Architecture R2/581/4/0044 (MQA/A10412)

Course Overview

Architecture is both the process and the product of planning, designing, and constructing buildings and other physical structures. It is an art that reflects human feelings and dreams in shapes within science, environment, and humanity. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural symbols and as works of art. Historical civilizations are often identified with their surviving architectural achievements.

Architecture is a highly respected, creative and challenging profession. The range of specialisations chosen by architects include commercial, retail, industrial and institutional developments, housing, historical building conservation and renovation and building interiors; client brief writing, urban design, planning appeal submissions and presentation assessment; stage set and exhibition design; property and construction management.

At KLT, our Diploma in Architecture is aimed specifically at meeting the needs of the architectural profession and to equip students with the knowledge, skills competencies and awareness relating to architecture profession.

The programme also aims to:

Produce graduates who are capable of demonstrating competence in the analysis, synthesis, judgement and communication within the architectural practice profession;
Ensure that a high standard is maintained in all aspects of teaching.

Our program is accredited by Malaysia Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Programme Details

Entry Requirements

Pass SPM or its equivalent with a minimum of credit in THREE (3) subjects including Mathematics ; or
Pass UEC with grade ‘B’ in THREE (3) subjects including Mathematics ; or
Other equivalent qualifications as recognized by the Malaysian Government.

Duration

2 years 9 months

Total Credit Hours

96 hours

Total Programme Fee

RM 16,100

Subject Overview

Subject Overview

Year 1
Short Semester			Semester 1			Semester 2
Code	Subject	Credit	Code	Subject	Credit	Code	Subject	Credit
			AR157	Environmental Science	3	SE203	Communication in the Workplace	3
			AR105	Communication & Architectural Graphics I	4	AR204	Communication & Architectural Graphics II	4
			AR101	Principles of Architecture	3	AR104	Architecture Project I	5
			AR135	Introduction to AutoCAD	3	CT105	Construction Technology I	3
				Total	13		Total	15

Year 2
Short Semester			Semester 1			Semester 2
Code	Subject	Credit	Code	Subject	Credit	Code	Subject	Credit
MPU2113	Pengajian Malaysia 2	3	SB118	Building By-Laws	3	AR109	Eastern History of Architecture	3
MPU2122 MPU2222	Bahasa Kebangsaan A or Introduction to Entrepreneurship	2	AR137	CAD Applications	3	AR112	Architecture Project III	5
MPU2312 MPU2322	Moral dan Etika or Pengajian Islam	2	AR107	Architecture Project II	5	AR123	Architecture Theory of Structure	3
MPU2412	Khidmat Masyarakat	2	CT205	Construction Technology II	3	CT305	Construction Technology III	3
	Total	9		Total	14		Total	15

Year 3
Short Semester			Semester 1			Semester 2
Code	Subject	Credit	Code	Subject	Credit	Code	Subject	Credit
AR301	Industrial Training	6	AR115	Western History of Architecture	3	AR117	Working Drawings	4
			AR114	Architecture Project IV	5	AR116	Architecture Project V	5
			AR143	Introduction to Landscape Architecture	3	AR160	Environmentally Responsible Design	3
	Total	6		Total	11		Total	12

Industrial Advisor

Industrial Advisor: AR Chang Jih Ren

AR Chang (seated front middle) with lecturers and students from Architecture department.

In efforts to enhance the quality of its programme and to enable staff and students to get the latest updates of the industry, AR Chang Jih Ren is officially appointed as the Industrial Advisor of Architecture Department, Kolej Laila Taib. This appointment is in line with the college’s vision to ensure that the college’s programmes are industry relevant and that our students are job ready when they graduate from the college. AR Chang started his practice in 1981 and since then has been involved in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, interior designing and project management. Throughout his years of practice in Malaysia, AR Chang’s designs has won him several awards ranging from timber houses to stadiums.

Architecture Studio