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BA (Hons) Digital Film Production

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BA (Hons) Digital Film Production

Programme Information

Qualification

Degree

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January, April, August

Tuition Fee

RM 77520

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Selangor

Overview

The BA (Hons) Digital Film Production explores the creative and professional aspects of film production including short film and documentary, scriptwriting, sound design, acting, transmedia content creation, post-production, entrepreneurship and internship with the widest and most value-added applications.

The programme aims to produce versatile creative producers who are skilled in audio-visual production and transmedia application across multiple screens to enhance capability and competency in Malaysia’s growing creative economy. The expertise acquired in this programme will be relevant to a diverse range of conventional and new career options within and beyond the current media landscape that has been revolutionised by digital technology.

With our innovative Hands-on Approach to teaching, you will find yourselves completely immersed in your course of study, surrounded by award-winning faculty and working with up-to-date equipment and facilities. You will also be trained to foster critical thinking and communication skills in order to fulfil your full academic potential. Upon completion of the programme, you would have amassed an impressive portfolio of work, the best of which will be screened at our end-of-year Public Graduation Showcase.

On successful completion of the programme, the graduates will also be awarded with a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • STPM: Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)
  • *A-Level: Minimum 8 points *Points are calculated based on grades obtained for 2-3 subjects
  • Australian Matriculation: ATAR 55
  • Canadian Matriculation: 55%
  • Monash University Foundation Year: 55%
  • Sunway Foundation in Arts: CGPA 2.0
  • Sunway Foundation in Science Technology: CGPA 2.0
  • Unified Examination Certificate: Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)
  • International Baccalaureate: Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)
  • Sunway Diploma in Related Field*:CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS or equivalent : 6.0

Note: Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
*Sunway Diploma holders may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Course Outline

Year 1

  • Introduction to Filmmaking
  • Film Studies
  • Editing Techniques I
  • Scriptwriting
  • World Cinema
  • Filmmaking: Documentary
  • Producing for Film
  • Directing for Film

Year 2

  • Asian Cinema
  • Screen Acting
  • Editing Techniques II
  • Filmmaking: Short Film
  • Media Writing
  • Principles of Media Practice
  • Visual Culture
  • Media & Cultural Studies
  • Collaborative Projects

Year 3

  • Research Project
  • Digital Cinematography
  • Creative Project
  • Arts & Society in Malaysia
  • Creative Industries & Entrepreneurship
  • Internship

Electives (Choose 1 in Year 3)

  • Topic Studies 1
  • Topic Studies 2

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Student

  • Islamic and Asian Civilisations
  • Ethnic Relations
  • Community Service
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

For International Student

  • Malay Language for Communication 2
  • Malaysian Studies 3
  • Community Service

Programme Information

Qualification

Degree

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January, April, August

Tuition Fee

RM 77520

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Selangor