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Diploma in Graphic Design Technology
About
The Diploma in Graphic Design Technology at UOW Malaysia (Glenmarie, Selangor campus) combines design, technology, and creativity to prepare students for exciting careers in graphic design, digital media, and emerging technologies. This industry-focused program emphasizes hands-on learning through quizzes, projects, assessments, and presentations, ensuring students develop practical skills while mastering design solutions for communication.
Developed in collaboration with experts from advertising, UX, and branding industries, the program is led by experienced graphic design professionals working on real-world projects. Students will gain technical expertise, creative problem-solving skills, and adaptability, making them highly versatile in fields like visual communication, digital arts, user experience (UX), and computer graphics imagery (CGI).
Graduates can explore careers as Graphic Designers, Digital Designers, Concept Artists, UI/UX Designers, Creative Technologists, Multimedia Artists, Packaging Designers, and more. This full-time, two-year program equips students with essential skills to succeed in the growing creative industry.
Key facts
| Qualification | Diploma |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Intakes | February, June, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 9,959 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 11,941 |
Subjects
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Creative Arts & Design
Duration
2 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 9,959 | $ 11,941 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 9,959 | $ 11,941 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 4,979 | $ 5,970 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
EMGS fee
This is the international student visa fee. |
$ 525 |
|
Performance Assurance Fee
(refundable)
The payment is to be made in the first semester and is refundable with the condition that the entire program is completed at UOW Malaysia. The Performance Assurance Fee will be forfeited if the student fails to complete the entire program. |
$ 671 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any one of these:
- SPM / O-Levels: Minimum 3 Credits
- UEC: Minimum 3 Credits
- Certificate in Computer-Related Studies: Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.00
- Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM): Pass Level 3 in a related field
English Requirements:
- Local Students:
- Pass in English at SPM level or equivalent
- International Students:
- IELTS: Band 5.0
- TOEFL: Minimum 40 (IBT) or 7.5 (Essentials-Online)
- Cambridge English: Minimum 154
- PTE Academic: Minimum 47
- Equivalent to CEFR (Mid A2)
Curriculum
YEAR 1
- Culture of Modern Art and Graphic Design
- Design Thinking
- Fundamentals of Drawing
- Fundamentals of Graphic Design
- Colour Studies
- Personal Branding
- Typography
- Computer Graphics 1
- Oral Communication
- Advertising Principles
- Computer Graphics 2
- Packaging Design
YEAR 2
- Environmental Design
- Graphic Design 1
- 3D Modelling and Visualization
- UX/UI Design
- Graphic Design for Motion Graphics
- Graphic Design 2
- Campaign Development
- Professional Studies
- Elective
Electives
- 3D Modelling and Texturing for Games
- Technopreneurship
- Copywriting
- Internet and Web Technologies
MPU Subjects
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Malaysian Students)
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students)
- Personal Development Skills
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Teamwork and Community
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
*Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students who:
- Do not have a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
- Did not take SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs).