Diploma In Creative Multimedia (DCM)

Diploma In Creative Multimedia (DCM) - Programme Overview

The Diploma in Creative Multimedia programme is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills in graphic design and multimedia. This flexible programme enables students to specialise in the course whilst getting a feel for different art forms.

Students will build their skills upon the foundation of drawing, typography, animation and visual communication while advancing their technical skills with the thriving new media technology and platform.

Each graduate will be fluent in all technology associated to producing multimedia content, such as animation and video, and will be able to think creatively while implementing multimedia related tasks.

Diploma In Creative Multimedia Student Sketching

This course provides students with cutting-edge design expertise as well as the most recent industry multimedia applications such as Adobe design software as a learning method to guarantee their advantages in a variety of industries.

YPC’s close links with creative industries have resulted in collaborations, ‘live’ projects and internship opportunities, all of which are essential preparation for students to embark on an entrepreneurial journey, enter the job market or enrol directly into year 1 or year 2 of a prestigious degree that is offered in Malaysia or abroad.

General Information

KPT/MQA APPROVAL[(R2/213/4/0022)(FA0396)05/28]
COURSE CODEDCM
COURSE DURATION2.5 years
STUDY MODEFull Time / Part Time
INTAKESJanuary, April, August
ACADEMIC PROGRESSIONUK Degree in collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University, UK
COURSE FEEUp to 100% PTPTN Loan / Scholarship / Self-pay

Entry Requirement

Education levelEntry Requirement
SPMA pass in SPM/O-Level/IGCSE with a minimum of 3 credits in any subjects and pass in Bahasa Melayu and Visual Arts Education
STAMA pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Maqbul
UECA pass in UEC with a minimum of grade B in any 3 subjects and pass in Visual Arts Education
OthersA pass in other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia

*English Language Requirements MUET (Band 3) / IELTS (Band 6.0)

YPC'S FACULTY OF MEDIA & DESIGN EDUCATION PATHWAY

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Top Career & Job Prospects

With the solid technical skills they will have learned in this programme, graduates can anticipate outstanding employment opportunities and competitive starting pay. Student who complete the diploma in creative multimedia able to fill the job role as listed below:

  • Digital Marketing Executive
  • Advertising & Promotions
  • Product Development
  • Video And Audio Editor
  • Website Developer
  • Digital Photographer
  • Graphic Designer
  • IT Executive
  • Animator
  • Multimedia Developer
  • DTP Executive
  • Animation Executive

Diploma in Creative Multimedia Course Structure

  • Fundamentals of Art
  • Computer Applications
  • Multimedia Principles
  • English 1
  • Introduction to Digital Media
  • History of Art
  • Image Manipulation
  • Visual Communication
  • Drawing Studies
  • Graphic Illustration
  • Creative Thinking Skills
  • Interface Design

  • Typography
  • Fundamentals of Programming
  • Digital Photography
  • Digital 3D Design
  • Website Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Packaging Design
  • Multimedia Professional Practice
  • Law for Creative Industry
  • Animation
  • Audio & Video Editing

  • Advertising Principles
  • Programming In C
  • Final Project
  • Industrial Training (3 months)

*MQA subjects are compulsory

*Core subjects will be updated in accordance with LJMU, UK