TOP 230

ART & DESIGN

QS World University
Rankings by Subject 2022

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02 Welcome to UCSI University

QS World
University
Rankings 2023
Malaysia's Top Ranked
Private University
UCSI University remains on the top list of
Malaysia’s highest-ranking institutions on the QS
World University Rankings 2023, further
strengthening its global reputation as a top
Malaysian private university. Its rapid rise to 63
spots in the QS WUR ranking made it to be the first
and only one in the world to receive the QS
Recognition for Improvement Award 2023 and
continues to be placed among the Top 0.9% of the
world’s universities.

QS Worlds University Rankings 2023

• Joint 6th best universities in Malaysia, along with the nation's five research universities.
284 • Ranked in the top 0.9% of all universities in the world.
• Top private university for producing employable graduates.
• First and only university in the world awarded ‘QS Recognition for Improvement’.

QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022

• Top 19 for Performing Arts (Music) • Top 250 for Business and Management Studies
• Top 40 for Hospitality and Leisure Management • Top 390 for Social Sciences and Management
2023

• Top 150 for Petroleum Engineering • Top 400 for Chemical Engineering
• Top 230 for Art and Design • Top 500 for Medicine

UCSI
RESEARCHERS
were ranked on the "2020 Single Year
World's Top 2% Scientists" list by
Stanford University
UCSI University is a top-ranking private university in Malaysia
and the only university in the world to make the top QS
Recognition for Improvement in 2023. Propelled by its
leading-edge academia, the university is renowned for its
leadership in academic pursuits and engagement with
industry and community.
The university moved up to 63 spots to be ranked 284 th
university in the world and placed among the top 0.9% of the
world’s universities *. The university is quickly making a name
for itself in research and innovation and has distinguished
itself as a higher learning institution with a track record of
having quality academicians and researchers with a global
presence since its establishment in 1986.
Currently, all UCSI University’s programmes have received a
100% employability score from the Malaysian Higher
Education Ministry’s Graduate Employability 2021 survey,
making its graduates highly employable in the job market.
Since 2014, UCSI’s top students have been annually selected
to advance high impact research at Harvard University,
Imperial College London, the University of Chicago and
Tsinghua University, among others.
Over the years, tens of thousands of students from 110
different countries have studied at UCSI University, making
the campus a vibrant melting pot of culture and diversity.
At present, the university runs what is Malaysia’s largest
university-industry network through its Employment and
Co-Operative Placement (Co-Op) programme, which provides
employment support services for undergraduates and
graduates, including alumni.
Today, it has over 4,600 global companies to provide each
student with at least two months of internships each year. This
network includes many of the world’s best firms like
Accenture, CIMB, Citibank, Deloitte, DHL, Ernst & Young,
Hewlett-Packard, HSBC, KPMG, Maybank, Nestle, Samsung,
Schlumberger, Standard Chartered, Ogilvy, P&G, Petronas and
PWC, among others.
With these and more, UCSI stands out as a university that
offers an education few can, provides experiences others can’t
and delivers life-defining outcomes for students everywhere.
* QS World University Rankings 2023
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UCSI University’s De Institute of Creative Arts and Design caters to the needs of creative industries. Under the tutelage
of experienced academics, students are schooled in industry know-how and continue to hone their creative
expression through internships, insightful industry talks and workshops, amongst others.

Why study MEMBER OF AICAD – ASIA

Creative Arts
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF
ARTS AND DESIGN

and Design
at UCSI?
ACHIEVED 100% GRADUATE
EMPLOYABILITY SCORE IN A MINISTRY
OF HIGHER EDUCATION SURVEY (2021)

INDUSTRY EXPOSURE TO EXHIBIT

CREATIVITY AT THE GRANDEST
STAGES

PERSONALISED ATTENTION BY LEARNING

THROUGH SMALL CLASSES
Renowned
Academics
UCSI is home to some of Malaysia's foremost academics. They are at the forefront of their
respective fields and their interdisciplinary engagement fosters the cross-fertilisation of ideas
on campus. Here in ICAD, every academic plays an important role in nurturing new talents for
the industry and we have the best among the best.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

