School of Art, Media & Design Technology

Equator College School of Art, Media and Design Technology is a leading provider of education in the fields of art, media, and design. Our programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in these creative industries.

We offer a wide range of courses, from certificate, diploma programs to foundation in design. Our faculty are experienced professionals who are passionate about teaching and sharing their knowledge with students. We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities and events, which help students to develop their creativity and professional skills.

If you are interested in a career in art, media, or design, Equator College School of Art, Media and Design Technology is the perfect place to start your journey. We offer a rigorous and challenging education that will prepare you for success in this exciting field.

Here are some of the key benefits of studying at Equator College School of Art, Media and Design Technology:

  1. Accredited programs: Our programs are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), which ensures that our students receive a high-quality education.
  2. Industry-experienced faculty: Our faculty are experienced professionals who are passionate about teaching and sharing their knowledge with students.

  1. Variety of courses: We offer a wide range of courses, from diploma programs to bachelor's degrees. This allows students to choose the program that best suits their needs and interests.
  2. Extracurricular activities: We offer a variety of extracurricular activities and events, which help students to develop their creativity and professional skills.
  3. Modern facilities: We have modern facilities, including computer labs, design studios, and libraries. This allows students to have access to the latest technology and resources.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding education in the arts, media, or design, Equator College School of Art, Media and Design Technology is the perfect place for you. We offer a rigorous and innovative curriculum that will prepare you for success in this exciting field.

Vision

To be a leading creative school in art education, producing regional and international industry leaders.

Mission
  • To instill graduates with knowledge and skills needed to excel and flourish in the art industry.
  • To produce ethically holistic graduates with vision, and critical and creative thinking abilities.
  • To lead and enhance the development of the art industry to benefit, support and sustain the evolving domestic and global markets.

Diploma in Digital 3D Animation

Course Detail

The Diploma in Digital 3D Animation introduces the fundamentals of animation techniques, from the basics of 2D animation to the wonders of 3D animation. Students will be given the opportunity to explore various animation techniques by using both traditional and digital tools.

The Hollywood award-winning Autodesk Maya software, which is the leading edge of the entertainment industry, will be used for 3D modelling and animation and will be the focus of this course. The course offers students extensive instructions in the fundamentals of 2D and 3D animation, storyboarding, modeling, conceptual design, special effects, and the integration of sound and vision for the television and entertainment industry.

Students will explore key technical, theoretical, and cultural issues in the shaping of digitally-created animation, which reflects the worldwide trend of converging traditional and new media into the unified digital experience that the entertainment industry has become.

Programme Code

R3/0211/4/0046 (24 JUN 2029) / MQA (A 9802)

Duration

3 Years

Mode of Study

Full-time

Financial Assistance & Scholarship

PTPTN, EPF & Equator College

Entry Requirement

Malaysian Student
  • Must pass in SPM / UEC / IGCSE/ ‘O’ level with 3 credits; OR
  • Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 and SPM (1 credit); OR
  • Other equivalent qualification approved by MOHE.
International Student

Course Components

Practical and Theory

Internship / Industry Training

12 Weeks/ 3 Months

Awarded

Diploma in Digital 3D Animation

Intake

January / May / September

Note: Candidates are required to pass a drawing test / portfolio assessment conducted by Equator College to determine their suitability for the course. Applicants are also required to demonstrate proficiency in English, a pass in SPM/O-Levels English or have studied subjects that require a satisfactory level in English. All design students are required to have a laptop by the start of 2nd Semester.

Programme Module

  • Drawing
  • 2 Dimensional Design
  • Colours studies
  • Basic Photography
  • History of Art
  • Sketching workshop
  • Basic Computer Graphic
  • Illustration Technique
  • English for Designer
  • English for Business Communication
  • Major Discipline: Introduction to Animation
  • Minor Discipline: Elective
  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Animation I, II
  • 3D Modeling & Animation
  • 3D Modeling I, II
  • Conceptual Drawing
  • Facial Animation
  • Final Year Project I, II
  • Illustration I,II
  • Interactive Design 
  • Marketing and Management
  • Motion Graphic
  • Photography
  • Sculpture Modeling I, II
  • Sound and Video Editing
  • Storyboarding
  • MPU 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Internship
  • Note: This information in this website is correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.

    Partner Universities

    Equator College to offer internationally recognised quality education with a wide latitude of flexibility in its programmes. This means that while achieving a specific qualification designed to equip students for a successful professional life.

    Equator’s Diploma programmes are also structured to enable students to progress through one of the most comprehensive undergraduate, and subsequently, postgraduate portfolios that are offered by our international partner universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia.

    The full-time MQA accredited courses at Equator are recognised by our international university partners where credit transfer are available.

    University

    Awarded

    BFA (Hons) in Design and New Media Technology
    BA (Hons) 3D Computer Animation & Modelling
    BA (Hons) in Animation
    Bachelor of Animation
    BA in Fine Arts (Animation)
    Bachelor of Creative Arts (3D Animation)
    Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design
    B. Des. of Digital Design
    Bachelor of Design (Art and Design)
    Bachelor of Science (Information Communication)
    Bachelor of Arts (Information Communication)

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    Hatchtags Production, Malaysia

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    Atomic Fiction, USA

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    3D Modeler

    Lemon Sky Animation Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

    Russell Lim

    Lead Artist

    Leap Frontier Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

    Terence Neoh Choo Lim

    Senior 3D Lighting & Render

    Animamundi Studio Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

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