WELCOME TO FSSR UITM MELAKA

Welcome to the Faculty of Art and Design, UiTM Melaka centrally located in the heart of downtown Malacca. Founded in August 1984, our aim is to provide a world class education for creative and conceptual design. The Faculty of Art & Design offers a variety of academic programmes, ranging from Diploma to Degree, which produce graduates who are ready to integrate themselves into diverse market sectors. Understanding the importance of skilled and creative human resources as assets to industries specifically and the nation in general, the Faculty plays a big role in nurturing competence, knowledge, integrity and excellence in each of its students.

Nowadays, art education and courses are blooming rapidly in both public and privates institutions in Malaysia. This scenario reflects the needs and interests in art and design in the country’s development indeed. Faculty of Art & Design or fondly known as AD, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, which was founded in 1984, has resulted in many great achievements to the university and the country through various academic and artistic activities. The main focus of this faculty is to prioritize excellence in teaching and learning, encouraging research as well as nurturing human capital aligned with UiTM’s requirements, as a pioneer in the field of art and design in this country.The faculty offers various programs ranging from diploma to degree, producing graduates who are viable to the diverse market sectors. Hence, skilled human resources who are assets to the faculty play a big role in nurturing competence, knowledgeable, integrity and excellent personality in each student. AD always strive to achieve the vision in enlisting UiTM as a world-class university. Apart from emphasizing on the quantity and quality aspects in terms of academic and individual potential, the faculty also aims to empower the knowledge dimension towards entrepreneurial culture which may provide high returns as well as increasing social mobility in society. Today, AD is always on the track to be the world-class art reference centre with a more proactive, creative and innovative approaches, parallel to the status of a developed nation. Therefore, various strategies are designed to strengthen and enhance the capabilities of the faculty in the spectrum of religion, nation and country, as a whole.

FSSR UITM MELAKA

"Creativity creates mind that inspired others"

MISSION

To enhance the knowledge and expertise of Bumiputeras in all fields of study through professional programmes, research work and community service based on moral values and professional ethics.

VISION

To establish UiTM as a premier university of outstanding scholarship and academic excellence capable of providing leadership to Bumiputeras’s dynamic involvement in all professional fields of world-class standards in order to produce globally competitive graduates of sound ethical standing.

MOTTO

Celebrating Creativity Towards Tomorrow

PROGRAMS OFFERED

AD111 | DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN

The program focuses on technical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of graphic arts including photography, multimedia and illustration. It also focuses on studying through studios and computer-based design.
AD114 | DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

The program focuses on technical knowledge and practical skills in the field of industrial design. Students are exposed to the world of product design such as furniture, automotive, footwear, interior and packaging. Students are also given the opportunity to work on projects through workshops, studios and computer applications.
AD117 | DIPLOMA IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND CREATIVE IMAGING

The program focuses on technical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of photography arts including photography and videography. It also focuses on studying through studios and photo-based design.
AD118 | DIPLOMA IN FINE ARTS

The program focuses on technical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of fine arts including drawings, installation and sculpture. It also focuses on studying through studios and creative-based design.
AD241 | BACHELOR DEGREE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN (HONS)

The program focuses on technical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of graphic arts including photography, multimedia and illustration. It also focuses on studying through studios, research and computer-based design.