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Diploma in Animation

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

Program overview

The Diploma in Animation program at UniKL University Malaysia prepares students with technical knowledge and skills for careers in industries that use multimedia applications. Graduates can work in manufacturing, production houses, television stations, advertising companies, newspapers, publishing houses, and related fields. The program aims to produce knowledgeable, competent, and innovative graduates with leadership and teamwork skills. It also promotes lifelong learning, professionalism, and business acumen. The program's learning outcomes include applying animation knowledge, designing solutions, demonstrating social responsibility, practicing professional ethics, effective communication and teamwork, problem-solving, lifelong learning, and understanding business practices.

Entry Requirement

  • SPM: Pass in SPM or its equivalent with at least three (3) credits
  • O Level: Pass in O Level or its equivalent with at least three (3) credits
  • Certificate: Recognized related Technical and Vocational Certificate or its equivalent with one (1) year of relevant work experience or a minimum of one (1) semester of bridging programme.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

  • Animator
  • Layout Designer
  • Video Game Designers
  • Images Editing Designers
  • 3D Designers and Animators
  • Video Directors
  • Video Editors
  • Video Producers

Curriculum

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Among the courses offered

Semester 1

  • History of Animation
  • Principles and Timing I
  • Drawing I
  • Character Design I
  • Foundation English
  • Co-Curriculum I
  • Fundamentals of Programming

Semester 2

  • Principles and Timing II
  • Drawing II
  • Computer Animation I
  • Story Structure
  • Character Design II
  • Communication English I

Semester 3

  • Layout Design
  • Storyboard Design
  • Computer Animation II
  • Colour and Media
  • Islamic/Moral Studies
  • Mandarin I
  • Communication English II

Semester 4

  • 3D Design
  • Post Production
  • Animation Project Management
  • Web Design
  • Co-Curriculum II
  • Mandarin II
  • Visual Communication

Semester 5

  • Portfolio Production
  • Introduction to Business Organization
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan (A)
  • Malaysian Studies
  • Final Year Project

Semester 6

  • Industrial Training

Entry requirements

Diploma: high-school certificate or equivalent with suitable grades.

Typically IELTS 5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

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