Course Details

Diploma in Performing Arts

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Description

This programme has the distinction of covering two disciplines – theatre and film; it gives the students an interdisciplinary curriculum rarely found in other programmes. Students who select this programme will be surrounded and supported by like-minded and equally passionate classmates, lecturers and staff, with whom you will collaborate and learn from. Apart from lectures, you will be introduced to a variety of other learning methods, such as demonstrations, practical sessions, tutorials, viewings, discussions, performances and field trips.

The lecturers are dynamic individuals who are artistic and professional people known in film, television, media and theatre. They not only provide the guidance but also are the links to the industry for students’ future work contacts.

The programme aims to give you a rounded, rigorous, 360° education and training in the fundamentals of theatre and film production, and acting. This comprehensive training and education in the inter-related disciplines of theatre and film production will give you a great head start in employment and further education upon graduation.

Field of Study

Performing Arts

Duration (Years)

2

Course Fees (RM)

RM 44,700 (USD 10,643)

MQA No.

A4657

Degree Type

Internal Degree
Intake (Month)

March

SPM/STPM

Pass with minimum 3 credits (including English)
O-Level/GCSE

Pass with minimum 3 credits (including English)
UEC

Pass with minimum 3 Grade Bs (including English)
Other

Any other equivalent qualifications.

Applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis.
English Requirements

Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP)
Pass Level 4 with minimum 50%

Year 1

Improvisation

Theatre Practices

Introduction to Audio-Visual Production

Cinema Studies

Professional Skills

Malaysian Studies 2 or Malay Language for Communication 1

Audio-Visual Production

Thought & Writing

Media & Culture

Script Writing

Acting & Text

Theatre Project

Production Management
Year 2

Production Design Theory

Modern Theatre

Directing for the Camera

Audio-Visual Post-Production

Moral Education or Islamic Studies

Career Management

Malaysian Arts & Culture

World Cinema

Collaborative Screen Production Project or Collaborative Stage Production Project

Community Service

Internship
Others

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies Subjects:
for Local Student

Malaysian Studies 2

Moral Education

Community Service

Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

for International Student

Malay Language for Communication 1

Moral Education

Community Service

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