Diploma in Creative Audio

(N/213/4/0351) 07/24 (MQA/PSA12396)

Creative Audio is the art of integrating industry-relevant technologies for audio creation, synthesis, and engineering into a cohesive and innovative form. This program goes beyond technical aspects; it delves into the analysis of audio usage with these techniques across diverse industries, identifying the characteristics and processes that contribute to their success.

Students will have the opportunity to not only understand these principles theoretically but also apply them practically. Through this programme, they will gain the skills needed to produce sound design for film, television, games, and animation, demonstrating their understanding and proficiency in the field of audio production.

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• Entry Requirements
  • 1. Pass SPM/O-Level or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C in at least three (3) subjects; OR
    2. Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least three (3) subjects; OR
    3. Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in at least one (1) subject; OR
    4. Pass STAM with Grade Maqbul (Pass); OR
    5. Recognised Creative Multimedia Certificate or its equivalent; OR
    6. Recognised related Technical and Vocational Certificate or its equivalent with one (1) year relevant work experience or one (1) trimester bridging programme; OR
    7. Pass SKM Level 3 or any qualifications equivalent to Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field; OR
    8. Posses an APEL.A certificate from MQA for admission into Diploma programmes; AND
    9. Pass an interview OR submission of student’s portfolio, to be determined by MMU as required.
• Programme Structure
  • Year 1
    • Signal Flow & Studio Equipment
      Audio Fundamental
      Introduction to Digital Audio
      Digital Audio Workstation
      Recording Techniques
      Studio Acoustic
      Music Copyright Issues
      Digital Imaging Technique
      Internet Application
      Digital Photography
      Creative Audio Design 1
      Music Fundamental & Appreciation
      Entrepreneurship
  • Year 2
    • Creative Audio Design 2
      Creative Audio Project
      MIDI Theory & Audio Synthesis
      Audio Signal Processing
      Audio Mixing & Mastering
      Live Sound Production
      Interaction Studies
      Digital Storyboarding
      Video Production Process
      Industrial Training
  • Elective Subjects
    • Project Management
      Introduction to Computer Application
  • University Subjects
    • Philosophy and Current Issues
      Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Students without credit in BM at SPM Level)
      Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International students)
      Basic Academic Writing
      Personal Social Responsibility
      Character Building
      Sustainable Society
• Career Prospects
  • Foley Recording Engineer or Mixer, Boom Operator, Dialog Editor, Game Audio Designer, Location Sound Specialist for Films, Music Editor, Music Supervisor, Production Mixer, Sound Effects Editor, Sound Designer