DR LUQMAN LEE DR WONG SHAW CHIANG
Director Deputy Director
PhD in Cultural, Literary & Postcolonial Studies PhD in Creative Studies
MA (Visual Arts) MEd in Curriculum and Instruction
BA (Hons) in Creative Multimedia BA (Hons) in Graphic Design
Diploma in Graphic Design

PROFESSOR DR MANDANA BARKESHLI DR SITI FATIMAH BINTI HASHIM

Head of Research and Head of Programme,
Postgraduate Studies Master of Art and Design
PhD (Conservation of Artwork) PhD in Art and Design
Master in Conservation and Restoration of Master in Art and Design
Art Objects Bachelor of Art & Design (Hons) (Fashion Design)
Japanese Paper Conservation Diploma Diploma in Fashion Design
Bachelor of Fine Art Diploma in Accountancy

GOH WEI LOK

TS ATHIRAH BINTI MOHAMED ZAINI Head of Programme, 3D and
Head of Programme, 3D and Games | Department of
Multimedia | Department of Digital Media
Digital Media Master of Art and Design
Master of Art and Design Bachelor of Animation
Bachelor Multimedia (Film and Animation)

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
TS LUCAS LIM BOON LEONG
DR PERLINE SIEK HWEE LING
Head of Events
Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design Assistant Professor
Diploma Textile and Fashion Design PhD in Design
Master of Design
Diploma in Applied Arts

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IVAN LAM WAI HOE

HANIZA BINTI JOHARI Lecturer
Assistant Professor MA Contemporary Art and Design Practice
Master in Arts, Design Technology Bach. Fine Arts
Bach. Arts (Hons), Art and Design (Fashion)

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 Foundation
Our Foundation in Arts (Arts and Design) provides a one-year essential preparation for entry into art and design degree
programmes (animation, fashion, multimedia or graphic design) with a strong base in principal subjects and
design-specific content. Build your creative thinking, drawing skills and problem-solving skills and explore various
techniques of idea visualisation.

START FOCUSED. STAY AHEAD.

UCSI’s specialised foundation pathway helps you acquire a much stronger grasp of your chosen field of study while
covering the overall reach of a standard foundation programme. Apart from helping you immensely as you progress to
degree studies, UCSI’s foundation programme also provides you with an early taste of what the industry expects.

Compulsory Courses Elective Courses (Refer to the Head of Department for Elective Course Selections)

• Writing for Academic • Introduction to Language and • Fundamentals of Culinary Arts

Purposes Communication • Web Development
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Computing Essentials
+ • Basic Office Application
• Human Communication
•
•
Fundamentals of Programming
Introduction to Logistics and
• Positive Psychology • Fundamentals of Ethics Supply Chain Management
• Introduction to Business • Introduction to Law
• Introductory Accounting • Fundamentals of Mathematics
• Introduction to Marketing • Fundamentals of Computer
• Introductory Economics Graphics
• Introductory Calculus • Fundamentals of Design
• Introduction to Probability and • Analytical Drawing
Statistics • Introduction to Structure
• Civic Studies • Introduction to Built Environment
• Introduction to Hospitality and • Smart Learning Technology
Tourism Industry • Media Literacy
• Event Management

Bachelor Degrees

• BA (Hons) Multimedia Design • BA (Hons) Fashion Design

• BA (Hons) Game Design with Marketing
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design • BCA (Hons) 3D Animation Design

English Requirement for Foundation in Arts

Candidates with a minimum grade of A2 in UEC English Language, Band 3.0 in MUET, 30-31 in TOEFL,
4.0 in IELTS, grade C in O-Level or IGCSE or SPM English 1119, grade B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1)
in SPM English Language CEFR, 140 in Cambridge English Qualification, 140 in Cambridge
Linguaskill, and 36 in Pearson Test are exempted from SE004 Basic English and SE005 English
Foundation. Other equivalent qualification can be exempted on case-by-case basis.

Candidates who scored lower than B+ in SPM English Language or than the above requirement will
have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in
the foundation year.

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Diploma in
3D Animation Design
(R/213/4/0114) (04/2023) (MQA/FA2476)

The Diploma in 3D Animation Design provides students with a solid foundation in the
field of 3D animation. Designed to foster a passion of lifelong learning and to groom
students to be leaders in their professional career, the programme equips learners with
fundamental competencies and technical skills in 3D animation and the relevant
interdisciplinary creative industries.

Subject Listing

Year 1

• Fundamentals of Drawing I
• Fundamentals of Painting
• Principles of Design
• History of Art and Design
• Creative Thinking Skills
• Fundamentals of Drawing lI
• Typography
• Design Communication
• Business Communication
• Digital Imaging
• Digital Photography

Year 2

• History of Animation
• Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
• 2D Animation
• Digital Art
• 3D Modeling
• Theory of Digital Animation
• 3D Animation
• Motion Graphics
• Audio Visual Technology
• Creative Porfolio Creation
• Ideation and Innovation
• Industry Placement

Career 3D Animator I 2D Animator I Media Consultant I Producer I 3D Artist I Character Modeler

Opportunities Background Artist I Creative Artist I Visual Effects Artist I Storyboard Artist I Visualiser
Video Editor I Compositor I Cartoon Animator I Concept Artist I Motion Graphic Artist

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Diploma
in Fashion Design
(R/214/4/0081) (06/2023) (MQA/FA2477)

The Diploma in Fashion Design emphasises the broad framework of fashion design
disciplines. Designed to nurture fashion designers who are versatile and dedicated to
their profession, the programme equips students with fundamental competencies and
design knowledge in the fashion frontier.

Subject Listing

Year 1

• History of Art and Design

• Principles of Design
• Creative Thinking Skills
• Fundamentals of Drawing l
• Fundamentals of Drawing lI
• Fashion Design Application
• Pattern Construction and Sewing
• Embroidery
• History of Costume
• Visual Merchandising
• Textile Technology
• CAD for Basic Fashion

Year 2

• Fashion Design - Development and

Presentation
• Pattern Making and Fashion Sewing l
• Fashion Illustration l
• Draping Techniques
• Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
• Final Major Project – Research and
Design Portfolio
• Pattern Making and Fashion Sewing lI
• Fashion Illustration lI
• Fashion Retailing
• Ideation and Innovation
• Cooperative Placement
• Business Communication
International Degree Pathway
*This programme received a 100% graduate
employability score in the Ministry of Higher University of Huddersfield (Diploma+2)
Education’s Graduate Employability 2020 survey.
(Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/) BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Marketing &
Production / Fashion & Textiles Buying Management /
Fashion Communication & Promotion

Career Fashion Designer I Assistant Merchandiser I Assistant Merchandiser cum Designer

Opportunities Fashion Illustrator I Clothing Designer I Footwear Designers I Costume Designer
Fashion Consultant I Tailor I Wedding Advisor I Image Consultant

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Diploma in
Graphic Design
(R/213/4/0115) (04/2023) (MQA/FA2475)
The Diploma in Graphic Design provides students with a solid foundation in art and
design, placing specific emphasis on graphic design. The programme focuses on
equipping students with industry-related skills and technical knowledge to
produce static visuals that communicate with their intended target markets.

Subject Listing

Year 1

• Fundamentals of Drawing I
• Fundamentals of Painting
• Principles of Design
• History of Art and Design
• Creative Thinking Skills
• Fundamentals of Drawing II
• Typography
• Design Communication
• Business Communication
• Editorial Design
• Print Production
• Digital Photography

Year 2

• Brand Communication Design

• Packaging and Display Design
• Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
• Digital Multimedia Design
• Promotional Design Campaign
• Design Contextual Studies
• Ideation and Innovation
• Motion Graphics
• Corporate Literature
• Interactive Web Technology
• Portfolio Project

