BACHELOR OF CINEMATIC ARTS (HONS.)

This three-year programme takes a comprehensive approach to the “script-to- screen” method of filmmaking, where students begin their studies with the basics of idea development right up to producing and showing work of their own. Cinematic Arts students are taught to merge theory and practice as well as work on short films, ranging from narrative fiction film and documentary to music video and interactive and experimental moving images.

Mentorship from full-time lecturers and industry professionals accelerates the synergy of theory and practice and stimulate critical reflection, intellectual growth and interpersonal communication; thus helping students to realise their personal goals and develop into well rounded members of our increasingly global society.

Programme Structure

Core
Year 1
Cinematic Arts Design 1
Film Study 1
Production Management
Principles of Directing and Acting
Screenwriting Fundamentals
Cinematic Arts Production 2
Film Study 2
Lighting
Post-Production 1
Sound Design

Year 2
Genre Filmmaking Production
Genre Filmmaking Theory
Production Design and Art Direction
Advanced Screenwriting
Advanced Cinematography
Documentary Production
Documentary Theory
Advanced Producing
Advanced Post Production
Electives*
Media Law Landscape

Year 3
Cinematic Arts Final Production 1 (FYP1)
Cinematic Research Project
On Set Practise
Film Business
Cinematic Arts Final Production 2 (FYP2)
Cinematic Applications
Portfolio Preparations
Internship

Elective Modules
Social Media Content Creation
Directors
Sound Design 2
Asian Cinema
Documentary Photography

*Choose 1 only

University Subjects
Workplace Communication
Character Building
Sustainable Society
Falsafah dan isu Semasa
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local)
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Student)
Integrity and Leadership
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Local)
Foreign Language (Local and International)
Personal Social Responsibility

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)