Diploma in Visual Communication
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Diploma
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* International enrollment deadline is 2 months prior to Start Date due to visa application requirements
Key Summary
About: The Diploma in Visual Communication at Raffles University Iskandar teaches theoretical and practical design knowledge and skills for careers in graphic design and visual communication. Through studio-based projects, conceptual development and software training, you'll build strengths in typography, packaging, publication, identity systems, layout and print production. Coursework spans foundation drawing, color, type, illustration, digital imaging, photography, graphic print production and a final portfolio. The programme includes MPU/compulsory modules and options for international or Malaysian students.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles as Graphic Designer, Packaging Designer, Corporate Identity Designer, Illustrator, Editorial Designer, production artist or art director or self-employment.
The new Diploma in Visual Communication gives students the theoretical and practical design knowledge and skills they need to become professionals in the graphic design industry.
Through studio-based learning projects combined with critical thinking, conceptualization and computer software skills, students hone their capabilities in devising creative yet practical solutions for various problems in the process of visual communication with a high level of intellectual engagement.
After completing the programme, students will be able to develop skills in the areas of typography, packaging, publication and corporate identity; design a wide variety of print media by using appropriate visualization process and techniques; prepare project plans in implementing design projects and controlling execution against those plans; communicate effectively with clients and other stakeholders; and act ethically and professionally as designers in the industry.
Programme Modules
Core Modules
Year 1
- Academic Writing
- Academic Reading
- Colour for Designers
- Design Principles
- English for Communication
- Foundation Sketching and Drawing for Designers
- Fundamentals of Typography
- History of 20th Century Design and Culture
- Introduction to Graphic Design
- Observational and Conceptual Drawing for Graphic Designers
- U1: Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
- U2: Teamwork and Leadership
Year 2
- Creative Techniques
- Digital and Applied Illustration
- Digital Image Processing
- Digital Photography
- Fundamentals of Page Layout
- Graphic Print Production
- Identity System Design
- Packaging Design
- Portfolio
- Publication Design
- U3: Malaysian Economy
- U4: Co-Curricular
Compulsory Modules (MPU)
International students only
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (Malay Language Communication 1)
- Kerja Berpasukan dan Kepimpinan (Teamwork and Leadership)
- Ekonomi Malaysia (Malaysian Economy)
- Ko-Kurikulum (Co-Curricular)
Malaysian students only
- Pengajian Malaysia 2 (Malaysian Studies 2)
- Kerja Berpasukan dan Kepimpinan
- Ekonomi Malaysia
- Ko-Kurikulum
Career Opportunities
Graphic Designer, Packaging Designer, Corporate Identity Designer, Illustrator, Editorial Designer.
