Limkokwing Bali - The Foundation in Design

The Foundation in Design is a one-year programme, which provides the essential preparation for entry into our Degree programmes in Art, Design and Multimedia. The programme emphasizes in building your creative thinking, research and drawing skills. You will learn how to visualise ideas using different media, whether it is drawing, photography or 3D products. You will develop practical skills in two and three dimensions, exploring issues of space, structure, surface, texture, and colour. Progressively you will experience and experiment across all areas of art and design and later concentrate on your chosen field.

This programme is aimed at instilling in you:

• The elements and principles of design
• The skills and techniques of drawing
• The creative thinking and problem solving techniques
• The ability to carry out primary and secondary research
• The ability to communicate ideas visually and orally

This programme emphasizes the various skills, techniques and learning so that you will benefit in being a globally aware, mature and forward thinking creative individual.

The Limkokwing Foundation programme is specifically designed for students to enter University immediately after high school. Equivalent to an STPM/ Yr12/‘A’ Levels qualification, students will access Limkokwing’s wide range of undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree programmes upon successful completion of the Foundation year.

However, it is compulsory for students enrolling into a design or multimedia related programme to undertake the Foundation programme unless they have a portfolio for assessment of prior learning, demonstrating their grasp of basic skills.

Every student of the Foundation programme will enter a stream related to their studies as they proceed to their degree programme. They won’t have to study subjects not related to their planned career line. Key focus for all Foundation programmes is on developing skills in ICT and creative skills.

Students in foundation are not expose to this level of learning but the fundamental (basic) level such as design studies for graphic design and they learn basic computer graphic covering illustrator and photoshop, not website or multimedia.

The Foundation programme relies on intensive English training that is applied through communication modules of the programme. Native English speakers can spend more time on professional writing, reporting, creative writing, etc.

Students who have completed a recognized STPM/ Yr12 /A’ Levels or equivalent higher certificate or diploma programme with the required subjects and credits may be exempted from the Foundation programme upon review of their past results or portfolio (where applicable).

Entry requirement

• Pass SPM/O Levels with 5 credits including English language and Arts; Or
• Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
  

International Students

For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.

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Cinta Bahasa - Indonesian language school in Ubud, Bali

Cinta Bahasa is an Indonesian language school in Ubud, Bali, providing learner-centered language learning services to those who want to quickly achieve a functional and then advanced level of Indonesian language proficiency.
Cinta Bahasa Indonesia language school

Two hours a day, five days a week for a month is all it takes for you to be communicating in Indonesian. Learn more about our courses and methodology, and Register for a course now! Click here to download our brochure.

Our proficiency-based learning methodology is the most advanced of any language school in Indonesia, and our highly-experienced teachers help make it easy, effective and fun for you to learn to speak Bahasa Indonesia!

Intermittent or occasional language training is not effective at bringing a language beginner up to a conversational level. It is much more effective to do a one month Semi-intensive Indonesian or Intensive Indonesian course, followed by intermittent training and self-study to progress to Intermediate Indonesian and Advanced Indonesian. See our Methodology to learn more about what makes us different and better than other schools.

Private, Group and Corporate learning programs are available, please Contact Us for more information.

Cinta Bahasa is an Indonesian Language School in Bali, located on the campus of Campuhan College in the town of Ubud. Close to hotels, restaurants, artistic, social & cultural activites and the center of this famous village in the hills of south-central bali, this is the perfect location for you to learn Bahasa Indonesia.

Ubud has quickly become one of the centers of knowledge in Indonesia, with the Ubud Reader's and Writer's Festival (http://www.ubudwritersfestival.com/) and the Bali Spirit Festival (http://www.balispiritfestival.com) marking Ubud as a a premier destination for people seeking to write, study, practice their arts, and engage with Bali's unique and engaging culture, while staying in lush tropical surroundings.

You'll soon be saying "Aku Cinta Bahasa Indonesia!"

