Awarding Institution: 

Awarded by SEGi

Full Time Duration: 
3 years
Intake Dates: 
Please refer directly to the respective SEGi campus

Description

Graphic Design embraces a number of artistic and professional disciplines in the field of visual communication and presentation, including the use of typography and photographic imagery. It transcends language barriers by means of symbols. Various methods are used to create and combine symbols, images and/or words to create a visual representation of ideas and messages. Common uses of graphic design include magazines, advertisements, product packaging and web design.

At SEGi, we teach our students the success rules in expressing ideas, allowing their work to tell their stories. Our mission is to enable excellence in art and design education, adapting and keeping up with international developments.
 

Career Opportunities

A number of occupations are commonly classified under the broad term of graphic designer. Graphic design career paths cover all ends of the creative spectrum including: Graphic Designer, DTP Artist, Packaging Designer, Visualiser, Corporate Designer, In-house Designer, Colour Separator, Illustrator, Art Director, Creative Director, Digital Image Artist, Design Consultant, Digital Printer, Event Designer, Display Artist.

Entry Requirements

  • SPM
  • or O-Levels
  • or SM2
  • or Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary School UEC Certificate
  • or Malaysian Certificate of Education (MCE)
  • or equivalent (3 credits) & Pass the interview session.

Programme Modules

Year 1Year 2Year 3

Semester 1

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • 2 & 3 Dimensional Design
  • Colour and Form
  • Drawing Fundamentals
  • History of Art
  • English

Semester 2

  • Pengajian Malaysia
  • Fundamental Graphic Design
  • Drawing Concept 1
  • Typography Design 1
  • Black & White Photography
  • Introduction to DTP

Semester 1

  • Pengajian Islam (Islamic Studies) or Pendidikan Moral (Moral  Education)
  • Drawing Concept 2
  • Typography Design 2
  • History of Graphic Design
  • Photography – Studio & Lighting 1
  • Advertising Principles

Semester 2

  • Packaging Design
  • Visual Communication
  • Art Direction
  • Computer Print Production
  • Research Methodology

Plus 1 of the following elective subjects:

  • Fundamental Photography
  • Multimedia Development
  • Copywriting
  • Marketing Principles & Strategies
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Digital Imaging 1

Semester 1

  • Presentation Skills
  • Advertising Creativity
  • Practical Training

Semester 2

  • Independent Design Practice
  • Text & Image

Plus 1 of the following elective subjects:

  • Fundamental Photography
  • Multimedia Development
  • Copywriting
  • Marketing Principles & Strategies
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Digital Imaging 1
Creative Arts & Design