Course Details

Award: Diploma in Performing Arts (DPA) (R3/210/4/0028) (25 February 2023 - 24 February 2028)
MQA Approval A8536
Duration 2.5 years (total up 7 semesters)
Intakes February & May
Total Course Fees RM 30,200 (To view complete fee structure, please click HERE)
Remark: This fee structure is applicable to Malaysian students only. Fee structure for international students please consult Institute of International Education (IIE), NEUC.
Medium of Instruction English
Department DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA & VISUALS

Course Introduction

This 2.5-year programme aims to cultivate theatre and film professionals with humanistic aesthetics, with equal emphasis on theatre and film. The curriculum emphasizes practical learning, allowing students acquire knowledge and skills also to develop communication and expression skills through practical courses. The department actively expands contacts with professional theatre and filmmakers both domestically and internationally to broaden students' minds and horizons. After graduation, students acquire knowledge and skills to engage in various careers, including directors, screenwriters, actors, productions management, films and new media professionals, providing students with broad employment prospects.

Programme Modules *

Practical Skills (Film & TV, Theatre)
  • Introduction to Digital Filmmaking
  • Advanced Digital Filmmaking
  • Visuals Editing
  • Documentary Production
  • Professional Apprenticeship
  • Graduation Production
  • Career Management
  • Fundamentals of Acting
  • Performance Practice
  • Mandarin Phonetics
  • Voice Acting
  • Basic of Theatre Production
  • Elementary of Theatre Production
  • Playwriting
  • Introduction to Directing
  • Sound Design
  • Lighting Design
  • Set Design
  • Costume and Make Up
  • Children Creative Drama Teaching
Theory and Aesthetic Literacy
  • Introduction to Film and Video
  • History of Cinema
  • History of Theatre
  • Introduction to Drama
  • Principles of Arts Management
  • Appreciation and Analysis of Script
  • Art Appreciation
  • Art and Society
  • Special Topic on Film
  • Malaysia Traditional Theatre

* Selected programme modules

Minimum Entry Requirement

  • SPM with 3 Credits, AND Pass in Chinese
  • UEC with 5 Passes (including Chinese)
  • O Level / IGCSE / Other qualifications deemed equivalent by MQA

*For detailed information on entry requirements, please contact Marketing & Sales Department.

Career Prospects

Drama
Director, Playwright, Performer, Assistant Director, Producer, Art Facilitator, Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, Set Designer, Make-up Artist, Stage crew, Drama Facilitator in primary and secondary schools, etc.

Visuals
Director, Script writer, Actor, Editor, Photographer, Visual Designer, Art, Assistant Director, Production Manager, Producer, Assistant Producer, Boom Operator, Gaffer, Educator, Production crew, etc.

FIND YOUR COURSE

address

Blok B&C, Lot 5, Seksyen 10, Jalan Bukit,
43000 Kajang, Selangor.

phone

03-8210 3709 (Main Line)
03-8740 6392 (Main Line)
03-8740 4392
03-8741 8192
03-8741 4923
03-8741 4924
03-8740 6925
03-8737 9292

email

neuc@newera.edu.my

OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
(Off on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays)