Cutout Design Sharing
On 3 June 2026, Raffles University Medini Campus hosted a design sharing session titled “Past, Present, Future” featuring Jay Lim and Vivian Toh, the visionary founders of CUTOUT Magazine, TSUBAKI Studio, and HASURISO.
FACULTY OF ARTS & DESIGN
Screen Media
Diploma in Screen Media
study pathway
Diploma in Screen Media
DIPLOMA IN SCREEN MEDIA
MQA/PA18677 | KPT/N/0211/4/0198 (01/2031)
The Diploma in Screen Media at Raffles University equips students with the creative and technical skills to script, shoot, design, and edit compelling screen content.
From storytelling and production design to sound, lighting, and post-production, students learn how to craft impactful visual narratives across film, television, streaming, and trending social media platforms.
Programme Length:
2 Years 4 Months
Programme Credit:
90 Credit Hours
Intakes:
January / May / September
Career Opportunities
Diploma in Screen Media
– Cinematographer
– Creative Director
– Digital Content Creator
– Lighting Technician
– Live Stream Producer
– Motion Graphics Artist
– Multimedia Specialist
– Producer
– Screenwriter
– Social Media Video Specialist
– Sound Designer
– Video Editor
Programme Modules
Diploma in Screen Media
| – English for Communication – Screen Media Studies – Screenwriting – Videography – Literary and Philosophical Narrative | – Ethics Appreciation and Civilisation / Malay Language Communication 1 – Foundation Sketching and Drawing for Designers – Digital Photography – Storyboarding – Production Design | – Teamwork and Leadership/Bahasa Kebangsaan A |
| – Integrity and Anti-Corruption – Lighting Design – Sound Design – Digital Content Creation | – Media and Culture – Screen Directing – Motion Graphics and Compositing – Corporate and Commercials Production | – Creative Portfolio |
| – Internship | – | – |
*The programme module structure shown on this page is based on Intake A. The module is subject to change.
*The MPU Modules are translated to English. Please visit [here] for the original module name.
Entry Requirements
Diploma in Screen Media
SPM: Credit in 3 subjects
O Level: Grade C in 3 subjects
UEC: Grade B in 3 subjects
STPM: Grade C (CGPA2.00) in 1 subject
A level: Full Pass in 2 subjects
STAM: Minimum Maqbul grade and Credit in English at SPM level
Creative Multimedia Certificate (MQF Level 3): CGPA 2.00
Other: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government which will be considered on a case by case basis.
Additional Requirement: Pass “RU Portfolio Assessment and Interview”
Malaysian Student
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
No Minimum English Requirement
* A Learning Assistance Sessions (LAS) (from Week 7 to Week 12) will be provided at no cost if the student failed the English assessment in week 4
Contact us to receive the latest information about the tuition
fee.
Click here to check the available scholarship.
International Student
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
IELTS: 4.5
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 33
PTE: 43
MUET: Band 3
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 147
*Students who did not meet the English Requirement are required to take the RU English Preparation Programme (EPP) AND achieve the requirement of any equivalent English qualification.
Application Fee: RM4,500
Admission Fee: RM11,500
Administration Fee: RM1,000
Indicative Tuition Fee: RM48,000
Total Fee: RM65,000
(Approx. USD 16,500)
Contact us to receive the latest information about tuition fees.
Click here to check the available scholarships.
*The total fee will be subject to a 6% SST starting from 1st September 2025.
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