MA (Fine Arts) - School of Arts
OVERVIEW
Master of Arts (MA) in fine arts by research at the School of the Arts train students to produce thesis and dissertation that challenge the established aesthetic, formal and conceptual principles in art history and criticism. Our degree is recognised internationally and therefore equips our graduates for global employment in the field of art history and criticism.
Research Thrust Areas:
SENI HALUS / FINE ARTS:
- Sejarah & Teori Seni / Art History and Theory
- Lukisan / Drawing
- Arca / Sculpture
- Media Cetakan / Print-Media
- Media Fotografi / Photo-Media
- Catan / Painting
- Praktis Studio / Studio Practice
DESIGN
REKABENTUK GRAFIK KOMUNIKASI / GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION DESIGN:
- Komunikasi Visual / Visual Communication
- Tipografi / Typography
- Rekabentuk Pembungkusan / Packaging Design
- Penyelidikan Rekabentuk / Design Research
- Penjenamaan dan Identiti / Branding and Identity
REKABENTUK & TEKNOLOGI MEDIA BARU / NEW MEDIA DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
- Rekabentuk dan Seni Animasi / Animation Art and Design
- Rekabentuk dan Teknologi Seni Bunyi / Sound Art Design and Technology
- Videografi Digital / Digital Videography
- Pengaturcaraan Kreatif / Creative Coding
- Media Interaktif dan Aplikasi Digital / Interactive Media and Digital Application
REKABENTUK PERINDUSTRIAN / INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
- Pengurusan Rekabentuk / Design Management
- Inovasi Perkhidmatan / Service Innovation
- Teknologi Rekabentuk / Design Technology
- Rekabentuk Produk dan Perabot / Furniture and Product Design
- Rekabentuk untuk Pembuatan dan Pemasangan / Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
- Bahan dan Rekabentuk / Materials and Design
- Ergonomik dalam Rekabentuk / Ergonomics in Design
- Kajian Isu dalam Rekabentuk / Design Studies
- Seramik Kraf dan Perindustrian / Ceramic Craft and Industry
Expertise available in the following School:
School of the Arts http://www.art.usm.my/
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following:
A. Bachelor's degree in related area
1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or
2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project
3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.
- A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
- A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
- A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
- A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
- A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
- A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
- A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET
Exemption is given to candidate if:
- English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
- Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
FEES
Malaysian (MYR) | |
Full Time | Part Time |
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International (USD) | |
Full Time | Part Time |
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