Foundation in Arts

Course Overview

The Foundation in Arts is a 1-year full time intensive comprehensive programme designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and learning essential for the smooth transition to undertake an undergraduate degree at UTAR.  

With the flexible programme structure, students may complete their Foundation programmes to their desired pace of up to two years.  There are various courses that will enhance students' academic knowledge, expose students to latest developments in the respective areas of studies and foster their critical thinking skills. Simultaneously, it also sharpens student's presentation skills and English language proficiency. 

Curriculum

ore Courses:

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

Elective Courses:

Management and Accountancy

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

Arts and Social Science (Chinese Studies)

• 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)

• 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)

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

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

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

Notes: 

For those applying for Foundation programmes leading to Bachelor of Science (Honours) Architecture and the degree programme of Bachelor of Science (Honours) Architecture please take note of the following: 

Applicants without Credit in SPM/O-Level/UEC Art (Pendidkan Seni) to: 

Submit 3 pieces of A3 size drawings in hardcopies, in any medium (pencil, water colour, etc) together with the application documents;

The submission to include a CD or any digital media consisting of 8-10 minutes video recording of the applicant in the stage of drawing one of the three drawings; the video should capture the face of the applicant during the drawings with close-up shots of the drawing. In the video, the applicant should explain briefly the idea/meaning of the drawing and why he/she chooses architecture.

The panels reserve the right to call the applicant for an interview should there be any query.

Study Abroad Pathway

No