Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) Malaysia
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) Malaysia

Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

BA (Hons) in Animation

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

  • Solid animation and design fundamentals, strong technical skills, critical, analytical thinking skills and good communication skills.

 

DEGREE LEVEL 1

Year 1 focuses on many aspects of the fundamentals in animation and design skillsets in the creative industry, especially in the animation field. You will explore thoroughly on different animation techniques ranging from 2D traditional to CG animation.

CORE MODULES

  • Animation Principles
  • Illustration for Concept Art
  • 3D Pipeline
  • Creative Project
  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  • Digital 2D Animation
  • Digital 3D Animation
  • Digital Illustration
  • Motion Graphics

 

DEGREE LEVEL 2

Year 2 involves the development of animated content in greater depth, that emphasise on critical and analytical thinking skills and problem-solving skills. This includes character creation, character performance, motion design, rigging, effects and simulation. You will also gain production experience through industrial training towards the end of the second year.

CORE MODULES

  • Film Shorts & Stings: Proposal
  • Film Shorts & Stings: Production
  • Character Creation
  • Character Animation
  • Rigging for Animation
  • Set Design
  • Effects and Simulation

 

ELECTIVE MODULES

  • Visual Culture
  • Production Planning and Management

 

 

INTERNSHIP (16 WEEKS)

Students will undertake a short Internship/ Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

 

DEGREE LEVEL 3

In Year 3, you will be specialised in your area of interest to produce a series of animation project which showcases your significant talent and ability to work in a team. Emphasis is placed on professional practice in preparation for graduation and greater employment prospect through animation.

CORE MODULES

  • Team Animation Project: Proposal
  • Team Animation Project: Production
  • Animation Project: Proposal
  • Animation Project: Production
  • Research Project Report
  • Venture Building
  • Sound Design
  • Exhibition Design
  • Intellectual Property Basics

 

 

MQA COMPULSORY SUBJECTS*

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
  • Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Workplace Professional Communication Skills
  • Employee & Employment Trends
  • Co-Curriculum

(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

HSC / A-LEVEL

Minimum GPA

2.5

Minimum Language Test Scores

Program Intakes

Open date

November 1, 2024

Submission deadline

May 1, 2025

Open date

March 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

September 1, 2025

Submission deadline

January 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

3 Years

Program Length

$5532 USD

Cost of Living

$0 USD

Application fee

$8600 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition