Bachelor of Information Technology (Visual Media) (Hons)
R/0611/6/0003 (12/27) (MQA/SWA07192)

+ THIS IS BEST FOR

Student who has completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), A-Level, Matriculation, Foundation, Diploma, UEC, International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), HND(UK) Diploma, SAME/WACE/AUSMAT or other equivalent qualifications recognised by Government of Malaysia. Keen interest in Informatics field of study especially in the area of Visual Media. May complete education at Bachelor level to become professional or entrepreneurs, or may pursue in related Postgraduate programmes.

+ PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Mode of Study : Full Time (Yes) | Part Time (No)

This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies and industries while giving students the competitive edge. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge through teamwork, case studies, simulations and real life projects.

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Visual Media) (Hons) programme is specially designed to nurture and create creative-technocrats, with a focus on the broader study of all digital media applications, imparting the technical skills used in designing and editing digital media. This unique programme bridges the technology realm and the world of creative digital arts. This link enables students to develop expressive artistic work as ramifications of using state-of-the-art computing technology. This one of a kind undergraduate programme combines studies in IT, digital arts practice and the exploration of new media in the 21st century.

The programme establishes a progressive journey beginning from the realms of fundamental IT with subjects like, software development, networking and web design, databases and programming; towards the creative media’s domain such as history of art, the social and cultural applications of digital media, typography, storyboarding, computer animations, digital game design and development, 2D design, and 3D modelling.

This unique mix of courses will empower students with the knowledge and skills needed in producing their own creative digital media contents, hence pushing the boundaries of traditional IT disciplines and creative visual media: “Where digital art meets computing technology”.

120 credit hours of subjects are being taught in nine semesters. This Bachelor of Information Technology (Visual Media) (Hons) programme can be completed in 3 years.

+ FOCUS AREAS

Students enrolled in this program can choose to enhance their skills and knowledge in one of the following focus areas:

• Animation and Visual Effects
• Digital Illustration

+ ACCREDITED, APPROVED & RECOGNISED BY

Accredited by:
01. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
02. Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) - National register for accredited programmes.


Please scan for Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) certification of this programme.

Approved & Licensed by:
01. Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia

Recognised by:
01. Public Service Department (JPA), Malaysia
02. Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
03. MSC Malaysia
04. Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings - Top 10 in Malaysia for Computer Science.

+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary (from fresh to senior position):
RM2,600 – RM42,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

+ CAMPUS INTAKE

This programme is delivered at the Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Putrajaya Campus.

+ FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS

UNITEN practices transparent fee policy. Refer our fees below for your reference.

Fees for Malaysian Students:
Tuition Fees: RM75,000 per programme.
Other Fees:

• Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: RM1,348 one-time payment
• Medical Insurance: RM88/year
• Deposit for Accommodation: RM250 one-time deposit payment
• Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from RM270/month.

Fees for International Students:
Tuition Fees: USD19,500 (RM78,000) per programme.
Other Fees:

• VISA & Application Fee: USD787.50 (RM3,150) one-time payment
• Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: USD1,650 (RM6,600) one-time payment
• Medical Insurance: USD37.50 (RM150)/year
• Deposit for Accommodation: USD62.50 (RM250) one-time deposit payment
• Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from USD67.50 (RM270)/month.

and if the international student (for Bachelor) does not fulfill the English language requirement such as minimum score for IELTS or TOEFL, there will be additional fees of:

• Intensive English Programme (IEP) : USD1,400 (RM5,600)/semester.

Flexible payment options are available, where student may:

• pay full in advance, or
• by monthly installments, or
• pay full 2 weeks before the semester's final examination.

Terms & conditions apply.

Download the complete UNITEN Fees Table here.
There are also list of scholarships and financial aids here.

Notes: Subject to terms and conditions. All fees are calculated in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Fees indicated in USD here are for reference only with basis of USD1=RM4. Other optional fees include electricity, parking, and some student facilities within UNITEN.

