Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication
Our Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication (ADVC) program is managed in collaboration with the PSB Academy in Singapore. After completing this program, students will have the opportunity to progress to a bachelor’s degree program conferred by the University of Hertfordshire, UK.
Course Detail
Course Duration: 24 months
Intakes: January, April, July, October
(*Awarded by PSB Academy)
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
- Senior Middle School 3 English/ C6 in 1119 SPM English/ B6 in UEC English, or
- Succesful copletion 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
Diploma
- 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
Advanced Course – Advanced Diploma Level
- Motion Graphic
- Creative Advertising Design
- Academic Writing
- Advanced Layout Design
- UI/UX Design
- Packaging Design
- Publication Design
- Creative Design Portfolio
- Major Project
- Internship or Studio Practice
Career Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication (ADVC) program, you can aspire to have an exciting career as a:
- Creative Director
- Art Director
- Graphic Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Advertising Designer
- Illustrator
- Web Designer
- Computer
- Animator
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Scriptwriter
- Product Designer
- Concept Artist
- Audio Video System Designer