Foundation in Arts

Course Overview

The Foundation in Arts is a one-year, full-time intensive programme designed to provide students with the knowledge and learning skills required for a smooth transition into an undergraduate degree at UTAR.

Its flexible programme structure allows students to complete the Foundation programme at their preferred pace within a maximum of two years. The programme includes courses that strengthen students' academic knowledge, introduce developments in relevant fields of study and foster critical-thinking skills. It also develops students' presentation skills and English-language proficiency.

Curriculum

Core Courses

• Academic English
• Computing Technology
• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication Skills
• English for Business Communication
• English Language Proficiency
• Management
• Marketing

Management and Accountancy Elective Courses

• Financial Accounting
• Financial Management
• Mathematics for Business I
• Mathematics for Business II
• Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
• Principles of Economics

Arts and Social Science — Chinese Studies Elective Courses

• Introduction to Chinese Literature
• Introduction to Chinese Writing
• Introduction to Social Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology
• Mathematics for Social Science
• Selected Texts of Modern Chinese Literature

Arts and Social Science — Social Science Elective Courses

• Introduction to Social Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology
• Mathematics for Social Science
• Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
• Principles of Economics
• Socialization as a Process

Arts and Social Science — Art and Design Elective Courses

• Analytical Drawing
• Design Fundamentals
• Figure Drawing
• Introduction to Social Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology
• Mathematics for Social Science

Entry Requirements

• SPM with credits in 5 subjects; or
• O-Level with credits in 5 subjects; or
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with Grade B in 3 subjects; or
• Other equivalent qualifications.

Additional Requirements for Architecture Pathways

Applicants entering a Foundation programme leading to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Architecture who do not have a credit in SPM, O-Level or UEC Art (Pendidikan Seni) must:

• Submit three A3-sized drawings in hard copy using any medium, such as pencil or watercolour, together with the application documents.
• Submit an 8–10 minute digital video recording showing the applicant creating one of the three drawings. The recording should clearly show the applicant's face and close-up views of the drawing. The applicant should briefly explain the idea or meaning behind the drawing and why they have chosen architecture.
• Attend an interview if requested by the assessment panel.

Study Abroad Pathway

No