Best College in Malaysia for UK 3+0 Transport Design Degree or Car Design Course at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

Study Transport Design at the Best College in Malaysia

Design lies behind everything we buy, use and desire. Good design is attractive, useable and practical and also sells.

Asia Pacific University (APU) achieves excellence in the SETARA 2011 & 2013 Ratings with a Tier 5 ranking

Good designers combine aesthetics with functionality, communications with entrepreneurialism, visual communications capability with effective written and spoken communications and the ability to work and empathise with others.

Designers work on everything from household products to industrial ones, from advertisements to any visual communication, from small to massive projects, for themselves and for large corporations.

Every time you buy something a designer has been involved in creating it and promoting it. What you buy may have been made in one country, but has usually been designed in UK, Europe or USA. The net flow of payments for licences and royalties of designs from manufacturing countries such as China to UK is massive.

British designers are amongst the leading designers in the world and have developed their expertise in UK Universities such as Staffordshire University.

Now you can experience the advantages of studying design with Staffordshire University in Malaysia. The Degrees offered by APIIT have the same curriculum as at Staffordshire University in the UK.

They will develop your abilities to work on your own and in a team in initiating and creating a wide range of products and promotional activities, including advertisements for print, broadcast, and online as well as display packaging and other promotional support tools.

Many of the world’s most iconic and recognizable designs originate in the UK. Think of the UK Union Jack flag to be found on clothing and cars, the easily recognizable MINI car, the London Underground map which has been copied by rail systems around the world and London buses.

You may want to equip yourself for a career in pretty much any sector that requires a certified Designer. Whatever the case, you’ll find we’ve an industry-leading course for you.

Having won hundreds of awards in IT and Business, APIIT or Asia Pacific University is focused on providing the best education possible in all that they offer. Although the course in transport design or car design may be new, the lecturers, facilities and academic standards are not compromised. APIIT is set to become the best college in Malaysia to offer the degree in Transport Design or Car Design.

 

BA (Hons) Transport Design at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

Exciting opportunities exist as interior and exterior designers in automotive and transport companies, and as design consultants.

Students at APU will receive a dual award upon graduation - one from APU and the other from Staffordshire University, UK

Some graduates choose to launch their own business. Transport design students at APIIT learn a range of transferable skills that can be applied to land, sea and air projects.

Students work on transport and industrial design projects in a creative and friendly studio environment. They have access to excellent 3D workshops and CAD modelling facilities, use industry-standard software, and are expected to present their work to a professional standard.

Core skills are developed through structured and practical design projects, involving idea generation, drawing and rendering, clay modelling and Alias software. The programme works closely with visiting designers who are involved throughout. Teaching and learning techniques are varied and include individual and group design workshops, tutorials, seminars and presentations.

Students have important technical and CAD input throughout the programmes from the Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies, and complete a major design project in Year 3 in an area of personal interest. This flexibility gives the means to engage indulge in truly original and innovative thinking.

APIIT's aims are to equip students with a broad range of specialist and transferable skills. The programme provides an opportunity to take part in work placements and to enter national design competitions.

Programme outline for the BA (Hons) Transport Design at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

Year 1 (Core) Subjects for the BA (Hons) Transport Design at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

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• Concept Design
• Team-working Skills
• Presentations
• 3D Computer Modelling
• Visualisation Skills
• Design History and Context
• Study Skills
• Consultancy Visit

Year 2 (Core) Subjects for the BA (Hons) Transport Design at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

• Automotive Presentation
• Clay Modelling
• Concept Design and Realisation
• 3D Computer Modelling
• Ergonomics
• Live Company Projects
• Automotive Lighting
• Year 2 (Internship)

Year 3 (Core) Subjects for the BA (Hons) Transport Design at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

• Self-negotiated Major Design Project
• 3D Computer Modelling
• Contextual Report
• Career Planning
• Degree Exhibition
• Exhibit at National Show

In addition to the above, all students are required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-Curricular Activities.

