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One of the primary responsibilities of a communication designer in the 21st century is to make sure that the message gets to the right people through new media channels. They also make sure that the message looks good on written or electronic media.
Sunway Bachelor of Design Communication wants to develop passionate, creative thinkers who understand important communication and information design concepts and can apply them to emerging design trends and projects. It builds on and values knowledge of historical and contextual referencing, as well as the capacity to find original resources through research. Students will use classic modes of communication as well as modern design, technology, software, and digital media.
Through participation in creative cooperation teams, students will be encouraged to not only develop their own creative skills, but also their teamwork and networking skills. Graduates will also get a degree from Lancaster University upon satisfactory completion of the program. They will receive two certificates, certifying that they are graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.
| Intakes | January, April, September |
| Duration | 3 Years (full-time) |
Program Structure
Sunway Bachelor of Design Communication is a three years program and its curriculum is as following.
Year 1
- Creative Thinking
- Drawing Techniques & Process
- History of Art & Design
- Introduction to Computer Graphics
- Digital Photography
- Design Thinking & Practice
- Introduction to Visual Communication
- Digital Storytelling
- Advanced Computer Graphics
- 2D & Animation Principle
Year 2
- Digital Illustration
- Web Design & Interactivity
- Packaging in Graphic Design
- Sustainable Design
- Design & Typography
- Design Enterprise
- Visual Communication & Graphic Design
- Motion Graphics Design
- Digital Publishing
Elective Courses (Choose 1 in year 2)
- Advanced Photography
- Ceramic Arts
- Digital Animation (3D)
Year 3
- Visual Culture and Technology
- Major Research Project
- Industry Based Project
- Internship (3 months)
- Final Year Project
MOHE Compulsory General Subjects
Local Student
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Community Service
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Malaya)
International Student
- Malay Language for Communication 2
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
- Community Service
Entry Requirements
| STPM | Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals) and a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaya |
| A-Level | Minimum 8 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects) |
| Australian Matriculation | ATAR 55 |
| Canadian Matriculation | 55% |
| MUFY | 55% |
| Sunway Foundation in Arts | CGPA 2.0 |
| Sunway Foundation in Science Technology |
CGPA 2.0 |
| Unified Examination Certificate | Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs) |
| International Baccalaureate | Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points) |
| Sunway Diploma in Related Field | CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0 |
General Requirements
International Students
- International students from specific countries who wish to study at Sunway University (for example, programs in collaboration with Lancaster University) must first complete and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Program (IPP). This is a prerequisite for enrolling in a Sunway degree program that also leads to a degree from Sunway’s partner university. To progress to the degree program, students must pass all subjects with a grade of C or higher.
English Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 6.0
Career Options
- Creative director
- Graphic designer
- 2D/3D animator
- Illustrator
- Copywriter
- Freelancer
- UI designer
- Event coordinator
- Interactive/Multimedia designer
- Game artist
- Film/TV assist producer
- Project coordinator
- Design Entrepreneur
- Web designer
