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BA (Hons) Game Design

UCSI University

Level

bachelor

Duration

3 Years

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Entry Exams

MUET

Tuition Fee

RM 107,445 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May and September

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Game Design programme introduces and equips students with artistic knowledge and technical skills that are related to game design. Students will explore the fundamentals starting from generating strong conceptual game arts, till the technical execution of building

and running the game itself. The programme is structured to achieve the student’s potential development of concept, visual language, technical skills and personal expressions.

Assignments, final projects, quizzes, tests, presentations, mid-term and final exams.

Key Modules

  • 1Art History
  • 2Life Drawing
  • 3Graphic and Image Editing
  • 4Modelling
  • 5Basic Photography
  • 6Drawing for Animation
  • 7Fundamentals of Game Art
  • 8Traditional Animation
  • 9Principles of Gameplay
  • 10Studio Based Learning
  • 11University Life (MPU-U2)
  • 12Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
  • 13Concept Art for Game
  • 14Mobile Game Designing and Development 1
  • 15Game Modeling and Texturing 1
  • 16Animation
  • 17Rendering
  • 18Game Level Design
  • 19Character Animation
  • 20Practical Training
  • 21Religions in Malaysia (MPU-U3)
  • 22Extra Curricular Learning Experiences 2 (MPU-U4)
  • 23Elective: Choose One
  • 24Design for Motion Graphics
  • 25Digital Animation Production
  • 26Brand Design Campaign
  • 27Game Interface Design
  • 28Mobile Game Designing and Development 2
  • 29Portfolio
  • 30Game Modeling and Texturing 2
  • 31Game Project 1
  • 32Game Project 2
  • 33Industry Placement
  • 34Extra-curricular Learning Experiences 3 (MPU-U4)
  • 35Dynamics & Effects
  • 36Information and Environmental Design
  • 37Design for Industry
  • 38Digital Visual Presentation
  • 39Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  • 40(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
  • 41Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  • 42(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
  • 43Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
  • 44(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum FIVE (5) Credits
  • Minimum Grade C in TWO (2) Subjects (GP 2.00)
  • Minimum Grade D in TWO (2) Subjects (GP 2.00)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Minimum score of 26/42 credits from SIX (6) Subjects
  • Portfolio Assessment
  • Minimum 6 pieces of artwork are required for review
  • National Matriculation
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.0
  • Other Qualifications Equivalent to STPM/A-Level by MQA
  • Minimum average score of 60%
  • Advance Diploma (Level 5, MQF)
  • Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
  • Minimum Grade of Jayyid
  • Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM)
  • Subjected to HEP Senate / Academic Board's approval
  • Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)
  • Other Qualifications Recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • Case-by-case basis
  • Note for Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) and Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM):
  • The HEPs are to conduct screening and provide necessary guidance specific to the discipline of the programme; OR other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised the Malaysia Government AND pass an interview (online / virtual / conventional) OR submission of student’s portfolio, to be determined by the HEP as required.
  • Entry Requirements for Foundation Year
  • Minimum 5 credits
  • Minimum 3 credits
  • Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
  • Minimum overall average of 50%
  • Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM / O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
  • Minimum overall average of 60%
  • **Equivalency of qualification in accordance to Malaysian Qualification Agency Standards
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • For Local Students
  • SPM English Language
  • SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
  • UEC English Language
  • In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
  • For International Students
  • Pearson Test of English
  • TOEFL Essentials
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

Career Prospects

  • The graduates are equipped and ready for the industry in the areas of:
  • Game Studio
  • Multimedia Lab
  • Animation Studio
  • Post-production House
  • Visualisation Studio
  • E-sports Company

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