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School of Art, Media & Design Technology

Equator College School of Art, Media and Design Technology is a leading provider of education in the fields of art, media, and design. Our programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in these creative industries.

We offer a wide range of courses, from certificate, diploma programs to foundation in design. Our faculty are experienced professionals who are passionate about teaching and sharing their knowledge with students. We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities and events, which help students to develop their creativity and professional skills.

If you are interested in a career in art, media, or design, Equator College School of Art, Media and Design Technology is the perfect place to start your journey. We offer a rigorous and challenging education that will prepare you for success in this exciting field.

Here are some of the key benefits of studying at Equator College School of Art, Media and Design Technology:

  1. Accredited programs: Our programs are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), which ensures that our students receive a high-quality education.
  2. Industry-experienced faculty: Our faculty are experienced professionals who are passionate about teaching and sharing their knowledge with students.

  1. Variety of courses: We offer a wide range of courses, from diploma programs to bachelor's degrees. This allows students to choose the program that best suits their needs and interests.
  2. Extracurricular activities: We offer a variety of extracurricular activities and events, which help students to develop their creativity and professional skills.
  3. Modern facilities: We have modern facilities, including computer labs, design studios, and libraries. This allows students to have access to the latest technology and resources.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding education in the arts, media, or design, Equator College School of Art, Media and Design Technology is the perfect place for you. We offer a rigorous and innovative curriculum that will prepare you for success in this exciting field.

Vision

To be a leading creative school in art education, producing regional and international industry leaders.

Mission
  • To instill graduates with knowledge and skills needed to excel and flourish in the art industry.
  • To produce ethically holistic graduates with vision, and critical and creative thinking abilities.
  • To lead and enhance the development of the art industry to benefit, support and sustain the evolving domestic and global markets.

Diploma in Fine Art

Course Detail

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.

Programme Code

R3/0213/4/0001 (24 JUN 2029) / MQA (A 10329)

Duration

3 Years

Mode of Study

Full-time

Financial Assistance & Scholarship

PTPTN, EPF & Equator College

Entry Requirement

Malaysian Student
  • Must pass in SPM / UEC / IGCSE/ ‘O’ level with 3 credits; OR
  • Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 and SPM (1 credit); OR
  • Other equivalent qualification approved by MOHE.
International Student

Course Components

Practical and Theory

Internship / Industry Training

12 Weeks/ 3 Months

Awarded

Diploma in Fine Art

Intake

January / May / September

Note: Candidates are required 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/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 2nd Semester.

Programme Module

  • Drawing I
  • 2 Dimensional Studies
  • Colour Studies
  • Basic Photography
  • Sketching Workshop
  • Basic Computer Graphic
  • Illustration Techniques
  • Major Discipline
  • Minor Discipline
  • Illustration I
  • Painting I, II, III
  • Photography
  • Drawing Media I, II, III
  • History of Art
  • Final Year Project I
  • Final Year Project II
  • Aesthetics
  • Art Dialogue
  • Research & Report
  • English for Designers
  • English for Business Communication
  • MPU 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Internship
Note: This information in this website is correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.

Partner Universities

Equator College to offer internationally recognised quality education with a wide latitude of flexibility in its programmes. This means that while achieving a specific qualification designed to equip students for a successful professional life.

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 UK, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia.

The full-time MQA accredited courses at Equator are recognised by our international university partners where credit transfer are available.

University

Awarded

BA (Hons) in Fine Art

Student Gallery

Inspiring Achievers

Leading the way in creative industries

Lee Sydney

Artist

Bristol, UK

Hector Lim

Artist

Malaysia

Ivan Low

Art Directors

Scenario Cockram Ltd, Hong Kong

Alex Leong Yim Kuan

Watercolourist Artist

Malaysia

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