Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Digital Film Production
About
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Digital Film Production offers a comprehensive exploration of both the creative and professional aspects of filmmaking, covering short films, documentaries, scriptwriting, sound design, acting, transmedia content creation, post-production, and entrepreneurship. Designed to develop versatile creative producers, the programme equips students with expertise in audiovisual production and transmedia applications across multiple platforms, preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities in Malaysia’s expanding creative economy. With a hands-on teaching approach, students will learn from award-winning faculty, gain experience with industry-standard equipment, and develop critical thinking and communication skills. Graduates will leave with an impressive portfolio, showcased at a public graduation event, and earn dual certification from Sunway University and Lancaster University, enhancing their global recognition.
Key facts
Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
Study mode | Full-time |
Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | April, September |
Tuition (Local students) | $ 21,288 |
Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 21,288 |
Subjects
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Creative Arts & Design
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Film & Television
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Humanities & Social Sciences
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
Description | Local students | Foreign students |
---|---|---|
Tuition fee | $ 21,288 | $ 21,288 |
Miscellaneous fees | $ 3,361 | $ 4,873 |
Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 24,649 | $ 26,162 |
Estimated cost per year | $ 8,216 | $ 8,720 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
Description | Amount |
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Enrolment Fee | $ 156 |
Deposit (refundable) | $ 156-$ 224 |
Foreign students
Description | Amount |
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Enrolment Fee | $ 156 |
Deposit (refundable) | $ 156-$ 224 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
STPM
- Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)
*A-Level
- Minimum 8 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)
- Note: For A-Level points calculation
- A = 10 points
- B = 8 points
- C = 6 points
- D = 4 points
- E = 2 points
Australian Matriculation
- ATAR 55
Canadian Matriculation
- 55%
Monash University Foundation Year
- 55%
Sunway Foundation in Arts
- CGPA 2.0
Sunway Foundation in Science Technology
- CGPA 2.0
Unified Examination Certificate
- Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)
International Baccalaureate
- Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)
Sunway Diploma in Related Field*
- CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0
APEL.A
- An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
Specific Requirement for Certain International Students
International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with a grade C or above to progress to the degree.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 6.0
- MUET Band 4
- SPM English B3 or B+
- UEC English B4
- O-Level English (1119) Credit
- Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
- ESL / English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English
Note: Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
*Sunway Diploma holders may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Introduction to Filmmaking
- Film Studies
- Introduction to Digital Cinematography
- Filmmaking: Short Film
- Scriptwriting
- Editing Techniques
- Directing for Film
- Producing for Film
Year 2
- Filmmaking: Documentary
- World Cinema
- Media & Cultural Studies
- Digital Cinematography
- Filmmaking: Genre Film
- Visual Culture
- Principles of Media Practice
- Collaborative Project
Year 3
- Research Project
- Free Elective 1
- Sound for Film
- Creative Project
- Free Elective 2
- Internship
- Topic Study 1 [Screen Acting]
- Topic Study 2 [World Music or Malaysian Music]
- Collaborative Projects
Additional MOHE Compulsory General Studies Subjects
For Local students:
- English for the Arts
- Communication Skills
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Critical Thinking
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Entrepreneurship Mindset and Skills
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
For International students:
- English for the Arts
- Communication Skills
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Critical Thinking
- Entrepreneurship Mindset and Skills
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption