Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

亚太科技大学

DIPLOMA IN DESIGN AND MEDIA

Introduction

Discipline
Multimedia Design/Digital Media Design
Program
Diploma Program
Qualification Awarded
DIPLOMA IN DESIGN AND MEDIA
Awarding Institution
Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) Diploma Award
Recognition of Qualification
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Course Duration
2 Years/5 semesters
Intake
March, June, September, November
Class Location
  • Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (Bukit Jalil)

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects
Semester 1:
-English for Academic Purposes
-Trends and Visual Thinking
-Introduction to Graphic Design
-Imaging/Production Skills for Design

Semester 2:
-Informing the Masses: Advertising and the Media in the 21st Century
-Drawing & Presentation Techniques
-Professional Communications
-Visual Art Theory and Practice

Semester 3:
-Animation Principles
-Introduction to Project Management
-Illustration for Concept Art
-3D Pipeline
-Introduction to Creative Project

Route A: Leading to Digital Advertising and Media and Communication Studies Pathways
Semester 4:
-Applied Timing
-Applied Movement
-Digital Illustration Techniques
-Major Project Preparation
-Client Brief Concept

Semester 5:
-Design and Context
-Cinema Film Analysis
-Major Project
-Marketing Fundamentals, Consumer Behaviour and Creative Practice

Semester 6:
-Internship (8 weeks)

Route B: Leading to Animation and Visual Effects Pathways
Semester 4:
-Applied Timing
-Applied Movement
-Digital Illustration Techniques
-Major Project Preparation
-Digital Compositing in Film
-Animation Context and Culture

Semester 5:
-Design and Context
-Cinema Film Analysis
-Major Project
-Advance 3D Pipeline
-Character Sculpture

Semester 6:
-Internship (8 weeks)


Route C: Leading to Industrial Design Pathways
Semester 4:
-Applied Timing
-Applied Movement
-Digital Illustration Techniques
-Major Project Preparation
-C.A.D Project
-Surface Modelling

Semester 5:
-Design and Context
-Cinema Film Analysis
-Major Project
-Design Style and Substance

Semester 6:
- Internship (8 weeks)

Entry Requirement

SPM
• 3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);

IGCSE/O-Levels
• 3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels;

UEC
• 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC;

• Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent;

• A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.

Note: Please take note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level is required for progression to BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Business Information Systems.

Course Fees

Budget
< RM45000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)
Tuition Fee
RM43,900
Application Fee
RM800
Other Fees
Library Deposit(refundable)/ RM500

The fee listed above is only for reference. For the actual information of the tuition fees, please click here to inquire.

Course Inquiry

Student Services Department - info@apu.edu.my
Contact Number: 03-8996 1000

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