Top Colleges & Universities to Study Design In Malaysia 2022

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What is Design?

Design is the process of constructing a physical or virtual element in a specific way through one’s creativity, skills and knowledge. 

Design is everywhere around us and is the prime factor for decision making at times for humans. Think about the shoes, house, clothing, interior, or computers you choose to purchase. A lot of the time, people tend to make decisions based on the appearance of things and not for its functionality or efficiency. This makes design an important factor in enhancing one’s experience when making a purchase or scrolling through a website. 

What Are The Different Specializations in Design?

Design is an extremely vast stream that encompasses a variety of specialisations. Below are the specialisations in design that are most sought after and popular in the design industry today. 

Type of Specialisation 

Description 

Interior design/ Interior Architecture 

Process of creating functional and man-made spaces through design and architecture 

Fashion design

Creates concepts and ideas for clothing and accessories through application of design and aesthetic

Video Game Designer

Plans, designs, develops electronic games for computers, mobile devices and websites 

Graphic Design

Projects visual communication intended to convey specific messages 

Multimedia Design

The art of designing visual audios, images, and graphics for advertisements or informational videos 

Industrial Design

Designs and develops concepts for manufactured products (i.e cars, appliances, electronics, etc.)

Skills Needed to Study Design

Creativity 

  • Well, I guess you saw it coming that creativity, without a doubt, is an essential skill needed to stand out in this competitive industry. Having a visual eye is one of if not the most important skill to possess when entering into the design world. Having structured creative thinking and a framework in place that allows one to come up with new ideas continuously is one of the key elements of being a designer no matter the specialisation. 

Communication 

  • Being able to communicate things well visually is as important as being good at written and spoken communication. Good communication makes designers stand out due to their ability to convey messages effectively whether it is through their work or with their co workers. Having to communicate well makes working in a team a much easier task. 

Software Skills 

  • No matter the specialisation, having software skills in several platforms like Photoshop and Illustrator are most often coveted skills seeked by employers in the design industry. As technology changes constantly, being on top of it can be highly regarded.   

What Will You Be Studying In Design?

You will mostly be studying and learning about many different concepts and technical skills in a degree in design. Depending on the area of design you choose to major in, it may range from learning how to do technical drawing (as in fashion, interior and industrial design) to learning how to utilise software programmes (as in video game design and graphic design) 

Here are some of the subjects you will most likely be studying in these areas of design:

Type of Specialisation 

Subjects 

Interior design/ Interior Architecture 

  • Architecture History 
  • Design and Communication 
  • Sustainability 
  • Detailing and Working Drawings 

Fashion design

  • Pattern Drafting and Garment  Making 
  • Fashion Illustration 
  • Ethical and Sustainable Fashion 
  • Digital Illustration 
  • Fashion Entrepreneurship 

Video Game Designer

  • Drawing for Animation 
  • Principles of Gameplay 
  • Graphic and Image Editing 
  • Mobile Game Designing and Development 
  • Digital Animation Production 

Graphic Design

  • Typography 
  • Visual Communication 
  • Digital Graphics 
  • Colour studies 
  • Publication Design 

Multimedia Design

  • Digital Imaging and Visualisation 
  • Web Design 
  • Digital Film and Video Production 
  • Digital Editorial Design and Publishing 

Industrial Design

  • Technical Drawing 
  • Design Technology 
  • Digital Visualisation 
  • Form and Colour Fundamentals 

*Note that the subjects offered may vary across different universities. Feel free to contact us for any further enquiries!

What Are The Career Options Available With A Degree In Design?

Where can a degree in design get you in this competitive industry? Well, you’d be surprised with the wide variety of professions available to you due to the flexible and fundamental skill set acquired. 

Some of the career options available with a design degree include : 

  • Interior Designer 
  • Fashion Designer 
  • Graphic Designer 
  • Industrial Designer 
  • User Experience Designer 
  • Multimedia Artist 
  • Architect Designer 
  • Game Designer 
  • Animation Designer 
  • Web Designer 
  • Software Developer 

Entry Requirements to Study Design in Malaysia

Academic Entry Requirements 

STPM 

CC with min. CGPA 2.00

A-Levels 

MIn. grades EE 

UEC

Pass with min. 5Bs 

South Australian Matriculation/ SACE International 

Min. ATAR 60

Canadian Pre-University (CPU) 

Min. average of 55% in 6 subjects 

Foundation in Arts/ Science 

Pass with min CGPA of 2.00

*Requirements vary across universities, faculties, and courses. For inquiries on the specific requirements, contact Excel Education.

