Founded as BMm (Hons) (Film & Animation) in 1997, this programme focuses on the art & design of Animation, Visual Effects & Film Language. The programme initially started in Melaka under the Faculty of Media Arts & Sciences, later moved to Cyberjaya under the new Faculty of Creative Multimedia, in the year 1999. The Programme was created to be the catalyst for the Animation industry in Malaysia.
Entry Requirements
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- Pass Foundation/Matriculation studies in related field from a recognised institution; OR
- Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects; OR
- Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any two (2) subjects; OR
- Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of English; OR
- Recognised Creative Multimedia Diploma or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; * OR
- 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
- 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
- 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
Animation Design 1
Acting for Animation
3D Modelling for Animation
Visual Storytelling
Film Studies
Media Culture
Animation Design 2
Basic Compositing
3D Surfacing
Media Aesthetics
Year 2
Animation Design 3
Animation & Setup
Effects Simulation
Animation Design 4
Advanced Character Animation
Look Development Screenwriting
Semiotic Studies
Sound Design 1
Year 3
Animation Design Project 1
Animation Entrepreneurship
Design Research
Animation Design Project 2
Media Law
Media Anthropology
Sound Design 2
Internship Training
Elective Modules
Corporate Identity
Information Design
Motion Capture
Project Management
University Subjects
Integrity and Leadership
Philosophy and Current Issues
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Students without credit in BM at SPM Level)
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International students)
Character Building
Sustainable Society
Fundamentals of Digital Competence with Basic Programming
Career Prospects
Career Prospects: Modeler, Texturing Artist, Animator, Storyboard Artist, Rigging Artist, Technical Director, Creative Director, Designer, Screenwriter, Concept Artist, Compositor, Art Director, Lighting Artist, Render Artist, 3D Artist, 2D Artist, Editor