degree program
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 


The Certificate in Design is a three-semester program that provides students with an introductory, hands-on experience of design study. The program prepare students for entry into further study or possible design related employment.

The course focused on introducing and developing key skills and techniques in design. At the end of the program, students will have a good understanding of the fundamental principles of design and their application in practice through hands-on creative assignments.

Their experiences in this program will enable them to make informed choices when thinking about further education in design.

The course aims to provide:

A broad-based experience of basic practical and conceptual design study where students learn to manipulate the principles and elements of design while developing technical skills with various tools and media.

A framework for individual development in the design field, balancing self expression and creative exploration with pragmatic work-oriented discipline.

An understanding of design concepts and methods which will support subsequent industry practice or further study.

 
 

 

 
  course structure

Semester 1
Fundamental Drawing
3 Dimensional Studies
Theory & Practice of Design
Colour Studies
Basic English
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Malaysian Students
Only)

Semester 2
History of Art & Design 1
English for Designers
Studio Drawing
Technical Drawing
Introduction to Photography
Introduction to Illustration
Pengajian Malaysia (Malaysian Students Only)


Semester 3
History of Art & Design 2
Critical Studies
Digital Applications in Design
Pendidikan Moral / Pengajian Islam
(Malaysian Students Only)

Elective: (To Select One)
• Introduction to Interior Design
• Introduction to Graphic Design
• Introduction to Interactive Multimedia Design
• Introduction to Industrial Design

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entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for admission to the Certificate in Design is completion of O-Level / SPM / UEC or its equivalent.

The Certificate program is specially designed to help students who do not meet the normal entry requirements set for PJCAD’s Diploma programs to undertake a course of study that will prepare and articulate them into Year 2 of the diploma programs.

 

 
       
   
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