*This programme received a 100% graduate

employability score in the Ministry of Higher
Education’s Graduate Employability 2020 survey.
(Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)

Graphic Designer I Editorial Designer I Visualiser I DTP Artist I Magazine Stylist

Career
Digital Artist I Storyboard Artist I Motion Graphic Desginer I Window Display Artist
Opportunities
Branding Designer I Advertising Designer I Exhibition Designer I Print Designer I Photographer

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BA (Hons)
Multimedia Design
(R/213/6/0335) (06/2024) (MQA/FA3858)

The BA (Hons) Multimedia Design equips the students with the required knowledge and
industry-relevant skills to set the new standard of visuals, interaction and experience in the
cutting edge multimedia design world. Covering multiple forms of media, the curriculum
includes visualising and creating content, brand and messages through imagery and
animation. The wide range of topics covered is ideal for students who want an edge in
making an impact in today’s ever changing digital world.

Subject Listing

Year 1 Year 3

• Art History • Compositing and Visual Effects

• Life Drawing • Research Project
• Graphic and Image Editing • Multimedia Design II
• Modeling • Multimedia Project I
• Visual Communication • Multimedia Project II
• Typography I • Industry Placement
• Basic Photography
• Traditional Animation Elective: Choose One
• Introduction to Multimedia • Portfolio
• Intellectual Property
Elective: Choose One • Creative Problem Solving
• Drawing for Animation • Technopreneurship
• Film Studies
*This programme received a 100% graduate
• Introduction to Public Speaking employability score in the Ministry of Higher
• Fundamentals of Marketing Education’s Graduate Employability 2020 survey.
(Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)
Year 2

• Design and Layout

• Web Design
• Digital Visual Presentation
• Animation
• Multimedia Design I
• Post Production
• Typography II
• Proposal Writing
• Design for Motion Graphics
• Practical Training
International Degree Pathway
Elective: Choose One
University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
• Digital Animation Production
(1+2/2+1)
• Video Production I BA (Hons) Digital Media Design
• Rendering
• Design for Industry

Web Designer I Application Designer I Multimedia Designer I Visual Effects Designer

Career
Motion Graphics Designer I Product Designer I Package Designer I Visualiser
Opportunities
Events Designer I Video Editor I Graphics Editor I Videographer I Photographer

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BA (Hons)
Game Design
(N/214/6/0206) (12/2022) (MQA/PA8693)
The BA (Hons) Game Design programme introduces and equips students with
artistic knowledge and technical skills that are related to game design. Students
will explore the fundamentals starting from generating strong conceptual game
arts, till the technical execution of building and running the game itself. The
programme is structured to achieve the student’s potential development of
concept, visual language, technical skills and personal expressions.

Subject Listing

Year 1 Year 3

• Art History • Game Interface Design

• Life Drawing • Mobile Game Designing and Development II
• Graphic and Image Editing • Game Project
• Modeling • Portfolio
• Basic Photography • Game Modeling and Texturing II
• Drawing for animation • Game Project II
• Fundamentals of Game Art • Industry Placement
• Traditional Animation
• Principles of Gameplay Elective: Choose One
• Studio-Based Learning • Dynamics and Effects
• Information and Environmental
Design
Year 2 • Design for Industry
• Digital Visual Presentation
• Concept Art for Game
• Mobile Game Designing and
Development I
• Game Modeling and Texturing I
• Animation
• Rendering
• Game Level Design
• Character Animation
• Practical Training

Elective: Choose One

• Design for Motion Graphics
• Digital Animation Production
• Brand Design Campaign

Concept Artist I 2D Assets Artist I 2D Animator I 3D Assets Artist I 3D Animator

Career
Game Rigger I Technical Artist I UI Artist I Game-Mechanics Designer I Game Level Designer
Opportunities
Game Tester I Gameplay Programmer I Graphic Programmer I Game-Network Programmer

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BA (Hons)
Graphic Design
(R/214/6/0106) (04/2024) (MQA/FA3857)
The BA (Hons) Graphic Design embraces a philosophy that respects the lineage of design
while keeping in mind the demanding needs of design for tomorrow’s industry. Focusing
on conceptual problem-solving, creativity, formal design and even cutting-edge design for
multimedia, the programme’s curriculum revolves around the practice of design.

