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GRADING SYSTEM
A student will be evaluated based on the following mark scales, grades and grade points as being
outlined in Table below:
Contents
MARK
SCORE
GRADE
STATUS
90 - 100
4.00
A+
HIGH DISTINCTION
80 - 89
4.00
A
DISTINCTION
75 - 79
3.67
A-
CREDIT
1
INTRODUCTION
4
70 - 74
3.33
B+
CREDIT
2
LIST OF STAFFS
5
65 - 69
3.00
B
CREDIT
3
ORGANIZATION CHART
8
60 - 64
2.67
B-
PASS
4
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
10
55 - 59
2.33
C+
PASS
5
PROGRAMMES DESCRIPTION
11
50 - 54
2.00
C
PASS
Diploma of Graphic Design
12
45 - 49
1.67
C-
PASS
6
COURSES DESCRIPTION
14
44 - 46
1.33
D+
PASS
7
FACILITIES
17
40 - 43
1.00
D
PASS
8
FLOW CHART OF WORK PROCESS
20
30 - 39
0.67
E
FAILED
8
Registration ( new students )
20
20 - 29
0.33
E-
FAILED
Registration ( current students )
21
0 - 19
0.00
F
FAILED
9
GUIDANCE PROCESS OF COURSE REGISTRATION
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GRADING SYSTEM
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NO
CRITERIS TO GRADUATE UNDER NEW GRADING SYSTEM
TITLE
PAGE
A student will graduate from his/her studies for a program if he/she fulfills the criteria below:
i.
Pass all courses under a program;
ii.
Obtain a CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) equivalent to or more than 2.00;
iii.
Obtain sufficient total credit hours for a program;
iv.
Student who obtain the minimum passing grade (C-, D+ and D) is allowed to repeat the
course only once to improve their grade for the next semester including the short semester.
Only the higher grade calculation will be taken into the result without adding the credit
hour.
v.
Fulfill all program's requirement and certified by the Lembaga Peperiksaan.
DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION (JRKV)
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INTRODUCTION
3.0
The Department of Design and Visual Communication (JRKV), Politeknik Muadzam Shah offers an
exciting and creative environment for students, department members and the greater Politeknik
Muadzam Shah (PMS) community. That environment has recently been enhanced by new studios and
lab. The expansion provides students with outstanding studio spaces and the tools with which to create
and explore in the visual communication and design it self.
We are a multidisciplinary department that offers diploma in two academic areas, which is Diploma in
Graphic Design and Diploma in Print Media Technology at the moment. All of our courses of study
allow students to develop visual literacy and acquire the skills required to conceptualize, fabricate, and
evaluate works of art and design. Our mission is to provide a broad understanding of the arts across
disciplines, cultures, styles, and media, to encourage students to embrace new technologies and
materials, develop creativity and critical thinking.
JRKV now headed by the Head of Department who is assisted by 10 academic staffs and 2 nonacademic staffs. Through the leadership of a visionary leader and dedicated lecturers, it is hoped we
are able to produce quality graduates in line with the motto of the polytechnic ‘ Menjana Minda
Strategik”.
4.0
5.0
Add Course
3.1
Students can add courses with conditions not exceeding the number of credit hours
allowed for the semester. Adding courses can be done by filling the particular form.
3.2
Add courses can be made from 3rd until 6th week of an academic session. Students
should get advice and recommendation from the Academic Advisor and obtain an
approval from Head of Department.
3.3
Add Courses Form that have been signed by Head of Department shall be submitted
to the PPK Department to update the course registration sheet.
3.4
After the period specified, students are not allowed to add any courses.
3.5
PPK will forward the Course Registration sheets for the courses involved to Head of
Department a day after the given period to be distributed to particular course’s
lecturers.
Drop Course
4.1
Students are allowed to drop the course with one condition that the students’ credit
hours are not less than 12 hours. Drop course can be done by filling the Drop Course
Form.
