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Diploma in Graphic Design Technology

Diploma in Graphic Design Technology

About

About

The Diploma in Graphic Design Technology at UOW Malaysia (Glenmarie, Selangor campus) combines design, technology, and creativity to prepare students for exciting careers in graphic design, digital media, and emerging technologies. This industry-focused program emphasizes hands-on learning through quizzes, projects, assessments, and presentations, ensuring students develop practical skills while mastering design solutions for communication.

Developed in collaboration with experts from advertising, UX, and branding industries, the program is led by experienced graphic design professionals working on real-world projects. Students will gain technical expertise, creative problem-solving skills, and adaptability, making them highly versatile in fields like visual communication, digital arts, user experience (UX), and computer graphics imagery (CGI).

Graduates can explore careers as Graphic Designers, Digital Designers, Concept Artists, UI/UX Designers, Creative Technologists, Multimedia Artists, Packaging Designers, and more. This full-time, two-year program equips students with essential skills to succeed in the growing creative industry.

Key facts

QUALIFICATIONPre-U (Foundation, A-level, etc)
STUDY MODEFull-time
DURATION2 years
LOCAL COSTMYR 22,260
FOREIGN COSTMYR 26,690
SUBJECTSCreative Arts & Design

Tuition fees

DescriptionLocal studentsForeign students
Tuition feeMYR 44,520MYR 53,380
Miscellaneous feesData not availableData not available
Total estimated cost of attendanceMYR 44,520MYR 53,380
Estimated cost per yearMYR 22,260MYR 26,690

Entry Requirements

Any one of these:

SPM / O-Levels: Minimum 3 Credits
UEC: Minimum 3 Credits
Certificate in Computer-Related Studies: Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.00
Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM): Pass Level 3 in a related field
English Requirements:
Local Students:
Pass in English at SPM level or equivalent
International Students:
IELTS: Band 5.0
TOEFL: Minimum 40 (IBT) or 7.5 (Essentials-Online)
Cambridge English: Minimum 154
PTE Academic: Minimum 47
Equivalent to CEFR (Mid A2)

Curriculum

YEAR 1
Culture of Modern Art and Graphic Design
Design Thinking
Fundamentals of Drawing
Fundamentals of Graphic Design
Colour Studies
Personal Branding
Typography
Computer Graphics 1
Oral Communication
Advertising Principles
Computer Graphics 2
Packaging Design
YEAR 2
Environmental Design
Graphic Design 1
3D Modelling and Visualization
UX/UI Design
Graphic Design for Motion Graphics
Graphic Design 2
Campaign Development
Professional Studies
Elective
Electives
3D Modelling and Texturing for Games
Technopreneurship
Copywriting
Internet and Web Technologies
MPU Subjects
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students)
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students)
Personal Development Skills
Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Teamwork and Community
Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
*Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students who:

Do not have a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
Did not take SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs).
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