Location, Facilities & Map

Cinta Bahasa is located on the campus of Campuhan College in Ubud, Bali. Close to hotels, restaurants, social & cultural activites and the center of this famous village in the hills of south-central Bali, this is the perfect location for you to learn Indonesian language. Ubud is an excellent and comfortable place to learn and relax at the same time. Cinta Bahasa Indonesia language school Although Cinta Bahasa is a separate enterprise, we share in the vision and mission of the Karuna Bali Foundation (http://www.karunabali.com/) and the programs and activities of Campuhan College. Campuhan College provides language and skills training to Indonesians from a lower-socioeconomic background. For more information v

ist their website at www.campuhancollege.com To see images of the school, visit our Gallery.

Facilities:

• Comfortable, bright classroms
• Library
• Cinema Room
• Wifi & Internet Cafe on location
• Restaurant on location*
• Accomodation on location*
• Convenience store nearby*

*and many options nearby!

Samuan Tiga Temple, Bali - Indonesia

Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Ubud - Bali

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - JULY 2011

(5th) 6th (7th) July – Hari Raya Galungan
Galungan is a Balinese holiday that occurs every 210 days and lasts for 10 days. Kuningan is the last day of the holiday (see below). Galungan means ‘When the Dharma is winning’ – Dharma being good over evil. During this holiday the Balinese Gods visit the earth and leave on Kuningan. During the Galungan period the deified ancestors of the family descend to their former homes to be entertained by those on earth.
Although Galungan falls on a Wednesday, most Balinese will begin their Galungan ‘holiday’ the day before – on the 5th. ‘Penjors’ can be seen lining the streets to welcome good fortune to those who pass below to enter family homes. On Wednesday the 6th, the day of Galungan, most Balinese will try to return to their own ancestral home at some stage during the day, even if they work on another part of the island. As well as the family temples, visits, with offerings, are also made to the main village temple, and to the homes of other families who may have helped the family in some way over the past six months. The day after Galungan, the 7th, is a time for relaxation; visiting friends and maybe taking the opportunity to head to the mountains or beaches for a picnic.

15th July – Full Moon - Purnama Sasih Kasa
The full moon (which has particular importance to the Balinese Hindus) falls on this day and ceremonies are held throughout the Hindu temples all across Bali. The Balinese that adhere to the Hindu Dharma religion will take offerings of food, fruit and flowers to the temple to be blesses by the priest. It is the essence of theses offerings that will be enjoyed by the deities. The Balinese themselves are then blessed by performing various rituals using holy water, incense smoke, petals and rice grains.

16th July – Hari Raya Kuningan
This day is always celebrated 10 days after Galungan and on a Saturday marking the end of the festivities, sending deified ancestors back to the heavens. There will be many colourful temple ceremonies, with the Balinese suitably attired coming to and fro, according plenty of photo opportunities. Please be patient when on the roads.

30th July – Dark Moon - Tilem Sasih Kasa
The Balinese adhering to the Hindu Dharma religion will celebrate ‘Tilem’ in temple ceremonies, which are mostly held in every major temple and family shrines around the island of Bali. On this day Hindus make offerings to the Gods, placed on the ground at the entrance of each housing compound. The aim is to beg God’s grace; so that one’s dark thoughts will be illuminated by Him.

31st July – Ramadhan – Hari Raya Islam
Ramadhan or fasting month is a very special month to Moslems throughout the world. During the month all Moslems will try to be holy (body & soul) by avoiding wrongdoing to God or to others. Most will spend their leisure time by reading the Al-Qur’an, praying and doing charity work. Fasting starts before sunrise at about 5am and finishes at sunset at about 7pm. Before fasting, at least one hour before sunrise, Muslims wake up to have “makan sahur” eating at 4am. This is in preparation for a long day of fasting. A minute before ‘azan’ or prayers, all activities such as eating and drinking must be discontinued. Normally, most Moslems pray at home but during this special month most of them will pray at the mosque.

Source: Baliplus.com