SCHOOL OF THE ARTS   |  UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA

BFA New Media Design
and Technology with Honours

Revolutionize the way we interact with the world through innovative new media design and technology.

New Media Design & Technology

Transform your ideas into digital reality

Transform your ideas into digital reality

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media Design and Technology with Honours at the School of The Arts, USM is an exciting program that prepares students for a career in the rapidly evolving field of digital media. This program is designed to develop students' creative and technical skills to produce innovative and engaging digital media content.

Throughout the program, students will learn how to create interactive websites, mobile applications, virtual and augmented reality experiences, animations, and more. They will also learn about user experience design, programming languages, digital media production, and emerging technologies.

At the School of The Arts, USM, students benefit from a dynamic and collaborative learning environment and access to cutting-edge technology and facilities, including computer labs, digital media production studios, and exhibition spaces. The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in the field of digital media and are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.

Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue careers in a wide range of industries, including advertising, marketing, gaming, education, and entertainment. They can work as web and app developers, UX designers, multimedia specialists, digital media producers, and more. With the rapid growth of digital media, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media Design and Technology with Honours is an excellent choice for students who are passionate about technology and creativity and want to make an impact in the digital world.


New Media Design & Technology

NEW MEDIA DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

COURSE OUTLINE

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Overview

The New Media Design and Technology programme in the School of the Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia is to provide well-rounded creative leadership to students in order to enable them to handle issues of the converging media as visionary professionals who possess the required know-how and professionalism in giving the breadth and depth to every challenge they encounter while infusing aesthetics and the latest technology at their best.

DURATION

4 YEARS / 8 SEMESTER

FEES
TYPE OF FEES AMOUNT (USD)

    Total Tuition Fees

12,500.00

    Per semester

1,562.50

    Per year

3,125.00

   Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)

112.50

   Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)

1,330.00

** Fees are subject to change 

NEW MEDIA DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Job Opportunities

Video Producer, Network Broadcaster, 2D Animator, 3D Animator, 3D Modeler, Visual Effects Artist, Technical Director, Interactive Designer,·Multimedia Designer,· Art Director,·Motion Graphic Designer, Game Designer, Computer Graphic Imaging Designer, Design Educationist, Web Designer.

Admission Requirements

Minimum entry requirements to all programmes are Malaysian Higher School Certificate of Education and Malaysian Certificate of Education with a credit pass in Bahasa Malaysia. Applicants with previous professional / industrial experience may be accepted in lieu of some, or all, of the formal academic requirements.

As for the international students, academic qualifications which are considered to be equivalent will be placed into consideration. Applicants will be advised on the matter.

  • STPM with PNGK 2.00, MUET-band 2, interview & audition, art & design portfolio (to be reviewed during interview)

  • Matriculation with PNGK 2.00 (for applicants from matriculation programme only), diplomas with PNGK 2.00 that are recognized by the university senate (for applicants from diploma programme only) AND pass the USM interview.

For further information, please visit: USM's Admission Department 

Semester Fees

RM1620.00 per-semester (recurring fees). The duration of all programmes are 8 semester. 

For details on non-recurring fees please visit: USM's Admission Department

NEW MEDIA DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Start your academic adventure with us!

For further information please contact:
Dr. Julina Ismail@Kamal
Chairperson
New Media Design and Technology
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04 653 3064

New Media Design & Technology

School of The Arts
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang Malaysia

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