Diploma in Fine Art
EQUATOR COLLEGE
Programme Overview
The Diploma in Fine Art programme provides students with excellent exposure to all the techniques involved in the discipline. Over the duration of this course, students are given the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of materials, skills, forms, and techniques which provide them with a solid foundation for further development in their chosen art-related careers.
Knowledge in the history of art and contemporary art enhances students’ appreciation of local and regional cultures. Creative thinking is nurtured as students are encouraged to think as professional artists. Students can major in a variety of media such as painting, drawing, printmaking, modelling and carving. They are also exposed to exhibitions, seminars, practical workshops, and art dialogues conducted by local and international artists and lecturers.
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
International students can refer to the International Qualification Equivalency for International Students to Enter Higher Learning Institutions website prescribed by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) to ensure that the qualification is comparable to the entry requirements set by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.
*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.
Fine Art Studio Practice
- Introduction to Fine Art
- Aesthetics
- Drawing Media
- Painting
- Sculpture Media
- Printmaking
Photography, Art & Design Context
- Basic Photography
- Photography
- History of Art
- Curatorial Art
Compulsory & MOHE MPU Subjects
- English for Designers
- English for Business Communication
- MPU U1, U2, U3 and U4
Drawing, Illustration & Visual Studies
- Drawing
- 2 Dimensional Design
- Colour Studies
- Sketching Workshop
- Illustration Technique
- Illustration
Final Year Project & Research
- Fine Art Project
- Research and Report
Digital Media & Technology
- Basic Computer Graphic
Professional Practice
- Marketing and Management
- Internship*
*Note: Course offering, structure, and schedule may vary by semester and academic year, and are subject to change.
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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
- Fine Art Artist
- Art Curator
- Printmaker
- Sculptor
- Professional Craftsman
- Art Director
- Art Educator
- Commercial Artist
- Art Entrepreneur
- Illustrator
- Muralist
- Art Advisor
- Arts Management
- Studio Manager
Inspiring Achievers
Our alumni who are leading the way in creative industries.
