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Bachelor/Professional Bachelor in Digital Creative Media

Bachelor

Digital Creative Media (DCM) has been a growing field in the industry ever since the introduction of digital technology in the creative industry. Through the Bachelor and Professional Bachelor in Digital Creative Media, you can harness latest technologies to create captivating and sophisticated animation and visual effects for films, commercials and and computer games. Most courses are offered as project-based learning with strong emphasis on the practical components. Click here to download brochure.

Employment opportunities exist in web development, animation, communications, multi-media design, e-commerce, education, games, media distribution, mobile media technologies, multimedia production to name a few. This will be the ideal programme for you if you are interested in becoming a a website designer animator or a general digital media manager.

AeU is in collaboration with International Animation & Media Academy, Malaysia in producing this industry relevant programme.

"I have reviewed the syllabus and contents of the 3D animation, visual effects and digital film making programmes and am pleased to note that they are in line with current industry practices and requirements" (Testimonial)

David Winders, President, Alpha Beta Films International, USA

"I am happy to report that the syllabus that you have prepared represents the requirements of the industry and adheres to India NASSCOM guidelines. I judge that the graduates of this programme will be an immediate contributor to the organisations they join" (Testimonial)

Li Kannan, Director, Newreel Design & Entertainment (P) Ltd, India

AeU offers both the Bachelor and Professional Bachelor in this field. Differences are:

Bachelor of DCM is MQA accredited and is longer in duration with the inclusion of MQA compulsory subjects.
Professional Bachelor of DCM is ideal for those interested to gain the same level of proficiency within a shorter duration.

HIGHLIGHTS

Become an expert in digital creative media with knowledge in latest technologies, applications and methods
Practical oriented programme – Project Based Learning
Option to do Bachelor or Professional Bachelor depending on preference in duration
Engage with real world industrial projects in the university
Some courses taken by students in prior studies can be taken for exemption

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Diploma with at least CGPA 2.00, OR,
Matriculation/Preparatory University programmes with at least CGPA 2.00, OR,
SPM/O’ Level or its equivalent with 3 years related working experience, OR,
A Level with at least C grade in 3 subjects, OR,
SKM Level 3 or 4 (Diploma equivalent), OR,
Open Entry Qualifications recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia :
- at least 21 years old and possess PMR or equivalent OR
- Other qualifications recognised by the AeU Senate AND
- Pass the interview/drawing test or portfolio for those who do not have Arts Education subject

FAST FACTS

Bachelor of DCM	Full Time (3 years) Part Time (4.4 years) Conventional Learning Blended Learning
Professional Bachelor of DCM	Full Time (1.5 - 2 years) Part Time (3 years) Conventional Learning Blended Learning
No. of Subjects	22 subjects Additional 7 MQA and University Compulsory subjects for Bachelor in DCM
Frequency of Tutorials	3-5 days / week
Grading	Continuous assessment Final exam
EPF & HRDF Claimable (Malaysians Only)	For Bachelor of DCM

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Apply knowledge and skills in using digital creative media to produce creative artwork, graphics and animation.
Communicate ideas effectively and develop professional engagement with clients.
Produce solutions with high quality creative design and to participate well in team project.
Demonstrate good professional ethics and social value and to relate the knowledge and skills in digital creative media to the benefit of humankind.