3 rewarding PTPL diplomas in IT

FOR a rewarding career in the information sciences industry, enrol in PTPL's information technology diploma programmes.

The college offers three such courses, namely Diploma in Information Technology, Diploma in Graphic Design and Diploma in Multimedia Technology, all accredited by the Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA).

The Diploma in Information Technology (DIT), which grooms future IT professionals, exposes students to computing and analytical skills.

The Diploma in Graphic Design (DGD) is designed to train students on the application of graphic design techniques used in the production of multimedia-related work, advertising and packaging.

Besides learning the effects of graphics on human psychology, students will have the opportunity to understand the principles in multimedia preparation. They will be trained on drawing techniques and the basics of photography.

The Diploma in Multimedia Technology (DMT) focuses on multimedia concepts, the electronic information industry, hypermedia and hypertexts. It also places emphasis on the application of multimedia in education, training, business and entertainment.

Among the subjects offered are Multimedia Design, Basics of 2D and 3D Graphics and animation, Advanced Multimedia Composition, Design of Digital Printing Material and Digital Audio/ Visual.

Diploma holders are eligible for transfer credits upon enrolling into the Management & Science University (MSU).

This privilege will ensure students a place in the second year of their degree courses at MSU.

Graduates may seek employment as multimedia software developers, multimedia software tool developers, multimedia technologists, programme analysts, multimedia software project managers, multimedia consultants, software entrepreneurs, academicians or researchers.

Students with credits in Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics and Science in SPM/SPMV are invited to join the programme.

Those with lower qualifications but wish to join the programme are encouraged to take up the Certificate in Computer Science before advancing to the diploma programme.