Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons) Animation

Course Overview

Founded as BMm (Hons) (Film & Animation) in 1997, this programme focuses on the art & design of Animation, Visual Effects & Film Language. The programme initially started in Melaka under the Faculty of Media Arts & Sciences, later moved to Cyberjaya under the new Faculty of Creative Multimedia, in the year 1999. The Programme was created to be the catalyst for the Animation industry in Malaysia.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Animation Design 1
• 3D Modelling for Animation
• Visual Storytelling
• Film Studies
• Media Culture
• Animation Design 2
• Basic Compositing
• 3D Surfacing
• Sound Design 1
• Media Aesthetics

Year 2

• Animation Design 3
• Acting for Animation
• Animation & Setup
• Effects Simulation
• Animation Design 4
• Advanced Character Animation
• Look Development Screenwriting
• Media Anthropology
• Semiotic Studies
• Internship Training

Year 3

• Animation Design Project 1
• Animation Entrepreneurship
• Design Research
• Animation Design Project 2
• Media Law
• Sound Design 2

Elective Modules

• Corporate Identity
• Diagram Design
• Motion Capture
• Project Management

University Subjects

• Co-curriculum
• Hubungan Etnik (Local)/Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International)
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (Local)/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International)
• Introduction to Multicultural Studies in Malaysia
• Workplace Communication
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Local)
• Foreign Languages (Local and International)

Entry Requirements

• Pass Foundation/Matriculation studies in related field from a recognised institution;* OR
  * Candidates from non-related field may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.
• Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects; OR
• Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any two (2) subjects; OR
• Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of English; OR
• Recognised Creative Multimedia Diploma or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; OR
  Note: Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 but above 2.00 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.
• Pass DKM /DLKM/DVM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 MUST have at least two (2) years of work experience in the related field.
  Note: DKM /DLKM/DVM candidates may be required to undergo Bridging Programme as an additional requirement.