Diploma in Visual Communication (DVC)
(Awarded by PSB Academy, Singapore)
The programme ensures that students gain a broad-based knowledge of various design communication disciplines, including advertising, branding, visual identity, packaging, and design management.
This programme aims to develop conceptual and idea-generation abilities, enabling students to produce innovative and effective communication solutions or products through print and/or online media.
A key feature of this programme is the incorporation of a design management module, structured to provide design strategies applicable to the competitive design industry. The programme is delivered in collaboration with PSB Academy, Singapore. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to progress to the Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication, conferred by PSB Academy, Singapore.
Course Details
Course Duration: 12 Months
Intakes: January, April, July & October
Admission Criteria
Academic Requirements:
- Completed Senior High School (SMA 1/2/3) or
- SMK 1/2/3 (minimum overall grade of 7.0/6.5/ 6.0) or
- Completed GCE ‘O’ Level (with minimum 1 grade of C6) / equivalent, or
- Completed International Baccalaureate Diploma (with minimum score of 24 points),or
- Completed London Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) Level 3 (with minimum 2 pass credits), or
- Completed Global Assessment Certificate (GAC)
Language Proficiency :
- IELTS with an overall score of 5.5 (with writing sub band no less than 5.0), or
- Paper-based TOEFL test score of 525 / Computer-based TOEFL test score of 196 / Internet based TOEFL test score of 46-59 with minimum score of 18 for writing, or
- TOEIC with a minimum score of 605, or
- Minimum Grade D in Hong Kong CEE English, or
- Minimum Grade C6 in GCE O-Level English / Pearson Test for English (PTE-A) test score of 42,or
- IGCSE “Pass” in English, or
- Minimum Grade B in SPM English / C6 in 1119 SPM English / B6 in UEC English, or
- Senior Middle School 3 (Malaysia) English subject with 55%, or
- Successful completion of PSB Academy Certificate In English Proficiency (CEP) Level 5, or
- An equivalent English language qualification, or
- UTS Insearch Academic English 3 (eq. to IELTS 5.5)
Course Outline
- Culture & Visual Communication
- Design Fundamentals
- Mix Media Art
- Digital Illustration for Designers
- Design Thinking
- Digital Image Editing
- Photography Art Direction
- Typography Design 1
- Layout Principles
- Typography Design 2
- Identity Design
- Printmaking
