FACULTY OF ARTS & DESIGN

DIGITAL
GAME ART

Diploma in Digital Game Art

study pathway

Diploma in Digital Game Art

DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL GAME ART
2 Years 4 Months
*Credit Transfer available

MASTER OF DESIGN

1 Year / Part-Time

DOCTORATE PROGRAMME

3 - 6 Years / Part-Time

DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL GAME ART

MQA/PA 11780 | KPT/R/0211/4/0025 (10/2029)

The Diploma in Digital Game Art aims to cultivate students to be skilful game designers equipped with relevant theory and practical skills. Throughout the programme, students will experience every level of game development from initial design to production. By the end of the programme, students will be able to create game content for multiple game applications, including serious or casual games and mobile games, by utilising industry-standard tools and software.

Programme Length:
2 Years 4 Months

Programme Credit:
90 Credit Hours

Intakes:
January / May / September

ENGAGE WITH TECHNOLOGY

FIELD TRIPPING

Career Opportunities

Diploma in Digital Game Art

– Game Programmer
– Game Artist
– Animator
– Game Designer
– Lead Designer
– Digital Artist

– Concept Artist
– Creative Producer
– Animator
– Game Developer
– Gamer

Programme Modules

Diploma in Digital Game Art
– Academic Writing
– Academic Reading
– English for Communication
– Foundation Sketching and Drawing for Designers
– Critical Game Studies
– Ethics Appreciation and Civilisation / Malay Language Communication 1
– Game Design Principles
– Gen-AI for Design Exploration
– Creative Programming

– Teamwork and Leadership/Bahasa Kebangsaan A
– Fundamentals of Typography
– 3D Modelling
– Storyboard & Art Direction

– Integrity and Anti-Corruption
– User Interface Design
– Character Design & Development
– Law for the Creative Industries
– Rigging & 3D Animation
– Asset & Environmental Visualisation
– Game Level & Logic Design
– Audio Visual Compositing
– Game Production

– Game Project Management
– Portfolio
– Final Project
– History of 20th Century Design & Culture

– 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.

Gerardine Lim Hsi Hui
Digital Game Art (2024)

“Studying at RU has better trained and disciplined me in professionalism and organisation. It allowed me to gain insight into what is expected when entering the industry. With all the feedback given by my lecturers, I was able to become a capable professional. As an intern for a media production company, I work on the VFX and video editing side of things. I was able to apply the effects and tricks learned in my Audio Visual Compositing class to my work, ensuring it looks interesting and appealing.”

Tang Yan Tiong
Digital Game Art (2024)

“I had explored and acquired a lot of knowledge and skill sets that helped me get into the industry. The mindset and skills that I learned from the lecturers are applied to my work and tasks very often.”

Entry Requirements

Diploma in Digital Game Art

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”

Programme Admission Criteria through APEL.A

  • At least 20 years old in the year of application.
  • Have relevant work experience.
  • Pass the APEL.A assessment for Diploma level.

 

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.
 

Contact us to receive the latest information about tuition fees.

Click here to check the available scholarships.

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