MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF ART (MIA) endeavours to provide affordable and quality education in creative arts by providing a conducive environment for students to develop their potential. Founded in 1967 as a non-profit making organisation, the institute has trained thousands of professional artists, designers and musicians for local and overseas creative industries.

All its courses are accredited by MQA. They place strong emphasis on the mastery of creative and practical skills (both conventional and digital), in-depth inquires of knowledge, conceptual development and critical thinking.

It offers the three-year Diploma in Graphic Design (multimedia and visual communication), Illustration (+ graphic and multimedia design), Fine Art, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Textile & Fashion Design and Music.

MIA graduates are highly sought after by design firms and related industries at home and overseas.

MIA underwent major renovation recently. Classrooms, studios and labs are equipped with the latest teaching equipment. The computer lab is equipped with the latest hardware including latest Apple iMac complete with CS4 software.

Air-conditioned classrooms, studios and labs are equipped with high-end audio-visual teaching aids. Its library has a large collection of books and periodicals in Art, Design and Music. Internet facilities and WiFi are also available.

The art gallery showcases students’ creative works and there is a mini concert hall for music students’ performance. There are student common rooms with television, game sets and reading materials.

MIA is easily accessible by public transport, and there are many accommodation options near the campus. Students have access to sports facilities such as swimming, squash, tennis and gymnasium at a nearby club.

Scholarships are awarded through the annual Nationwide Art & Design Competition, SPM/UEC Academic Achievement Scholarship, five full-scholarship awarded through Dong Jiau Zhong and two from Sin Chew Education Fund. Financial aid is also available for needy students.

MIA has links with prestigious universities and colleges in UK, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan and China where MIA graduates may proceed to complete their BA programmes for a minimum of one year through advanced placement or credit transfer. This 3+1 study programme with MIA-linked universities enables students to save time and cost in their pursuit of their BA degrees overseas. With the MQA accreditation, MIA graduates may also further their studies in local universities.

The new intake will be on Jan 4. The Open Day is on Jan 2, from 9.30am to 4pm. There will be seven talks on Art & Design.

MIA will extend its counselling hours from Dec 19 to Jan 10 (every Saturday and Sunday from 9.30am to 4pm) and Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. The MIA gallery will display students’ artworks. The public is welcome to view them.

In 2009 alone, the students have won several interior design awards, and music and choir awards.