Diploma in Visual Communication (DVC)
The programme ensures students to gain a broad-based knowledge on the variety of design communications disciplines, including advertising, branding, visual identity, packaging and design management. This programme aims to develop the conceptual and idea generation abilities required to graphic produce innovative and effective communication solutions or products through print and / or online mediums.
A key feature of this programme is the incorporation of a design management module that is structured to provide design strategies that can be applied to the competitive design industry. The programme is managed in collaboration with the PSB Academy, Singapore. After completing this programme, students will have the opportunity to progress to Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication programme conferred by PSB Academy, Singapore.
Course Details
Course Duration: 12 Months
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
- GCE ‘A’ Level (with minimum 2 subjects at H2 level), 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 69-70 with minimum score of 14 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 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
Career Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Visual Communication, you can aspire to have an exciting career as a:
Graphic Designer, UI/UX, Designer, Brand Identity, Designer, Motion Designer, Illustrators, Advertising & Marketing Designer, Publication Designer, Social Media Designer
