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US6214001 - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphics Communication with Honours

  • OVERVIEW

    The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Communication with Honours program at the School of The Arts, USM is a cutting-edge program that offers students a comprehensive education in graphic design and communication. This program is designed to help students develop their artistic talents while also equipping them with the technical skills needed to succeed in today's competitive creative industries.

    Throughout the program, students will learn how to use graphic design software, create compelling visual narratives, and develop their own unique design style. They will also learn about branding, advertising, typography, color theory, and the latest trends in digital media. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and collaborate with professionals in the industry, preparing them for a successful career in graphic design.

    At the School of The Arts, USM, students benefit from a supportive learning environment and access to state-of-the-art facilities, including computer labs, design studios, and exhibition spaces. The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential and become successful graphic designers. Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue careers in graphic design, advertising, marketing, publishing, and many other creative fields.

    School of the Arts,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang Malaysia
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    Duration : Minimum 8 semesters (4 years) / Maximum 14 semesters (7 years)
    Medium Instruction : Lectures will be mainly delivered in both Bahasa Malaysia & English
    Examination : Bilingual (Bahasa Malaysia & English)
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
      MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

      ACADEMIC 

      • Completed 12 years of Primary and High School Education and
      • Obtained High School Certificate (eg. A‐Level, HSC, SMU, & Matayom Suksa 6 (Thailand), International Baccalaureate ) or
      • Diploma in related field

      ENGLISH 

      • IELTS/IELTS Online minimum Band 5.0 or
      • TOEFL iBT minimum score of 40 or
      • TOEFL Essentials Online minimum score of 7.5 or
      • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Linguaskill Online minimum score of 154 or
      • PTE Academic / PTE Academic (Online) minimum score of 47 or
      • ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107 or
      • Malaysian University English Test minimum Band 3.5 

      Without any of the above English proficiency certificates, accepted students will be issue with a conditional offer letter to fulfill the English language requirements.
       

      INTERVIEW

      Candidates must undergo an interview session before being accepted by the respective faculty

      Note: Candidates do not have visual impairment (color blind) and do not have physical disability making it difficult for practical work.

      Candidates do not have visual, hearing and speech impairment (for specializing in Acting & Directing only
    • HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATESDIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS
      HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES:

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.67 

      And 

      Minimum grade C in any 2 subjects 

      Note: Grading system is referred to each country academics qualifications
      DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS:

      Obtained Diploma in related fields with minimum CGPA of 2.67 

      And 

      Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 ½ years in the same accredited institution. 

      And 

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.67 

      And

      Minimum grade C in any 2 subjects

      ‘A’ LEVEL CANDIDATES
      (AQA, Brunei, Cambridge, Edexcel, London, Maldives)

      • ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level result slip and certificates
      • Passed ‘A’ Level with minimum score of  9 and minimum grade C in any 2 subjects
         

      AUSTRALIAN HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES

      Passed SAM / AUSMAT with minimum aggregate of 68 and the equivalent of C in any 2 subjects
       

      INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA CANDIDATES

      • Passed IB diploma with 26 points
      • Minimum of 4 score at High Level (HL) in any 2 subjects 1 subject at Standard Level (SL)

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (USD)
      TYPE of fees: Total Tuition Fees
      Amount (USD):

      12,500.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (USD):

      1,562.50
      TYPE of fees: Per year
      Amount (USD):

      3,125.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (USD):

      112.50
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (USD):

      1,325.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Year 1: Graphic Advertising, Text Literacy and Publishing, Typography, Branding and Corporate Identity, Elements and Principles of Design, Theory and Practice of Visual Communication, Visual Studio Practice 1, Introductions to Computer Graphic, History of Art Design, Basic Narative Structure and Image Generation, Heritage Design, Visual Studio Practice 2 and Interactive Media 1.

    • Year 2: Packaging Design, Graphic Illustration, Specialised Interest Group (Graphic Communication), Design Based Writing, Art Direction and Industrial Training (Graphic Communication).

    • Year 3: Professional Design Practice and Design Research Methodology.

    • Year 4: Design Project 1 (Graphic Design) and Design Project 2 (Graphic Design).

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    • Creative Director,
    • Graphic Designer,
    • Exhibition Designer,
    • Advertising Designer,
    • Public Relations,
    • Packaging Designer,
    • Design Educationist,
    • Print Media Designer,
    • Illustrator,
    • Visualizer,
    • Design Promoters,
    • Design Writer,
    • Marketing,
    • Design Manager,
    • Management,
    • Advertising and Business Field.

    Related Industries:

    • Advertising and Marketing Agencies
    • Branding and Visual Identity Design Firms
    • Publishing and Print Media (magazines, books, newspapers)
    • Digital Content Creation (web design, infographics)
    • Packaging Design Industry

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
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Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.
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