Overview of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Digital Animation in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman UTAR Malaysia
The structure of this comprehensive programme is modelled after the practical processes of the animation production pipeline. Starting with a strong foundation in theoretical understanding and creative thinking projects, students are trained to apply research to concept, in order to create engaging storylines, powerful content and memorable character designs.
These skills are then refined with intensive technical training in the necessary skills and techniques of 3D production, enhanced with expertise in creating time-based media, video and audio production, video compositing and film studies.
Throughout the course, the students will be required to produce several animation projects which will train them to develop effective research methods and applications, conceptualisation and problem-solving skills, as well as proficient presentation techniques.
In addition to creative and technical knowledge, students of this programme will also be educated on the laws pertaining to content development, copyrights and intellectual property rights, professional ethics and best practices, to ensure that graduates are adequately equipped to excel in this exciting creative industry of Animation, Film and Post-production.
CAREER PROSPECTS
2D/3D/Stop Motion Animator
Art Director
CG Compositor/Supervisor
Character Designer
Concept Artist
Digital Background/Set/Prop Designer
Editor
FX Supervisor
Layout/Storyboard Artist
Model Maker/Supervisor
Scriptwriter
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Year 1
2D Animation I
Acting for Animators
Animation Drawing and Composition
Communicative English
Elective I
Film Studies I
Introduction to Motion Graphics
MPU1*
MPU4 - Co-curriculum
Other Languages
Principles of Animation
Scriptwriting and Storyboarding
Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
Typography Studies
Year 2
2D Animation II
3D Animation I
3D Animation II
Animation Techniques
Approaches to Communication Research
Character Animation
Digital Video & Audio Production
Elective II
Film Studies II
Motion Graphic Analysis & Interpolation
MPU1**
Video Compositing & Special Effects
Web Design & Multimedia Technology
Year 3
Art Law & Cyber Law
Audio Design for Animation
Elective III
Ethics and Professional Conduct
Final Project
Industrial Training
Technoprenuership
Elective I - Choose 1 course(s)
Creative Thinking and Idea Generation
Digital Photography
Elective II - Choose 1 course(s)
Creative Writing
Public Speaking
Elective III - Choose 1 course
Fundamentals of Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course(s)
Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
Introduction to French
Introduction to German Language
Introduction to Japanese
Introduction to Korean
Introduction to Tamil Language
Introduction to Thai Language
MPU 1* - Choose 1 course
Hubungan Etnik - For Local Students
Malaysian Studies 3 - For International Students
MPU 1** - Choose 1 course
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students
Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) - For Local Students
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