+ FIRST YEAR

The Diploma in Performing Arts (DPA) programme develops students’ skills in front of camera, onstage and even writing and production skills. The DPA allows for a diverse progression of careers such as production designer, actor, cinematographer, scriptwriter, director and more.

DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS (DPA)

PROGRAMME SYLLABUS

(R3/0215/4/0003)(04/29)(A4657) 

  • SPM / O-Level Pass with minimum 3 credits including English
  • UEC Pass with minimum 3Bs including English
  • STPM Pass with minimum Grade C of Grade Point (GP) 2.00 in a subject
  • A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) or its equivalent in a related field

INTAKES

APR

ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATIONS

Examination

Coursework (depending on major & core subjects)

100%

DURATION

2

YEARS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Full Time

MEDIA INDUSTRY

SEP

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Pass an audition review

Acting & Text
Audio-Visual Production
Cinema Studies
Improvisation
Introduction to Audio-Visual Production
Media & Culture
Production Design Theory
Production Management

Theatre Practices

Theatre Project
Thought & Writing

+ SECOND YEAR

Audio-Visual Post-Production
Career Management 
Collaborative Screen Production Project or Collaborative Stage Production Project
Directing for the Camera
Malaysian Arts & Culture
Modern Theatre

Script Writing 
World Cinema

+ INTERNSHIP