Bachelor of Design and Media Production — study plan

Higher Colleges of Technology Applied Media

Credit hours: 120
Levels: 8
Courses: 38
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Design and Media Production study plan at Higher Colleges of Technology is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 38 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Semester 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DMP 1103	Drawing Fundamentals	3
DMD 1103	Fundamentals of Visual Design	3
DMD 1113	Photography and Image Making	3
DMD 1123	Introduction to Media Technology	3
LSC 1103	Professional Written Communication	3

Year 1 - Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DMP 1203	Introduction to Typography	3
DMP 1213	History of Visual Design	3
DMD 1133	Digital Storytelling	3
DMD 1203	AI in Digital Media	3
DMP 1223	Media Technology II	3

Year 2 - Semester 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DMP 2303	Video Editing	3
DMP 2313	Media Design Management	3
DMD 2313	Digital Media in Arabic	3
DMP 2323	Design Studio I	3
DMD 1213	Digital Literacy	3

Year 2 - Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DMP 2413	Design Studio II	3
DMP 2403	Motion Media Design Techniques I	3
DMD 2433	Sustainable Design	3
DMD 2423	Media Production	3
AES 1003	Emirati Studies	3

Year 3 - Semester 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GDN 3503	Packaging Design	3
GDN 3513	Advanced Typography	3
GDN 3523	Graphic Production	3
GDN 3533	Illustration and Visual Narrative	3
DMP 3503	Communication and Design	3

Year 3 - Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DMP 3603	UX/UI Interaction Design	3
DMD 3613	Freelancing and Entrepreneurship	3
DMD 3623	Portfolio and Presentation	3
DMP 3900	Elective I Elective	3
DMP 3901	Elective II Elective	3

Year 4 - Semester 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GDN 4703	Information Design	3
GDN 4733	Trends in Graphic Design	3
GDN 4743	Capstone I	3
GDN 4716	Industry I	6

Year 4 - Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
DMP 4803	Multiplatform Media Branding	3
GDN 4833	Design Thinking for Visual Communication	3
GDN 4843	Capstone II	3
GDN 4816	Industry II	6

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Design and Media Production

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Design and Media Production at Higher Colleges of Technology?

Bachelor of Design and Media Production at Higher Colleges of Technology requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 38 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Design and Media Production at Higher Colleges of Technology?

The study plan for Bachelor of Design and Media Production spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Design and Media Production award?

Bachelor of Design and Media Production at Higher Colleges of Technology awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.