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BA (Hons) Design Communication
Course overview
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, April, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 24,503 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 25,837 |
About
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.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- $ 24,503
- Local students
- $ 25,837
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- $ 33
- Local students
- $ 157
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- $ 539
- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
STPM
Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals) and a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu
A-Level
Minimum 8 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)
Note: For A-Level points calculation
A = 10 points
B = 8 points
C = 6 points
D = 4 points
E = 2 points
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
Unified Examination Certificate
Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)
International Baccalaureate
Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)
Sunway Diploma in Related Field*
CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0
APEL.A
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
Specific Requirement for Certain International Students
International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C and above to progress to the degree programme.
Portfolio 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?
A portfolio should contain 5 - 15 examples of your own original creative work. Its purpose is to demonstrate how you express your concepts through media. Any form of media is acceptable. Photographs, drawings and 3-D work will be accepted as digital photographs. For media work, links to streaming sites such as Vimeo, YouTube or SoundCloud are acceptable. Otherwise, Video files must be H.264 QuickTime file. Games or other applications must be playable on both Macintosh and Windows operating systems.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 6.0
Curriculum
Year 1
- Advanced Computer Graphics
- Creative Design Thinking
- Design & Typography
- Digital Photography
- Digital Storytelling
- Drawing Techniques & Process
- English for the Arts
- History of Art & Design
- Introduction to Computer Graphics
- Introduction to Visual Communication
- Visual Communication & Graphic Design
Year 2
- Communication Skills
- Digital Illustration
- Digital Publishing
- Enterpreneurial Mindset & Skills
- Free Elective 1
- Free Elective 2
- Motion Graphics Design
- Packaging in Graphic Design
- Sustainable Design
- Web Design & Interactivity
Electives (Choose 1 in Year 2)
-
Advanced Photography
-
Ceramic Arts
Year 3
- Visual Culture and Technology
- Major Research Project
- Industry Based Project
- Internship (3 months)
- Final Year Project
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
For Local Students
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Critical Thinking
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
For International Students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Critical Thinking
- Community Service for PLanetary Health
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption