It is now the 21st century, where technology has become so advanced. With the current technology of the world that shook the Earth, Multimedia Design has become an uprising topic in Malaysia. Multimedia design is all about integrating art in multiple forms of media. It is used in video games, advertisements, websites and many more other interactive applications. Currently, careers in multimedia design can be found in an increasing number of industries.
What is Multimedia Design?
Multimedia design doesn’t only requires creativity but also technical skills to combine two or more types of media. The most relevant example on the Internet is a website that uses a combination of audio, animation, text and images. Not to mention, advertising and marketing industries have jumped on the bandwagon trend of using multiple forms of media to reach a wider audience. Video games and education industries are also taking the opportunity to take advantage of innovation in multimedia design.
Careers in Multimedia Design?
The job opportunities that you might run into varies from marketing and advertising to gaming and entertainment. Here are some careers options that multimedia design offers:
- Web designer or programmer
- Graphic designer
- Software developer or programmer
- Game developer or programmer
- Video and audio editor
- Special effects engineer
- Illustrator
- Film director
- Animator
As stated above, it’s extremely hard to find universities that offer prospecting Multimedia Design courses in Malaysia as it is a course that is slowly gaining recognition yet, advancing so quickly it is high in demand as of now. Here are the top 10 universities that are best for Multimedia Design in Malaysia.
Top Recommended Universities for Multimedia Design Program in Malaysia
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation(APU)
- Diploma in Design and Media
- BA(Hons) Animation
- BA(Hons) VFX: Visual Effects and Concept Design
- BSc (Hons) Digital Film and 3D Animation
Other Institutions to consider:
| University | Programme | Tuition Fee per year |
| The One Academy | Diploma in Digital Media Design Diploma in Digital Animation BA(Hons) Digital Media Design | RM21,200 – RM35,800 |
| LimKokWing University of Creative Technology | Foundation in Design Diploma in Interactive and Multimedia Design Diploma in Games Art Diploma in Creative Multimedia Diploma in Animation and Multimedia Design Diploma in Animation Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Games Art Development | Enquiry with us |
| Multimedia University | Foundation in Creative Multimedia Diploma in 3D Modelling and Animation Diploma in Digital Motion Graphic Bachelor of Animation and Visual Effects (Hons.) Bachelor of Advertising Design (Hons.) Bachelor of Media Arts (Hons.) Bachelor of Virtual Reality (Hons.) Bachelor of Interface Design (Hons.) | Enquiry with us |
| Asia Pacific University (APU) | Diploma in Design and Media BA(Hons) Animation BA(Hons) VFX: Visual Effects and Concept Design BSc (Hons) Digital Film and 3D Animation | Enquiry with us |
| UCSI University | Foundation in Arts (Art and Design) Diploma in 3D Animation Design BCA (Hons) 3D Animation Design BA (Hons) Multimedia Design BA (Hons) Game Design | Enquiry with us |
| First City University College | Foundation in Arts and Design Diploma in Interactive Designy | Enquiry with us |
| Saito University College | Diploma in Multimedia Design | Enquiry with us |
| Raffles College of Higher Education | Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Design Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication Diploma in Creative New Media Technology | Enquiry with us |
| Taylor’s University | Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media | Enquiry with us |
| SEGI University | Diploma in Creative Multimedia Diploma in Multimedia Design BA(Hons) Multimedia Design | Enquiry with us |
Note: The program listed are provided as a general guide only, the university course fees were captured base on the publicly available information on the internet. Please consult with our education advisor for further assessment.
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