Diploma in Advertising and Graphic Design

The One Academy

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Apr, Aug

Tuition Fees

RM82,250

Course Highlights

  • Ranked #7 in the world for Concept Art and Illustration in the Rookie Awards 2023
  • Alumni worked with top brands including Nike, Coca Cola, Unilever, Dell, Audi, Nestle and more
  • Won hundreds of Kancil Awards and dubbed as "Oscars" of Malaysian advertising industry
  • Honoured as 'Creative School of the Year' in 2018 and 2019 respectively

Course Structure

Art & Design Fundamentals:

  • The first year begins with addressing the use of visual elements such as drawing, design, colour, etc. as a powerful tool of art and design. Students dive into skills of handling industry-standard tools and software, mock-up mechanism and more that are important in executing finished work complete with aesthetics that meet industry standards.

Advertising Design:

  • Students are also trained sharp observation skills and a good sense in advertising concepts based on sound strategies to increase sales of brand's products or services. It is inclusive of content creation, consumer insights, digital marketing, creative ideas development, and advertising campaigns conceptualisation & design.

Graphic Design:

  • Students will go through training in the areas of conceptualising visual communication in the areas of brand communication, photography, typography, corporate identity, packaging, publication design and many other elements used together to produce eye-catching artwork with a solid grasp of technical, artistic and business skills.

Group Directed Study:

  • Before graduation, students learn to take on the role of personal responsibility and professional accountability needed in the profession. Opportunities are provided for students to undergo both collaborative projects and participating in national & international design competitions under the guidance and mentoring from industry experts.

Portfolio:

  • Before stepping into the industry, students are required to create both print and digital portfolios and learn how to market their work to potential clients through portfolio and presentations. This allows The One Academy's graduates to venture into the industry with a well-built portfolio showcasing their student works, projects, campaigns and more. Additionally, students will also be trained on their interpersonal skills, teamwork, professional ethics, entrepreneurship thinking and even interview preparation as we believe in making sure that when they go out into the working world, they are more than ready for success.

Graphic Design Courses Content:

  • Creative Thinking
  • Corporate Identity & Brand Communication Design
  • Typography Fundamentals
  • Applied Typography
  • Packaging Design
  • Digital Photography
  • Publication Design
  • Computer Graphic Production Procedures

Advertising Courses Content:

  • Content Creation
  • Digital Marketing
  • Integrated Campaign
  • Advertising Principles & Strategies
  • New Media in Advertising
  • Advertising Campaign
  • Advertising Visual
  • Copywriting

Software:

  • Adobe AfterEffect
  • Adobe Premier
  • Adobe XD (UX & UI)
  • Adobe InDesign (Editorial)
  • Adobe Dreamweaver (Web Design)
  • Adobe Audition (Sound Editing)
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator

Business Courses:

  • Business & Marketing

Liberal Art Courses:

  • History of Art & Design
  • Survey of S.E.A. Art & Culture

Professional Development:

  • Live Project
  • Graduation Exhibition
  • National & International Design Competitions
  • Portfolio Review by Industry Professionals
  • Mock Interview by Industry Professionals
  • Sharing/Workshop Session by Industry Professionals

Entry Requirements

  • SPM: Pass with minimum 3 credits (3Cs) including a Pass in Bahasa Melayu and Sejarah
  • IGCSE/O Level: Pass with minimum 3 credits (3Cs)
  • UEC: Pass with minimum 3 credits (3Bs)
  • TOA's Certificate/Other Certificates: Pass The One Academy's Certificate in Communication Design OR Certificate from other Institutions of Higher Learning in related field with minimum CGPA 2.00
  • SKM: Pass Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 in art & design field (subject to internal assessment process)
  • Others: Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government AND
  • Pass Portfolio Review or Drawing Test conducted by The One Academy for candidate who does not have a Pass in Art subject or without an art subject at SPM level or its equivalent

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM2,000

Tuition fees

RM82,250

Other miscellaneous fees

RM9,100

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM93,050

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