Course Details

Award: Diploma in Digital Media Design (DMD)
(R/0211/4/0164) (10/06/2025 - 09/06/2030)
MQA Approval MQA/ FA13716
Duration 2 Years (total up to 6 semesters)
Intakes February, May & September
Total Course Fees RM 38,000 (To view complete fee structure, please click HERE)
Remark: This fee structure is applicable to Malaysian students only. Fee structure for international students please consult Institute of International Education (IIE), NEUC (E-mail: iie@newera.edu.my).
Medium of Instruction English
Department DEPARTMENT OF CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA
Course Introduction

Diploma in Digital Media Design introducing aspiration to 2D and 3D animation, game design, interface design (UI), user experience design (UX) and video production. The students will discover the latest digital trends and practices in contemporary creative media strategies and processes and able to build a broad foundation in digital media skills and concepts, including idea generation, storyboarding, visual narrative, digital video, motion graphics, web and interactive design with innovative and creative thinking and graduate with industry-based design practice experience. This course is the perfect stepping stone for an exciting career in digital media production.

Programme Modules *
YEAR 1

Students will be introduced to the key aspects of the histories and theories of design, technical skills, design thinking and practice in the field of digital media design. Students’ work will be supported by weekly technical demonstration sessions to enhance their digital skills. They will also be engaged in other practical workshops.

 

CORE MODULES

 

Contextual Studies
  • Drawing Fundamentals
  • Principles of Art & Design
  • History of Art & Design
  • Introduction to Ceramic
Digital Media Design Fundamental
  • Introduction to Multimedia
  • Storyboard Design & Visual Narrative
  • Typography
  • Visual Communication
Technical Skills
  • Computer Graphic 1
  • Computer Graphic 2
  • Introduction to Digital Photography
  • 2D Digital Animation



YEAR 2

Students will develop a professional understanding of digital media by enhancing their first-year skills through research, design principles, and hands-on practice in audiovisual and media production. They will refine their creativity and focus on professional interests to produce dynamic design solutions and an industry-ready portfolio for the creative sector.

 

CORE MODULES

 

Contextual Studies
  • Introduction to UX Design
  • Introduction to Game Design
  • Project Research
Media Technology
  • Interactive Media Design
  • Digital Video Production
  • 3D Game Design
  • Digital Compositing & Visual Effects
Digital Design Exploration
  • Digital Illustration
  • 3D Visualization
  • Motion Graphic
  • 3D Animation
  • Web Design
  • Visual Communication
Professional Development
  • Entrepreneurship of Digital Design
Major Design Project
  • Digital Media Design Final Project

 

Minimum Entry Requirement
  1. Possess Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least credit in three (3) subjects; OR
  2. Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Pass with minimum 3 Grade Bs in any subjects; OR
  3. Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3/Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) (Note: The Higher Education Provider (HEP)s are to conduct screening and provide necessary guidance specific to the discipline of the programme); OR
  4. A Certificate [Level 3 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, (MQF)] in relevant field with at least Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00; OR
  5. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with at least Grade C (Grade Point 2.00) in any subject; OR
  6. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul; OR
  7. Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government; AND
  8. Pass an interview (online/virtual/conventional) OR submission of student's portfolio, to be determined by the HEP as required.

English Competency Requirement (International Students):

Achieve a minimum score of High Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Mid B1.

*For detailed information on entry requirements, please contact Marketing & Sales Department.

Career Prospects

From creative jobs in the entertainment and advertising industries to roles in science and technology that specialized in visual communication, there are plenty of digital media design careers available to the skilled graduates and will be directly at the heart of all creative media applications and their related industries in the future.

The course produces graduates who are flexible and responsive. And able to develop personal skills in self-learning, problem-solving, research and networking, all of which are transferable to a range of careers. More importantly, they are industry – ready to work as:

  • UI/ UX Designer
  • 3D Visualizer
  • Web Designer
  • Design Educator
  • Digital Illustrator
  • Creative Director
  • Creative Consultant
  • 2D & 3D Animator
  • Multimedia Designer
  • Video Game Designer
  • Advertising Art Director
  • Digital Media Photographer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Digital Developer
  • Website User Experience Designer
  • Video Production Executive
  • Digital Media Specialist

FIND YOUR COURSE

address

Blok B&C, Lot 5, Seksyen 10, Jalan Bukit,
43000 Kajang, Selangor.

phone

03-8210 3709 (Main Line)
03-8740 6392 (Main Line)
03-8740 4392
03-8741 8192
03-8741 4923
03-8741 4924
03-8740 6925
03-8737 9292

email

neuc@newera.edu.my

OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
(Off on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays)