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US6212002 - Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting and Directing) with Honours

  • OVERVIEW

    The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles and techniques of acting and directing, as well as a deep understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of theater and film. Students will learn how to analyze texts, create characters, and communicate effectively with audiences through a range of performance styles and techniques.

    In addition to practical training in acting and directing, students will also study the technical aspects of production, such as lighting, sound, and set design. They will learn about the business aspects of the industry, such as marketing, funding, and self-promotion, and will have the opportunity to work on productions both on and off-campus.

    The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in their field, and who provide students with the guidance and support they need to develop their skills and reach their full potential. Students will also have the opportunity to work with visiting artists, who will provide additional training and insight into the industry.

    Upon graduation, students will be well-prepared to pursue careers in acting and directing for stage and screen, as well as related fields such as film and television production, screenwriting, and theater management. They may also choose to further their studies in a related field at the postgraduate level, such as theater or film studies.

    Overall, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and Directing with Honours program at the School of the Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia is an excellent choice for students who are passionate about the performing arts, and who want to develop their skills and pursue a career in this exciting and rewarding field.

    School of the Arts
    Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang Malaysia
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    Duration : Minimum 8 semesters (4 years) / Maximum 14 semesters (7 years)
    Medium Instruction : Lectures will be mainly delivered in both Bahasa Malaysia & English
    Examination: Bilingual (Bahasa Malaysia & English)
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
      MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

      ACADEMIC 

      • Completed 12 years of Primary and High School Education and
      • Obtained High School Certificate (eg. A‐Level, HSC, SMU, & Matayom Suksa 6 (Thailand), International Baccalaureate ) or
      • Diploma in related field

      ENGLISH 

      • IELTS/IELTS Online minimum Band 5.0 or
      • TOEFL iBT minimum score of 40 or
      • TOEFL Essentials Online minimum score of 7.5 or
      • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Linguaskill Online minimum score of 154 or
      • PTE Academic / PTE Academic (Online) minimum score of 47 or
      • ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107 or
      • Malaysian University English Test minimum Band 3.5 

      Without any of the above English proficiency certificates, accepted students will be issue with a conditional offer letter to fulfill the English language requirements.
       

      INTERVIEW

      Candidates must undergo an interview session before being accepted by the respective faculty

      Note: Candidates do not have visual impairment (color blind) and do not have physical disability making it difficult for practical work.

      Candidates do not have visual, hearing and speech impairment (for specializing in Acting & Directing only

    • MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTSHIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES
      MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.67 

      And 

      Minimum grade C in any 2 subjects 

      Note: Grading system is referred to each country academics qualifications
      HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES :

      Obtained Diploma in related fields with minimum CGPA of 2.67 

      And 

      Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 ½ years in the same accredited institution. 

      And 

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.67 

      And

      Minimum grade C in any 2 subjects

      ‘A’ LEVEL CANDIDATES
      (AQA, Brunei, Cambridge, Edexcel, London, Maldives)

      • ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level result slip and certificates
      • Passed ‘A’ Level with minimum score of  9 and minimum grade C in any 2 subjects
         

      AUSTRALIAN HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES

      Passed SAM / AUSMAT with minimum aggregate of 68 and the equivalent of C in any 2 subjects
       

      INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA CANDIDATES

      • Passed IB diploma with 26 points
      • Minimum of 4 score at High Level (HL) in any 2 subjects 1 subject at Standard Level (SL)

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (USD)
      TYPE of fees: Total Tuition Fees
      Amount (USD):

      12,500.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (USD):

      1,562.50
       
      TYPE of fees: Per year
      Amount (USD):

      3,125.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (USD):

      112.50
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (USD):

      1,325.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Year 1: Fundamentals of Acting, Production Management, Fundamentals of Directing, Script Analysis, Introduction to Drama and Theatre, Studies in Asian Theatre and Academic Exercise.

    • Year 2: Intermediate Acting, Intermediate Directing, Script Writing, Fundamentals of Scenography, Malaysian Modern Theatre Studies, Studies of Western Theatre and Research Methodology.

    • Year 3: Advanced Acting, Practical Training, Advanced Directing and Intermediate Scenography

    • Year 4: Advanced Scenography, Performance Arts Criticism and Final Year Arts Project (Production / Disertation)

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    • Theatre and Film/TV Director,
    • Producer,
    • Professional Actor,
    • Academician,
    • Stage Manager,
    • Events Manager,
    • Broadcaster,
    • Cultural Officer,
    • Production and Company Management,
    • Publicity and Marketing,
    • Literary and Artistic Management,
    • TV Research,
    • Theatre Outreach Work.

    Related Industries:

    • Theatre and Performing Arts Companies
    • Film and Television Production Studios
    • Streaming Platforms (Netflix, Disney+, local equivalents)
    • Commercial and Corporate Video Production
    • Voice Acting for Animation, Games, and Advertisements

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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