BA (Hons) Game Design

The ba (hons) game design programme introduces and equips students with artistic knowledge and technical skills that are related to game design. Students will explore the fundamentals starting from generating strong conceptual game arts, till the technical execution of building and running the game itself. 

The programme is structured to achieve the student’s potential development of concept, visual language, technical skills and personal expressions.

Assessments

• Assignments, final projects, quizzes, tests, presentations, mid-term and final exams.

Academic Requirements

• UEC- Minimum FIVE (5) Credits
• STPM- Minimum Grade C in TWO (2) Subjects (GP 2.00)
• A-Level- Minimum Grade D in TWO (2) Subjects (GP 2.00)
• International Baccalaureate (IB)- Minimum score of 26/42 credits from SIX (6) Subjects
• Portfolio Assessment- Minimum 6 pieces of artwork are required for review
• National Matriculation-Minimum CGPA of 2.0
• Other Qualifications Equivalent to STPM/A-Level by MQA- Minimum average score of 60 percent
• UCSI Foundation- Minimum CGPA of 2.0
• Diploma- Minimum CGPA of 2.0
• Advance Diploma (Level 5, MQF)- Minimum CGPA of 2.0
• Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)- Minimum Grade of Jayyid
• Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM)- Subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board's approval
• Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)- Subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board's approval
• Other Qualifications Recognised by the Malaysian Government- Case-by-case basis

Year 1

• Art History
• Life Drawing
• Graphic and Image Editing
• Modelling
• Basic Photography
• Drawing for Animation
• Fundamentals of Game Art
• Traditional Animation
• Principles of Gameplay
• Studio Based Learning
• University Life (MPU-U2)
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)

Year 2

• Concept Art for Game
• Mobile Game Designing and Development 1
• Game Modeling and Texturing 1
• Animation
• Rendering
• Game Level Design
• Character Animation
• Practical Training
• Religions in Malaysia (MPU-U3)
• Extra Curricular Learning Experiences 2 (MPU-U4)

Elective: Choose One

• Design for Motion Graphics
• Digital Animation Production
• Brand Design Campaign

Year 3

• Game Interface Design
• Mobile Game Designing and Development 2
• Portfolio
• Game Modeling and Texturing 2
• Game Project 1
• Game Project 2
• Industry Placement
• Extra-curricular Learning Experiences 3 (MPU-U4)

Elective: Choose One

• Dynamics & Effects
• Information and Environmental Design
• Design for Industry
• Digital Visual Presentation

Career Opportunities
The graduates are equipped and ready for the industry in the areas of:

• Game Studio
• Multimedia Lab
• Animation Studio
• Post-production House
• Visualisation Studio
• E-sports Company