Full Time Courses

Making a career decision is indeed an important one. We hope the decision you have made or are about to make, will be one that you will feel confident about succeeding. If advertising & communication or creative multimedia appeals to you, we can help you become successful in it. But the first step is for you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in the field to prepare yourself for a brighter future.

At IACT College, with a faculty including established practitioners, students will get first-hand information and tips about what's hot and happening in the "real world". In addition, they will also get hands-on experience during practical attachments with leading local and international organisations. Because IACT College is founded and endorsed by the industry, we are able to offer quality programmes at affordable costs.

1. Certificate in Communication Studies
      KP/JPS(SM1288/KR7437)10/11

The Certificate in Communication Studies is a one-year foundation programme to equip you for the Diploma of your choice. But what it encompasses isn't limited to the fundamentals of advertising and communication - it covers a broad scope of subjects that proves to remain useful even when you embark on your career.

At IACT College, this is when you begin to grow as a creative thinker and communicator!

  • Duration
    • 1 year
  • Entry Requirements
    • SPM/UEC with two credits and below
  • Programme Outline
    • Semester 1
      • Business & Social Etiquette
      • Communication English 101
      • Computer Applications I
      • Introduction to Communication
      • Pengajian Malaysia
    • Semester 2
      • Communication English 102
      • Computer Applications II
      • Introduction to Creativity
      • Marketing Fundamentals
      • Bahasa Kebangsaan
    • Semester 3
      • Introduction to Business & Management
      • Media Studies
      • Professional Writing
      • Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral
  • Intake Dates
    • 20 September 2010 (subject to availability)

2. Diploma in Advertising / Marketing Communications
      KP/JPS(A7019)05/11

If your dream is to be in advertising, PR or marketing communications, this is the Diploma to pursue. It presents a dynamic and holistic syllabus designed to meet the ever-chaning demands of the industry. And above all, it grooms you to be a versatile creative professional.

It is one of the most established Diplomas at IACT College and has been the ticket for many of our former students to a flourishing career in many reputable organisations.

  • Duration
    • 2.5 years
  • Entry Requirements
    • SPM/UEC with minimum of three credits
    • STPM
    • Diploma/Pre-University or equivalent qualification
  • Programme Outline
    • Semester 1
      • Advertising Principles
      • Communication English 103
      • Computer Graphics
      • Creative Thinking
      • Mass Communication
      • Presentation Skills
    • Semester 2
      • Communication English 104
      • Marketing Management
      • Marketing Communications Research
      • Media Planning
      • Pengajian Malaysia
    • Semester 3
      • Introduction to Sociology
      • Consumer Behaviour
      • Public Relations
      • Sales Promotion
      • Bahasa Kebangsaan
    • Semester 4
      • Account Management
      • Creative Execution & Production
      • Cross Cultural Studies for Advertising & Marketing Communications
      • Integrated Marketing Communications
      • Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral
    • Semester 5
      • Internship (3 months)
    • Semester 6
      Choose any four (4) subjects:
Multimedia Variants
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Visualisation
  • Multimedia CD-Rom Production & Project
  • Video Production
Visual Communication Variant
  • Contextual Studies
  • Principles of Drawing
  • Visual Communication I
  • Visual Communication II
Integrated Marketing Communications Variants
  • Copywriting
  • Corporate Communication
  • Corporate Planning
  • International Marketing
  • Intake Dates
    • 7 June 2010
    • 2 August 2010

3. Diploma in Mass Communication
      KP/JPS(A6366)08/10

The Diploma in Mass Communication has a syllabus that is as broad as the career choices it opens up for you upon graduation. Here, you will learn hands-on about video production, publication, event management, media studies and of course, advertising itself!

  • Duration
    • 2.5 years
  • Entry Requirements
    • SPM/UEC with three credits*
    • STPM
    • Diploma/Pre-University or equivalent qualification
  • * Applicants should preferably have a minimum grade of B for English in their test results
  • Programme Outline
    • Semester 1
      • Advertising Principles
      • Communication English
      • Computer Graphics
      • Creative Thinking
      • Mass Communication
      • Presentation Skills
    • Semester 2
      • Introduction to Sociology
      • Photography & Digital Imaging
      • Public Relations
      • Pengajian Malaysia
    • Semester 3
      • Ethics in Public Relations
      • Field Production Techniques
      • Media Criticism
      • Writing for Different Media
      • Bahasa Kebangsaan
    • Semester 4
      • Media Ethics & Regulation
      • Multimedia
      • Principles of Journalism
      • Publicity & Media Relations
      • Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral
    • Semester 5
      • Internship (3 months)
    • Semester 6
      Choose any three (3) subjects:
Public Relations & Event Management Variant
  • CSR & Corporate Communication
  • Corporate Crisis Management
  • Event Management & PR Campaign Strategies
Journalism Variant
  • Fundamentals of Publishing
  • Feature Writing
  • News Reporting
Broadcasting & Media Production Variant
  • Broadcast Portfolio
  • Idea Conceptualisation
  • Programme Management (TV, Radio & Internet)
  • Intake Dates
    • 7 June 2010
    • 2 August 2010

4. Diploma in Broadcasting
      KP/JPS(PA8057)08/12

Always wondered what it's like to be a part of producing and making TV programmes and commercials? Then you are right on track for considering the Diploma in Broadcasting. At IACT College, you will learn in detail about the art and science that goes into broadcasting.

