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New Year, New Me, New Art! Step into an inspiring learning journey in art, design, and music with the exciting short courses and workshops offered by the EMS Department of MIA! From children to adults, we offer fun yet professional programmes designed for everyone to explore different creative fields—expressing imagination through every brushstroke and bringing...Read More

Hello everyone! 👋 You’re invited to the Department of Industrial Design, Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA), Industrial Design Diploma Show 2026 — themed “Neo-Genesis”! 🎉 📅 Date: 7–11 Jan 2026 🕚 Opening Ceremony: 7 Jan 2026 (Wednesday), 11:30 AM – 1 PM 📍 Venue: Level 3, GM-3-33, GM-3-33A, GM-3-35, GM-3-36, GM-3-37, GMBB, Jalan Robertson, Bukit...Read More

Unleash Your Creativity with Our Graphic Design Short Course! Ready to master Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator? Join our 6-week Graphic Design Short Course this December and learn how to create eye-catching visuals and professional artwork — from photo manipulation to vector illustration and typography design! Starts: 6th Dec 2025 (Every Saturday) Time: 10am – 1pm...Read More

  Unleash your creativity this October & November with MIA’s exciting art workshops! Whether you’re into vibrant brushstrokes or shaping clay into something magical, we’ve got just the right experience for you. Acrylic Painting Workshop (Sunflower) Step into Van Gogh’s world and recreate his iconic Sunflowers! Guided by professional artist Ms. Foong Yeng Yeng, you’ll...Read More

Masked Illusion Course Diploma in Illustration Lecturer Ms. Aini Nazihah Abu Bakar Background Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a visible rise in the usage of face masks, since wearing masks in public areas is mandatory now. But once used, these masks are ending up everywhere — from the roadside to the sea...

2020 has been a tough year for most of us. It’s been filled with worry, uncertainty, and changes to the fundamental routines that we’ve built for ourselves. You may have struggled with loneliness during the lockdown and may have found the lack of social options very limiting. There’s a lot of negativity in this world...

From the softest, in an increasing frequency of sound and rhythm, that is Crescendo; the title for this year’s MIA Illustration Diploma Show 2020. Synchronised and created by seven graduates of MIA Diploma in Illustration, this inaugural virtual digital illustration showcase portrays their final year’s projects through diverse issues, mediums, methods and approaches. From the...

Only scored 1 credit in your high school results and have the passion for art & design? Come join MIA Certificate in Art and Design (CAD) for June 2020 Intake. Message our counselors for more details.