This three-year programme takes a comprehensive approach to the “script-to- screen” method of filmmaking, where students begin their studies with the basics of idea development right up to producing and showing work of their own. Cinematic Arts students are taught to merge theory and practice as well as work on short films, ranging from narrative fiction film and documentary to music video and interactive and experimental moving images.

Mentorship from full-time lecturers and industry professionals accelerates the synergy of theory and practice and stimulate critical reflection, intellectual growth and interpersonal communication; thus helping students to realise their personal goals and develop into well rounded members of our increasingly global society.

Entry Requirements

• 1. Pass Foundation/Matriculation studies in related field from a recognised institution; OR
  2. Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects; OR
  3. Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any two (2) subjects; OR
  4. Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of English; OR
  5. Recognised Creative Multimedia Diploma or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; * OR
  6. Pass DKM/DLKM/DVM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 MUST have at least two (2) years of work experience in the related field. ** OR
  7. Posses an APEL.A certificate from MQA for admission into Bachelor programmes. For more information, please visit https://www.mmu.edu.my/apel-a/ AND
  8. Pass an interview OR submission of student’s portfolio, to be determined by MMU as required.

* Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.

** DKM/DLKM/DVM candidates may be required to undergo Bridging Programme as an additional requirement.

Programme Structure

Core

Year 1

Cinematic Arts Design 1
Film Study 1
Production Management
Principles of Directing and Acting
Screenwriting Fundamentals
Cinematic Arts Design 2
Film Study 2
Lighting
Post-Production
Sound Design

Year 2

New Modes Production
New Modes of Cinema
Production Design and Art Direction
Visual Effects
Documentary Production
Fundamentals of Documentary
Asian Cinema
Internship

Year 3

Cinematic Arts  Design Project 1 (FYP1)
Cinematic Research Project
Professional Practice and Management
Cinematic Arts  Design Project 2 (FYP2)
Cinematic Applications
Portfolio Preparations
TV Production
Media Law

Elective Modules

**Choose 1 only
Motion Capture
Directors
Costume Design and Make-up
Animation
Mobile Cinema
Sound Design 2
Intro. to Special Effect
Zombies, Monsters, Cyborgs

**Choose 2 only
Advanced Post-Production
Advanced Screenwriting
Advanced Cinematography
Advanced Producing

University Subjects

Workplace Communication
Hubungan Etnik (Local)
Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International)
Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (Local)
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International)
Stress and Wellbeing among Malaysian
Co-Curriculum
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (local)
Foreign Languages (Local and International)

Career Prospects

Film Director, Film Producer , Script writer, Film Editor, Film & Television Production, Television Programming , Showrunner, Advertising, Post Production, Screenwriting for Film & Television, Documentary Filmmaking, Film Education, Culture & Creative Industry.