Taylor’s College continues to drive innovation in education with the launch of the Diploma in Digital Design (DIDD) programme. The industry-ready programme is designed to meet the demands of Malaysia’s accelerating digital transformation, equipping students with practical skills and foundational digital expertise essential for thriving in a technology-driven economy.

Students’ learning experience is also elevated through access to cutting-edge facilities such as the Taylor’s Virtual Online Future Technology & Extended Reality (VORTEX XR Lab) and 3D Modelling Studio at Taylor’s Lakeside Campus. Equipped with virtual and immersive technologies, the VORTEX XR Lab serves as a playground for students to innovate and explore possibilities in the world of extended reality.

Hijjaz Aziz, Programme Director of Diploma in Digital Design, Taylor’s College conducting an experiential session, featuring Style-3D🇹🇲 and Taylor’s VORTEX XR Lab’s VR-Verse Zen Garden Drawing. The session offered a glimpse into the learning outcomes students can expect.

For instance, DIDD students can integrate real-world objects into virtual environments via Extended Reality (XR) applications and devices, as well as create 3D Virtual Reality (VR) and XR environments on a 1:1 scale. Such resources provide hands-on experience and technical expertise needed to thrive in digital media specialisations. On a national scale, the programme aligns with Malaysia’s Digital Economy Blueprint by cultivating agile digital talent to excel in diverse digital fields.

“We are excited to offer the Diploma in Digital Design programme that addresses critical skill gaps in Malaysia’s growing digital and creative industries,” said Josephine Tan, Campus Director of Taylor’s College. “Our forward-thinking curriculum and hands-on learning approach are designed to produce graduates who are not only industry-ready but are also capable of making meaningful contributions to Malaysia’s development as a global digital hub,” she explained.

An attendee designing an outfit with Style-3D🇹🇲 software, incorporating a mix of traditional and modern styling.

In terms of real-world experience, Taylor’s College is one of the few institutions in Malaysia offering Work-Based Learning (WBL) for the Diploma in Digital Design programme. Through the 20-week WBL module, students collaborate with academics and industry mentors on real-world projects, sharpening their technical and creative abilities. Partnering with leading companies such as CraveFX, FusionWorks, iTrainKids, Geek Fam, Cause Effect Consultants and Virtualtech Frontier, Taylor’s College ensures its students receive invaluable industry exposure.

“WBL offers our students a significant advantage by bridging the gap between academia and industry. This mode of learning provides continuous mentorship from industry experts, enhancing students’ learning experiences and significantly boosting their employability upon graduation,” added Ts Dr Wong Chee Kong, Head of School of Diploma and Professional Studies, Taylor’s College. WBL ensures students receive structured guidance and insights from industry mentors, preparing them for seamless transitions into the workforce.

During the launch, an experiential session was presented by Programme Director Hijjaz Hamidi Abdul Aziz, who started his career as a multimedia designer, before transitioning into academia over a decade ago, where he has since played a role in developing bachelor’s and diploma programmes in the media and creative industries. The session offered a glimpse into the experiential learning outcomes of the programme, highlighting the hands-on and real-world experiences that define Taylor’s curriculum. It also underscored the creative and technical competencies students will develop throughout their studies.

A Taylor’s VORTEX XR Lab staff demonstrating the VR-Verse Zen Garden Drawing using Virtual Reality Technology to bring ideas to life.

Graduates of the Diploma in Digital Design programme also have the opportunity to further specialise by progressing to related Bachelor’s Degrees at Taylor’s University, such as the Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media and to Year 2 of Bachelor of Interactive Spatial Design (Honours).

Notably, from 2021 to 2023, Taylor’s College’s Diploma graduates achieved a 100% employability rate, as verified by Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE). This statistic underscores the institution’s commitment to producing highly employable graduates equipped to excel in the dynamic, fast-evolving landscape of digital and creative industries.

To find out more about the Diploma in Digital Design programme at Taylor’s College, please visit: https://college.taylors.edu.my/en/study/explore-all-programmes/school-of-diploma-studies/diploma/diploma-in-digital-design.html

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