But what's the difference between this Diploma and those offered by others, you ask. Well, at IACT College, we also expose you to other related areas, such as client service management and more!

  • Duration
    • 2.5 years
  • Entry Requirements
    • SPM/UEC with three credits
    • STPM
    • Diploma/Pre-University or equivalent qualification
  • Programme Outline
    • Semester 1
      • Advertising Principles
      • Communication English
      • Computer Graphics
      • Creative Thinking
      • Mass Communication
      • Presentation Skills
    • Semester 2
      • Idea Conceptualisation
      • Introduction to Audio Engineering
      • Photography & Digital Imaging
      • Video Production I
      • Pengajian Malaysia
    • Semester 3
      • Advanced Audio Production
      • Animation
      • Production Management
      • Scriptwriting for TV
      • Bahasa Kebangsaan
    • Semester 4
      • Client Service Management
      • Directing
      • New Media Studies
      • Video Production II
      • Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral
    • Semester 5
      • Internship (3 months)
    • Semester 6
      • Creative Execution & Production
      • Film Distribution and Marketing
      • Radio & TV Commercial
      • TV-Radio Programming
  • Intake Dates
    • 7 June 2010
    • 2 August 2010

5. Diploma in Graphic Design
      KP/JPS(A2998)09/14

Graphic Designers are artist of the 21st century. Not only does the Diploma in Graphic Design offered by IACT College groom you to be a master of commercial design softwares, but an industry professional that knows how to make marketing sense out of every design.

You will be able to explore and express your design creativity using evergreen methods such as pencils and markers.

  • Duration
    • 2.5 years
  • Entry Requirements
    • SPM/UEC with three credits*
    • STPM
    • Diploma/Pre-University or equivalent qualification
  • * Applicants must submit his/her portfolio if he/she does not have either a credit or pass in their Art subject
  • Programme Outline
    • Semester 1
      • Advertising Principles
      • Communication English
      • Computer Graphics
      • Creative Thinking
      • Mass Communication
      • Presentation Skills
    • Semester 2
      • Art & Design Fundamentals
      • Marketing Management
      • Photography & Digital Imaging
      • Principles of Drawing
      • Pengajian Malaysia
    • Semester 3
      • 3D Animation
      • 3D Visualisation
      • Digital Illustration
      • Sculpture
      • Typography
      • Bahasa Kebangsaan
    • Semester 4
      • Digital Video & Audio
      • History of Arts
      • Multimedia CD-ROM Production & Project
      • Packaging Design
      • Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral
    • Semester 5
      • Advertising Design
      • Professional Portfolio Development & Exhibition
      • Publication Design
    • Semester 6
      • Internship (3 months)
  • Intake Dates
    • 7 June 2010
    • 2 August 2010

6. Diploma in Creative Multimedia
      KP/JPS(A3252)08/14

Regardless of past or present, you would have definitely come across 3D-animated movies and some cool websites. This is what the field of Creative Multimedia is about.

Although the field may still be at an adolescent phase, it is rapidly changing the way people advertise, entertain and communicate. IACT College employs the most up-to-date syllabus and teaching manpower to grrom you in many aspects of digital media and interactivity.

  • Duration
    • 2.5 years
  • Entry Requirements
    • SPM/UEC with three credits*
    • STPM
    • Diploma/Pre-University or equivalent qualification
  • * Applicants must submit his/her portfolio if he/she does not have either a credit or pass in their Art subject
  • Programme Outline
    • Semester 1
      • Advertising Principles
      • Communication English
      • Computer Graphics
      • Creative Thinking
      • Mass Communication
      • Presentation Skills
    • Semester 2
      • Art & Design Fundamentals
      • Marketing Management
      • Photography & Digital Imaging
      • Principles of Drawing
      • Pengajian Malaysia
    • Semester 3
      • 3D Animation
      • 3D Visualisation
      • Digital Illustration
      • Sculpture
      • Typography
      • Bahasa Kebangsaan
    • Semester 4
      • Digital Video & Audio
      • Digital Visualisation
      • Multimedia CD-ROM Production & Project
      • Web Design
      • Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral
    • Semester 5
      • Professional Portfolio Development and Exhibition
      • Web Broadcast
    • Semester 6
      • Internship (3 months)
  • Intake Dates
    • 7 June 2010
    • 2 August 2010
Next Intake Date
  • Certificate in Communication Studies

    20th September 2010
  • Diploma in Advertising / Marketing Communications

    2nd August 2010
  • Diploma in Broadcasting

    2nd August 2010
  • Diploma in Graphic Design

    2nd August 2010
  • Diploma in Creative Multimedia

    2nd August 2010
  • Diploma in Mass Communication

    2nd August 2010
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