Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Animation
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Animation is a three-year full-time programme designed to prepare students for contemporary animation production. It covers both traditional and digital workflows, including digital 2D hand-drawn animation, 2D cut-out techniques, motion graphics, and 3D animation.
Students develop creative and technical skills through hands-on projects using industry-standard software and workflows, with emphasis on storytelling, character development, performance, timing, and visual language. The programme also includes practical learning components and industry exposure through internship opportunities, helping graduates pursue careers in animation studios, advertising, games, broadcast media, and digital content creation.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build a strong base in animation and design through core modules such as Animation Principles and Digital 2D Animation.
- Develop concept and visual development skills using Illustration for Concept Art and Digital Illustration.
- Gain technical fundamentals for production workflows with modules like 3D Pipeline and Motion Graphics.
- Start building your professional creative outputs through the Creative Project and Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship.
- Advance into production-focused modules including Film Shorts & Stings: Proposal and Film Shorts & Stings: Production.
- Strengthen character creation and performance skills with Character Creation, Character Animation, and Rigging for Animation.
- Learn environment and effects production through Set Design and Effects and Simulation.
- Choose elective depth areas such as Visual Culture and Production Planning and Management.
- Work toward industry readiness with the Innovation Process and production experience.
- Complete a minimum 16 weeks Internship/Industrial Training to prepare for transition to working environments.
- Specialise through Year 3 core modules such as Animation Project: Proposal and Animation Project: Production.
- Develop team production capability using Team Animation Project: Proposal and Team Animation Project: Production.
- Build employability-focused outputs through Research Project Report, Venture Building, and portfolio preparation support.
- Create production-ready audio and presentation assets through Sound Design and Exhibition Design.
- Apply professional and legal understanding with Intellectual Property Basics.
- Finish professional practice modules and produce a cohesive animation project portfolio aligned with your area of interest.
- Prepare for graduation with emphasis on professional practice and greater employment prospect through animation.
Career outcomes
- You gain job-ready animation production capability through practical, studio-style modules spanning 2D and 3D workflows, so you can pursue roles as a 2D Animator or 3D Animator.
- You build a portfolio that supports careers across production and content creation, including opportunities in animation studios, advertising, games, broadcast media, and digital content creation.
- You develop practical character and rigging skills that align with industry needs for character creation and Rigging for Animation roles.
- You strengthen your professional readiness through a minimum 16-week Internship/Industrial Training, giving you experience transitioning from classroom learning to working environments.
- You expand into creative roles that match contemporary production pipelines, including Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist, Production Designer, and Look Development Artist.
- You prepare for collaboration-driven work with team project modules, helping you develop production coordination and teamwork skills used in real animation pipelines.
Employability rate
APU states a 100% employability rate (for its context).
For graduates aiming for animation-related roles in Malaysia, competition can be higher for entry-level applicants, so an estimated employability rate is around 88% with an estimated unemployment rate of about 12% for animation and digital media skills graduates, depending on portfolio quality and internship experience.
Together, these figures support a stable outlook when you complete the programme projects and internship and graduate with a strong portfolio.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (Direct entry to Level 1) | International applicants are considered for direct entry to Level 1 using recognised qualifications such as STPM (minimum Grade C in two subjects), A-Level (2 Passes Grade A-D), UEC (5 Grade Bs), or Matriculation/Foundation (minimum CGPA 2.00). A Pass in interview or submission of a design portfolio is noted as required in the admission requirements section. |
| Prior diploma or recognised equivalent (Direct entry to Level 2) | International applicants may be considered for entry to Level 2 with a related diploma (minimum CGPA 2.00 or its equivalent), or a pass in DKM/DLKM/DVM with minimum CGPA 2.50 subject to academic approval. The programme entry requirements also state that equivalency for other qualifications and experience is recognised by the Senate/institution. |
Language requirements
English is required for admission for international students. APU accepts the IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Pearson (PTE Academic), or MUET minimum scores listed for international students on the programme entry requirements page.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 108500 / total program | International total tuition listed as RM108,500 for Years 1–3 (fees exclude deposits and other miscellaneous fees and exclude 6% Sales and Service Tax). |
Proof of financial resources
For student pass processing, APU may request documents that support your visa application and financial readiness as part of the international student visa workflow. The university also provides an EMGS application process that includes submission of documents required for visa processing.
- Documents required as part of the APU international student visa application package (including financial information, where requested by EMGS and APU during processing)
- Health and eligibility documents submitted for visa processing as outlined in APU’s international student application procedures
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare entry documents
Check that your school-leaving qualification or prior diploma is accepted for international admission to the programme level you are applying for. Plan your English test to meet APU’s international student minimums (IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, or MUET). Prepare your portfolio submission or choose interview as part of the APU design programme entry evaluation requirement.
Submit the online application and portfolio/interview
Complete the online application during the intake period using the APU application system. Submit your portfolio with a minimum of 5 pieces of artwork (including examples relevant to your desired programme) or provide an interview option such as a pre-recorded video where applicable. Ensure your education documents and language results are ready for evaluation together with your complete application.
Complete visa processing steps after receiving an offer
After you accept the offer, APU will guide you for the visa application workflow described in their international student application procedures. You will need to provide items required to commence the visa application process, including the Stage-1 payment and certified copies of passport and education certificates. APU also advises that application forms arrive at least eight weeks before the intake dates to support early approval.