Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Media Technology

The DMT program at Xiamen University (XMU) is provided by the Software School, one of 35 national exemplary software engineering institutions certified by China's Ministry of Education. The Software School collaborates on research and development with international IT companies such as Microsoft, IBM, BEA, Oracle, Sybase, Sun, and Dell.
The program emphasises fundamental computing knowledge, as well as computer animation, game design, and 3D modelling skills. They provide advanced and specialist courses in audio-visual language, 3D animation, virtual reality, augmented reality technology and design, and big data analytics.
Xiamen University Malaysia offers a program that prepares graduates to adapt to changing digital media technology and the operating environment by analysing, designing, developing, implementing, and managing computer animation, games, and human-computer interaction software.

Note: The degree is not listed as a field of engineering on the Malaysian Board of Engineers' record.

Any of These:

• STPM (Science Stream): A pass in STPM with at least a Grade C in Mathematics and 1 Science/ICT subject.
• STPM (Non-Science Stream): A pass in STPM with at least a Grade C (GP2.0) in any 2 subjects AND a credit in Additional Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent.
• A-LEVEL: A pass in A-Level with at least a Grade D in any 2 subjects.
• UEC: A pass in UEC with at least a Grade B in 5 subjects.
• Foundation/Matriculation: A pass in Foundation / Matriculation with at least a CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0.
• Diploma:
  • A pass in Diploma in Computing fields (Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Technology/Information System/Data Science) with at least a CGPA of 2.5* out of 4.0 OR
  • A pass in any Diploma Science and Technology or the equivalent with at least a CGPA of 2.75** out of 4.0.

AND

• Additional Mathematics*** —a credit in SPM or the equivalent; OR
• Mathematics and any 1 Science/Technology/Engineering subject —a credit in SPM or the equivalent AND pass a Mathematics placement test organised by XMUM before joining the programme.

Notes:

• Candidates with a CGPA of less than 2.5 but more than 2.0 may be accepted subject to a stringent internal evaluation process.
• Candidates with a CGPA of less than 2.75 but more than 2.5 may be accepted subject to a stringent internal evaluation process.
• The requirement for the Additional Mathematics at SPM level can be exempted if the Foundation/Matriculation or its equivalent offers a Mathematics course that is of a similar or higher level compared to the Additional Mathematics at SPM level.

Year 1:

• Discrete Mathematics B
• Computer Fundamentals
• C and C++ Programming
• Principles of Information Systems
• Data Structure
• Introduction of Software Engineering
• Computer Architecture
• Fundamentals of Network Technology

Year 2:

• Principles of Artificial Intelligence
• Operating Systems
• Database
• Software Architecture and Design Patterns
• Introduction to Game Design
• Computer Graphics
• Fundamentals of Computer Animation
• Major Elective (choose 3):
  • Algorithm Analysis and Design
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Audio-visual Language
  • Game Development

Year 3:

• 3D Modeling
• Fundamental Research in Academic Project
• Major Elective (choose 4):
  • Non-linear Editing
  • XML Design Technology
  • Virtual Reality
  • Software Project Management
  • Embedded Game Design and Development
• Major Elective (choose 5):
  • 3D Animation
  • Digital Synthesis Technology
  • Online Game Development
  • Digital Audio Technology
  • Mobile Application System Design
  • Information Visualization

Year 4:

• Digital Media Technology Academic Project
• Industrial Training
• Major Elective (choose 3):
  • Information Security
  • Augmented Reality Technology and Design
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Game Engine Design