Teaching and Learning for the BA (Hons) Transport Design at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

The broad emphasis of our teaching and learning strategy is on exploring creativity and practice through research, theory and

Students from APIIT will receive the degree from Staffordshire University, UK

studio projects. A variety of methods are used to assess your learning and progression, as outlined below, but they are all designed to reinforce the strategy of integrating the intellectual and experiential processes of learning in a creative environment.

Modules are based on a brief set by the module leader, or an external agency or company. You will experience practical work in each level, typically in the form of practice-based resolutions to assignment briefs, where creative applications emerge as a result of research and proposals within several modules.

Teaching in year 1 is designed to identify your ambitions for the programme and your strengths and weaknesses. You are introduced to an ethos that promotes reflexive learning, building upwards from this initial diagnosis. Themes and issues dealt with at this introductory level are also common across the programme.

Later Modules foster more independent project orientated modes of study, but with substantial staff support. This prepares you for the final year, in which the expectation is that you will manage your study time yet more independently with continued support and supervision.

Teaching methods include:

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• Studio Teaching takes place in dedicated studios, and is a practice highly valued by students on creative programmes.
• Lectures and/or presentations by members of academic staff or visitors from outside the University.
• Seminars or discussion groups set up to discuss issues arising from lectures or from work in progress by the group members. These can involve presentations by you individually to the group, which may be assessed for content and delivery.
• Group Critiques occur mid-way or at the end of projects or modules. You present your work to the group of staff and students for discussion, for assessment purposes or to review progress.

Active participation in critiques is encouraged and is a valuable opportunity to develop confidence in presentation and communication skills.

Teamworking is an important part of the design process and it is important that you have experience of working in and managing teams. Several modules require teamworking.

Pre-selected teams are established by the teaching staff or student group according to the requirements of the module descriptor, and/or project brief. These teams will liaise to manage all aspects of the project, meet regularly to undertake research, concept development and final presentation.

Tutorials are set up to enable you to discuss your work with members of staff. These can also involve groups of staff and students, with the objectives of encouraging analysis and reflection and providing feedback on progress. Technical demonstrations of technical processes by staff or technician instructors.

Educational Study visits take place in design consultancies, cities, cultural centres, exhibitions and conferences, and introduce you to industry contacts and working practices. Independent Study is essential in developing and sustaining a professional approach to work. Self-motivation and time management skills are an important part of your education and experience, and this independent practice forms the basis for on-going student learning.

Assessment for the BA (Hons) Transport Design at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

• Sketchbooks or logs, documenting the process of generating, developing and resolving thoughts and ideas and

  

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  demonstrating the influence of research on practical work
• Studio concept development boards and portfolios
• Research files, documenting the gathering, sorting and presentation of research material
• Creative output professionally presented in the format required by the assignment, project or brief including clay and computer models.
• A report, written according to given guidelines as to word count and illustrated as required by the assignment
• The script for a seminar presentation, and the presentation itself
• Coursework carried out in response to assignments, project briefs or self initiated proposals, and presented in forms appropriate to professional practice, allows students to demonstrate the acquisition of learning outcomes through a variety of strategies.

At the end of most projects you will present your designs and concepts to a panel whether that be lecturers, practicing designers or both. This ensures that by graduation you have developed excellent verbal and visual presentation skills, that will help set you apart.

About Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology offers a range of programmes which are designed to produce highly

Asia Pacific University (APU) achieves excellence in the SETARA 2011 & 2013 Ratings with a Tier 5 ranking

employable graduates, by providing our students with an internationally benchmarked academic experience closely aligned to industry requirements.

As an integral member of the APIIT Education Group – comprising the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), the Asia Pacific Smart School and the Asia Pacific International School - APIIT has achieved an enviable record of having produced more than 20,000 highly employable graduates through a sound approach of transforming and nurturing school leavers into qualified and highly competitive professionals.

APIIT’s programmes are offered together with our long-standing international partner, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom. Under this approved collaborative arrangement, APIIT delivers Staffordshire University degrees using the same curriculum and conforming to the same teaching, learning and assessment quality enhancement processes as in the UK, with the aim of ensuring comparability of student experience and academic standards.

