Diploma in Digital Game Art

Diploma in Digital Game Art is a Diploma program taught at Raffles University, Malaysia. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Diploma in Digital Game Art at Raffles University trains students in game design through theory and practical skills. Students experience game development from initial design to production and create game content for serious or casual games and mobile games using industry-standard tools and software.

The programme has a length of 2 Years 4 Months and uses 90 Credit Hours. It includes field tripping, presentation showcase, and a final project, with modules covering areas such as Game Design Principles, Gen-AI for Design Exploration, Creative Programming, 3D Modelling, Character Design & Development, User Interface Design, Game Production, and Game Project Management.

Modules

• Academic Writing
• Academic Reading
• English for Communication
• Foundation Sketching and Drawing for Designers
• Critical Game Studies– Ethics Appreciation and Civilisation / Malay Language Communication 1
• Game Design Principles
• Gen-AI for Design Exploration
• Creative Programming
• Teamwork and Leadership/Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Fundamentals of Typography
• 3D Modelling
• Storyboard & Art Direction

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Digital Game Art at Raffles University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Raffles University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Raffles University as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Digital Game Art.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

SPM: Credit in 3 subjects

O Level: Grade C in 3 subjects

UEC: Grade B in 3 subjects

STPM: Grade C (CGPA2.00) in 1 subject

A level: Full Pass in 2 subjects

STAM: Minimum Maqbul grade and Credit in English at SPM level

Creative Multimedia Certificate (MQF Level 3): CGPA 2.00

Other: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government which will be considered on a case by case basis.

Additional Requirement: Pass “RU Portfolio Assessment and Interview”

Programme Admission Criteria through APEL.A

• At least 20 years old in the year of application.
• Have relevant work experience.
• Pass the APEL.A assessment for Diploma level.

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT

• IELTS: 4.5
• TOEFL Essentials (Online): 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 33
• PTE: 43
• MUET: Band 3
• Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 147

Students who did not meet the English Requirement are required to take the RU English Preparation Programme (EPP) AND achieve the requirement of any equivalent English qualification.

Please check detail of study units at https://raffles-university.edu.my/programme/diploma-in-digital-game-art/

• Game Programmer
• Game Artist
• Animator
• Game Designer
• Lead Designer
• Digital Artist
• Concept Artist
• Creative Producer
• Animator
• Game Developer
• Gamer

11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.