4.2
Course’s dropping can be done on the 3rd until the 6th week of an academic session.
Students should get an advice from the Academic Advisor or the Head of Program,
and obtain an approval from the Head of Department.
4.3
Drop Course Form that have been signed by the Head of Department shall be
submitted to the PPK Department to update the course registration sheet.
4.4
After the period specified, students are not allowed to drop any courses.
4.5
PPK will forward the Course Registration sheets for the courses involved to Head of
Department a day after the given period to be distributed to particular course’s
lecturers.
Repeat Course
5.1
4
Student who fails two or more courses in previous semester is required to repeat that
particular course/s in any semester after getting confirmation from the Examination
Board.
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LIST OF STAFFS
2.3.2
Students Senior Getting the Result KB and Student Repeat
2.3.2.1
Academic Advisor distributes course registration form on the course
registration.
ROSLI BIN ZAINUDDIN
Head of Department
2.3.2.2
Students asked to fill out registration forms for all courses during the
semester courses as contained in the Program Structure for students
who get result KB (Kedudukan Baik).
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Leicester, UK)
Diploma Architecture (UTM)
2.3.2.3
For students repeating, Academic Advisor will provide counseling
and guidance for students to register for the course must be repeated
or not registered for the previous semester credit hours in accordance
with the conditions.
2.3.2.4
All course registration forms filled by students must be submitted to
the Academic Advisor on the same day for support.
2.3.2.5
Academic Advisor required to submit a course registration form to
the Head of Department for verification.
2.3.2.6
After getting confirmation from the Head of Department, Academic
Advisor must provide a copy to the Department Examination Unit,
Course and Registration Admin and File Academic Advisor .
2.3.2.7
Academic Advisor needs to prepare the course Registration Sheet of
program for reserves of PPK.
2.3.2.8
PPK makes coordination and store registration information in the
student’s file.
2.3.2.9
Head of Department will send a copy of the Course Registration
Worksheet to students as information related to the Department.
MOHAMAD AZMIR BIN AHMAD
Head of Programme
BA (Hons) Art and Design (Ceramic)
(UiTM)
Diploma in Art and Design (Ceramic)
(UiTM)
NURHASLINDA BINTI YAAKUB
Head of Programme
BA (Hons) Fine Art (Printing)
(USM)
NURSHIMA EMALINA BINTI SHARIF
Lecturer
BA (Hons) Applied & Creative Art (Design Technology)
(UNIMAS)
KHAIRUL IZHAR BIN HUSNI
Lecturer
BA Edu (Hons) Visual Art with Education
(UNIMED)
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STAFF LIST OF JRKV
1.4.3
NORHIDAYAH BINTI ISMAIL
Lecturer
2.0
BA (Hons) Printing Technology
(UiTM)
Diploma in Printing Technology
(UiTM)
TENGKU NUR NAZARIAH BT TENGKU ARIFFIN
Lecturer
Course Registration Process
2.1
Briefing to all course registration will be made by the Academic Advisor Coordinator
Course Registration before students register.
2.2
Set a course registration slot briefing to students so that registration can be done
simultenously and uniformly.
2.3
Student course resgistration process will be conducted according to the following
category:
2.3.1
BA (Hons) Printing Technology
(UiTM)
Diploma in Printing Technology
(UiTM)
Implementation of 1.4.1 and 1.4.2 are subject to a maximum total of 35
students for a course.
Students Semester One (New Students):
2.3.1.1
Academic Advisor distributes course registration form on the course
registration.
2.3.1.2
Students asked to fill out registration forms for all courses 1st semester
courses as contained in the Program Structure.
2.3.1.3
All course registration forms filled by students must be submitted to
the Academic Advisor on the same day for support.
2.3.1.4
PA required to submit a course registration form to the Head of
Department for verification.
