APIIT - Diploma in Design and Media by Asia Pacific University

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.

Intake

Sept

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 39,600

Course Duration

2 years

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Entry Requirements

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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.

Fee Breakdown

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Malaysian Students - RM 39,600
International Students - RM 46,800 (USD 11,700)

Course Subjects

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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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