Top Private Colleges & Universities To Study Design in Malaysia 2022

#1 Taylor's University

Course name 

Duration 

Intake 

Diploma in Interior Design 

2.5 years 

April, August 

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Interior Architecture 

3.5 years 

January, March, August 

Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media 

3 years 

January, March, August 

Bachelor of Fashion Design Technology (Hons) 

3 years 

January, March, August 

For more information regarding the university, course structure, entry requirements, fee structure and more, contact us! We’re more than happy to guide you. 

#2 The ONE Academy

The One Academy have academic partnerships with various leading art and design institutions of higher learning in the UK, the USA, Australia and New Zealand. After students have completed their art and design education and getting their diplomas,they can easily transfer into our partners’ degree programmes at the maximum provision.

Here are the affiliated universities in The United Kingdom, New Zealand, United States and Australia:

Country 

Universities 

United Kingdom 

  • University of Hertfordshire 
  • Birmingham City University 
  • University of The West of England 
  • Middlesex University London 
  • Teesside University 
  • University of Portsmouth

New Zealand 

  • Auckland University of Technology 

United States

  • Academy of Art University 

Australia 

  • Swinburne University of Technology 
  • JMC Academy 

Here are the courses offered at The One Academy: 

Course name 

Duration

Intake 

Diploma in Digital Media Design 

3 years 

January, April, August 

Diploma in Advertising & Graphic Design

3 years 

January, April, August 

Diploma in Digital Animation 

3 years 

January, April, August 

Diploma in Illustration 

3 years 

January, April, August 

Diploma in Interior Design 

3 years 

January, April, August 

Diploma in Fashion Design & Pattern Making 

3 years 

March, September 

Diploma in Fine Arts 

3 years

January, April, August 

Diploma in Film Visual Effects 

3 years 

January, April, August 

BA (Hons) Graphic Design 

3 years 

May 

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design 

3.5 years 

May 

BA (Hons) Digital Media Design 

3 years 

May 

For more information regarding the university, course structure, entry requirements, fee structure and more, contact us! We’re more than happy to guide you. 

#3 SEGi University

Course name 

Duration 

Intake 

Diploma in Graphic Design 

2.5 years 

January, May, September 

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Visual Communication Design 

3 years 

January, September, October 

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Multimedia Design 

3 years 

January, March, May, July, September 

For more information regarding the university, course structure, entry requirements, fee structure and more, contact us! We’re more than happy to guide you. 

#4 UCSI University

 

Course name 

Duration 

Intake 

Diploma in Fashion Design 

2 years

January, May, September 

Diploma in 3D Animation Design 

2 years 

January, May, September 

Diploma in Graphic Design 

2 years 

January, May, September 

BA (Hons) Graphic Design 

3 years 

January, May, September 

BCA (Hons) 3D Animation Design 

3 years

January, May, September 

BA (Hons) Multimedia Design 

3 years 

January, May, September 

BA (Hons) Game Design 

3 years 

January, May, September 

BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Marketing 

3 years 

January, May, September

For more information regarding the university, course structure, entry requirements, fee structure and more, contact us! We’re more than happy to guide you. 

#5 Raffles College & University

Course name 

Duration 

Intake 

Diploma in Interior Design 

2 years 4 months 

January, May, September

Diploma in Jewellery Design 

January, May, September

Diploma in Visual Communication 

January, May, September

Diploma in Multimedia Design 

January, May, September

Diploma in Creative New Media Technology 

January, May, September

Diploma in Creative Animation Design 

January, May, September

Diploma in Creative Game Design 

January, May, September

Diploma in Fashion Design 

January, May, September

Diploma in Fashion Marketing 

January, May, September

Diploma in Fashion Business 

January, May, September

Diploma in Fashion Styling 

January, May, September

Diploma in Fashion Retail Management 

January, May, September

Bachelor of Fashion Design (Honours) 

3 years 

January, May, September

Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours) 

January, May, September

Bachelor of Multimedia Design (Honours) 

January, May, September

For more information regarding the university, course structure, entry requirements, fee structure and more, contact us! We’re more than happy to guide you. 

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