Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media

This degree programme exposes students to a variety of media in the first year to provide breadth in design knowledge, while the subsequent two years of specialisation endeavours to provide depth in their specific area of discipline. 

This Bachelor of Creative Media program is intended to give students a broad education in all aspects of creative media design.

During the first year of the program, you will be exposed to a variety of media to obtain a broad understanding of creative media design. This foundation year is designed to give you with a solid knowledge base and a diversified range of abilities that will serve as a strong basis for your future specialization.



 

PREREQUISITES

SPM / O-Level with Pre-U or Foundation

Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5 credits with a pass in Bahasa Melayu and History in SPM for entry with pre-university or foundation qualification. (Except for UEC).

SPM / O-Level with Diploma

Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits with a pass in Bahasa Melayu and History in SPM for entry with Diploma qualification.

Portfolio Assessment & Visual Aptitude Test

Pass portfolio assessment (physical interview) and Visual Aptitude Test (VAT).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Taylor’s Foundation in Design (FID)

Pass with min. CGPA 2.00

Taylor’s Foundation in Natural and Built Environments (FNBE)

Pass with min. CGPA 2.00

Other Taylor's Foundation

Pass with min. CGPA 2.00

Taylor's Diploma

Pass with min. CGPA 2.00

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

CCC with min. CGPA 2.00 including Pengajian Am

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with min. 5Bs

A Levels

Min. CDD

South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International

Min. ATAR 55

Canadian Pre-University (CPU)

Min. average of 55% in 6 subjects

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

Min. 24 points in 6 subjects

MUFY

50%

Foundation from other institutions recognised by Malaysian Government

Min. CGPA 2.00

Diploma from other institutions recognised by Malaysian Government

Min. CGPA 2.00

MOE Matriculation

Min. CGPA 2.00

Other Qualifications

Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

IELTS

Band 4.0

MUET

Band 2

Pre-U / Diploma

Completed Pre-U / Diploma that was conducted in English

Taylor's EET

Overall Score 4.0

Taylor's IEN

Level 1- Grade C or Level 2 – Grade C

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

• Advanced Typography
• Design Principles
• Design Research Methodology
• Digital Photography and Imaging
• Illustration and Visual Narrative

• Interactive Design
• Intercultural Design
• Information Design
• Typography
• Video and Sound Production

Specialisation

[Choose ONE (1) of the options:]

• UI/UX
• GRAPHIC DESIGN
• DIGITAL ANIMATION
• ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN

UNIVERSITY CORE

This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

• Community Service Initiative

• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3

• Life Skills for Success & Well-Being

• Millennials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management

• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2

*Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM.

COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES

The Complementary Studies component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.

Click here to see a full list of all available Complementary Studies Components.

[Choose ONE (1) of the packages:]

Extension

Design Exploration and Practice

• Art Direction
• Collaborative Design Practice
• Design Exploration

• Design Portfolio
• UX Design

AND

• Free Elective Modules

Choose any ONE (1) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

Minor

Recommended Packages:

• Advertising
• Broadcasting
• Education
• Entrepreneurship

• Mobile Technology
• Performance and Screen Studies
• Web Technology

Choose any Minor package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Minor packages.


*Subject to availability.
*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.

Second Major

Choose any Second Major package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Second Major packages.

*Subject to availability.
*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.

Free Electives

Choose any SEVEN (7) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

*Subject to availability.
*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.