Introduction

Discipline

Drama

Program

Bachelor's Degree Program

Year Established

2025

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor of Cinematic Arts (Honours)

Awarding Institution

New Era University College

Recognition of Qualification

Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Course Duration

3 years (Total up 9 semesters, including industrial training)

Intake

February, May

Class Location

New Era University College (Kajang)

Specialty

• This programme centers on cinematic creation, integrating theory and practice to cultivate professionals with artistic sensibility, creative vision, and humanistic values.

• Students train in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, production management, and festival curation, mastering visual storytelling. Interdisciplinary learning and industry partnerships

• Graduates are prepared for careers in film, television, new media, and the wider global creative industries.

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects

• Practical Production Techniques
Video Editing, Digital Video Production, Film Editing, Short Film Production, Documentary Filmmaking, Voice Acting & Production, Graduation Production, Topics of Cinematography and Lighting, Topics of Production Design.
• The Art of Script Writing & Directing
Introduction to Cinematic Arts, Script Appreciation, Fundamentals of Screenwriting, Fundamentals of Film Directing, Advanced Screenwriting, Narrative Directing Analysis, Acting Fundamentals, Acting for Screen.
• Entrepreneurial Skills
Production Management, Project Development and Pitching, Field Research Methodology, Curation and Management, Career Development, Industrial Training, Interdisciplinary Visual Practice. Advertising Narrative.
• Humanistic & Aesthetic Sensibilities
History of Cinema, Aesthetic Appreciation, Special Topics in Film, Documentary Studies, Visual Culture Studies, World Cinema Studies. Philosophy of Art, Cinema in Anthropology, Film Genre Analysis, Film and Literature.

Entry Requirement

• STPM: Pass with a minimum of Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in 2 subjects.
• UEC: 5 Credits.
• Diploma: Diploma in Performing Arts (CGPA 2.0) from New Era University College.
• Foundation: Foundation Programmes (CGPA 2.0) from New Era University College or other local tertiary institutions.
• A Level / Other qualification: Deemed equivalent by MQA.
• Note: Pass an interview or submit a portfolio as required.

Course Fees

Budget

< RM50000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)

Tuition Fee

RM48,500 (including application fee)

Application Fee

RM200

The fee listed above is only for reference. For the actual information of the tuition fees, please click here to inquire.

Course Inquiry

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Email: enrolment@newera.edu.my
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