2.3.1.5
After getting confirmation from the Head of Department, Academic
Advisor must provide a copy to the Department Examination Unit,
Course and Registration Admin and Academic Advisor’s File.
BA (Hons) Print Media Technolgy
(UiTM)
Diploma in Fine Art
(UiTM)
2.3.1.6
Academic Advisor needs to prepare the course Registration Sheet of
program for reserves of PPK.
2.3.1.7
PPK makes coordination and store registration information in the
student’s file.
NAZIRUL AIMAN BIN MD. HASSAN
Lecturer
2.3.1.8
Head of Department will send a copy of the Course Registration
Worksheet to students as information related to the Department.
NORIZZATI BINTI ABD. LATIFF
Lecturer
BA (Hons) Printing Technology
(Uitm)
Diploma in Printing Technology
(UiTM)
MEOR SAIFULAH LULAED BIN MEYOR SAMSUDIN
Lecturer
BA(Hons) Print Media Technology (Brodcasting)
Universiti Utara Malaysia
(UUM)
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STAFF LIST OF JRKV
GUIDANCE PROCESS OF COURSE REGISTRATION
1.0
General Conditions
1.1 Course registration will be held at the beginning of each semester on the date specified.
Based on the book ”instruction Examination and Assessment”, course registration will be
conducted within fourteen (14) days from the date of formal study session began. Any
delay course registration must obtain approval from the Head of Department.
1.2
Students can only register for courses after registration studies. For students who
completed Industrial Training, students must meet all conditions set by the Industrial
Training of PMS before being allowed to register courses.
1.3
Students who have registered for the course are required to follow the complete course
for learning activities in accordance with the timetable for a study session. Any transfer /
exchange of the conflict with the course registration form is not permitted without written
permission from the Head of Department.
1.4
DIANA BINTI JAIS
Lecturer
BA Art & Design (Graphic Design)
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
UiTM Shah Alam
FAZLEEN BINTI NOKMAN
Administrative Assistant (Clerk Operation)
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
Course registration policies are as follows:
1.4.1
Students of semester one must register and attend all semester courses
while other semester students:
i.
Students who get results and pass all courses KB in the previous semester are
required to register all courses taken or to be set at the semester.
ii. Students who get results and pass all courses KS in the previous semester
must obtain advice from Academic Advisor .
iii. Students who repeat courses or have not registered the previous semester
courses are rewuired to register for the course and semester subject to a
maximum credit allowed within the stipulated period. Priority registration
for courses such cases is repeat courses and courses not yet taken the
previous semester.
RADZIAH BINTI SARIF
Lab Assistant
Diploma in Banking
1.4.2
Total credit hours to be taken by students for each semester is between
12 to 18 or as specified in the document Curriculum and Program
Structure.
1.4.2.1
Students can take a substantial amount less than 12 credit hours if
any one meet the conditions below:
i.
ii.
iii.
Student final semester
Student of temporary program (PSS) or related program
Student of position KS in the previous semester
and need to get:
i.
Recommendation from Academic Advisor and
ii.
Approval of Head Department Academic
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ORGANIZATION CHART
FLOW CHART OF WORK PROCESS:
REGISTRATION (CURRENT STUDENTS)
START
*Action PPK (Course Coordinator for Registration)
a. Briefed registration courses to all new PA before students registered.
b. Provided course registration form to PA.
c.
Briefed registration courses to students.
Student
Repeat?
YES
*Action PA (Academic Advisor)
Provide guidance to student repeat course or unregistered course for
previous semester according to the requirement of credit hours.
NO
*Action PA (Academic Advisor)
a. Distribute the course registration form.
b. Receive all registration forms for courses that have been filled by
students on the same day registration and support the course.
c.
Submitted to the Head of Department to confirm
d. Distribute copies of the registration form :
 A copy for Examination Unit of Department


e.
A copy for PPK
A copy for PA
Provide the course registration sheet of students according to the program for reserve of the PPK.
