BACHELOR OF MULTIMEDIA (HONS.) VISUAL EFFECTS

BMm (Hons) Visual Effects is a specialised course which allows students to focus on all aspects of visual effects (VFX) work. Our all-inclusive course structure prepares students for the VFX industry by equipping them with skills in pre-production, production, and post-production. Students develop skills in key VFX areas such as production planning, matte painting, compositing, VFX on-set production, effects simulation, 3D lighting and rendering, etc. Our graduates work in multinational film and VFX houses abroad, as well as play prominent roles in shaping the local VFX industry.

Programme Structure

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

Year 2
Visual Effects Design 3
Visual Effects Design 4
Animation & Setup
Effects Simulation
Advanced Compositing
Look Development
Screenwriting
Semiotics Studies
Sound Design 1

Year 3
Visual Effects Design Project 1
Visual Effect 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)