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Foundation in Art & Design

Foundation in Art & Design
KP/JPS(A4224)10/11

  • Provide a general art & design education to enable students to gain experience in practical studio work, 2D and 3D designs, research and writing
  • Develop visual analysis, fundamental drawing, colour studies, research and critical writing skills
  • Equip students with creative, intellectual and critical skills to prepare them to progress to the degree programmes
  • Provide personal diagnostic appraisal which will aid students in a specific design discipline in the degree programmes
    • Duration: 3 semesters at KBU
    • Intake: January, April and July
    • Entry Requirements: 5 relevant credits in SPM, GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent qualifications

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

    Semester 1
    Introductory & Diagnostic Projects

    • Visual Analysis
    • Colour Studies
    • Fundamental of 2D and 3D Designs
    • Workshops (Printmaking, Photography, and Computer)

    Drawing 1

    • Basic Skill and Techniques

    Critical Studies 1

    • Research and Critical Writing
    • History and Theory of Art & Design

    English 1

    • Academic Writing Skills
    • Grammar and Mechanics

    Semester 2
    Pre Specialist Projects

    • Applied 2D and 3D Designs
    • Applied Drawing and Colour

    Drawing 2

    • Advanced Skills and Techniques

    Critical Studies 2

    • Research and Critical Writing
    • History and Theory of Art & Design

    English 2

    • Academic Writing Skills
    • Research and Presentation Skills

    Semester 3
    Specialist Projects

    • Final Project - Indication on the choice of degree studies in Graphic Design or Interior Architecture & Design

    Drawing 3

    • Drawing in Specialised Areas

    MQA Compulsory Subjects*

    • Bahasa Kebangsaan A / B
    • Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral
    • Pengajian Malaysia

    *All Malaysian students are required to take 3 MQA Compulsory Subjects that include Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Malaysian Studies, and Islamic Studies (for Muslims) or Moral Education (for non-Muslims). MQA Compulsory Subjects are optional for all International Students.