What is Animation?
Animation is divided into two animation competency skills, namely in the field of animated films and game animation (interactive animation). At the Animation Study Program you will learn the technique of displaying sequential images in such a way that the audience feels the motion illusion in the image displayed. For more details, here you will learn to make two dimensional (2D) characters, tridimensional characters (3D), make special effects, create story boards, and write the screenplay. In addition to making the visual appearance, you also have to process the audio by giving sound effects and filling the voices of the characters. Once your animated movie or game animation is ready, you will also learn how to distribute your work to the public. This study program will require you to pour creativity and expertise to create something (such as the main character, style of animation) that is unique and interesting. In addition, this study program also requires high concentration and the ability to convey ideas, messages and impressions in the form of animation, so that a high level of enthusiasm is needed.
Why did you choose this programme?
If you are a big fan of animated films or game lovers with cool animated visuals, it looks like you are compatible with this study program. Especially for those who are interested in learning to be a reliable animator. Lately, the animation industry is on the rise. During this time there were still a lot of animated films produced from Hollywood, but lately Malaysia's animation industry have began to rise. Actually Malaysia has a lot of talented young people in the field of animation.
Subjects in Animation
- 1Principles of Animation
- 2Writing Stories and Scenarios
- 33D Modeling
- 43D Animation
- 53D Animation for Games
- 63D Modeling for Games
- 7Directing and Storyboard
- 8Cinematography
- 9Special Effects
- 10Sound Recording and Editing Techniques
- 11Interactive Animation
- 122D Game
- 133D Game
- 14Game Machine
- 15Game Design and Artificial Intelligence for Games
- 16Visual Communication
- 17Creative Idea Process
- 18Drawing
- 19Illustration
- 20Composition
- 21Anatomy and Motion Study
- 22History of Art and Animation
- 23Animation Studio Management and Entrepreneurship
- 24Photography
- 25Theory of Colour
- 26Computer Graphics
- 27Character Design
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Job Prospect for Animation
There are many job opportunities for graduates of Animation study programs, such as animation studios with high income offers. Animation graduates can have a career as a concept art which plays an important role in visual reference before it becomes 3D. In addition, Animation graduates can also become storyboard artists, keyframe animators, game designers, painter backgrounds, directors, animated film producers, and others.