Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in
Digital Film & Television
[KP/JPS (KA6165) 08/10]

Global Classroom - You may opt to complete this course in London
Digital technology is set to dominate the international world of filmmaking whether in Hollywood, Hong Kong, India or emerging markets of Asia. The endless technical possibilities and flexibility of digital technology make the digital format the preferred choice of some of the top filmmakers in the world today.

You will be taught to conceptualize, script, direct and edit films in the digital format. This will equip you fully in the art of directing, obtain the business acumen of a producer and gain the technical skills of an editor.

In addition, post production skills and animation techniques will enhance your skills to explore the exciting worlds of music videos and advertising filmmaking.

Hands-on experience will empower you to make your own films and to turn you into the next film director, film producer or film editor.

Join the digital film making revolution, explore the limitless creative possibilities in the digital format and turn your skills into a rewarding career of the future.

Students will be exposed to multi-disciplines such as communication, advertising, marketing, writing, film and television, multimedia with on-the-job training, and research. This programme offers a digital take on film and television, both in the theoretical aspects, as well as in practice.

Below is the categorisation of modules:

Core: Communication(Writing), Internship and Dissertation – 10 out of 13 modules
Major: Film & Television, Multimedia
Minor: Animation, Conceptual Design
Free Electives: Film and Television, Multimedia, Advertising

Entry requirements

∙ 2 principals STPM/'A' levels or equivalent or
∙ 5 credits SPM/'O' levels or equivalent
∙ Limkokwing's Foundation in Communication

Students with recognised prior learning such as Pre-University, Matriculation programme, or a diploma in a related field will be given advanced standing into the degree programme.

Programme structure

Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2

∙ Communicators
  Writing Skills
∙ Mass Media & Society
∙ Principles of Digital
  Technology 1
∙ Film Studies
∙ Moral/Islamic Studies
∙ Principles of Broadcasting

∙ Writing for Masses
∙ New Economy
  Communication
∙ Principles of Digital
  Technology 2
∙ Screen Production
  Techniques 1
∙ Principles of Scriptwriting
∙ Malaysian Studies
∙ Conceptual Design 1


Year 2
Semester 3

∙ Creative Industry Writing
∙ Presentation Skills for Communicators
Major (choose two):

∙ Film Genres
∙ Digital Post
∙ Asian Cinema
Minor:

∙ Animation Practice 1

Free Elective (choose one):

∙ Directors & their Films
∙ Macromedia Director
∙ Bahasa Malaysia A/B

Semester 4

∙ Comunication Research Methodology
Major (choose two):

∙ Screen Production Technique 2
∙ Aesthetics of Documentary
∙ Production Design
Minor:

∙ Conceptual Design 2

Free Elective (choose one):

∙ Magazines & Top Shows


Year 3
Semester 5

∙ Studies on Media Audience
∙ Non-Broadcast Script Writing
∙ Film Noir & the Neo Noirs
∙ Research 1 – Film, Broadcasting or Animation
Minor:

∙ Animation Practice 2

Free Elective (choose one):

∙ TVC, PSA & Music Videos
∙Media Finishing Processes

Short Semester
∙ Internship
Semester 6

∙ Research 2 – Film, Broadcasting, Animation
∙ E-Commerce for Screen Media
Major (choose one):

∙ Non-Broadcast Video Production
∙ Film Seminar