UCSI University

Based on the principles of boldness, perseverance, integrity, and excellence, UCSI University is a leading higher education institution with branches in Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, and Sarawak, Malaysia. Our college is equipped with the most advanced facilities to meet the needs of students, offering a wide range of academic courses, from medicine, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, and architecture to music, multimedia, education, liberal arts, and hospitality.

Course Information

Academic Qualification

Bachelor

Duration

3.0 years

Intake

January, May, September

English Requirement

4.5

Class Type

Full Time

Offer Letter

Free

Yearly Tuition Fees

First Year

30,113

MYR

Second Year

23,109

MYR

Third Year

21,894

MYR

Total Tuition Fees 75,116 MYR

Other Fees

Application Fees + Visa 3,100 MYR

Refundable Deposit 1,000 MYR

International Administration fee 4,200 MYR

Registration fee 450 MYR

Facilities fee 650 MYR

Total Additional Fees 9,400 MYR

Grand Total (All Fees) 84,516 MYR

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Game Design at UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur equips students with artistic knowledge and technical skills essential for game design. Graduates are prepared for roles in game studios, multimedia labs, animation studios, post-production houses, visualization studios, and e-sports companies.

Program Structure

Year 1: Art History, Life Drawing, Graphic and Image Editing, Modelling, Basic Photography, Drawing for Animation, Fundamentals of Game Art, Traditional Animation, Principles of Gameplay, Studio-Based Learning, University Life (MPU-U2), Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4).
Year 2: Concept Art for Game, Mobile Game Designing and Development 1, Game Modeling and Texturing 1, Animation, Rendering, Game Level Design, Character Animation, Practical Training, Religions in Malaysia (MPU-U3), Extra Curricular Learning Experiences 2 (MPU-U4). Elective: Design for Motion Graphics, Digital Animation Production, or Brand Design Campaign.
Year 3: Game Interface Design, Mobile Game Designing and Development 2, Portfolio, Game Modeling and Texturing 2, Game Project 1, Game Project 2, Industry Placement, Extra-curricular Learning Experiences 3 (MPU-U4). Elective: Dynamics & Effects, Information and Environmental Design, Design for Industry, or Digital Visual Presentation.

Entry Requirements

STPM: Minimum Grade C in two subjects (GP 2.00).
A-Level: Minimum Grade D in two subjects (GP 2.00).
UEC: Minimum five credits.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum score of 26/42 credits from six subjects.
National Matriculation: Minimum CGPA of 2.0.
UCSI Foundation: Minimum CGPA of 2.0.
Diploma: Minimum CGPA of 2.0.
Portfolio Assessment: Minimum six pieces of artwork required for review.
English Language Requirements: For local students: MUET Band 3, SPM English Language Grade B+, SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE Grade C, or UEC English Language Grade A2. For international students: MUET Band 3.0, IELTS 5.5, Pearson Test of English 51, TOEFL IBT 46, TOEFL Essentials 8, or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) 160.

Career Opportunities

Game Studio
Multimedia Lab
Animation Studio
Post-production House
Visualization Studio
E-sports Company

Highlights

Duration: 3 years
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Intakes: January, May, September

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