Course Details

BA (Hons) Visual Effects

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Description

This programme aims to produce students with the knowledge and skills to support the study and development of conceptual artwork, digital assets for both film or games industries and visual effects (VFX) work as a creative and dynamic activity. To develop the organizational qualities, communication skills necessary for the effective exchange of ideas, information and teamwork; with particular emphasis on understanding production ‘pipelines’ associated with VFX industries.

Field of Study

Audio-Visual Media & Production

Duration (Years)

3

Course Fees (RM)

RM86,400 (USD 21,610)

MQA No.

PA11896

Degree Type

Internal Degree
Intake (Month)

March, April, October, November

SPM/STPM

STPM A Pass in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects.
A-Level

2 Passes in A-Level in any 2 subjects, and a Pass in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent.
UEC

5 Grade B’s in UEC.
Matric/Foundation

Successful completion of the APU Foundation/Matriculation with CGPA 2.0 and above.
Direct Entry to Year 2 of Degree

Diploma:

A Diploma in Animation or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 but above 2.00 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal interview or submitting a relevant portfolio.

Any other Diploma in creative programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.
English Requirements

IELTS : 5.0

TOEFL PBT : 410-417

TOEFL IBT : 35-45

Pearson (PTE) : 36

MUET : Band 3

Year 1

Cinema Film Analysis

Illustration for Concept Art

3D Pipeline

Creative Project

Ethnic Relations (Local) / Malaysian Studies 3 (International)

Digital Compositing for Film

Digital Illustration Techniques

Advanced 3D Pipeline

Motion Graphics

Co-Curriculum 2
Year 2

Character Concept Design

Set Design

Advanced Digital Compositing

From Script to Screen or DM016-4-2 Digital Film Production

Islamic Civilisation & Asian Civilisation (Local) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International)

Digital Sculpting

CGI Production

Visual Culture

Effects & Simulation or Rigging for Animation

Malaysian Development

Industrial Training 1
Year 3

Industrial Training 2

Team VFX Project: Proposal

VFX Project: Proposal

Research Project Report

Sound Design or DM003-4-3 Animation Techniques for Games

Exhibition Design

Team VFX Project: Production

VFX Project: Production

Employability Skills

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