Diploma dalam Desain Grafis & Multimedia

Sunway University’s Diploma in Graphic and Multimedia Design is designed to equip students with a comprehensive, industry-focused education. The program emphasizes developing advanced skills while fostering entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation. By gaining a deeper understanding of visual communication and artistic expression, students are well-prepared for success in the creative industries, enhancing their prospects for employment in local and global organizations.

SPM / O-Level

• Pass with a minimum of 3 credits (including a pass in Art /Technical Drawing / Portfolio)

UEC

• Pass with a minimum of 3 Grade Bs (including a pass in Art /Technical Drawing / Portfolio)

APEL.A

• An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-4) (Recognition of Prior Learning) 
• (Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)

Portfolio Requirements

• Pass a Portfolio review by the University 
• Why is a Portfolio Necessary?
  • A portfolio provides some indication of your design ability and allows us to assess your creative potential.
• What should a Portfolio contain?
  • ​​​​​​​The portfolio requires a minimum of five (5) artworks which show variation and usage of different mediums and applications. Candidates should portray an array of artworks ranging from (but not limited to) paintings, drawings, sketches, collages and digital software applications.
  • It is highly recommended to have at least 5 drawings (still life, landscape, perspective, figure drawing, portrait and such), and a further 5 artworks could be a combination of photographs, poster designs, videos, animations, logo designs, sculptures etc of choice.

Other Qualifications

• Any other equivalent qualifications
• Applicants with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis

English Language Requirements

• IELTS or equivalent 5.0

Year 1

• Principles of Design
• Brand Communication Design
• Drawing Studies
• Computer Graphics 1
• User Interface Design
• Publishing Design
• Computer Graphics 2
• Typography 1
• Motion Graphics
• Introduction to Packaging

Year 2

• Printing Technology
• Introduction to Design Proposal Writing
• Typography 2
• Advertising Design
• 3D Design
• History of Graphic Design
• Packaging Design
• Digital Photography
• Graphic and Multimedia Design Final Project

Elective

• Illustration

Year 3 (3 Months)

• Practical Training

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Students:

• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• English for Artists & Designers
• Integrity & Anti-Corruption
• Moral Education/Islamic Studies

For International Students:

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• English for Artists & Designers
• Integrity & Anti-Corruption
• Moral Education