Foundation in Design

About the course

This foundation pathway at Penang campus prepares students for undergraduate study in Design & Visual Art. Students explore design principles, creative software, and visual storytelling for arts degree entry. The programme introduces design principles, creative software, and visual communication for arts and media degrees.

Career outcome

Graduates typically use this foundation qualification as a pathway into undergraduate Design & Visual Art degrees. The pathway leads into undergraduate design, animation, and multimedia programmes. Supporting progression into undergraduate Creative Multimedia and design-related programmes.

Living Costs in Penang**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) RM 9 - 12	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) RM 870 - 1,150	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) RM 576 - 762
Transportation (Daily) RM 3 - 4	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) RM 239 - 316

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)