Subject Listing

Year 1 Year 3

• Art History • Multimedia Design II

• Life Drawing • Design Major Project I
• Graphic and Image Editing • Research Project
• Packaging and Display Design • Intellectual Property
• Visual Communication • Portfolio
• Typography I • Design Major Project II
• Digital Photography • Industry Placement
• Brand Design and Campaign
• Introduction to Multimedia Elective: Choose One
• Design for Motion Graphic
Elective: Choose One • Branding
• Film Studies • Media Planning and Management
• Introduction to Advertising • Integrated Marketing Communications
• Introduction to Public Speaking
• Fundamentals of Marketing

Year 2

• Design and Layout

• Typography II
• Web Design
• Information and Environmental Design
• Multimedia Design I
• Design for Industry
• Proposal Writing
• Digital Visual Presentation
• Practical Training

Elective: Choose One

• Post-Production
• Customer Communication
• E-Marketing
• Entrepreneurship Focus On

Career Graphic Designer I Editorial Designer I Visualiser I DTP Artist I Magazine Stylist
Opportunities Digital Artist I Storyboard Artist I Motion Graphic Desginer I Window Display Artist
Branding Designer I Advertising Designer I Exhibition Designer I Print Designer I Photographer

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BA (Hons)
Fashion Design
with Marketing
(R2/214/6/0066) (04/2023) (A8551)
The BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Marketing is designed to prepare graduates to meet
the global fashion market demands in strategic planning, innovations, better product
designs and inventive marketing concepts. The speed of delivery, quality of production
and creativity in design are also critical aspects of this new technology-driven industry.
Market intelligence, fashion trend forecasting, plus the fundamentals of business and
marketing management are invaluable areas necessary to keep fashion fresh, alive and
up-to-the-minute.

Subject Listing

Year 1 Year 3

• Fashion Illustration and Design • Industrial Design and Manufacture

Communication • Final Major Project - Research,
• Garment Construction and Fashion Idea Development and Rationale
Sewing • Men’s Wear - Tailoring Manufacture
• Art History and Styling
• Visual Communication • Fashion Show Production -
• Life Drawing Collaborative Project
• Integrated Marketing • Corsetry Construction Techniques
Communication in Fashion • Final Major Project - Portfolio and
• History of Fashion Dissertation
• Creative Cutting • Final Major Project - Realisation
and Manufacture
• Design Development and Portfolio
• Co-operative Placement II
• The Digital Fashion Image
• Co-operative Placement III
• Fundamentals of Marketing
*This programme received a 100% graduate
employability score in the Ministry of Higher
Year 2 Education’s Graduate Employability 2020 survey.
(Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)
• Consumer Behaviour
• Fundamentals of Management
• Fabric and Functions
• Industry Brief I - Production and
Realisation
• Industry Brief I - Research and
Design Presentation
• Business Modeling with
Spreadsheet
• Entrepreneurship
International Degree Pathway
• Industry Brief II - Production and
Realisation
University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
• Industry Brief II - Research and (1+2/2+1)
Design Presentation BA (Hons) Fashion and Fashion
• Sculpting with Fabric Business / Fashion Design
• Fashion Retailing
• Co-operative Placement I

Career Fashion Designer I Assistant Merchandiser I Assistant Merchandiser cum Designer

Opportunities Fashion Illustrator I Clothing Designer I Footwear Designers I Costume Designer
Fashion Consultant I Tailor I Wedding Advisor I Image Consultant

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BCA (Hons)
3D Animation Design
(R2/213/6/0070) (11/ 2026) (A7329)
The BCA (Hons) 3D Animation Design is designed to nurture the talents of
tomorrow’s artists, today. From the inception of an idea to the final creative works,
students are trained to think, produce and speak the language of 3D animation.

