Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons) Visual Effects

(N/231/4/0339) 05/24 (MQA/PSA12186)

BMm (Hons) Visual Effects is a specialised course which allows students to focus on all aspects of visual effects (VFX) work. Our all-inclusive course structure prepares students for the VFX industry by equipping them with skills in pre-production, production, and post-production. Students develop skills in key VFX areas such as production planning, matte painting, compositing, VFX on-set production, effects simulation, 3D lighting and rendering, etc. Our graduates work in multinational film and VFX houses abroad, as well as play prominent roles in shaping the local VFX industry.

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• Entry Requirements
  • 1. Pass Foundation/Matriculation studies in related field from a recognised institution; OR
    2. Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects; OR
    3. Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any two (2) subjects; OR
    4. Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of English; OR
    5. Recognised Creative Multimedia Diploma or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; * OR
    6. Pass DKM/DLKM/DVM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 MUST have at least two (2) years of work experience in the related field. ** OR
    7. Posses an APEL.A certificate from MQA for admission into Bachelor programmes. For more information, please visit https://www.mmu.edu.my/apel-a/ AND
    8. Pass an interview OR submission of student’s portfolio, to be determined by MMU as required.

  * Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process..

  ** DKM/DLKM/DVM candidates may be required to undergo Bridging Programme as an additional requirement.

• Programme Structure
  • Core
    • Year 1
      • Visual Effects Design 1
        3D Modelling for Animation
        Production for Visual Effects
        Film Studies
        Visual Effects Design 2
        Visual Storytelling
        Media Culture
        Media Aesthetics
        Basic Compositing
        3D Surfacing
    • Year 2
      • Visual Effects Design 3
        Animation & Setup for AFX
        Sound Design 1
        Effects Simulation
        Visual Effects Design 4
        Advanced Compositing
        Look Development for AFX
        Screenwriting
        Semiotics Studies
    • Year 3
      • Visual Effects Design Project 1
        Design Research
        Animation Entrepreneurship
        Visual Effect Design Project 2
        Sound Design 2
        Media Law
        Media Anthropology
        Internship Programme
  • Elective Modules
    • Corporate Identity
      Information Design
      Motion Capture
      Project Management
  • University Subjects
    • Integrity and Leadership
      Philosophy and Current Issues
      Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
      Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Students without credit in BM at SPM Level)
      Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International students)
      Character Building
      Sustainable Society
      Fundamentals of Digital Competence with Basic Programming
• Career Prospects
  • Career Prospects: Visual Effects Supervisor, Technical Director, Director, Modeler, Texturing Artist, Compositor, Rigging Artist, Creative Director, Designer, Screenwriter, Concept Artist, Art Director, Lighting Artist, Render Artist, 3D Artist, 2D Artist, Editor, Cinematographer, Director of Photography