Bachelor in Digital Media Design with Honors

Overview

The Bachelor in Digital Media Design (Hons) at ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ University is a 4-year, industry-driven program equipping students with skills in digital media, graphic communication, and multimedia design. With 123 credit hours, including core, elective, and MOHE/compulsory courses, plus a 6-credit internship, graduates are prepared for careers in digital publishing, web design, and animation. This program is also based on the BS Graphic Information Technology program at the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, Arizona State University.

Intakes
January, June, September
Duration
4 Years (full-time)
Career Prospects
  • Animator
  • Digital Media Designer
  • Graphic Industry Consultant
  • Multimedia Producer
  • Web Content Developer and Manager
Estimated Annual Course Fee
  • RM29,500
    for Malaysian students
  • USD7,056
    for international students
International students must pay their fees in RM equivalent. The USD here is just an indicative/estimation and subject to the prevalent exchange rate

Programme Structure

Year 1

Graphic Communications
Human Systems Engineering
College Algebra
Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
English Composition 1
English Composition 2
Creative Thinking and Design Visualization
Elective 1
Elective 2

Year 2

Digital Illustration in Publishing
Intro to Commercial Print
Understanding the Enterprise
Computer Applications
Introduction to Web Authoring
3D Media Production
Elective 3
Elective 4
Elective 5

Year 3

Commercial Photography
Copyright and Intellectual Property
Information Design and Usability
Digital Video Techniques
Digital Publishing
Multimedia Design
Web Content Design
Elective 6
Elective 7

Year 4

Computer Animation
Digital Workflow
Elective 8
Senior Project
Professional Portfolio Design
Graphic Industry Business Practices
Elective 9
Internship

Elective Subjects

Principles of Sociology
Film Appreciation
Chemistry and Society
U.S. History to 1877
Intercultural Communication
Chemistry and Society (Laboratory)
World Mythology
Image Editing and Manipulation
New Media Internet Technologies
Website and E-Commerce Strategies
Introduction to Environmental Studies
Innovation in Society
Human-Computer Interaction

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Students
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Integrity & Anti-Corruption
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
     
For International Students
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Malay Language for Communication 2
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Integrity & Anti-Corruption
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
     
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Entry Requirements

American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP)

Completion of ADTP with minimum CGPA of 2.0
 

STPM

Average Grade C or CGPA 2.0 (minimum 2 principals)

A-Level

Minimum 8 points (minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)

Australian Matriculation 

Minimum ATAR 50%

Canadian Matriculation

Minimum 50%

Monash University Foundation Year

Minimum 50%

Foundation Program

Minimum CGPA of 2.0

Unified Examination Certificate

Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including English)

International Baccalaureate

Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus point)

Diploma

Minimum CGPA of 2.0

Other Qualifications

Any other equivalent qualifications. An applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS Band 6.0 or equivalent
  • MUET Band 4
  • SPM English or equivalent Credit
  • UEC English B4
  • O-Level English (1119) Credit
  • ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
  • ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programs, Diploma or ADTP where the medium of instruction is English.
     

Specific Requirements

  • Pass a Portfolio review by the University
     

Why is a Portfolio necessary?
A portfolio provides some indication of your ability in design and allows us to assess your creative potential.

What should a Portfolio contain?
The portfolio requires a minimum of 5 artworks which show variation and usage of different mediums and applications.

Candidates should portray an array of artworks ranging from (but not limited to) paintings, drawings, sketches, collages and digital software applications.

It is highly recommended to have at least 5 drawings (still life, landscape, perspective,
figure drawing, portrait and such) and a further 5 artworks could be a combination of photographs, poster designs, videos, animations, logo designs, sculptures etc of choice.
 

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