Diploma in Creative Audio 

Faculty of Creative Multimedia (FCM)

(R/0211/4/0070) 07/29 (MQA/SWA12396)

Creative Audio is the art of integrating industry-relevant technologies for audio creation, synthesis, and engineering into a cohesive and innovative form. This program goes beyond technical aspects; it delves into the analysis of audio usage with these techniques across diverse industries, identifying the characteristics and processes that contribute to their success.

Students will have the opportunity to not only understand these principles theoretically but also apply them practically. Through this programme, they will gain the skills needed to produce sound design for film, television, games, and animation, demonstrating their understanding and proficiency in the field of audio production.

Entry Requirements

  1. Pass SPM/O-Level or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C in at least three (3) subjects; OR
  2. Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least three (3) subjects; OR
  3. Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in at least one (1) subject; OR
  4. Pass STAM with Grade Maqbul (Pass); OR
  5. Recognised Creative Multimedia Certificate or its equivalent;  OR
  6. Recognised related Technical and Vocational Certificate or its equivalent with one (1) year relevant work experience or one (1) trimester bridging programme; OR
  7. Pass SKM Level 3 or any qualifications equivalent to Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field; OR
  8. Posses an APEL.A certificate from MQA for admission into Diploma programmes; AND
  9. Pass an interview OR submission of student’s portfolio, to be determined by MMU as required.

Programme Structure

Year 1
Audio Fundamental
Signal Flow & Studio Equipment
Introduction to Digital Audio
Digital Audio Workstation
Recording Techniques
Studio Acoustic
Music Copyright Laws & Protection
Creative Audio Design 1
Music Fundamental & Appreciation
Digital Imaging Technique
Web Development
Digital Photography

Year 2
Creative Audio Design 2
MIDI Theory & Audio Synthesis
Audio Signal Processing
Creative Audio Project
Audio Mixing & Mastering
Live Sound Production
Entrepreneurship
Video Production Process
Digital Storyboarding
Industrial Training

Electives
Project Management
Introduction to Computer Application

University Subjects
Philosophy and Current Issues
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Students without credit in BM at SPM Level)
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International students)
Basic Academic Writing
Personal Social Responsibility
Sustainable Society

Career Prospects

Foley Recording Engineer or Mixer, Boom Operator, Dialog Editor, Game Audio Designer, Location Sound Specialist for Films, Music Editor, Music Supervisor, Production Mixer, Sound Effects Editor, Sound Designer