An advanced, interdisciplinary master’s programme bridging 2D, 3D, motion design, and interaction strategy to prepare creative leaders for global visual communication industries.
The Master of Arts in Communication Design is an advanced, interdisciplinary programme that prepares learners to become strategic, empathetic, and technologically adaptive design professionals.
Core pedagogical strengths designed to foster multidimensional storytelling, research depth, and industry leadership.
Builds strong foundations in visual communication, composition, semiotics, and design thinking methodologies.
Bridges flat visual systems with spatial 3D thinking, kinetic typography, animation, and multi-dimensional media.
Offers industry-aligned electives enabling learners to focus deeply on Animation, UI/UX, Motion Graphics, or Brand Strategy.
Equips postgraduates with analytical, strategic, and ethical frameworks essential for advanced design leadership.
Combines creativity, strategy, and technology through studio labs, live briefs, and client simulation environments.
Integrates insights from media studies, behavioral science, and emerging tech to solve complex systemic challenges.
Review the academic criteria and qualifying benchmarks required to apply for the M.A. Communication Design programme.
A student who has passed a 3-year undergraduate degree (Level 5.5, a minimum total of 120 credits) shall be eligible for admission to the 2-year M.A. programme. Preference is given to candidates with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in the qualifying examination.
Bridge Course Note: Students who have not studied requisite courses from the discipline related to the respective programme will undertake prescribed foundational bridge module(s).
A progression from visual thinking and 3D spatial design to digital motion labs, brand expression, and an independent master’s capstone project.
Bridging creative expression, research depth, multi-dimensional craft, and strategic industry readiness.
Bridges graphic, spatial, and motion design, equipping postgraduates to design seamlessly for both flat screen systems and immersive 3D environments.
Structured around emerging industry demands in UI/UX, motion graphics, 3D visualisation, and digital branding through live studio mentorship.
Theory and practice converge through iterative workshops, field research, juried critiques, and client simulation challenges.
Integrates behavioral sciences, media theory, and technology to address systemic communication problems, cultural sustainability, and digital ethics.
Core competencies mastered across visual literacy, research, technology, and professional leadership.
Specialised visual, narrative, and strategic capabilities defining M.A. Communication Design postgraduates.
Graduates are prepared for visual design, motion direction, research strategy, and creative leadership roles globally.
Shape visual identity systems, editorial platforms, campaigns, and pre-visualisations across print and digital media.
Design spatial interactions, motion sequences, AR/VR experiences, and user interfaces integrating AI and 3D pipelines.
Analyse cultural trends and user behavior to translate qualitative insights into strategic visual communication and branding policy.
Lead cross-functional creative teams across media, advertising, technology, and publishing to deliver high-impact campaigns.
Launch independent design consultancies, direct creative agencies, or contribute to design education, advocacy, and research.
Explore the M.A. Communication Design programme and take the next step toward 3D visual narratives, motion graphics, branding strategy, and creative leadership.