Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Effects

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

Level

bachelor

Duration

3 years

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Entry Exams

IELTS : 5.5 TOEFL IBT : 3.5 Pearson (PTE) : 51 MUET : Band 4

Tuition Fee

RM108,500 (USD28,555) (International, total)

Intake

28 September 2026, 24 November 2026

Program Overview

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

This programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to develop conceptual artwork, digital assets, and visual effects for the film and games industries. It emphasises VFX as a creative and dynamic practice, focusing on both artistic and technical aspects of CGI production. Students will also build essential organisational and communication skills for effective collaboration and idea exchange. The programme places strong emphasis on understanding industry standard production pipelines, preparing graduates to work confidently in professional VFX environments.

Key Modules

1Cinema Film Analysis
2Illustration for Concept Art
33D Pipeline
4Creative Project
5Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
6Advance 3D Pipeline
7Digital Compositing
8Digital Illustration
9Motion Graphics
10Character Creation
11Animation Techniques for Games
12Advanced Digital Compositing
13Digital Film Production
14Set Design
15Effects and Simulation
16Innovation Process
17CGI Production / Digital Sculpting
18Visual Culture / Production Planning and Management
19Team VFX Project: Proposal
20Team VFX Project: Production
21VFX Project: Proposal
22VFX Project: Production
23Research Project Report
24Venture Building
25Exhibition Design
26Intellectual Property Basics
27Sound Design/ Virtual Production
28Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
29Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
30Philosophy and Current Issues
31Workplace Professional Skills
32Integrity and Anti-corruption
33Co-Curriculum

Entry Requirements

STPM: A Pass in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 2 subjects.
A-Level: 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level.
UEC: 5 Grade B’s in UEC.
Matriculation/ Foundation: A Pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.00.
Note : Pass an Interview OR submission of Design Portfolio as required .
Related Diploma: A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent. A pass in DKM / DLKM / DVM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to HEP Senate/ Academic Board’s approval.

Career Prospects

3D Generalist
3D Modeller
3D Texturing Artist
Lighting Artist
Digital Compositor
Video Editor
Matchmove Artist
Matte Painter
Effects Artist
Motion Graphic Artist
Technical Director
Concept Artist
Roto Artist
VFX Coordinator
Creative Director
Producer

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