Professional Diploma in Graphic Design
The Limkokwing Academy Professional Diploma in Graphic Design Program is designed to equip students with design know how from intensive tuition in Design, Creative and Colour Studies. Students will also be taught the main core software skills such as Adobe Indesign for layout design, Illustrator for vector graphics or art, and Photoshop for image manipulation and enhancement. Students are also given an added edge by equipping them with knowledge of multimedia software such as Adobe Flash and Digital Photography necessary to excel in the creative field.
On completion of the Program, the student will be competent in design and fully equipped with the latest design software skills required to meet the demands and practical requirements of Graphics and Advertising businesses in the challenging and changing world of this Creative Industry.
Programme structure
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
| English Proficiency 1 | English Proficiency 2 | Projects/Internship *Available for selected students |
| Basic Computer Application | Design studies 1 | |
| Basic Design Elements | Photography 1 | |
| Colour Studies | Basic Computer Graphics | |
| Intro to Computer Graphics | Life Drawing | |
| Analytical Drawing | ||
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| English Proficiency 3 | Graphic Design 2 | Projects/Internship *Available for selected students |
| Graphic Design 1 | Advanced Computer Graphics | |
| Intermediate Computer Graphics | Multi Media Application | |
| Photography 2 (Photojournalism) | Professional Studies | |
| Creative Studies | ||
Career Opportunities
- Graphic Designer
- DTP Artist
- Display Artist
- Graphic Artist
- Studio Tech
- Studio Manager
- Lab Assistant