Creative Industries in Malaysia and the Region is leading the way with forward-looking Staffordshire University Courses @ APIIT in the area of Design Innovation & Product Design, Brand Management, Animation & Visual Effects - VFX, Creative Media & Film, International Relations, Computing & Business Computing, Journalism and Technology.

The design and media programmes are designed for creative students, to be at the cutting edge of design innovation & creative

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industries; to thrive you in your chosen career. Staffordshire Degrees in Design, Creative Media, Animation and Film prepares students for the 21st century in Digital Filmmaking, Animation & Visual Effects.

Indeed, APIIT’s system of education produces graduates who embody Staffordshire’s commitment of producing The Staffordshire Graduate – graduates who possess the key skills of employability, enterprise and entrepreneurship – and the ability to stand out in the job market.

As APIIT students studying on Staffordshire University degrees, our students get a whole lot more than just an understanding of their subjects, but will leave with a set of attributes that prospective employers not only look for but will value and respect.

At the same time, APIIT’s own Foundation and Diploma programmes are also externally quality assured by Staffordshire University, which ensures that students obtain an internationally benchmarked qualification while also ensuring successful progression into the degree of their choice.

This approach in providing internationally benchmarked education also extends beyond the borders of Malaysia, and is closely replicated within our family of APIIT branch campuses operating in Sri Lanka and in India.

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Among Malaysia’s first MSC-Status Institutions, APIIT has also achieved a strong track record in research, development and commercialisation, winning more than 50 Malaysian and international awards to-date for its innovations, products and student projects.

In recognition of its focus on quality in education, the APIIT Education Group received the Prime Minister’s Award of Excellence in 2011, as well as the Export Quality Award from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia.

APIIT’s academic programmes are approved by the Ministry of Education of Malaysia and the qualifications are fully or provisionally accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Strategically Located
The university is strategically located in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil. It is near condos and the Bukit Jalil LRT station. A free shuttle bus is provided for students to the LRT station and their accommodation.

Why Staffordshire University

Staffordshire University is truly committed to building a worldwide dynamic learning community. The University's learning

Dr. Parmjit Singh, CEO of APU, as the Pro-Chancellor of Staffordshire University and Executive Director of Asia Pacific University (APU) & APIIT Welcoming Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh to Staffordshire University, UK

community is global and students represent over 75 nations worldwide.

Since 1914, Staffordshire University has offered vocationally inspired education relevant for the age. Back then their focus was on mining and ceramics. Now the university is delivering everything from Computer Games Design to Forensic Science.

As well as being involved in many international collaborative research projects, Staffordshire University is committed to delivering high quality education through its many international partnerships.

Staffordshire University has over 17,000 students that make up a dynamic and vibrant community at their campuses in the United Kingdom.

Staffordshire University has a long and proud history of providing high quality, progressive and inclusive higher education for people from across Staffordshire, the region, the UK and the rest of the world.

Staffordshire University has a reputation for producing graduates with the knowledge, skills and ability to make their mark in the world.

Some facts about Staffordshire University are:

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Staffordshire University’s strong focus on employability was underlined in the UK Sunday Times newspaper’s 2010 University League Tables, in which it was recognized as a leading UK university for achieving graduate employment.

One of the first universities in the world to offer computing degrees back in the 1960s, Staffordshire maintains a strong reputation for excellence and innovation in teaching technology based subjects.

The University’s Computing, Computer Games Design, Network Security, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and Automotive Engineering awards are all highly respected by employers globally.

Staffordshire’s Accounting and Finance, Business Studies, Economics, Management and Marketing degrees have all been designed to provide a truly international perspective. This is a real benefit for students wishing to pursue a career in Business or Commerce.

The University’s learning community is truly global. At any one time, in excess of 17,000 students from over 75 countries are studying in Great Britain, by distance learning, or on Staffordshire University quality-accredited courses internationally.

