Awarding Institution: 

Awarded by SEGi 

Full Time Duration: 
3 years
Intake Dates: 
Please refer directly to the respective SEGi campus

Description

Photography can be used across an array of industries from science to art and, when employed with skill, conveys a powerful message in today’s information-rich world.

The Diploma in Photography utilises curriculum that designed to give students a thorough grounding in independent ideology, aesthetics, history, criticism, research and features of the digital age. At SEGi, we strive to produce quality photographers that meet the demands of a fast-moving industry.
 

Career Opportunities

The knowledge and experience gained gives graduates the opportunity to pursue careers including: Director of Photography, PhotoJournalist, Portrait & Fashion Photographer, News Pixman, Bridal/Wedding Photographer, Commercial / Advertising Photographer, Fine Arts Photographer, Digital Imaging Manipulator, Professional Lab Instructor, Photographic Sales Executive, Business & Corporate Photographer amongst others.

Entry Requirements

  • SPM
  • or O-Levels
  • or SM2
  • or Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary School UEC Certificate
  • or Malaysian Certificate of Education (MCE)
  • or equivalent (3 credits) & Pass the interview session.

Programme Modules

Year 1Year 2Year 3

Semester 1

  • 2 & 3 Dimensional Design
  • Colour & Form
  • Drawing Fundamentals
  • Fundamentals of Photography
  • History of Art
  • English

Semester 2

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Photography – Studio & Lighting 1
  • Black & White Photography
  • History of Photography

Plus 1 of the following elective subjects:

  • Typography Design 1
  • Introduction to DTP
  • Advertising Creativity
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Video Production 1

Semester 3

  • Pengajian Malaysia
  • Advertising Principles

Semester 1

  • Pengajian Islam (Islamic Studies) or Pendidikan Moral (Moral  Education)
  • Photography – Studio & Lighting 2
  • Large Format Photography
  • Digital Imaging 1
  • Videography

Semester 2

  • Advertising Photography
  • Digital Imaging 2
  • Colour Photography
  • Research Methodology

Plus 1 of the following elective subjects:

  • Typography Design 1
  • Introduction to DTP
  • Advertising Creativity
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Video Production 1

Semester 3

  • Documentary & Photojournalism
  • Presentation Skills

Semester 1

  • Practical Training

Semester 2

  • Independent Project
  • Experimental Photography
  • Text & Image
Creative Arts & Design