This degree programme offered by Taylor's Design School exposes students to a variety of media in the first year to provide breadth in creative media design knowledge, while the subsequent two years of specialisation endeavours to provide depth in their specific area of discipline.
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Students will study the fundamental processes of design theory and practice through problem- and studio-based learning. In experiencing the design thinking process, students will be able to analyse, evaluate, and put forward design solutions that are innovative and creative. The modules prescribed will provide the student with the necessary skills sets to conceptualise and create aesthetically sound outputs that are creative, functional, entertaining, engaging and communicable.
This degree programme is compatible with the new Taylor's Curriculum Framework that allows students to mix & match study modules.
Click here to find out more about the Taylor's Curriculum Framework.
This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.
Common Core
Specialisation
[Choose ONE (1) of the options:]
User interface (UI) design and user experience (UX) design are the yin and yang of application designs for mobile, web, kiosks, software interface or Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality experiences.
Graphic Design is the practice of conceptualising and visualising ideas and experiences with illustration, photography, digital imagery and media.
The Digital Animation specialisation enables students to develop professional digital animation skills in various digital media design platforms and using state-of-the-art digital animation tools.
The Entertainment Design specialisation focuses on the productions of movies, games and animations along with the spinoff or ancillary licensing and merchandising industry.
*All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.
This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.
*Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM.
**All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.
The Complementary Studies component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.
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[Choose ONE (1) of the packages:]
Design Exploration and Practice
AND
Choose any ONE (1) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.
Recommended Packages:
Choose any Minor package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Minor packages.
*Subject to availability.
*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.
Choose any Second Major package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Second Major packages.
*Subject to availability.
*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.
Choose any SEVEN (7) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.
*Subject to availability.
*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.
*All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.
Taylor’s future-proofs you with a broader set of graduate capabilities beyond academic knowledge. We focus on a balanced set of attainment as you graduate.
We offer the option of completing your Bachelor of Design (Hons) Creative Media degree programme with one of our established partner universities in Australia.
1 + 2 years
1 + 2 years
1 + 2 years
When you’ve successfully completed this degree programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:
Newspaper and magazine publishing designs by Arif Nukman Adib Lukman.
Brand strategy & guideline project by Chia Yee Hsean.
Corporate branding compilation project by Jacqueline Yong.
Animation showreel project by Vivien Christian Cahyadi.
The Design School participated in the Georgetown Festival 2019 'When Night Falls' projection mapping that has been projected onto the facade of Penang City Hall with crowd of over 100,000 people.
Pass portfolio assessment (physical interview) and Visual Aptitude Test (VAT).
*All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university’s Admissions Department.
*All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university’s Admissions Department.
*All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university’s Admissions Department.
* Fees will be reviewed annually. For the avoidance of doubt, Taylor’s reserves the right to revise the fee payable for any given semester.
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