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Master of Design (Innovation)

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Master of Design (Innovation)

Programme Information

Qualification

Master's Degree

Duration

1 Year 4 months

Intake

January, June, September

Tuition Fee

RM 44950

Overseas Program

Not Available

Location

Selangor

Overview

The Master of Design (Innovation) at UOW Malaysia KDU is a practice-focused program that aims to launch design professionals beyond the boundaries of traditional graphic design. It integrates deep expertise in design practice with business disciplines to prepare students to master the fields of design, communication and multimedia.

Students have the opportunity to put together a professional industry-based portfolio or design artwork, and understand the design and planning of new products, services, systems and organisations. By the end of the program, students will be able to seamlessly adapt to the expectations of the new artistic industry.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree:

  • Completed with a min. CGPA of 2.67 or equivalent qualifications
  • Candidates with below CGPA of 2.67 can be accepted with a min. of 3 years relevant working experience, subject to institutional approval
  • All candidates are required to go through an interview and portfolio presentation prior to acceptance into the programme.

English Requirement

  • Local Student: Band 5 in MUET
  • International Student: Band 6 in IELTS; or a min score of 60 (IBT) or 499 (PBT) in TOEFL; or score 50 and above for Pearson English Test
  • *If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia KDU.

Course Outline

Core

YEAR 1 
Semester 1

  • Visual Design
  • Research Methodology
  • Psychology of Perception

Semester 2

  • Design Project Proposal
  • Web Design and User Experience
  • Advertising and Unconventional Communication

Semester 3

  • New Media Design
  • Brand Design and Dynamic Identity
  • Interaction Design
  • Information Design

YEAR 2 
Semester 1

  • Graduate Showcase
  • Elective (Choose 1)

Electives

  • Visual Analysis and Documentation
  • Strategic Communication Management

Programme Information

Qualification

Master's Degree

Duration

1 Year 4 months

Intake

January, June, September

Tuition Fee

RM 44950

Overseas Program

Not Available

Location

Selangor