Diploma in Sequential Arts

Duration:2 years

Intakes:13 Jan, 26 Mar, 1 June, & 10 Sep

Campus:HELP Damansara

Level of Study:Diploma

Faculty:Faculty of Computing

Course Code:N/213/4/0336(04/23) MQA/PA 9586

About this course

Developed in collaboration with the Japanese publishing conglomerate, KADOKAWA, the UOW Malaysia KDU University College’s Diploma in Sequential Art diploma is meant to cultivate visual artists and storytellers with a high work standard synonymous with the Japanese with a flair for localised Malaysian content. . Malaysia is home to an abundance of visual talents, proudly showcasing their work locally and globally. This course creates an opportunity for students to create trademark characters, story-lines that traverses multiple dimensions, the prospects are limitless to the imagination of the mind.

Total Course Fees

RM 46,100

For scholarship enquiries,  please e-mail sn.choi@uowmkdu.edu.my for more details.

Subject Listing

  • – Tertiary English 1

    – Fundamentals of Drawing

    – Fundamentals of Design

    – Comic Culture and History

    – Traditional Art Media

    – Pengajian Malaysia 2 (Malaysian Students)

    – Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students)

    – Perspective and Environments

    – Figure Drawing and Anatomy

    – Introduction to Comic Writing

    – Typography and Desktop

    Publishing

    – Malaysia Culture and Life

    – Digital Illustration

    – Adaptation and Scriptwriting

    – Layout and Lettering

    – Creature Visualisation

  • – Eastern & Western Sequential Art Studies

    – Digital Imaging

    – Mechanical Visualisation

    – Visual Storytelling

    – Comic Studio 1

    – Project Proposal Development

    – Character Design for

    Production

    – Acting and Staging

    – Merchandising

    – Comic Studio 2

    – Co-Curricular Activities and Community

    – Business Management for Artists

    – Publishing

    – Studio Project

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

  • Academic Qualification Requirement

    SPM/ O-Levels or equivalent Minimum 3 Credits

    ENTRANCE REVIEW

    Upon fulfilling the entry requirement, a prospective student MUST submit a 2

    (TWO) page comic panel (free topic) and 1 (ONE) character drawing. Include your

    name and email address clearly on the submissions. Non- submission of review

    work may result in non-acceptance into the program. Please forward your

    entrance review work during the application process. You will be notified of the

    review results via the email address provided.

International Student Only

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The following documents are to be sent together with your application:

  • 1 copy of all relevant academic/examination results: High School results/College transcripts, etc

  • 1 copy of identity card – both front and back on 1 page

  • 2 passport-size photographs

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