Diploma in Visual Art
R2/0213/4/0040(A10426)04/28
Course Duration: 2 Years 8 Months
Visual Art study contains theory and practice studies, through a range of mediums and techniques, students are to be trained in creating visual artworks, such as painting and drawing, photography, printmaking, 3D sculpture, and installation art, etc. In addition to the core subjects, inter-disciplinary fields of study as elective courses are also available for students to explore, including advertising, multimedia design software application, workshop practice on industrial design material and processes, etc. The study equips students well to contribute to creative industries such as Industrial Design studios or art-related companies. Those keen to further their study to degree level can enrol in homegrown degree programmes, Bachelor of Design (Honours) Computer Graphic Design or Bachelor in Industrial Design (Honours).
Common Core
• Color Study
• Computer Graphic Study
• Design Fundamental
• Drawing Fundamental
• History of Art & Design
• Introduction of Photography
• Professional Practice
Programme Core
• Studio Drawing: color
• Studio Drawing: Techniques
• History of Art Appreciation
• Aesthetics Appreciation
• Aesthetics Criticism
• Oil Painting
• Chinese Ink Painting
• Water Color Painting
• Mix Media Painting
• Printmaking: Media
• Printmaking: Techniques
• Sculpture: 3D
• Sculpture: Metal
• Installation Art
• Diploma Project
Elective Core
• Basic Chinese
• Chinese
• Communicative English
• Chinese
• Communicative English
Elective Open
• Illustration
• Digital Image Processing
• Desktop Publishing I
• Film Appreciation
• Digital Graphic Design
• Digital Image Processing
• Desktop Publishing I
• Film Appreciation
• Digital Graphic Design
• Corporate Identity System
• Visual Production
• Chinese Calligraphy
• Workshop Practice I
• General English
Industrial Training
• Industrial Training
Entry Requirement
- SPM/ O-Level: With a minimum of 3 credits AND pass an interview OR submission of portfolio determined by the HEP as required
- UEC: With a minimum of 3 credits AND pass an interview OR submission of portfolio determined by the HEP as required
- Certificate: A certificate or its equivalent in a related field at least CGPA 2.0 AND pass an interview OR submission of portfolio determined by the HEP as required
- Others: Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
- English Competency requirement for International Student: A minimum score of High Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent
Career Opportunities
• Gallery Curator
• Event or Exhibition Designer
• Photographer
• Creative or Advertising Art Director
• Event or Exhibition Designer
• Photographer
• Creative or Advertising Art Director
• Graphic Artist or Designer
• Illustrator
• Fine Artist
• Art Educator
Other Related Courses
Bachelor of Design (Honours) Computer Graphic Design
Bachelor in Industrial Design (Honours)
Diploma in Multimedia Design
English 
Chinese