*Action PPK (Course Coordinator for Registration)
a. Coordinator all registration information.
b. Storing such information in the file.
*Action of head department
a. Submit the copy of the course registration sheet of the students to the
Department concerned.
END
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ORGANIZATION CHART
FLOW CHART OF WORK PROCESS:
REGISTRATION (NEW STUDENTS)
Bil.
1
Nama
Nurhaslinda binti Yaakub
Jawatan
PPPT DH41
Port Folio
Penyelaras Latihan Staf Jabatan
Penyelaras Kurikulum Jabatan
Penyelaras Keselamatan, Kesihatan & Lalulintas Jabatan
Penyelaras Laman Web Jabatan
START
Penyelaras Dokumentasi MQA PMS
2
Nurshima Emalina binti Sharif
PPPT DH41
Pegawai Penerima Aset Jabatan
Penyelaras Jadual Waktu Jabatan
Penasihat Kelab Rukun Negara
*Action PPK (Course Coordinator for Registration)
a. Briefed registration courses to all new PA before students registered.
b. Provided course registration form to PA.
c.
Briefed registration courses to students.
Penyelaras Dokumentasi MQA PMS
Setiausaha PUSPANITA PMS
3
Mohamad Azmir Bin Ahmad
PPPT DH41
Pegawai Penerima Aset Jabatan
Penyelaras Perolehan Aset, Harta Modal & Inventori
Penyelaras Latihan Industri Jabatan
Penyelaras Keselamatan, Kesihatan & Lalulintas Jabatan/
JK Pemantauan Keselamatan PMS
4
*Action PA (Academic Advisor)
a. Distribute the course registration form.
b. Receive all registration forms for courses that have been filled by students
on the same day registration and support the course.
c.
Submitted to the Head of Department to confirm
d. Distribute copies of the registration form :
 A copy for Examination Unit of Department


e.
Khairul Izhar Husni
PPPT DH41
Pegawai Penerima Aset Jabatan
Penyelaras Kualiti, MQA & Takwim Jabatan
Penyelaras AVA Jabatan (UIDM)
5
Tengku Nur Nazariah Binti Tengku Ariffin
PPPT DH41
Penyelaras CISES Jabatan
Penyelaras Dokumentasi MQA PMS
Penyelaras Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar
Penyelaras Psikologi & Kerjaya Jabatan
6
Nurhidayah Binti Ismail
PPPT DH41
Penyelaras 5S
Penyelaras Hal-hal Pelajar Jabatan
A copy for PPK
Penyelaras Penasihat Akademik Jabatan
A copy for PA
Provide the course registration sheet of students according to the program
for reserve of the PPK.
Penyelaras Rekabentuk/Penerbitan/Buletin
7
Norizzati Binti Abd Latif
PPPT DH41
Penyelaras Peperiksaan Jabatan
Penyelaras Perhubungan Awam Jabatan
Penyelaras Enterpreneur Club
8
Meor Saifulah Lulaed bin Meyor Samsudin
PPPT DH41
Penyelaras Kebolehpasaran Pelajar Jabatan
Pegawai Displin Pelajar Jabatan
Penyelaras Kecerian Jabatan
*Action PPK (Course Coordinator for Registration)
a. Coordinator all registration information.
b. Storing such information in the file.
Penyelaras Pertandingan & Pameran
9
Diana Binti Jais
PPPT DH41
Penyelaras Penyelidikan & Inovasi Jabatan
Penyelaras Pengesanan Graduan & Alumni Jabatan/1L5G
Penyelaras Laman Web Jabatan
Penyelaras Jadual Waktu Jabatan
Penyelaras Projek Akhir Pelajar
*Action of head department
a. Submit the copy of the course registration sheet of the students to the
Department concerned.
