Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Digital Animation

Course Overview

The Digital Animation degree programme's structure is modelled after the practical processes of the animation production pipeline. Students are taught to apply research to concept in order to create engaging storylines, powerful content, and memorable character designs, beginning with a strong foundation in theoretical understanding and creative thinking projects. 

These abilities are then honed through intensive technical training in the necessary 3D production skills and techniques, as well as expertise in creating time-based media, video and audio production, video compositing, and film studies.

Throughout the digital animation degree programme, students will be required to complete a number of animation projects that will teach them effective research methods and applications, conceptualization and problem-solving abilities, and proficient presentation techniques. Students in this programme will be educated on the laws pertaining to content development, copyrights and intellectual property rights, professional ethics, and best practises, in addition to creative and technical knowledge, to ensure that graduates are adequately equipped to excel in this exciting creative industry of Animation, Film and Post-production.

Curriculum

Year 1

• 2D Animation Techniques​
• Acting for Animation
• Animation Drawing and Composition 
• Animation Techniques​
   
• Art Direction for Animation​
   
• Audio Design for Animation​
   
• Digital Transformation and E-Commerce​
   
• Film Studies​
• MPU1* 
• National Language/Other Languages 
• Principles of Animation 
• Project Pitch for Animation​
   
• Scriptwriting and Storyboarding 
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Year 2

• 3D Animation I 
   
• 3D Animation II 
• 3D Character Visualization​
   
• Art Law and Cyber Law​
• Communicative English​
   
• Design Research​
   
• Digital Video Production 
• Elective I
• Elective II 
• Figures Studies for Animation​
   
• Final Project​
   
• Motion Graphics​
   
• Video Compositing and Special Effects 
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Year 3

• Co-Curriculum​
• Design Reflective Practice​
   
• Elective III​
• Ethics and Professional Conduct 
• Final Project 
• History of Art & Animation​
   
• Industrial Training 
• MPU I**
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies​ 

Elective I - Choose 1 course(s)

• Creative Thinking and Idea Generation 
• Digital Photography 
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• Elective II - Choose 1 course(s)

  • Creative Writing 
  • Public Speaking 
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• Elective III - Choose 1 course

  • Digital Entreprise 
  • Fundamentals of Psychology 
  • Sociology in Malaysia Context
     

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MPU 1* - Choose 1 course
 

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  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students 
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students 

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• MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

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    • Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
    • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 

National Language/Other Languages - Choose 1 course(s)
 

• Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
• Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
   
• Introduction to Japanese
   
• Introduction to Korean
   
• Introduction to Tamil Language
   
• Introduction to Thai Language

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course(s)

• Art, Craft, and Design
• Arts and Cultural Performance
• Community Project
   
• Music Performance

Entry Requirements

STPM: A minimum of Grade C in Any 2 Subjects

STAM: A minimum grade of Jayyid

A-Level: Minimum of Grade D in any 2 subjects

UEC: Grade B in 5 Subjects

SAM: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in any 2 subjects

CPU: Average of 70% in 6 subjects

TVET Diplomas: DKM,DVM,DLKM: 

1. Must be fully accredited by MQA
2. Minimum CGPA of 2.5 or CGPA of 2.0 with at least 2 years working experience in relevant field, subject to Senate/Academic Board's approval.
3. Applicants will be required to pass the admission screening process conducted by the faculty and undergo the Bridging programme if necessary, during the period of their study in addition to the existing curriculum structure
4. Credit transfer can be considered on a case to case basis and subject to existing credit transfer policies which are in effect.

Foundation from UTAR/ Matriculation from other institutions of Higher Learning/Diploma (Level 4,MQF), Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF): Minimum CGPA of 2.0

Career Prospects

• 2D/3D/Stop Motion Animator
• Art Director
• CG Compositor/Supervisor
• Character Designer
• Concept Artist
• Digital Background/Set/Prop Designer
• Editor
• FX Supervisor
• Layout/Storyboard Artist
• Model Maker/Supervisor
• Scriptwriter