Overview
The BCA (Hons) 3D Animation Design is designed to nurture the talents of tomorrow’s artists, today. From the inception of an idea to the final creative works, 8 students are trained to think, produce and speak the language of 3D animation.
Assessments
Presentation, quiz, test, mid-term exam, final exam, folio, assignments.
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
Note for Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) and Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM):
The HEPs are to conduct screening and provide necessary guidance specific to the discipline of the programme; OR other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised the Malaysia Government AND pass an interview (online / virtual / conventional) OR submission of student’s portfolio, to be determined by the HEP as required.
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
- International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00920) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and / or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
- The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.
- Art History
- Life Drawing
- Graphic and Image Editing
- Modeling
- Visual Communication
- University Life (MPU-U2)
- Drawing for Animation
- Basic Photography
- Traditional Animation
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Studio-Based Learning
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
- Design and layout
- Animation Studies
- Advanced Modeling
- Animation
- Rendering
- Proposal Writing
- Post Production
- Character Animation
- Religions in Malaysia (MPU-U3)
- Practical Training
- Extra Curricular Learning Experiences 2 (MPU-U4)
Elective: Choose One
- Design for Motion Graphics
- Digital Animation Production
- Film Studies
- Video Production 1
- Compositing and Visual Effects
- Animation Project 1
- Research Project
- Portfolio
- Animation Project 2
- Extra-curricular Learning Experiences 3* (MPU-U4)
- Industry Placement
Elective: Choose One
- Dynamics and Effects
- Screen Production
- Film Directing
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban) - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
The graduates are equipped and ready for the industry in the areas of
- Advertising Agency
- Multimedia Lab
- Design Studio Corporate Art Department
- Television Network Station
- Animation House
