BMm (Hons) Visual Effects is a specialised course which allows students to focus on all aspects of visual effects (VFX) work. Our all-inclusive course structure prepares students for the VFX industry by equipping them with skills in pre-production, production, and post-production. Students develop skills in key VFX areas such as production planning, matte painting, compositing, VFX on-set production, effects simulation, 3D lighting and rendering, etc. Our graduates work in multinational film and VFX houses abroad, as well as play prominent roles in shaping the local VFX industry.

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

• Visual Effects Design 1
  3D Modelling for Animation
  Production for Visual Effects
  Film Studies
  Visual Effects Design 2
  Visual Storytelling
  Media Culture
  Media Aesthetics
  Basic Compositing
  3D Surfacing

Year 2

• Visual Effects Design 3
  Animation & Setup for AFX
  Sound Design 1
  Effects Simulation
  Visual Effects Design 4
  Advanced Compositing
  Look Development for AFX
  Screenwriting
  Semiotics Studies

Year 3

• Visual Effects Design Project 1
  Design Research
  Animation Entrepreneurship
  Visual Effect Design Project 2
  Sound Design 2
  Media Law
  Media Anthropology
  Internship Programme

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: Visual Effects Supervisor, Technical Director, Director, Modeler, Texturing Artist, Compositor, Rigging Artist, Creative Director, Designer, Screenwriter, Concept Artist, Art Director, Lighting Artist, Render Artist, 3D Artist, 2D Artist, Editor, Cinematographer, Director of Photography