Bachelor of Arts in 3D Animation and Digital Media (Honours) (CM201)
The program equips students with practical experience in 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation for film, television, visual effects and games, while also offering specialization in areas like character animation, production design, or story development. It blends hands-on training with theoretical knowledge, covering the history, theory, and narrative structures of animation. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers as animators, production designers, directors, and more, providing a comprehensive education in both the creative and technical aspects of the animation industry.
COURSE DETAILS
NO REF KPT: R/213/6/0312 (02/2028)
NO REF MQA: MQA/FA9074
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTIONS: CONVENTIONAL
DURATION: 3 YEARS (9 SEMESTER)
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Pass STPM with at least Grade C (GP 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects; OR
- Pass STAM with a minimum Grade of Jayyid; OR
- Pass Matriculation or Foundation with at least CGPA of 2.00; OR
- Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with at least CGPA of 2.00; OR
- Pass DKM / DVM /DLKM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50*;OR
- Pass A-Level with minimum Grade D (GP 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects; OR
- Pass UEC with minimum Grade B in any FIVE (5) subjects; OR
- Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
*UPTM is to conduct screening and provide necessary guidance specific to the discipline of the programme
AND
Pass an interview (online / virtual /conventional) OR submission of student’s portfolio, to be determined by UPTM as required.
ENGLISH COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT (INTERNATIONAL STUDENT)
MUET Band 3
OR
CEFR (Low B2)
OR
IELTS 5.5
OR
TOEFL 46
OR
PTE 51
OR
ELS 108
OR
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH 160
CORE COURSES OFFERED:
Basic Drawing
Academic Writing
Aspirasi Negara Bangsa
Digital Media
Computer Application
Script Writing and Screenplay
Basic Modeling
Basic Rigging
Communicative Arabic /
Communicative Mandarin /
Communicative French
Digital Entrepreneurship
Computing and Multimedia Project for Community
Creative Audio Design
3D Animation Acting and Body 2
Web Design Production
Final Year Project 2
Model and Props
Design Compositing & Visual Effect
Kursus Integriti dan Antirasuah (KIAR)
Digital Storyboard
Concept Art Illustration
Falsafah dan Cabaran Semasa /
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International Student)
Applied Color Theory
Creative and Critical Thinking for Animation
Photography in Production
3D Animation
3D Character and Assets
3D Animation Acting and Body 1
Creative Video Design
Production Management
Kelestarian Komuniti / Fasilitator Profesional
Industrial Training
2D Animation
Human Computer Interaction
Pengajian Islam Kontemporari / Pengurusan Harta Islam
Ethics and Moral
3D Background Modeling and Texturing
Final Year Project 1
Digital Technology & Society
Branding and Advertising in Graphic Design /
Introduction to Mixed Reality
Kemahiran Digital dan Kecerdasan Buatan AI / Kemahiran Kepimpinan dan Hubungan Insan
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Student who did not obtain a credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level)
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Concept Artist
- 3D Modeller Animator
- Stop Motion Animator
- Character Animator
- Lighting Artist
- Background Painter
- Storyboard Artist
- Graphic Designer




