DIPLOMA IN CINEMATOGRAPHY

Diploma in Cinematography is a programme that brings students on a journey to discover the art of storytelling through the craft of lighting and camera technology. Adopting a practical and theoretical approach, students will develop the competence of a professional cinematographer comfortable with the latest equipment, while seeking to advance the art form of Cinema.

The programme goes beyond the cinematographer’s camera to explore the integral peripheral equipment used in the entire cinematography department. The practical stages of pre-production, production and post-production are covered, while the theory of image-making is investigated through film screenings, analysis and discussions.

Programme Structure

Core
Year 1
Ideation
Artistic Visualisation
Creative Expression
Art History
Literary Readings
Introduction to Philosophy
Basic Photography
Visual Engineering
Lighting Design 1
Storytelling Through The Lense
Pop Culture
Persuasive Media
Persuasive Media
Camera Operation
Pitching & Fundraising
Creative Leadership

Year 2
Short Media Content
Lighting Design 2
Color Grading
History of Cinema
Distribution Landscape
Cinema and Sociology
Sound Appreciation
Digital Imaging Workflow
Final Year Project
Industrial Training

University Subjects
Basic Academic Writing OR
Family and Society in Malaysia
Character Building
Sustainable Society
Falsafah dan isu Semasa OR
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
Personal Social Responsibility

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

I. Pass O-Level or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C in at least three (3) subjects; OR

II. Pass A-Level or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in at least one (1) subject; OR

III. A Recognised Creative Multimedia Certificate or its equivalent; OR

IV. A recognised related Technical and Vocational Certificate or its equivalent with one (1) year relevant work experience or one (1) trimester bridging programme; OR

V. A certificate (Level 3, MQF) in related field: AND

VI. Pass an interview OR submission of student’s portfolio, to be determined by MMU as required, AND

VII. A minimum score of 4.5 for IELTS or its equivalent

STUDENT PASS / VISA REQUIREMENTS

Student Pass / Visa Processing Fee (EMGS): RM....
Passport-size photo (JPEG file, 217px × 280px, WHITE background – 3.5cm × 4.5cm)
Photocopy of passport (ALL pages including blank pages; passport must be valid for at least 24 months from intake date)
Certified true copies of all academic qualifications
EMGS Health Declaration Form
English translations of all documents (if applicable)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

International students must demonstrate proficiency in English. A minimum score of 4.5 for IELTS or its equivalent. Accepted English language tests include:
IELTS
TOEFL
MUET
PTE Academic
Cambridge English (CAE / CPE)

Minimum score requirements are subject to Multimedia University and visa regulations.

OTHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

English translations of academic documents (if not originally in English)
Release Letter and Visa Cancellation Letter (for applicants transferring from other institutions in Malaysia)
Original Sponsorship / Scholarship Letter (if applicable)
School Leaving Certificate (for high school graduates)
Statutory Declaration (for name discrepancies in documents)
Resume / Character Reference Letter (for applicants above 23 years old, as required by Malaysian Immigration)
No Objection Certificate (NOC), where applicable
Resident Pass copy (for expatriates residing outside country of origin)