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BA (Hons) Digital Film Production
Course overview
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | April, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | B$ 33,227 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | B$ 35,024 |
About
The BA (Hons) Digital Film Production explores the creative and professional aspects of film production including short film and documentary, scriptwriting, sound design, acting, transmedia content creation, post-production, entrepreneurship and internship with the widest and most value-added applications.
The programme aims to produce versatile creative producers who are skilled in audio-visual production and transmedia application across multiple screens to enhance capability and competency in Malaysia’s growing creative economy. The expertise acquired in this programme will be relevant to a diverse range of conventional and new career options within and beyond the current media landscape that has been revolutionised by digital technology.
With our innovative Hands-on Approach to teaching, you will find yourselves completely immersed in your course of study, surrounded by award-winning faculty and working with up-to-date equipment and facilities. You will also be trained to foster critical thinking and communication skills in order to fulfil your full academic potential. Upon completion of the programme, you would have amassed an impressive portfolio of work, the best of which will be screened at our end-of-year Public Graduation Showcase.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- B$ 33,227
- Local students
- B$ 35,024
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- B$ 45
- Local students
- B$ 211
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- B$ 726
- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
STPM
Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)
*A-Level
Minimum 8 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)
Note: For A-Level points calculation
A = 10 points
B = 8 points
C = 6 points
D = 4 points
E = 2 points
Australian Matriculation
ATAR 55
Canadian Matriculation
55%
Monash University Foundation Year
55%
Sunway Foundation in Arts
CGPA 2.0
Sunway Foundation in Science Technology
CGPA 2.0
Unified Examination Certificate
Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)
International Baccalaureate
Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)
Sunway Diploma in Related Field*
CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0
APEL.A
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
Specific Requirement for Certain International Students
International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C or above to progress to the degree.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 6.0
Note: Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
*Sunway Diploma holders may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Introduction to Filmmaking
- Film Studies
- Directing for Film
- Introduction to Digital Cinematography
- Filmmaking: Short Film
- Scriptwriting
- Editing Techniques
- English for the Arts
- Producing for Film
Year 2
- Filmmaking: Documentary
- World Cinema
- Media & Cultural Studies
- Communication Skills
- Filmmaking: Genre Film
- Visual Culture
- Principles of Media Practice
- Digital Cinematography
Year 3
- Capstone Project 1
- Topic Study 1 (Screen Acting)
- Collaborative Project
- Sound for Film
- Capstone Project 2
- Topic Study 2 (World Music or Malaysian Music)
- Free Elective 1
- Free Elective 2
- Internship
Additional MOHE Compulsory General Studies Subjects
For Local students:
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Critical Thinking
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
For International students:
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Critical Thinking
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption