Bachelor of Animation Design with Game Art (Hons)

Prepare yourself for a future where creativity merges seamlessly with cutting-edge technology. A future where you will transform your passion for art and gaming into a rewarding career. 

With a degree in Animation with Game Art, you will embark on a journey of endless possibilities, unleashing your artistic prowess and shaping the future of gaming.

• 100 percent project-based, hands-on training
• Fully equipped with the state-of-the-art facilities
• Learn from experts and honed diverse set of creative skills

Entry Requirements

• A pass in STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two
• (2) subjects, or its equivalent; OR
• A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid or its equivalent; OR
• Matriculation / Foundation / Pre-University with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or its equivalent;
• Or
• A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00; OR
• Pass Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/ Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)/ Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in relevant field subject to the approval of the Senate;
• Or
• Pass DKM/ DLKM/ DVM with at least CGPA 2.00 AND have at least two (2) years of work experience in the relevant field subject to the approval of the UNITAR Senate;
• Or
• Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
• And
• Pass an interview OR submission of student’s portfolio determined by HEP

Programme Core Modules

• Drawing Fundamentals
• Design Principles
• History of Animation
• Introduction to Digital Graphics
• Multimedia Application
• Creative Studies
• Audio Visual Technique & Digital Video Production
• 2D Animation
• Visual Communication
• Character Design Animation I
• Direction for Storyboarding
• 3D Modelling
• Web Animation
• Media Aesthetics
• Script Writing for Animation
• Game Illustration
• Game Art
• Game Design and Development
• 3D Animation
• Game Rendering
• Cyber Ethics
• Character Design Animation II
• Game Visualisation I
• Game Production
• UI/UX in Game Design
• Game Visualisation II
• Editing & Composition
• Music, Sounds and Effects
• Professional Practice
• Final Project
• Industry Work Placement

University Core Modules

• Recreational Event Planning
• Design Thinking
• Design Thinking OR National Language A
• Philosophy and Current Issues (Int)
• Entrepreneurship
• Philosophy and Current Issues / Communication Languages 2

English Core Modules

• English For Academic Purposes

Career Prospects

• Multimedia / Graphic Designer
• Production Designer
• Motion Designer
• 2D and 3D Animator
• Lighting and Rendering Artist
• Web Designer
• Layout Artist
• Game Designer
• Concept Artist
• Videographer
• Photographer
• Video and Audio Editor
• VFX artist
• Filmmaker
• Illustrator
• Storyboard Artist
• Script Writer
• Creative Writer
• Content Writer
• Art Director
• Game Artist
• 2D & 3D Visualize

Programme Learning Outcome
The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme is to prepare graduates who are able to:

• The pre-production of idea generation in terms of the principles of animation design and game art, story creation, script writing, storyboarding, concept of art and animatic creation.
• The production process on how to develop 2D and 3D animation design and game art products by using the software and hardware to develop 2D/3D layouts, 2D/3D modelling, 2D/3D texturing, 2D/3D rigging, 2D/3D animation with game art, visual effects in 2D/3D, lighting and rendering.
• The post-production process for 2D and 3D animation design and game art products including the compositing, visual effects in 2D/3D, and colour correction.
• The chance to explore the industry needs for the 2D/3D animation design and game art genre and anticipating opportunities in the emerging animation industries locally and internationally.