Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Animation

Program Overview

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Animation

Course Details

• Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Intake Date: 17 July 2025, 29 September 2025, 25 November 2025
• Awarding Body: APU, Malaysia

Why choose APU?

• Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
• 5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
• 100% Employability Rate
• Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
• More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni

Dual Degree

APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme

Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 fromDe Montfort University (DMU), UK.

Admission 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.

Entry to Level 2 of the Degree

• 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.
• Equivalent qualification and / or experience which is recognised by the Senate / institution.

English Requirements

• IELTS: 5.5
• TOEFL IBT: 46
• Pearson (PTE): 51
• MUET: Band 4

Application Process

As part of the entry requirements into the APU Design Degrees, it is mandatory for the applicant to submit either one of the following for evaluation together with complete educational documents:

• Portfolio Submission
• Interview

Programme Description

"Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive."

- Walt Disney

Animation is one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide. It has been a huge technological development in the last decade, from traditional 2D hand-drawn to digital 3D animation. In today’s digital world, the application of animation isn’t simply restricted to films. It facilitates exciting career opportunities in various sectors like Advertising, Print media, TV production and Gaming.

This programme aims to develop you as a creative animator. The animation route offers the opportunity to specialise in modeling, animating and compositing based applications in the creation of character filmmaking.

The programme focuses on the many aspects of the fundamental animation processes and design skillsets in the creative industry, while exploring on different animation techniques ranging from 2D traditional to CG animation.

You’ll be involved in the development of animated content, with emphasis on critical, analytical and problem-solving skills. You will also gain production experience through industrial training as emphasis is placed on professional practice for greater employment prospects through animation.

Programme Outline

What We Teach

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

• Solid animation and design fundamentals, strong technical skills, critical, analytical thinking skills and good communication skills.

Degree Level 1

Year 1 focuses on many aspects of the fundamentals in animation and design skillsets in the creative industry, especially in the animation field. You will explore thoroughly on different animation techniques ranging from 2D traditional to CG animation.

Core Modules

• Animation Principles
• Illustration for Concept Art
• 3D Pipeline
• Creative Project
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Digital 2D Animation
• Digital 3D Animation
• Digital Illustration
• Motion Graphics

Degree Level 2

Year 2 involves the development of animated content in greater depth, that emphasise on critical and analytical thinking skills and problem-solving skills. This includes character creation, character performance, motion design, rigging, effects and simulation. You will also gain production experience through industrial training towards the end of the second year.

Core Modules

• Film Shorts & Stings: Proposal
• Film Shorts & Stings: Production
• Character Creation
• Character Animation
• Rigging for Animation
• Set Design
• Effects and Simulation

Elective Modules

• Visual Culture
• Production Planning and Management

Internship (16 Weeks)

Students will undertake a short Internship/ Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

Degree Level 3

In Year 3, you will be specialised in your area of interest to produce a series of animation project which showcases your significant talent and ability to work in a team. Emphasis is placed on professional practice in preparation for graduation and greater employment prospect through animation.

Core Modules

• Team Animation Project: Proposal
• Team Animation Project: Production
• Animation Project: Proposal
• Animation Project: Production
• Research Project Report
• Venture Building
• Sound Design
• Exhibition Design
• Intellectual Property Basics

MQA Compulsory Subjects

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-Curriculum

Student Portfolios

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CINTIQ Drawing Studio

Design, Advertising, Animation & VFX

Collaborative Industrial Partners

APU’s Design & Media programmes are crafted to provide you with relevant exposure to the industry. Through the collaboration with our industrial partners, we enhance your learning experience by embedding industry-relevant curriculum, conducting frequent industry visits, arranging career exposure activities and guiding you on building your personal portfolio.

Career Path

• 2D Animator
• 3D Animator
• Concept Artist
• Storyboard Artist
• 3D Modeller
• Production Designer
• Look Development Artist
• Set Designer
• 2D Rigging Artist
• 3D Technical Artist
• Visual Effect Artist
• Motion Graphic Designer
• Compositor
• Video Editor
• Script Writer
• Production Coordinator
• Animation Director
• Producer

FEES & Certification

Malaysian

• Year 1: RM32,900
• Year 2: RM34,000
• Year 3: RM35,300
• Total: RM102,200

International

• Year 1: RM33,600 (USD7,815)
• Year 2: RM34,800 (USD8,095)
• Year 3: RM36,200 (USD8,420)
• Total: RM104,600 (USD24,330)

MQA Cert

Programme code: (R/0211/6/0034)(07/29)(MQA/FA11863)

* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.