Diploma in Creative Multimedia 

Faculty of Creative Multimedia (FCM)

(R/0211/4/0073) 11/29 (MQA/SWA12833)

The programme focuses on nurturing creative mindset and the ability to solve design problems through creative conventions; the ability to empower key visual components and practical processes in solving complex communication issues; as well as establish creative design innovations which purposes translated into entertainment, advertising, online media, motion graphics and multimedia application provided to a range of industry needs. Creative Multimedia programme is designed based on contemporary digital media trend, covers a wide spectrum of digital media technical modules ranging from computer graphics, digital imaging, videography and interactive media.

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
3D Basics
Visual Communication
Graphic Design
Creative Multimedia Design 1
Visual Programming
Vector Illustration Techniques
Drawing Fundamental
Web Development
Digital Imaging Techniques
Design Fundamental
Digital Photography

Year 2
Information Design
Mobile Apps Design & Development
Creative Multimedia Design 2
Generative Audiovisual
Creative Multimedia Project
Digital Sound Production
Video Production Process
Motion Graphic Application
Digital Storyboarding
Design Appreciation
Entrepreneurship
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
Character Building
Sustainable Society

Career Prospects

New Media artist, UX/UI Interface designer,Real-time event designer,Online media designer,Projection Mapping artist, Concept Artist, Visualiser, Multimedia Designer,Graphic Designer, Web Designers, Layout Artists, Videographer, Video Editor, Video Compositor, 2D Animators, 3D Animators, Modelers, Storyboard artists, Art Director, Creative Director , CG Supervisor, Effects Designer, Environment Designer, Video Game Animator, Video Game Artist, Visual Effects Artist, Entrepreneur, Illustrators, Photographer