma in Graphic and Multimedia Design is constructed for communication in print and digital media. The aim of this course is for students to build up their ability to conceptualise, develop, and execute good and effective graphic in both print and screen-based media.

In this course, students' learning process is mirrored in the final outcome of projects, and students will gain a better understanding of current trends in graphic and multimedia design by experimenting with a variety of applications and development packages. During the course, students will participate in various design competitions and study trips in order to strengthen their design knowledge and broaden their experience.

Note: Candidates who do not have Art may be required to Pass in interview / drawing test / portfolio assessment conducted by Equator College to determine their suitability for the course. Applicants are also required to demonstrate proficiency in English, a pass in SPM/O-Levels English or have studied subjects that require a satisfactory level in English. All design students are required to have a laptop by the start of 2nd Semester. For students who are purchasing a laptop for the first time, please seek advise/ info from Leith Street Business & Marketing Department.
MQA Programme Code	KP/JPS (A8154)
Duration	3 Years
Study Mode	Full-time
Entry Requirement	Malaysian Student Pass in SPM / UCE / 'O' level with 3 credits; OR Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 and SPM (1 credit); OR Other equivalent qualification approved by MOHE. International Student Please refer to "List of Overseas Qualifications" link; AND International English Language Testing System (IELTS) A competitive score is 4.0 or higher
Financial Assistance	PTPTN, SOCSO, EPF & Equator College
Scholarship	Equator-Star Education Fund & Equator College
Software Taught	Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Premiere, After Effect, Autodesk Maya
Course Components	Practical and Theory
Internship / Industry Training	12 Weeks / 3 Months
Awarded	Diploma in Graphic & Multimedia Design
Intake	January / April / June / August
Venue	Amoy Lane Campus

Programme Module


Note: This information in this website is correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.
Drawing I 2 Dimensional Studies Colour Studies Basic Photography Sketching Workshop Basic Computer Graphic Illustration Techniques Major Discipline Minor Discipline Observational Drawing Conceptual Drawing Visual Communication Illustration I Illustration II Editorial I Editorial II Photography Packaging Design Information Design Promotional Design Interactive Design 3D Computer Graphic I 3D Computer Graphic II Motion Graphic Sound & Video Editing	History of Art History of Design Final Year Project I Final Year Project II Project Report Marketing & Management English for Designer English for Business Communication MPU 1 MPU 2 MPU 3 MPU 4 Internship

Note: This information in this website is correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.

Drawing I
2 Dimensional Studies
Colour Studies
Basic Photography
Sketching Workshop
Basic Computer Graphic
Illustration Techniques
Major Discipline
Minor Discipline
Observational Drawing
Conceptual Drawing
Visual Communication
Illustration I
Illustration II
Editorial I
Editorial II
Photography
Packaging Design
Information Design
Promotional Design
Interactive Design
3D Computer Graphic I
3D Computer Graphic II
Motion Graphic
Sound & Video Editing

History of Art
History of Design
Final Year Project I
Final Year Project II
Project Report
Marketing & Management
English for Designer
English for Business Communication
MPU 1
MPU 2
MPU 3
MPU 4
Internship

It is the policy of Equator College to offer internationally recognised quality education with a wide latitude of flexibility in its programmes. This means that while achieving a specific qualification designed to equip students for a successful professional life.

Equator's Diploma programmes are also structured to enable students to progress through one of the most comprehensive undergraduate, and subsequently, postgraduate portfolios that are offered by our international partner universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia.

The full-time MQA accredited courses at Equator are recognised by our international university partners where credit transfer programmes are available for the 6 majors.

University	Awarded
Note: This information in this website is correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.
Middlesex University, London UK	BA (Hons) in Graphic Design BA (Hons) in Illustration
University of the West of England, UK	BA (Hons) in Graphic Design
University of Hertfordshire, UK
MingDao University, Taiwan	B.Des. of Digital Design
University of Tasmania, AUS
Queensland University of Technology, AUS
Curtin University of Technology, AUS
The University of Newcastle, AUS
JMC Academy, AUS
Auckland University of Technology, NZ
Wanganui School of Design, NZ
Taylor's University, MAL	BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication Design

Future Career	Creative Industries
Graphic Designer Visualiser Creative Director CG Artist Illustrator Multimedia Designer Sales Designer Design Journalist Animator Videographer Web Designer Corporate Designer Photographer Advertising & Promotion Executive Set Designer Conceptual Artist Jewellery Designer Sculpture Designer/ Sculptor	Graphic Design Firm Advertising Firm Product Manufactural Multimedia Firm Video Production Company Publication Company Retail Company Event Company Photography Studio Production Studio

This page contains estimates of the Programme Fees for full-time three years students at Equator College, excluding miscellaneous fee, hostel, art materials, personal expenses and travel.

Malaysian Students
Estimated Total Fees MYR 33,034.00 (3 years)

International Students
Note: Should there be any difference of amount, which may be due to banking transactions, the student is required to settle the difference of payment when enrolling into the study upon arrival.
Estimated Total Fee MYR 40,800.00 (3 years)
International Student Application Closing Dates
before January 2018	Admission for April 2018 Intake
before 29 May 2018	Admission for August 2018 Intake