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APIIT - Diploma in Design and Media

Asia Pacific University
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
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The APIIT Diploma in Design and Media is designed to:
  • provide a programme that covers the academic aspect as well as the vocational aspects of Design and Media.
  • prepare students for careers in the Design and Media environment.
  • provide students with academic and professional skills to develop solutions requiring a holistic outlook in Design Studies.
  • provide students with critical, independent and cooperative learning skills so as to facilitate their response to continuous future international change.
  • develop students’ intellectual skills, communications ability and team working capability.
  • provide students with opportunities for progression into Degree Programmes of Design and Media standard in relevant areas.

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Course Summary

Intake

Sept

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 39,600

Course Duration

2 years

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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. 
Malaysian Students -  RM 39,600
International Students - RM 46,800 (USD 11,700)
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
  • Visual Art Theory and Practice
  • Drawing & Presentation Techniques
  • Professional Communications

SEMESTER 3
  • Animation Principles
  • Illustration for Concept Art
  • Introduction to Creative Project
  • Introduction to Project Management
  • 3D Pipeline


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 A: Leading to Digital Advertising and Media and Communication Studies 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: Intership (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)


* In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-Curricular Activities.

Note: Diploma in Design and Media graduates may progress to Level 1, Semester 2 of BA (Hons) in Media and Communication Studies.
Disclaimer: Course Information details may change from time to time. Please check with respective institutions to get updated information.
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