MASTER OF CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA

This Masters programme in Creative Multimedia is designed to provide the best expertise in both University research and Industry practice with which to gain the skills needed for a future in the rapidly growing multimedia sector. It addresses the relationship between theory and practice in researching and developing creative content in the digital platform. The programme focuses on the design, content provision and creative authoring of interactive digital media (multimedia) products, services and new media artworks. Combining both practice-based and theory-based learning, the programme addresses how new digital tools, emerging technologies and social platforms are central to the production and distribution of all media genres and information formats.

• Programme Duration
  • Min. 1 year, Max. 3 years
  • Part-Time: Min. 2 years, Max. 5 years

Master of Creative Multimedia – Course Structure

Year 1 – Semester 1

Transmedia Narrative (3 CH) – Common Core

Perceptual Digital Imaging (3 CH) – Common Core

Processes and Perspectives in Technoculture (3 CH) – Common Core

Year 1 – Semester 2

Media, Creativity and Professional Practice (3 CH) – Common Core

Integrated Research (3 CH) – Common Core

Emerging Entrepreneurship (3 CH) – Specialisation

Year 2 – Semester 1

Transmedia Narrative (3 CH) – Common Core

Future Experiences (3 CH) – Specialisation

Emerging Entrepreneurship (3 CH) – Specialisation

Year 2 – Semester 2

UI/UX Creation (3 CH) – Specialisation

Data Analytics Visualization (3 CH) – Specialisation

Content Platforms: Creation, Innovation and Curation (3 CH) – Specialisation

Year 3 – Semester 1

Perceptual Digital Imaging (3 CH) – Common Core

Media, Creativity and Professional Practice (3 CH) – Common Core

Integrated Research (3 CH) – Common Core

Year 3 – Semester 2

Future Experiences (3 CH) – Specialisation

Final Project (10 CH) – Capstone Project

Total Credit Hours per Year:

Year 1: 15 CH

Year 2: 16 CH

Year 3: 15 CH

Notes:

Common Core courses are required for all students.

Specialisation courses depend on the student’s chosen track within Creative Multimedia.

Final Project is a capstone research or creative project integrating all knowledge gained.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related field of Creative Multimedia Technology with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by MMU Senate, subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related field of Creative Multimedia Technology with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or equivalent, as accepted by MMU Senate, and with relevant working experience, subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with minimum CGPA of 2.00 or equivalent, as accepted by MMU Senate, without relevant working experience, subject to rigorous internal assessment and/or passing pre-requisite courses determined by MMU; OR
• Other relevant equivalent qualifications (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government, subject to rigorous internal assessment and/or passing pre-requisite courses determined by MMU
• Note
• Rigorous internal assessment includes a presentation interview (online / virtual / conventional) and submission of student’s portfolio determined by MMU as required
• English Entry Requirement:
  • Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent*

English Language Equivalency Table

• In addition to the above, any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.

• The English language requirement is waived for candidates who are native English speakers, or who have completed their entry qualification with English as medium of instruction.

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)

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)