This course is your first step towards becoming an artiste in the entertainment industry. It aims to make you an all-rounded talent taking on a variety of roles such as singing, hosting and modelling. More importantly, you learn how to manage your own career in this highly competitive business. Hear directly from industry
professionals how to brand, position and market yourself. Whether you are rehearsing for concerts in the Black Box, participating in arts festivals, pitching your ideas to broadcasting executives or exchanging views in academic seminars, you will have a substantial portfolio even before you graduate. Another plus point of this programme is that you may actually work in the performing arts without disrupting your study plans. You can also go onto undergraduate courses for the performing arts or communication and media studies.
Course Outline
Year 1
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Year 2
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Electives
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Electives
MPU Subjects
Entry Requirement
| Academic Qualification SPM / GCE O Level UEC Any other qualifications deem equivalent by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia (or as stated in the Document Senarai Nilai Taraf, Malaysian Qualifications Agency) |
Entry Requirement Min. 3 credits Min. 3 credits Pass (Subject to review and approval of certified transcripts) |
English Requirement
| Local Student | Pass (SPM / 1119 / UEC / GCE O Level examination) / Min. score of Band 4 in MUET |
| International Student | Band 5.5 in IELTS; or a score of 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based); or 550 (paper-based) in TOEFL |
If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at KDU UC.
Duration: 2 years
Course mode: Full time
Intakes: Jan, May and Sept
Course location:
Damansara Jaya Campus
Career Opportunities
Actors (Stage and Film) / Branding Managers / Dancers (Musical Theatre and Events) / Directors (Stage and TV) / Drama Educators / Entertainment Managers Agents / Hosts (Events and TV) / Playwrights / Production Managers / Co-ordinators