The Diploma in Animation and Multimedia Design is a programme jointly developed by Limkokwing University and one of the world’s best-known animation schools, Sheridan College Canada. The Diploma builds upon the conventional animation methods - cell animation which was made popular by Walt Disney through cartoons. With this core expertise, the students are further exposed to digital 3D animation and Motion Graphics.
The programme also has strong focus on character animation techniques. Students’ will develop skills in drawing and the ability to visualise the sense of timing and motion. Drawings on cells will be used to dramatise humans or animals and provide compelling story-telling. Character development is a very important part of the programme, which emphasizes research skills. In tandem, the ability to construct a good story & the sense of film direction are also taught in the programme.
The programme looks at producing multi-skilled graduates who are able to apply animation methodology to diverse areas like multimedia, broadcasting, film production and even games design. The first two years of the programme provides student with a comprehensive understanding of visual communication in its broadest sense. The final year then begins to focus more on the fundamen-tals of story-telling and classical animation. Some elements of multimedia and digital imaging are also taught in the programme to enable the students to explore concepts and possibilities that challenge conventional design thinking.
Entry requirement
- 3 credits SPM/O’ levels or equivalent.
Where will it lead?
A Diploma in Animation and Multimedia Design will provide you with a number of options such as:
- Entry into Year 2 or 3 of an overseas Degree programme at our Partner Universities.
- Entry into Year 2 of the Limkokwing Degree in Multimedia.
- Straight into industry.
Programme structure
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Communication Studies 1 | Communication Studies 2 |
| Creative Studies 1 | Photographic Studies 1 |
| Analytical Drawing | History of Art |
| Life Drawing 1 | Creative Studies 2 |
| Design Studies 1 | Life Drawing 2 |
| Moral/ Islamic Studies | Design Studies 2 |
| Malaysian Studies | |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 3 | Semester4 |
| Communication Studies 3 | Photographic Studies 3 |
| Photographic Studies 2 | Sociology Design |
| Design History | Computer Graphics 2 |
| Computer Graphics 1 | Drawing/Illustration |
| Illustration and Life Drawing | Design Studies 4 |
| Design Studies 3 | |
| Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B | |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| Drawing for Animation 1 | Drawing for Animation 2 |
| Life Drawing for Animation 1 | Life Drawing for Animation 2 |
| Animation Methodology 1 | Animation Methodology 2 |
| Film Structure 1 | Film Structure 2 |
| Multimedia Design for Animation 1 | Multimedia Design for Animation 2 |
| History & Style of Animation 1 | History & Style of Animation 2 |
Career Paths
The animation industries are expanding by leaps and bounds. As a result, new job opportunities are in store for animation specialists. Animation students are usually required for television, advertising, video and computer games. A graduate with the Diploma in Animation and Multimedia Design typically works as:
- 2D Animator
- 3D Animator
- Animation Producer
- Animation Director
- TV & Film Commercial Coordinator
- Digital Artist
- Character Development Artist
- Games Developer
A Limkokwing education enables the graduate to be versatile and apply his knowledge and skills to a variety of fields, including public relations, publishing, journalism, marketing, sales, services, education and training, management, healthcare and biotechnology (consumer education).
