Diploma in Graphic Design Technology

Unleash Your Creativity with Graphic Design Technology

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 Malaysia’s growing creative industry.

Academic Qualification

• SPM / O Levels:

  • Min. 3 Credits (3Cs)

• UEC:

  • Min. 3 Credits (3Bs)

• GCE A Levels / STPM:

  • Min. Grade C (in any subject)

• Certificate in relevant field:

  • Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.00*

• Home Schooling with SAT:

  • Pass Year 11 and SAT score of 1050 over 1600

English Requirement

• Local Student:

  • Pass (SPM / 1119 / UEC / O Levels Examination)
  • Min. score of Band 3 in MUET

• International Student:

  • Band 4.0 in IELTS
  • Min score of 30 (IBT) or 5 (Essentials – Online) in TOEFL
  • Cambridge English (140)
  • PTE Academic (36)
  • Other equivalent qualification

Note:

• If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia.
• All candidates are required to go through an interview or portfolio submission prior to acceptance into the program.

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*

Note:

• 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).