Art & DesignBachelor's
AMERICAN DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAMME (ARTS)
Sunway University
- Duration
- 2 years
- First year
- RM 25,500
- Intakes
- January, April, September
Art & Design · Bachelor's
Bachelor in Digital Media Design with Honors
Sunway University
Program overview
The Bachelor in Digital Media Design (Hons) at Sunway University is a four-year, industry-driven program that equips students with essential skills in digital media, graphic communication, and multimedia design. Comprising 123 credit hours, the curriculum includes core, elective, and compulsory courses mandated by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), as well as a 6-credit internship, effectively preparing graduates for careers in digital publishing, web design, and animation.
This program is based on the BS Graphic Information Technology program at the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, Arizona State University, ensuring a robust educational framework and industry relevance. Students will gain practical experience and knowledge that prepares them to thrive in the dynamic field of digital media design.
Entry Requirements
STPM
Average Grade C or CGPA 2.0 (minimum 2 principals)
For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.
Future Careers
- Animator
- Digital Media Designer
- Graphic Industry Consultant
- Multimedia Producer
- Web Content Developer and Manager
Curriculum
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Programme Structure
Year 1
- Graphic Communications
- Human Systems Engineering
- Public Speaking
- English Composition 1
- Computer Applications and Information Technology
- College Algebra
- Creative Thinking and Design Visualization
- AI Foundation and Applications
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
Year 2
- Digital Illustration in Publishing
- Intro to Commercial Print
- Understanding the Enterprise
- English Composition 2
- Introduction to Web Authoring
- 3D Media Production
- Elective 3
- Elective 4
- Elective 5
Year 3
- Commercial Photography
- Copyright and Intellectual Property
- Information Design and Usability
- Digital Video Techniques
- Digital Publishing
- Multimedia Design
- Web Content Design
- Elective 6
- Elective 7
Year 4
- Computer Animation
- Digital Workflow
- Senior Project
- Professional Portfolio Design
- Graphic Industry Business Practices
- Elective 8
- Elective 9
- Internship
Elective Subjects
- Chemistry and Society
- Chemistry and Society (Laboratory)
- Intercultural Communication
- Film Appreciation
- U.S. History to 1877
- Principles of Sociology
- World Mythology
- Image Editing and Manipulation
- New Media Internet Technologies
- Website and E-Commerce Strategies
- Introduction to Environmental Studies
- Innovation in Society
- Human-Computer Interaction
Additional MOHE Compulsory General Studies Subjects
For Local Students:
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
For International Students:
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Malay Language for Communication 2
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
Entry requirements
Bachelor's: strong high-school results, a foundation, or a diploma.
Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.
Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.
Career opportunities
- Graphic designer
- UX designer
- Interior designer
- Art director
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