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BA (Hons) Animation
About
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with a strong foundation in animation as well as advanced technical, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
In this course, Year 1 provides a structure for learning the major principles of animation. Students will explore a range of techniques involving 2D and CG elements. Semester 2 builds on the principles of Animation with further development.
Year 2 involves the development of characters in greater depth. This includes enhancing audio dialogue and body gesture, an introduction to action integration, and advanced lighting and camera work for greater shot composition; as well as model making as a core module with a focus on set building. Students will also have the option of studying experimental animation.
In Year 3 students will be expected to produce a series of short animations which display excellent performance-based animation. Emphasis is placed on professional practice in preparation for graduation and greater employment prospects through animation.
Key facts
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | March, July, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | B$ 30,977 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | B$ 31,705 |
Subjects
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Art
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Computer Science, IT
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | B$ 30,977 | B$ 31,705 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | B$ 30,977 | B$ 31,705 |
| Estimated cost per year | B$ 10,325 | B$ 10,568 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
B$ 151 |
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Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
B$ 151 |
| Enrollment Fees | B$ 242 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
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Application & Student Visa Fees
STAGE 1 (Payable upon acceptance of offer) RM 2,650 (approx. USD 620)* is payable when you have accepted the offer. This fee includes Visa Processing Fees by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and APU/APIIT Application & Processing Fees. This also entitles you to airport assistance and transfer to the University/accommodation upon first arrival in Malaysia. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the offer has been accepted. STAGE 2 (Payable upon Student Pass Visa Approval) RM 1,500 (approx. USD 350)* is payable once your Student Pass is approved. This fee includes the post-arrival processing fee, EMGS medical check-up in Malaysia, Medical Insurance for a year, i-Kad (International Student Card issued by Immigration Malaysia) charged to ALL International students in Malaysia, Electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVal), and the Student Pass Fees for one-year. The i-Kad issued by Immigration Malaysia will enable students to avoid having to carry their passports around for identification purposes and will be tied to their Student Pass Validity and will be re-issued at visa renewal. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the Student Pass Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been issued by EMGS. |
B$ 1,257 |
|
International Student Registration & Administrative Fees
A fee of RM 5,000 is payable as registration & administrative fee for International Students. The Fees includes Student ID Card Fee for the duration of the course. |
B$ 1,515 |
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
B$ 151 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
B$ 151 |
| Personal Bond (refundable) | B$ 303 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
| GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | |
| DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE: | |
| STPM | • A Pass in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 2 subjects. |
| A-LEVEL | • 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level. |
| UEC | • 5 Grade B’s in UEC. |
| MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION | • A Pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.00. |
| DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE: | |
| RELATED DIPLOMA |
• A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent.
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| PORTFOLIO | Note: Pass an Interview OR submission of Design Portfolio as required. |
Equivalent qualification and / or experience which is recognised by the Senate / institution.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
| ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS | |
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
• IELTS : 5.5 |
Curriculum
Year 1 Common Modules:
- Animation Principles
- 3D Pipeline
- Illustration for Concept Art
- Creative Project
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Digital 2D Animation
- Digital 3D Animation
- Digital Illustration
- Motion Graphics
Year 2 Common Modules:
- Film Shorts & Stings: Proposal
- Film Shorts & Stings: Production
- Character Creation
- Character Animation
- Rigging for Animation
- Set Design
- Effects and Simulation
Internship (16 weeks):
Students will participate in a 16-week Internship or Industrial Training program to help them transition seamlessly from academic studies to the professional workplace.
Year 3 Common Modules:
- Team Animation Project: Proposal
- Team Animation Project: Production
- Animation Project: Proposal
- Animation Project: Production
- Research Project Report
- Venture Building
- Sound Design
- Exhibition Design
- Intellectual Property Basics
MQA Compulsory Subjects:
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
- Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Workplace Professional Communication Skills
- Employee & Employment Trends
- Co-Curriculum