BA (Hons) Multimedia Design

The BA (HONOURS) Multimedia Design equips the students with the required knowledge and industry-relevant skills to set the new standard of visuals, interaction and experience in the cutting edge multimedia design world. Covering multiple forms of media, the curriculum includes visualising and creating content, brand and messages through imagery and animation. The wide range of topics covered is ideal for students who want an edge in making an impact in today’s ever changing digital world.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

UEC

Minimum FIVE (5) Credits

STPM

Minimum Grade C in TWO (2) Subjects (GP 2.00)

A-Level

Minimum Grade D in TWO (2) Subjects (GP 2.00)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Minimum score of 26/42 credits from SIX (6) Subjects

Portfolio Assessment

Minimum 6 pieces of artwork are required for review

National Matriculation

Minimum CGPA of 2.0

Other Qualifications Equivalent to STPM/A-Level by MQA

Minimum average score of 60%

UCSI Foundation

Minimum CGPA of 2.0

Diploma

Minimum CGPA of 2.0

Advance Diploma (Level 5, MQF)

Minimum CGPA of 2.0

Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)

Minimum Grade of Jayyid

Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM)

Subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board's approval

Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)

Subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board's approval

Other Qualifications Recognised by the Malaysian Government

Case-by-case basis

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION YEAR

SPM / O-Level

Minimum 5 credits

UEC

Minimum 3 credits

Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency

Minimum overall average of 50%

Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM / O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency

Minimum overall average of 60%

**Equivalency of qualification in accordance to Malaysian Qualification Agency Standards

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

For Local Students

MUET

Band 3

SPM English Language

Grade B+

SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE

Grade C

UEC English Language

Grade A2

• In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

For International Students

MUET

Band 3.0

IELTS

5.5

Pearson Test of English

51

TOEFL IBT

46

TOEFL Essentials

8

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

160

Year 1

• Art History
• Life Drawing
• Graphic and Image Editing
• Modelling
• Visual Communication
• Typography 1
• Basic Photography
• Traditional Animation
• Introduction to Multimedia
• Extra-Curricular Learning Experiences 1* (MPU-U4)
• University Life (MPU-U2)

Choose One

• Drawing for Animation
• Film Studies
• Introduction to Public Speaking
• Fundamentals of Marketing

Year 2

• Design and Layout*
• Web Design
• Digital Visual Presentation
• Animation
• Multimedia Design 1
• Post Production
• Typography 2*
• Proposal Writing
• Design for Motion Graphics
• Practical Training*
• Religions in Malaysia (MPU-U3)
• Extra-Curricular Learning Experiences 2* (MPU-U4)

Choose One

• Digital Animation Production
• Video Production 1
• Rendering
• Design for Industry

Year 3

• Compositing & Visual Effects
• Research Project
• Multimedia Design 2*
• Multimedia Project 1*
• Multimedia Project 2*
• Industry Placement*
• Extra-Curricular Learning Experiences 3* (MPU-U4)

Choose One

• Portfolio
• Intellectual Properties
• Creative Problem Solving
• Technopreneurship

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)