APU Programmes are subjected to extensively External Quality Assurance processes by Staffordshire University, who also

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award the Undergraduate Degrees. This ensures that our programmes are benchmarked against international standards.

In addition, APU's solid relationship with Staffordshire University is among the strongest and most successful foreign collaborations in Malaysia, and is particularly notable in their strong shared mission of producing highly employable graduates.

Staffordshire University Rankings

• Staffordshire University is ranked 71st by the Guardian's University guide 2015: league table for computer science and information systems
• Staffordshire University is ranked 40 by the Guardian's University guide 2015: league table for accounting & finance
• Staffordshire University's Ranking in the Complete University Guide University Subject Tables 2015 for accounting & finance is 21
• Staffordshire University's Ranking in the Complete University Guide University Subject Tables 2015 for computer science is 74

Why study the 3+0 animation and visual effects degree programmes at APIIT

Here are just a few reasons why we believe you should study at APIIT.

Computer lab at Asia Pacific University (APU)

TOP animation and visual effects University in UK

Staffordshire University was one of five Universities who were the first to offer degrees in computing. That was back in 1965! Since then Staffordshire University has stayed ahead of the game – constantly innovating and developing courses that are designed to create the computing professionals of the future.

WORLD-CLASS

APIIT's reputation for excellence means that we attract students from around the world. With partner universities overseas, we could even arrange for you to study part of your course overseas.

INDUSTRY-LEADING FACILITIES

Our centre of computing is a purpose-built facility to rival the best. With hundreds of individual workstations, specialist equipment and facilities, it provides a first-class working environment and is also home to our research.

WORK-READY, WORLD-READY

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Study at APIIT and they will equip you to become ‘The Staffordshire Graduate’ – a world-ready professional, with the knowledge, attributes, skills and expertise that employers look for.

OUTSTANDING SUPPORT

Regardless of the computing programme you choose, you will be supported by highly qualified and enthusiastic professionals. Many enjoy an international reputation for their research and actively engage with leading names in IT.

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) provides access to world-class resources across a wide range of disciplines. This translates into industry-ready skills and a competitive edge for graduates.

APIIT's courses are approved by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). All of the programmes are quality assured by an International Advisory Panel (IAP) whose members include representatives from our international partner universities and industry and technology leaders in the private sector.

Learning for Employability at APIIT

APIIT students have access to state-of-the-art computer facilities that include the latest PCs and workstations with Internet connection, operating systems, software suites and commercial programming software in multiple IT labs built for project work, multimedia production, software and internet programming.

Employers look for qualified people who have the technical know-how and the ability to communicate, work in teams and other personal skills.

At APIIT, our programmes are developed to provide you not only with interesting and stimulating modules to develop your mind, but also to enhance your knowledge and skills and increase your ability to compete for that dream job.

You also need to possess the ability to learn, develop and adapt. Much of what is current knowledge will soon be out-of-date and the reality is that to succeed you need to be adaptable and innovative. We achieve this through the:

Five “I”s Model™

1. Innovation through the design of curriculum, the module content and the learning approaches.

2. Integration through developing your capabilities to interrelate knowledge and to work in multidisciplinary teams.

3. Information through developing your knowledge and also your abilities to communicate effectively and persuasively.

4. Interactivity through the use of group work to develop your teamwork skills and through the use of technology to achieve interactivity of devices and people.

5. Imagination in relation to new products, ideas, applications and solutions.

Financial Aid at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

Scholarships, PTPN Loan and MARA Loan are available. For details, please contact EduSpiral Consultant Services. Affordable

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hostel accommodation is provided.

Scholarships at APIIT range from 30% to 100% depending on the students' results in SPM, STPM, UEC, O-Levels, or the A-Levels. Sports Scholarships are also available for State and National Players.

Special scholarships are available for students from East Malaysia - Sabah and Sarawak, to assist them to achieve their educational goals.

APIIT and Asia Pacific University staff will advise and assist students in applying for the PTPN and MARA loans. MARA Loans are only available for bumi students.

Students interested to register at APU may go to this link.

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