Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons.) Animation
About
About
Founded in 1997 as BMm (Hons) (Film & Animation), this innovative programme immerses students in the dynamic world of Animation, Visual Effects, and Film Language. Originally launched in Melaka under the Faculty of Media Arts & Sciences, it moved to Cyberjaya in 1999, joining the newly established Faculty of Creative Multimedia. Designed to be a driving force behind the burgeoning animation industry in Malaysia, this programme equips students with the creative and technical skills to shape the future of animation and visual storytelling.
Career Prospects
- Modeler
- Texturing Artist
- Animator
- Storyboard Artist
- Rigging Artist
- Technical Director
- Creative Director
- Designer
- Screenwriter
- Concept Artist
- Compositor
- Art Director
- Lighting Artist
- Render Artist
- 3D Artist
- 2D Artist
- Editor
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 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. ** OR
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.
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 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. ** OR
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.
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
Animation Design 1
Acting for Animation
3D Modelling for Animation
Visual Storytelling
Film Studies
Media Culture
Animation Design 2
Basic Compositing
3D Surfacing
Media Aesthetics
Year 2
Animation Design 3
Animation & Setup
Effects Simulation
Animation Design 4
Advanced Character Animation
Look Development Screenwriting
Semiotic Studies
Sound Design 1
Year 3
Animation Design Project 1
Animation Entrepreneurship
Design Research
Animation Design Project 2
Media Law
Media Anthropology
Sound Design 2
Internship Training
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
Animation Design 1
Acting for Animation
3D Modelling for Animation
Visual Storytelling
Film Studies
Media Culture
Animation Design 2
Basic Compositing
3D Surfacing
Media Aesthetics
Year 2
Animation Design 3
Animation & Setup
Effects Simulation
Animation Design 4
Advanced Character Animation
Look Development Screenwriting
Semiotic Studies
Sound Design 1
Year 3
Animation Design Project 1
Animation Entrepreneurship
Design Research
Animation Design Project 2
Media Law
Media Anthropology
Sound Design 2
Internship Training
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