BA (Hons) Design Communication

Course overview

Statistics
Qualification Bachelor's Degree
Study mode Full-time
Duration 3 years
Intakes January, April, September
Tuition (Local students) $ 22,854
Tuition (Foreign students) $ 24,099

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

$ 22,854
Local students
$ 24,099
Foreign students

Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.

Application

$ 31
Local students
$ 146
Foreign students

Student Visa

$ 502
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

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