BACHELOR OF MULTIMEDIA (HONS.) ANIMATION

Founded as BMm (Hons) (Film & Animation) in 1997, this programme focuses on the art & design of Animation, Visual Effects & Film Language. The programme initially started in Melaka under the Faculty of Media Arts & Sciences, later moved to Cyberjaya under the new Faculty of Creative Multimedia, in the year 1999. The Programme was created to be the catalyst for the Animation industry in Malaysia.

Programme Structure

Core
Year 1
Animation Design 1
Animation Design 2
3D Modelling for Animation
Visual Storytelling
Film Studies
Basic Compositing
3D Surfacing
Media Culture
Media Aesthetics
Acting for Animation

Year 2
Animation Design 3
Animation Design 4
Animation & Setup
Effects Simulation
Advanced Character Animation
Look Development
Screenwriting
Semiotic Studies
Sound Design 1

Year 3
Animation Design Project 1
Animation Design Project 2
Animation Entrepreneurship
Design Research
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

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

I. Pass Foundation/Matriculation studies in related field from a recognised institution. OR

II. Pass A-Level or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects; OR

III. Recognised Creative Multimedia Diploma or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50;* AND

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

V. A minimum score of 5.5 for IELTS or its equivalent

*Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.

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 5.5 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)