Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Mobile Media Production

  Institution: Limkokwing University

Programme Description

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Mobile Media Production is an innovative and exciting programme aimed at teaching students how to develop content for future applications of mobile devices from iPad type devices to cell/mobile phones to personal handheld devices.

The growth in usage and application of all kinds of mobile electronic devices has caused a change in the way some companies develop and distribute software. Users are increasingly looking for high-speed access, dynamic, entertaining and diverse content in all types of media on mobile and hand held devices: music, video, Internet, movies, games, medical, mobile learning and many other applications. In fact, the business of Mobile Applications now feature in the top ten world companies, with forecasts of sector growth and employment prospects being very encouraging.

Students are taught key content technologies and elements in the creation of mobile applications such as animation, web development, video, image manipulation and assorted development tools. Classes are student-centered, interactive, collaborative and multi-disciplinary; giving students multiple avenues in their respective areas of specialization from iphone Development tools to Windows Mobile. The course also develops practical skills to become a mobile application developer, as well as general knowledge of computing and experience of programming.

Entry Requirements

• Pass STPM / A Levels with minimum 2 principals; OR
• Pass Foundation / Pre-University / Matriculation programme in related field; OR
• Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with average grade B in 5 subjects; OR
• Pass Diploma in related field with CGPA at least 2.50; OR
• Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government

Students with a recognized Diploma in related field will be given advanced standing into the Degree programme.

International Students

For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.

Course Structure

* Not applicable for international students

Career Opportunities:

At the end of the programme, students will be able to:

• To be able to design, manipulate or build content or application that relate directly to the mobile development process including documentation, asset creation, scripting, programming and use of design-based methodology and skills.
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to plan, implement and manage a mobile application and content development project and to analyze situations and recognize the opportunity and potential for business.
• To be able functionally work in a variety of situations and role to learn and adopt critical knowledge of the development processes and concept related to Mobile Content and Application Development Industry as well as other content creation industries.

Source :Limkokwing University