Diploma in Performing Arts
JPT/BPP(U)(R2/212/4/0020/A4657)4/24

About The Programme

This programme has the distinction of covering two disciplines – theatre and film; it gives the students an interdisciplinary curriculum rarely found in other programmes. Students who select this programme will be surrounded and supported by like-minded and equally passionate classmates, lecturers and staff, with whom you will collaborate and learn from. Apart from lectures, you will be introduced to a variety of other learning methods, such as demonstrations, practical sessions, tutorials, viewings, discussions, performances and field trips.

The lecturers are dynamic individuals who are artistic and professional people known in film, television, media and theatre. They not only provide the guidance but also are the links to the industry for students’ future work contacts.

The programme aims to give you a rounded, rigorous, 360° education and training in the fundamentals of theatre and film production, and acting. This comprehensive training and education in the inter-related disciplines of theatre and film production will give you a great head start in employment and further education upon graduation.

Intakes

March

Duration

2 Years (full-time)

Career Prospects

• Actor
• Voiceover talent
• Director
• Producer
• Production manage

Programme Structure

Year 1

• Improvisation
• Theatre Practices
• Introduction to Audio-Visual Production
• Cinema Studies
• Professional Skills
• Malaysian Studies 2 or Malay Language for Communication 1
• Audio-Visual Production
• Thought & Writing
• Media & Culture
• Script Writing
• Acting & Text
• Theatre Project
• Production Managemen

Year 2

• Production Design Theory
• Modern Theatre
• Directing for the Camera
• Audio-Visual Post-Production
• Moral Education or Islamic Studies
• Career Management
• Malaysian Arts & Culture
• World Cinema
• Collaborative Screen Production Project or Collaborative Stage Production Project
• Community Service
• Internship

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

for Local Student

• Malaysian Studies 2
• Moral Education / Islamic Studies
• Community Service
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

for International Student

• Malay Language for Communication 1
• Moral Education / Islamic Studies
• Community Service

Entry Requirement

SPM / O-Level
Pass with minimum 3 credits (including English)

UEC
Pass with minimum 3 Grade Bs (including English)

Other Qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications.
Applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis

English Language Requirements

ELTS or equivalent     5.0