Subject Listing

Year 1 Year 3

• Art History • Compositing and Visual Effects

• Life Drawing • Animation Project I
• Graphic and Image Editing • Research Project
• Modeling • Portfolio
• Visual Communication • Animation Project II
• Drawing for Animation • Industry Placement
• Digital Photography
• Traditional Animation Elective: Choose One
• Introduction to Public Speaking • Dynamics and Effects
• Studio-Based Learning • Screen Production
• Film Directing

Year 2

• Design and layout

• Animation Studies
• Advanced Modeling
• Animation
• Rendering
• Proposal Writing
• Post Production
• Character Animation
• Practical Training

Elective: Choose One

• Design for Motion Graphics
• Digital Animation Production
International Degree Pathways
• Film Studies
• Video Production I Middlesex University, United Kingdom (1+2/2+1)
BA (Hons) Animation
*This programme received a 100% graduate
employability score in the Ministry of Higher University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (2+1)
Education’s Graduate Employability 2020 survey. BA (Hons) 2D Animation and Character for
(Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)
Digital Media / 3D Computer Animation and Modelling

Career 3D Animator I 2D Animator I Media Consultant I Producer I 3D Artist I Character Modeler

Opportunities Background Artist I Creative Artist I Visual Effects Artist I Storyboard Artist I Visualiser
Video Editor I Compositor I Cartoon Animator I Concept Artist I Motion Graphic Artist

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Hall of Fame
Kenny Ling Ee Tak (3rd from right)
Alumnus of BA (Hons) Multimedia Design
Won the Caring For Sight Campaign Design Competition 2020

Denise Thong Wan Qing

Alumna of BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Marketing
Won the 1st runner-up in the Sakura Collection Asia
Student Awards in Malaysia 2020.

Kok Hong Li
Alumna of Master of Art and Design
Chosen as one of the top ten winners in the top 30 Adobe
Certified Association (ACA) Championship 2020.

Edna Lee
Alumna of Diploma in Graphic Design
Listed in the Malaysia Book of Record for completing the biggest
wall mural painting at UCSI Hospital. She painted the mural all by
herself from April 2021 to June 2021.

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 Facilities
De Institute of Creative Arts and Design is built for aspiring designers like you. If you are going
to realise your potential, you will need the right environment to thrive in.

3D Animation Lab Fashion Design

Workshop

The creation of mesmerising digital assets and Sewing, stitching, embroidering, fabric cutting,
contents through the aid of high-specification weaving, dyeing and others, to create a masterpiece
computers for 3D Animation, Multimedia and in Fashion Design.
Game Design.

Graphic Design Lab Drawing Studio

iMacs catered to produce captivating, colourful The core foundation in design, through the expression
and intriguing Graphic Designs. of sketches and paintings, all done by hand.

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INTAKES: January, May and September

QUALIFICATIONS FOUNDATION IN ARTS DIPLOMA IN 3D DIPLOMA IN FASHION DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC

WITH ARTS AND DESIGN ANIMATION DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN
PATHWAY

SPM FIVE credits THREE credits THREE credits THREE credits

O-Level FIVE credits THREE credits THREE credits THREE credits

UEC THREE credits THREE credits THREE credits THREE credits

Other Any other equivalent A minimum A minimum A minimum

equivalent qualifications recognised CGPA of 2.5 CGPA of 2.5 CGPA of 2.5
qualifications by the Malaysian
Government

Sijil Kemahiran N/A SKM Level 3 SKM Level 3 SKM Level 3 in

Vokasional Arts and Design
(SKV)

Majlis Latihan N/A Pass inclusive of Pass inclusive of Pass inclusive of

Vokasional Arts and Design Arts and Design Arts and Design
Kebangsaan related subjects related subjects related subjects
(MLVK)

Advanced N/A Pass Pass Pass

Diploma / (subject to school (subject to school (subject to school
Degree / review of transcripts, review of transcripts, review of transcripts,
Certificate / syllabus and portfolio) syllabus and portfolio) syllabus and portfolio)
Equivalents

Other equivalent Case-by-case basis Case-by-case basis Case-by-case basis Case-by-case basis
qualifications
recognised by
the Malaysian
government

Portfolio N/A Pass Pass Pass

Assessment

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Academic Requirements
INTAKES: January, May and September

QUALIFICATIONS BA (HONS) BA (HONS) BA (HONS) BA (HONS) BCA (HONS)

MULTIMEDIA DESIGN GAME DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN FASHION DESIGN 3D ANIMATION DESIGN
WITH MARKETING

UEC FIVE credits Minimum Grade B FIVE credits FIVE credits FIVE credits
in FIVE subjects

STPM/A-Level TWO principals TWO principals TWO principals TWO principals TWO principals

Other Minimum average Minimum average Minimum average Minimum average Minimum average
qualifications score of 60% score of 60% score of 60% score of 60% score of 60%
equivalent to
STPM/A-Level
by MQA

Other equivalent
Case-by-case basis Case-by-case basis Case-by-case basis Case-by-case basis Case-by-case basis
qualifications
recognised by
the Malaysian
government

International A minimum score of A minimum score of A minimum score of A minimum score of A minimum score of
Baccalaureate 26/42 credits from 26/42 credits from 26/42 credits from 26/42 credits from 26/42 credits from
(IB) SIX subjects SIX subjects SIX subjects SIX subjects SIX subjects

Portfolio N/A Pass Pass Pass N/A

Assessment

UCSI A minimum A minimum A minimum A minimum A minimum

Foundation CGPA of 2.0 CGPA of 2.0 CGPA of 2.0 CGPA of 2.0 CGPA of 2.0

National A minimum A minimum A minimum A minimum A minimum

Matriculation CGPA of 2.0 CGPA of 2.0 CGPA of 2.0 CGPA of 2.0 CGPA of 2.0

Diploma A minimum A minimum A minimum A minimum A minimum

CGPA of 2.0 CGPA of 2.0 CGPA of 2.0 CGPA of 2.0 CGPA of 2.0

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STUDENTS QUALIFICATIONS DIPLOMA DEGREE
(LOCAL/
INTERNATIONAL)

Local Students SPM English Language A minimum grade of B+ A minimum grade of B+

English Language1119/ A minimum grade of C A minimum grade of C

O-Level English/IGCSE

UEC English
A minimum grade of A2 A minimum grade of A2
Language

MUET (Malaysian
A minimum Band 3 A minimum Band 3.5
University English Test)

SPM English Language A minimum grade of B1

CEFR (with at least 2 skills at B1)

Note: In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for
in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

International MUET (Malaysian A minimum of Band 3 A minimum of Band 3.5

Students University English Test)

IELTS A minimum Band 4.0 A minimum Band 5.0

TOEFL (iBT) A minimum score of 30-31 A minimum score of 40

TOEFL Essentials (Online) A minimum score of 5 A minimum score of 7.5

Pearson Test of English: PTE

Academic / PTE Academic A minimum score of 36 A minimum score of 47
(Online)

Cambridge English Qualifications

and Tests: B1 Preliminary, B2 A minimum score of 140 A minimum score of 154
First, C1 Advanced, C2
Proficiency

Cambridge English Qualifications A minimum score of 140 A minimum score of 154

and Tests: Linguaskill Online

Cambridge English Qualifications A minimum score of 200 A minimum score of 200

and Tests: Occupational English
Test (OET)
(Conventional / Online)

Note: International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency
by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score.
Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the
point of admission and / or the outcome of the English Placement Test.

The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency
by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.

General Courses (MPU)

General Courses (MPU) compulsory for all diploma students (DIPLOMA)
Malaysian Students International Students

• (MPU-U1) Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban • (MPU-U1) Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2

All Students

• (MPU-U2/U3) Business Law – Malaysian Perspective • (MPU-U4) Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 & 2

General Courses (MPU) compulsory for all degree students (DEGREE)

Malaysian Students International Students

• (MPU-U1) Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban • (MPU-U1) Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3

All Students

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