10
Nazirul Aiman Bin Md.Hassan
PPPT DH41
Penyelaras Peperiksaan Jabatan
Penyelaras Keselamatan, Kesihatan & Lalulintas Jabatan
Penyelaras CIDOS
11
Fazleen Binti Nokman
Pembantu Tadbir N17
Penyelaras Sistem Finger Print
Penyelaras Keselamatan, Kesihatan & Lalulintas Jabatan
Penyelaras Kebajikan Jabatan
END
Penyelaras Kecerian Jabatan
12
Radziah Binti Sarif
Pembantu Makmal C17
Penyelaras Makmal Komputer/ Bilik Kuliah
Penyelaras Pembangunan & Senggaraan
Penyelaras ICT Jabatan
Penyelaras keselamatan, Kesihatan & Lalulintas Jabatan
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PROGRAMMES OFFERED
MACHINERIES
Programmes offered in Department of Design and Visual Communication (JRKV) Politeknik
Muadzam Shah are shown below :
COURSE
DURATION
Diploma In Graphic Design
3 Years
Diploma In Print Media Technology
3 Years
1 year consists of 2 semesters, meaning that 3 years consists of 6 semesters. However students need to
pass their Industrial Training during their semester 4. The maximum duration for this course is 9
semester. We are also offer a short semester during semester break.
Pre-Press
Press
Cutter Machine
Perfect Binding Machine
Saddle Stich Machine
Folding Machine
STUDY DURATION
Study duration for a full time program is as follows:
TITLE
PERIOD
Diploma
Min = FIVE (5) Semester
Max = NINE (9) Semester
10
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PROGRAMMES DESCRIPTION
INTERIOR
DIPLOMA OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
PROGRAMMES AIMS
Graduates of Diploma in Graphic Design will be equipped with a firm foundation in art and design as
well as multi-skills acquired by graphic designers. This programme aims to produce graduates who are
knowledgeable and skillful in various graphic design trends and concepts. Graduates are trained to
develop their creativity, innovative skills and aesthetic value in the design area using traditional
media and computer technology. Graduates are also capable of meeting the needs of industry by
providing them with basic entrepreneurship and soft skills.
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME (PLO)
Studio Grafik
Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
Galeri Seni
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Dewan Kuliah Utama
Acquire and apply knowledge of design and visual communication fundamentals to graphic
design field.
Demonstrate comprehensive technical expertise in graphic design.
Communicate effectively both in written and spoken form with designers, other professionals and
community.
Identify, formulate and provide creative, innovative and effective solution to graphic design
problems.
Function individually in teams, with a capability to be a leader.
Recognize the need for and to engage in, life-long learning and professional development.
Self motivate and enhance entrepreneurship skills for career development.
Understand and commit professionally, ethically and with humane responsibility, in line with the
designer's code of conduct.
Realize and demonstrate effective leadership responsibility.
JOB PROSPECT
Graduates of this programme are qualified to hold in a middle position or work as freelancers for the
position such as :
1.
Graphic Designer
Illustration
Corporate Identity
Packaging
Deskstop Publishing
Visual Merchandising
Photography
2.
