Raffles University

Overview of Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours) in Raffles University Malaysia

The focus of the Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours) programme is on the job market. Students will graduate with a strong portfolio of practical work and will be industry-ready to produce effective materials for print or online publishing. The programme starts with a foundation period in which students will learn about design principles, drawing skills, typography, creativity and idea development. Students will improve their software knowledge by doing practical work throughout the programme using the Adobe Creative Suite. They will then learn how to apply their designs on print, digital, or interactive platforms with the right media.

Programme Length: 3 Years
Programme Credit: 122 Credit Hours
Intakes: January / May / September

Entry Requirement of Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours) in Raffles University Malaysia

STPM: Full Pass in 2 subjects
A-Level: Full Pass in 2 subjects
UEC: 5Bs
Foundation / Matriculation: min. CGPA 2.00
Diploma / Advanced Diploma: min. CGPA 2.00

Other International Entry Requirement:
Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysia Government which will be considered on a case by case basis

Additional Requirement: Pass “RU Portfolio Assessment and Interview”

Malaysian Student
English Requirement
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
No Minimum English Requirement

*RU ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
MUET: Band 3
GCE O Level /1119: English D
SPM: English Credit
UEC: English B
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 154

*Students who did not meet RU English Requirement are required to take a Concurrent English Programme (CELP)

International Student
English Requirement
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT

IELTS: 5.0
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5
TOEFL iBT: 40
PTE: 47
MUET: Band 3.5
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 154
 
*Students who did not meet International Student English Requirement are required to take an English Preparation Programme (EPP) and TOEFL or any equivalent English qualification.

Course Outlines of Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours) in Raffles University Malaysia

YEAR 1
Semester 1    Semester 2    Semester 3
– Design Principle
– Typography
– Visual Studies
– 20th Century Design & Culture

– Digital Image Processing
– Drawing for Designers
– Visual Exploration
– Historical and Critical Studies    
– Print Media and Graphic Design
– Screenplay and Storyboarding
– U2: Creative Thinking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
– Web Design
YEAR 2
Semester 1    Semester 2    Semester 3
– Project Management
– Digital and Applied Illustration
– Digital Photography
– U1: Ethics Appreciation and
Civilisation /Philosophy and Current Issue
– U3: Malaysian Innovation    
– Integrated Design Project
– Motion Graphics
– Identity System Design
– UI/UX Design    
– Environmental Graphic Design
– Advertising Design
– Packaging Design
– Sustainable Design
YEAR 3
Semester 1    Semester 2    Semester 3
– Final Major Project 01
– Graphic Design and Society
– U1: Philosophy and Current Issue / Malay Language Communication 2
– U4: Community Service    
– Final Major Project 02
– Professional Practice
– Law for the Creative Industries
– Entrepreneurship and New Business Development    
– Industry Experience

Career Opportunities of Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours) in Raffles University Malaysia

– Advertising Art Director
– Editorial Designer
– Illustrator
– Website Designer
– Branding and Packaging Designer
– Communication Designer