Diploma in Graphic Intermedia Design – Equator College Equator College – Leading Art & Design College in Penang

Diploma in Graphic Intermedia Design

EQUATOR COLLEGE

Diploma in
Graphic Intermedia Design

R3/0211/4/0077 (30 MEI 2027)
MQA (A 8154)

Duration

3 years
(incl.12-weeks of internship)

Mode of Study

Full-time

Intake

January / May / September

Programme Overview

Diploma in Graphic Intermedia Design bridges traditional visual art with interactive media, motion graphics, and virtual environments. Engineered for forward-thinking visual storytellers and digital creators, our curriculum integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) directly into studio coursework.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, static design is only the starting point. Our programme bridges traditional graphic design with interactive media, motion graphics, and virtual environments, now fully enhanced with Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration to give you a definitive edge in the creative marketplace.

Malaysian Students

  • Pass SPM / UEC / IGCSE / ‘O’ level with 3 credits including Mathematics; OR
  • Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 and SPM (1 credit); OR
  • Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government.

International Students

*Note: All candidates are subject to pass a drawing test / portfolio assessment conducted by Equator College to determine their suitability for the course. Applicants are also required to demonstrate proficiency in English, a pass in SPM / IGCSE / O-Levels English or have studied subjects that require a satisfactory level in English. All design students are required to have a laptop by the start of Semester 2 in their studies.

Graphic Design & Studio Practice

  • Introduction to Graphic Design
  • Visual Communication
  • Editorial Design
  • Information Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Promotional Design

Photography, Art & Design Context

  • Basic Photography
  • Photography
  • History of Art
  • History of Design

Compulsory & MOHE MPU Subjects

  • English for Designers
  • English for Business Communication
  • MPU U1, U2, U3 and U4

Drawing, Illustration & Visual Studies

  • Drawing
  • Conceptual Drawing
  • 2 Dimensional Design
  • Colour Studies
  • Sketching Workshop
  • Illustration Technique
  • Illustration

Final Year Project & Research

  • Final Year Project
  • Project Report

Digital Media & Technology

  • Basic Computer Graphic
  • 3D Computer Graphic
  • Interactive Design
  • Motion Graphic
  • Sound and Video Editing

Professional Practice

  • Marketing and Management
  • Internship*

*Note: Course offering, structure, and schedule may vary by semester and academic year, and are subject to change.

Softwares

Students will learn and gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software to create and develop their work.

Discover Our Students’ Artwork

Hutera

by

Lim Hong Soon

Progression Pathways

Equator’s Diploma programmes are also structured to enable students to progress through one of the most comprehensive undergraduate, and subsequently, postgraduate portfolios that are offered by our international partner universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan and Malaysia.

Future Careers

  • Digital Illustrator
  • Brand Identity Designer
  • Advertising / Promotional Designer
  • Editorial Designer
  • Creative Executive / Art Director
  • Commercial Artist
  • Digital Art Entrepreneur
  • Art Curator
  • Art Educator
  • Art Advisor / Art Consultant

Inspiring Achievers

Our alumni who are leading the way in creative industries.

Lim Chun Woei

Founder

Urban-Cr3atures

Louis Yoong Sin Yi

Software Developer

RPG Group

Zachary Khoo

Senior UI/UX Designer & Brand Strategist

InterOpera, Singapore

Gilbert Goon

Senior Design Coordinator

Blacksire Technology

Jwohan Lim

Designer

Foci Collective

Leow Tirng Weei

Visual Marketing Manager

LinkBike bike share Penang

Jummy Chee Choo Gee

Founder

Zoomix Sdn. Bhd.

Teoh Jia Qian

Founder

Unlimited Creative Studio

Chuah Yen Xin

Graphic Designer

Insiders Group

Step Into Your Creative Journey

Ready to begin your creative journey? Enquire now for our January, May, or September intake and discover the right art and design programme for you.