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Diploma in Games Design and Animation

About the Course

The Diploma in Games Design and Animation program equips students with creative and technical skills in game development, 2D and 3D animation, and interactive media design. Throughout the course, students learn the fundamentals of game design, fundamental of drawing, digital art, storytelling, character modeling, and animation production using industry-standard tools and software.

The program emphasizes practical, hands-on learning through lab-based projects that simulate real-world production environments. In Semester 5, students will undergo a 3-month internship, providing valuable industry experience and professional exposure to game development studios, animation companies, or related creative industries.
 

Entry Requirements
  1. Possesses SPM with at least credit in THREE (3) subjects; OR

  2. Possesses SKM Level 3 / Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM)
    Note: The HEPs are to conduct screening and provide necessary guidance specific to the discipline of the programme; OR

  3. A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in relevant field with at least CGPA of 2.00; OR

  4. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with at least Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject; OR

  5. A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul; OR

  6. Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

AND

Pass an interview (online / virtual / conventional) OR submission of student’s portfolio, to be determined by the HEP as required.

Duration

2 ½ years

Credit Hours

Recognition

  (R3/213/4/0168) (01/28) (MQA/A8363)

Fees
RM20,000 - RM25,000
 
*The stated fees are estimation on overall completion of the program. In any cases where there are credit exemptions, offered rebates or approval of scholarship applications, there will be considerable reduction in the fees
 
The fees stated here are for Malaysians or local students only. Kindly refer to MSU regarding the fees for international students
Courses Offered

Year One
Fundamentals of Game Art and Animation
Fundamental of  Drawing
Basic of Multimedia
Principles of Animation

Year Two
Introduction to Storyboarding
Introduction to 2D Animation
3D Modelling

Year Three
Digital Video
Introduction to 3D Animation
Introduction to Comic Design
Project

Career Prospects
  • Animator
  • Junior Game Designer
  • Graphic Designer
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