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BA (Hons) Design Communication

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BA (Hons) Design Communication

Programme Information

Qualification

Degree

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January, April, August

Tuition Fee

RM 72100

Overseas Program

Not Available

Location

Selangor

Overview

This programme aims to nurture passionate, creative thinkers who have a good understanding of key communication and information design concepts towards the application of these to new design trends and projects. It builds on and values the understanding of historical and contextual referencing and the capability to source for original materials through research. You will be engaging with traditional areas of communication as well as having access to cutting edge design, technology, software and digital media. From a broader perspective, you will be encouraged to not only develop your individual creative skills, but also your teamwork and networking skills through participation in creative collaboration teams.

This degree is validated by Lancaster University and upon successful completion of the programme, graduates are awarded two certificates; one from Sunway University and another from Lancaster University.

Entry Requirements

  • STPM: Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)
  • *A-Level: Minimum 8 points *Points are calculated based on grades obtained for 2-3 subjects
  • Australian Matriculation: ATAR 55
  • Canadian Matriculation: 55%
  • Monash University Foundation Year: 55%
  • Sunway Foundation in Arts: CGPA 2.0
  • Sunway Foundation in Science Technology: CGPA 2.0
  • Unified Examination Certificate: Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)
  • International Baccalaureate: Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)
  • Sunway Diploma in Related Field*: CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0

Specific Requirements

  • Credit in English at SPM level or equivalent

English Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • MUET Band 4
  • SPM English B3 or B+
  • UEC English B4
  • O-Level English (1119) Credit
  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
  • ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Course Outline

Year 1

  • Creative Thinking
  • Drawing Techniques & Process
  • History of Art & Design
  • Introduction to Computer Graphics
  • Digital Photography
  • Design Thinking & Practice
  • Introduction to Visual Communication
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Advanced Computer Graphics
  • 2D & Animation Principles

Year 2 

  • Digital illustration
  • Web Design and Interactivity
  • Packaging in Graphic Design
  • Digital Animation (3D)
  • Design and Typography
  • Design Enterprise
  • Visual Communication and Graphic Design
  • Motion Graphics Design
  • Digital Publishing

Electives (Choose 1 in Year 2)

  • Advanced Photography
  • Ceramic Arts
  • Sustainable Design

Year 3

  • Visual Culture and Technology
  • Major Research Project
  • Industry Based Project
  • Internship (3 months)
  • Final Year Project

Programme Information

Qualification

Degree

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January, April, August

Tuition Fee

RM 72100

Overseas Program

Not Available

Location

Selangor