New Media Designer
Animation
Multimedia
Interactive
Makmal Grafik
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FACILITIES
DIPLOMA OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
COURSE CODE
COURSE
L
P
T
JRKV BUILDING
C
SEMESTER 1
AA
AA
AE
AR
BC
VI
VD
VV
VG
VG
101
102
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
102
Islamic Education
Moral Education
Communicative English 1
Co-Curriculum 1
Computer Application
Art History
Fundamentals of Art & Design
Fundamentals of Drawing
Photography 1
Prologue To Graphic Design
TOTAL
2
2
0
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
11
1
1
4
0
2
0
4
4
2
2
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
20
2
2
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
11
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
2
2
22
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
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Ground Floor
Design Studio
Prepress Lab and Workshop
Printing Workshop
Finishing Workshop
Design Workshop
Screen Printing Studio
Design Gallery
2nd Floor
Design Studio
Multimedia Lab
1st Floor
Mini Lecture Theater
Presentation Studio
Graphic Lab
Multimedia Production Studio
Presentation Theater
Photographic Studio
Digital Print Lab
Multimedia Archive
3rd Floor
Graphic Design Lab
Graphic Studio
SEMESTER 2
AA
AA
AR
VG
VG
VG
VG
VG
VG
VG
201
202
201
201
202
203
204
205
505
506
Islamic Education 2
Moral Education 2
Co-Curriculum 2
Typography 1
Digital Imaging
Digital Illustration
Illustration
Deskstop Publishing
Visual Merchandising (Elective)
Screen Printing(Elective)
TOTAL
EXTERIOR
Dataran JRKV
SEMESTER 3
AE 501
AA 301
FP 304
Comunnicative English 3
Islamic Civilization
Softskill
1
2
1
2
0
2
0
1
0
2
2
2
AW 101
VG 301
VG 302
VG 303
VG 304
OSHA 1
Typography 2
Interactive Media
Advertising 1
Corporate Identity Design
TOTAL
1
1
1
1
1
9
0
4
2
4
4
18
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
3
2
3
3
18
12
17
AW201 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 2
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 2 is designed to
impart understanding of the self-regulatory concepts and
explain the requirements and provisions under the OSHA.
This course presents the responsibilities of workers in
implementing and complying to safe and healthy
approaches at work. Understanding of notifications of
accidents, dangerous occurrence, poisoning and diseases
and liability for offences will be imparted upon students.
This course will also provide an understanding of the key
issues in workplace ergonomics and guide the students
gradually into this multi-disciplinary science.
VG601 - PHOTOGRAPHY 2
PHOTOGRAPHY 2 is the continuation of PHOTOGRAPHY 1
which focuses on effective photography techniques. This
course emphasizes commercial photography needs in the
graphic industry field. The module allows exploration in
concept, mood in photography and explores the use of
advanced digital camera controls and software editing
techniques. This course will also focus on the creative
development and design process.
DIPLOMA OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
VG604 - ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHICS
ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHICS introduces the
fundamental process of creating signage systems
pertaining to environmental design. This module covers
the theory of signage system, design procedures,
construction process and project. It also deals with the
impact of visual perception on the readability and
legibility of effective signage, and the visual
understanding in three-dimensional environmental
graphics. Students will be trained to master the
fundamental skills in developing a complete signage
system for particular environment.
COURSE CODE
COURSE
L
P
T
SEMESTER 4 : AT401 Industrial Training
C
10
SEMESTER 5
AE 501
Communicative English 3
1
2
0
2
OSHA 2
1
0
1
1
Event Management
1
4
0
3
VG 503
Advertising 2
1
4
0
3
AW 201
PB201 - ENTREPRENEUSHIP
ENTREPRENEURSHIP focuses the principles and concept
of entrepreneurship. This course concentrate on the
systematic methods of getting business ideas. This course
also prepare the students on ways to conduct and control
the business including fundamental of management,
marketing and financing. It also emphasize on the
preparation of business plan, thus developing their
entrepreneurial skills.
W 501
VG 501
Web Design
1
4
0
3
VG 502
Packaging Design
1
4
0
3
VG 504
Motion Graphic
1
2
0
2
20
1
17
TOTAL
VG603 - PORTFOLIO AND PRESENTATION
TECHNIQUE
PORTFOLIO AND PRESENTATION TECHNIQUE focuses on
understanding the purpose of a portfolio throughout the
process of producing portfolio content. Subsequently,
students are taught to produce a comprehensive graphic
designer’s portfolio for final review and job interview
purposes. Students will be able to expose their
presentation skills and technique consisting of critique
sessions and portfolio review.
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SEMESTER 6
VG602 - GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECT
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECT focuses on idea and concept
development in producing visual communication, reflecting
effective design skills in one of the following categories;
Corporate Communication & Branding, Advertising & New
Media Design and Illustration & Packaging Design. It starts
with data collecting, identifying concept and followed by
design process. Subsequently, students are encouraged to
collaborate with either commercial or non-commercial
industries which will to expose them to cultural trends,
technological development and current issues. Throughout
the process of producing this design project, the new media
will be widely explored and used. (Industrial visit
recommended)
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PB 201
Entreneurship
2
0
1
2
VG 601
Photography 2
1
2
0
2
VG 602
Graphic Design Project
1
7
0
5
VG 603
.Portfolio & Presentation Technique
1
2
0
2
VG 604
Enviromental Graphic
1
2
0
2
VG 505
Visual Merchandising (Elective)
1
2
0
2
VG 506
Screen Printing (Elective)
1
2
0
2
TOTAL
8
17
0
17
GRAND TOTAL
46
97
3
93
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VD101 - FUNDAMENTAL OF ART & DESIGN
FUNDAMENTAL OF ART & DESIGN introduces the basics
elements and principles of art and design. The elements
and principles used in visual communications and designs
determine the styles and trends that form the essences of
all aspects in design application. These introduce students
to a wide range of artistic and design techniques.
VG102 - PROLOGUE TO GRAPHIC DESIGN
PROLOGUE TO GRAPHIC DESIGN introduces graphic
design as a broad discipline that encompasses many
different aspects and elements. Students will be expose to
the history of graphic design from early to 20 century and
introduce to the icons of graphic design. However, the
current issues and trends of graphic design will
continuously discusses to create an awareness of a design
that may be philosophical sensory, aesthetic, emotional or
political in nature.
VV101 - FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING
FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING introduces the student
to the elements and principles of drawing. Emphasis will
be placed upon using various techniques and mediums
in drawing. Experiences will be gained from exploring and
viewing the physical environment and development of
the drawn image.
VG202 - DIGITAL IMAGING
DIGITAL IMAGING exposes students to basic digital tools
and techniques in editing and manipulating images.
Students are taught the fundamental skills of scanning
images, manipulating complex visuals and effects,
utilizing image editing and manipulating software.
Formats of output images in the form of media and
medium are taught as well.
VG204 - ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION introduces students to illustration
practices and techniques using a combination of
materials and media approaches within a creative studio
environment. Students learn technical skills and explore a
broad range of ideas, directions and techniques to form
individuality in illustration style.
VG201 - TYPOGRAPHY 1
TYPOGRAPHY 1 introduces typefaces in visual
communication. The study focuses on the principles,
anatomy and manipulating creatively the typefaces for
visual communication purpose. The evolution of ancient
writing to printed-typefaces and the art of calligraphy
are explored for further understanding to be applied for
graphic design items.
VG101 - PHOTOGRAPHY 1
PHOTOGRAPHY 1 offers a basic photography with
creative techniques. It includes the learning
process on handling and camera operations. This course
also covers the history and the development of
photography from conventional to digital technology. All
aspects of basic in photography are covered including
technical and compositional know-how and skills.
VG203 - DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION covers the techniques of
digitalization on illustration. Students will learn the
techniques of digital illustration in raster and vector
illustration. This course also provides the skills and
techniques in digital approach through Adobe Photoshop
and Adobe Illustrator software. This course also provides
the history knowledge from previous artist at the era of
Renaissance until 18 century.
VI101 - ART HISTORY
ART HISTORY is an overview of history of art starting
from the Pre-Historic age until the twentieth century. It is
an intensive study of the fundamentals and vocabulary of
art focusing on the historical, cultural and stylistic context.
Students are to explore various art styles, techniques,
media and leading artists throughout the different art
movements.
VG205 - DESKTOP PUBLISHING
DESKTOP PUBLISHING focuses on the study in desktop
publishing design and the basic structural layout and the
development of grid in the modern graphic design.
