School Of Creative & Design
Where imagination meets innovation, the School of Creative & Design cultivates the next generation of visionaries and creators.
Designing Diversity: A Fusion of Creative Minds
UNIFYING DIVERSE TALENTS: A COLLABORATIVE HUB FOR DESIGN INNOVATION
In Design, we’re a like-minded, close-knit group of makers from all backgrounds with broad interests. UI/UX designers, product designers, environment designers, graphic/communication designers, illustrators, biomedical designers, animators, fashion designers, and artists all housed under one department.
CHOOSE YOUR TRACK
As the demand for design increases, so does the range of design expertise. When you start out as a working professional, you may want to concentrate in a single area or, with expertise gained from practice or advanced education, work across broad areas of design. After completing our foundation year of design study, you’ll choose your track according to your goals and interests: Communications, Products, or Environments. Each track prepares you for entry-level professional practice opportunities in design or design study at an advanced level.
Find your Programmes Undergraduate
The BA (HONOURS) Multimedia Design equips the students with the required knowledge and industry-relevant skills to set the new standard of visuals, interaction and experience in the cutting edge multimedia design world. Covering multiple forms of media, the curriculum includes visualising and creating content, brand and messages through imagery and animation
The graduates are equipped and ready for the industry in the areas of:
- Advertising Agencies
- Multimedia Labs
- Design Studios
- Corporate Art Departments
- Television Network Stations
- Animation House
The BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Marketing is designed to prepare graduates to meet the global fashion market demands in strategic planning, innovations, better product designs and inventive marketing concepts. The speed of delivery, quality of production and creativity in design
Graduates will find employment opportunities as:
- Pattern Cutters
- Fashion Buyers
- Pattern Graders
- Specialist Cutters
- Fashion Designers
- Fashion Entrepreneurs
- Fashion Merchandisers
- Bespoke / Production Tailors
- Apparel / Garment Production Managers
The BA (Hons) Game Design programme introduces and equips students with artistic knowledge and technical skills that are related to game design. Students will explore the fundamentals starting from generating strong conceptual game arts, till the technical execution of building
The graduates are equipped and ready for the industry in the areas of:
- Game Studio
- Multimedia Lab
- Animation Studio
- Post-production House
- Visualisation Studio
- E-sports Company
The BA (Hons) Graphic Design embraces a philosophy that respects the lineage of design while keeping in mind the demanding needs of design for tomorrow’s industry. Focusing on conceptual problem-solving, creativity, formal design and even cutting-edge design for 6 multimedia, the programme’s curriculum revolves around the practice of design.
The graduates are equipped and ready for the industry in the areas of:
- Advertising Agencies
- Multimedia Labs
- Design Studios
- Desktop Publishers
- Photography Studios
- Corporate Art Departments
- Television Network Stations
- Packaging Companies
The BCA (Hons) 3D Animation Design is designed to nurture the talents of tomorrow’s artists, today. From the inception of an idea to the final creative works, 8 students are trained to think, produce and speak the language of 3D animation.
The graduates are equipped and ready for the industry in the areas of
- Advertising Agency
- Multimedia Lab
- Design Studio Corporate Art Department
- Television Network Station
- Animation House
- Research Methodology in Arts & Design
- Graduate Seminar
Choose one Core:
- Thesis
- Creative Practice and Exegesis
ICAD’s Master of Art, Design and Creative Media is Malaysia’s first practice-led Master’s degree offered by a private university. Perfect for creative practitioners and artists, this 1-year programme allows students to graduate with a creative work accompanied by a shorter research report, instead of a full research thesis.
- Research Methodology in Arts & Design
- Digital Art, Design and Creative Media Technologies in Southeast Asia
- Critical Practice and Production Culture
- Graduate Seminar
- Creative Practice 1
- Creative Practice 2
- Exegesis 1
- Exegesis 2
Master of Art and Design is a practice-based programme that requires students to provide solutions through innovative design thinking process. The disciplines involved are wideranging from multimedia, fine art, animation, graphic design and fashion, among others, covering the length and breath of the creative industry.
- Research Methodology
- Graduate Seminar
- Research Planning and Proposal Presentation
- Master Thesis I
- Master Thesis II with Project
Find your Programmes Postgraduate
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What you can Learn from Us？
Creative Thinking and Innovation Skills
Cultivating creative thinking and innovation skills to inspire students’ creativity and prepare them to become future leaders and creative professionals.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Teamwork
Equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to succeed in diverse creative industries and pursue rewarding careers in art and design.
Application of Technology and Digital Tools
Providing abundant practical experience and professional guidance to help students apply theoretical knowledge to real projects and receive guidance and advice from industry experts.
Knowledge of Art and Design History
Exploring the history of art and design to understand different styles and movements throughout various periods, providing students with a rich background in art and design.
Practical Experience and Professional Guidance
Teaching the latest technology and digital tools to empower students to unleash their creative potential in the digital age and create stunning works.
Preparation for Creative Industries Careers
Through interdisciplinary collaboration and team projects, students learn to collaborate with peers from different fields to solve real-world complex problems.