“Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive.” - Walt Disney

Animation is one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide. It has been a huge technological development in the last decade, from traditional 2D hand-drawn to digital 3D animation. In today’s digital world, the application of animation isn’t simply restricted to films. It facilitates exciting career opportunities in various sectors like Advertising, Print media, TV production and Gaming.

This programme aims to develop you as a creative animator. The animation route offers the opportunity to specialize in modeling, animating and compositing based applications in the creation of character filmmaking.

The programme focuses on the many aspects of the fundamental animation processes and design skillsets in the creative industry, while exploring on different animation techniques ranging from 2D traditional to CG animation.

You’ll be involved in the development of animated content, with emphasis on critical, analytical and problem-solving skills. You will also gain production experience through industrial training as emphasis is placed on professional practice for greater employment prospects through animation.

DEGREE LEVEL 1

Year 1 focuses on many aspects of the fundament in animation and design skillset in the creative industry, especially in the animation field. You will explore thoroughly on different animation techniques ranging from 2D traditional to CG animation.

Common Modules

• Illustration for Concept Art
• 3D Pipeline
• Creative Project
• Motion Graphics

Specialised Modules

• Animation Principles
• Digital 2D Animation
• Digital 3D Animation
• Sculpture for Animation

DEGREE LEVEL 2

Year 2 involves the development of animated content in greater depth, that emphasis on critical & analytical thinking skills and problem-solving skills. This including character creation, character performance, motion design, rigging, effects and simulation. You will also gain the industry experience through industrial training towards the end of the second year.

Common Modules

• From Script to Screen
• Digital Film Production
• Effects & Simulation
• Rigging for Animation
• Visual Culture

Specialised Modules

• Film Shorts & Stings: Proposal
• Film Shorts & Stings: Production
• Character Creation
• Facial Animation & Lip-synching
• Character Animation

INTERNSHIP (12 weeks)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 12 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment. 

DEGREE LEVEL 3

In Year 3, you will be specialised in your area of interest and produce a series of animation project which showcases your significant talent and ability to work in a team. Emphasis is placed on professional practice in preparation for graduation and greater employment prospect through animation.

Common Modules

• Sound Design
• Animation Techniques for Games
• Research Project Report
• Design Futures
• Exhibition Design

Specialised Modules

• Animation Project: Proposal
• Animation Project: Production
• Team Animation Project: Proposal
• Team Animation Project: Production

MQA Compulsory Subjects*

• Ethnic Relations (M’sian Students)
• Islamic & Asian Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malaysian Studies (Int’l Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Workplace Professional Communication Skills
• Employee & Employment Trends
• Co-Curriculum

(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Equivalent qualification and / or experience which is recognised by the Senate / institution.

20 Jul 2023 | 21 Sep 2023

• 2D Animator
• 3D Animator
• Concept Artist
• Storyboard Artist
• 3D Modeller
• 3D Rigging Artist
• Production Designer
• Motion Graphic Designer
• Visual Effects Artist
• Compositor
• Video Editor
• Script Writer