Bachelor of Information Technology (Visual Media) (Hons)
R/0611/6/0003

+ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DIPLOMA VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Pass Diploma programme in related field with minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent

Note : Candidates maybe accepted by passing the bridging course provided

For International Students: Entry requirements vary from country to country. Please click here to check the entry requirements set by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

+ ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

For Malaysian Students:

Malaysian students may enrol without MUET. However, students are required to complete MUET during duration of study (before graduation). IELTS (5.0 and above) or TOEFL (500 and above) or TOEFL Internet Based Test (42 and above) is also accepted.

• MUET – Malaysia University English Test
  Achieve Band 1 and above

For International Students:

International students are required to have one of the English proficiency score stated below to enrol in UNITEN. Bachelor students who do not fulfill this English requirement are required to sit for the Intensive English Programme (IEP) and pass the requirement below before starting their Bachelor programme.

• MUET – Malaysia University English Test
  Achieve Band 3.5 and above
  
  
• IELTS – International English Language Testing System
  Achieve 5.0 and above
  
  
• TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
  Achieve 500 (TOEFL) or 42 (TOEFL Internet Based Test) and above
  
  

+ CREDIT TRANSFER

Students from other institutions may apply for transfer credits. A maximum up to 60 credits can be transferred, subject to eligibility of the applicant. Please do not hesitate to contact the following staff should you have any query pertaining to credit transfer. 

Transfer Credit Committee for Visual Media programme:
Mrs. Eze Manzura at ezemanzura@uniten.edu.my or Masyura at masyura@uniten.edu.my

Bachelor of Information Technology (Visual Media) (Hons)
R/0611/6/0003

+ PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme can be completed in Full Time: 3 years.

• Structured Programming
• Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
• Web Programming
• Computer System
• Data Communication & Computer Networks
• Cyber Security Essentials
• Fundamental of Information Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction
• System Analysis and Design
• Database I
• Statistics for Computing
• Discrete Structures
• Ethics and IT Professional Practices
• Technology Entrepreneurship
• Energy and Computing
• Multimedia System Technology
• Principles of Design
• Multimedia Application and Authoring
• Digital Drawing
• Ideation and Story Development
• 2D Animation
• 3D Modeling
• Introduction to 3D Animation
• Audio Video Production
• Digital Lighting, Texturing and Rendering
• Process Workflow and Studio
• Business English
• Hubungan Etnik
• IT Communication
• Personal Financial Management
• Tamadun Islam Tamadun Asia
• Islamic / Moral and Civil Society II
• Project I
• Project II
• Industrial Training
  
  

Technical Electives Courses

• Advanced Animation
• Body Mechanic and Acting
• Visual Effects and Simulation
• Digital Compositing in Post Production
• Comic and Manga Drawing
• Vectorial Illustration
• Commercial Graphics Design
• Digital Typography

These Technical Electives could be grouped further according to the student's interest in a relevant focus area such as: 

• Animation & Visual Effects
• Digital Illustration

Students from other institutions may apply for transfer credits. A maximum up to 60 credits can be transferred, subject to the eligibility of the applicant. Please do not hesitate to contact the following staff should you have any queries pertaining to credit transfer. 

Transfer Credit Committee for Visual Media programme:
Mrs. Eze Manzura at ezemanzura@uniten.edu.my or Masyura at masyura@uniten.edu.my

Bachelor of Information Technology (Visual Media) (Hons)
R/0611/6/0003

+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary:
RM2,600 – RM42,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.

These are popular career choices after graduation for this programme. There are also many other career choices beyond informatics, which are proven adaptable by UNITEN students due to holistic personal and professional skills development during the study.

• 3D Artist
• Animator (2D & 3D)
• Game Designer
• Game Props Artist
• Illustrator / Desktop Publisher
• Motion Graphic Designer
• Photographer / Videographer
• Production Coordinator
• Rigging Technical Director
• Storyboard Artist
• Video Editor
• Visual Effect Artist
• Web Designer