Course Details

BA (Hons) Design Communication

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Description

The 21st century communication designer is one who not only develops a message content for printed or electronic media, with emphasis on aesthetics in media, but also has the ability to create new media channels to ensure the message reaches its target audience.

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.

Field of Study

Audio-Visual Media & Production

Duration (Years)

3

Course Fees

RM 75,300 (USD 17,929)

MQA No.

PA8091

Degree Type

Internal Degree
Intake (Month)

January; March; August

A-Level

Minimum 8 points
UEC

Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)
Matric/Foundation

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
SPM/STPM

Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)
Others

IInternational Baccalaureate Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)

Specific Requirements
Contemporary Music (Audio Technology)
All candidates must undertake a live audition. To prepare three 1.5-minute pieces to be sung or performed on any instrument of their choice. Please contact [email protected] for more details.
Diploma

Sunway Diploma in Related Field* CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0

*Sunway Diploma holders may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.
English Requirements

IELTS or equivalent 6.0

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 Principle
Year 2

Digital Illustration

Web Design & Interactivity

Packaging in Graphic Design

Digital Animation (3D)

Design & Typography

Design Enterprise

Visual Communication & 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
Others

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies Subjects - for Local Student

Islamic and Asian Civilisations

Ethnic Relations

Community Service

Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies Subjects - for International Student

Malay Language for Communication 2

Malaysian Studies 3

Community Service

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