graphic-design

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Diploma in Graphic Design

(R3/0212/4/0037) (03/30) (A10126)

Students : 100+

 

Place : Megan Avenue II, Kuala Lumpur

 

Intakes : Jan, May & Sep

 

Duration : 2.5 year

OVERVIEW

 

 

Designs had been an authentic language of communication since its discovery. Graphic Design was born in the age of computers. YES Academy’s BTEC Higher Nationals Diploma in Graphic Design is designed to unleash your creative passion in arts, colours and typographies. Taught by industry expert lecturers, you will learn the inside-outs of designs via related real-time projects and assignments.

 

 

WHAT IS GRAPHIC DESIGN?

Graphic design is the process of visual communication through the use of typography, photography and illustration. The field is considered a subset of visual communication and design.

Graphic designers create and combine symbols, images and text to form visual representations of ideas and messages.

PROGRAMME UNITS

 

 

  • Ideas Generation and Development in Art and Design
  • English 1 & 2
  • Drawing techniques and Processes in Art and Design
  • Typographic Skills
  • Visual Communication in Art and Design
  • Basic Photography
  • Contextual and Cultural Referencing in Art and Design
  • Typographic Ideas
  • Digital Image Manipulation (Adobe Photoshop)
  • Illustration 1 & 2
  • Personal Style in Graphic Design
  • Visual Communication in Graphic Design
  • Advertising Photography
  • Digital Graphic Design (3DS MAX)
  • Print Design
  • Multimedia Production
  • Products, Marketing and Advertising Media
  • Packaging in Graphic Design
  • Presentation Skills
  • Desktop Publishing (Adobe InDesign) – Editorial Design
  • Art Direction for Advertising
  • Webpage Design
  • Mass Communication
  • Corporate Identity in Graphic Design
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Professional Practice in Art and Design
  • Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

LOCAL STUDENT

 

  1. A pass in SPM with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject, or its equivalent; OR
  2. 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
  1. 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
  2. A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with minimum CGPA of 2.00 or its equivalent; OR
  3. Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

AND

  • Pass an interview OR submission of portfolio determined by the HEP as required.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

 

  • Achieve a minimum score Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent to CEFR A1 (Elementary).
  • Fulfil International Qualification Equivalency for International Students to Enter Higher Learning Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

 

 

  • With our Diploma in Graphics Design, you are able to pursue careers such as:
    • Advertising Art Director Assistant
    • Animator
    • Graphic Designer
    • Illustrator
    • Printmaker
    • Production Designer (Theathre,Television,Film)