Specific types of publishing software, especially Quark
Xpress and In Design are practiced to produce desktop
publishing layouts and learn the workflows of
conventional and digital prepress production.
BC101 - COMPUTER APPLICATION
COMPUTER APPLICATION provides knowledge and skills
to students relating to various types of computer systems
and its application especially pertaining to hardware and
software. This course also exposes students to different
packages of software applications for word processor,
spreadsheet, project management, presentation and
internet. The students will also have opportunity to
manipulate and create a variety of techniques and styles
to produce documents, spreadsheets, charts and
presentations. This course emphasizes on the practical
aspects of using computer applications.
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VG302 - INTERACTIVE MEDIA
INTERACTIVE MEDIA emphasizes on interactivity
techniques and composition. Besides providing a
comprehensive explanation of the meaning and the
content of multimedia, students also have the
opportunity to learn methods of organizing content and
designing interfaces. The products of interactive CDROM for variety purposes content are to be created as
the students’ final project.
VG502 - PACKAGING DESIGN
PAKAGING DESIGN focuses on the creative aspects of
combining the application of graphic and packaging in
the creation of product identity for the purpose of selling.
Visual communication skills, design principles and
processes are emphasized in producing product
packaging and labelling. Economical, practical and
visual attractive products identities are the key aspects in
packaging design.
VG304 - CORPORATE IDENTITY DESIGN
CORPORATE IDENTITY DESIGN covers a research on
visual potential of words and symbols into creating
corporate identities and images for business
communication. Students are exposed to research
methodology, specifically on companies’ services so that
they have full understanding of the functions and identity
of a designed logo.
VG504 - MOTION GRAPHIC
MULTIMEDIA/MOTION GRAPHIC exposes students to
the applications used in industry for developing motions
for broadcast identification, opening titles, as well as the
production of animated graphics. The manipulation of
typography, illustrations and images will be emphasized
following the latest trends. Students are required to
produce series of motion graphics for variety purposes
content as their project.
VG301 - TYPOGRAPHY 2
TYPOGRAPHY 2 is an extended study of TYPOGRAPHY
1, cover an experiment of letterforms in visual
communication. The study focuses on typography as
form, typographic principles, text organization and
hierarchy, legibility and readability and letter spacing.
Throughout the term, an exploration in various aspects of
digital typography is apply to improving the quality of
information and communication.
VG303 - ADVERTISING 1
ADVERTISING 1 introduces the basic process of producing
an advertisement for products or services. This course
provides the fundamental skills which are needed in
creating advertisements. It also looks into the definition
and analyses the different functions of advertisement.
Various design skills and advertising ethics are used in
creating different types of advertisement.
AW101 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 1
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 1 is designed to
impart understanding of the basic of safety and health in
workplace setting. This course presents aspects of
occupational safety and health, which are essential for
employees to practise safe and healthy environment,
resulting in less hazards at the workplace. Emphasis is
placed on the understanding of regulations, OSH
management, accident prevention and occupational First
-Aid methods.
VG501 - WEB DESIGN
WEB DESIGN exposes students to the applications and
process used for developing web page. The manipulation
of image, content and latest web design trend will be
emphasized. User interface design principle and
structuring information method are introduced for better
understanding and preparation to the web design
process.
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VG503 - ADVERTISING 2
ADVERTISING 2 is an extended study from
ADVERTISING 1. This course exposes students to the
online advertising. In addition, it also distinguishes the
advertisement space, colour requirements and
specification suitable for interactive media. Unique
Selling Proposition (USP) and Emotional Selling
Proposition (ESP) are introduced for better
understanding and preparation to the design process.
The students also reinforce with basic copywriting skills.
VV501 - EVENT MANAGEMENT
EVENT MANAGEMENT exposes students to the special
event management knowledge and emphasizes special
event management skills to student. They are also
trained in cooperative manner within teams and coorganizers besides handling challenging task as planning,
managing, promoting and carrying out special events for
showcasing at the end of semester
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