Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Game Design
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM48,500
Course Highlights
- Digital Entrepreneurship module which provides fundamental entrepreneurial perspectives to market your own game designs in the future
- Learn in an inclusive team-based environment that encourages interpersonal skills, positive group dynamics and effective communication
- Top 3 in Graduate Employability at the Talentbank National Graduate Employability Index 2023
- Ranked #160 in QS Asia University Rankings 2024 and #301-350 in THE Asia University Rankings 2024
Course Structure
- 2D Animation
- Advanced Art
- Basic 3D Asset Modeling
- Creative Thinking and Idea Generation
- Elective I
- English for Games
- Foundations of Drawing
- Fundamentals of Imaging
- Fundamentals of Vector Graphics
- Game Design Foundation
- History of Game Art and Genre Studies
- MPU1
- Narrative Design and Story Creation
- Perception Studies
- Programming for Games
- Art Law & Cyber Law
- Basic 3D Animation for Games
- Digital Video & Audio Production
- Elective II
- Game Development I
- Game Development II
- Game and Society
- Level Design
- Mobile Game Designing & Development 1
- MPU1
- Music and Sound Effects for Games
- Science Fiction and Analysis
- Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
- User Experience and Interface Design
- Elective III
- Final Project
- Industrial Training
- Mobile Game Designing & Development II
- MPU4
- National Language/Other Language
- Technoprenuership
Elective I (Choose 1):
- Advanced 3D Asset Modelling
- Game Mechanics I
Elective II (Choose 1):
- Creative Writing
- Public Speaking
Elective III (Choose 1):
- Advanced 3D Animation for Games
- Game Mechanics II
Entry Requirements
- STPM: Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects
- STAM: At least Grade Jayyid
- A Level: Minimum 2 Passes of minimum Grade D in the relevant subjects
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
- South Australian Matriculation (SAM): Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 relevant subjects
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Average of 70% in 2 relevant subjects (and 4 other subjects)
- The TVET diplomas such as Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM)/Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM):
- The DKM/DLKM/DVM must be fully accredited by MQA
- Required a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or CGPA 2.00 with at least 2 years working experience in relevant field subject to Senate/Academic Boards approval
- Students will be required to pass the admission screening process conducted by the faculty and undergo the Bridging programme, if necessary, during the period of their study in addition to the existing curriculum structure
- Credit transfer can be considered on a case-to-case basis and subject to existing credit transfer policies which are in effect
- Foundation in Arts, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman: At least CGPA 2.0
- Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman: At least CGPA 2.0
- Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning: At least CGPA 2.0
- Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education: At least CGPA 2.0
- Diploma from Institutions of Higher Learning: At least CGPA 2.0
- Advanced Diploma: At least CGPA 2.0
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
- General Requirements: All applicants will be required to submit a portfolio for review, regardless of whether they have taken the SPM Art subject
- Portfolio submission:
- Submit three drawings that must demonstrate specific artistic skills. The completed drawing or artwork must be clearly scanned or photographed and then submitted as individual JPEG files. A detailed description of the drawing requirements and submission process will be provided.
- In addition to the above submission, a video recording of the drawing process of all three drawings must be submitted via WeTransfer or Plus Transfer. The video should capture the applicant's face during the drawing process with close-ups of the drawing. A detailed description of the video recording and submission process will be provided.
- The panel reserves the right to invite the applicant for an interview if questions arise.
- Note: Exemption from the requirement for the portfolio submission or internal assessment will be considered for Foundation/Matriculation/Diploma in the relevant field or equivalent qualifications.
- IELTS: 5.0
- TOEFL iBT: 42
- SPM English Language/O Level English Language: Credit
- MUET: Band 3
- Cambridge English/Linguaskill: 154
- UEC English Language: Grade B
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM60
RM0
Tuition fees
RM48,500
Total payable amount
RM48,500
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