Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons.) Visual Effects
About
About
The BMm (Hons) in Visual Effects is a specialized program designed to immerse students in every aspect of visual effects (VFX) work. With a comprehensive course structure, it prepares students for the dynamic VFX industry, providing expertise in pre-production, production, and post-production stages. Students will acquire essential skills in key VFX areas, including production planning, matte painting, compositing, on-set VFX production, effects simulation, 3D lighting, and rendering. Our graduates go on to work at leading multinational film and VFX studios globally, while also making significant contributions to the growth of the local VFX industry
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
Key facts
QUALIFICATIONBachelor's Degree
STUDY MODEFull-time
DURATION3 years
LOCAL COSTMYR 62,250
FOREIGN COSTMYR 77,250
SUBJECTSMultimedia
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 62,250 | MYR 77,250 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 62,250 | MYR 77,250 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 20,750 | MYR 25,750 |
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements:
Pass Foundation/Matriculation studies in a 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. **
Possess an APEL.A certificate from MQA for admission into Bachelor programmes.
Pass an interview OR submission of student’s portfolio, to be determined by MMU as required.
Note:
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.
Pass Foundation/Matriculation studies in a 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. **
Possess an APEL.A certificate from MQA for admission into Bachelor programmes.
Pass an interview OR submission of student’s portfolio, to be determined by MMU as required.
Note:
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.
Curriculum
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
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