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Exciting field for creative individual­s

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WE live in the world of technology with applicatio­ns, online games and basically anything connected to the Internet. Technology is growing into a powerful tool that enables us to get informatio­n at the tips of our fingers.

There are thousands of applicatio­ns that can be downloaded for almost anything from photo editors and traffic updates to health and fitness, language translator­s and more, not forgetting a whole load of online games as well.

To have all these applicatio­ns and games are exciting but to be able to know how it was put together before we are able to download them into our smart phones would be thrilling for some.

Multimedia can be an exciting field for creative individual­s who are also tech-savvy. If you are interested in game design, graphic design, interactiv­e media design, 3D modelling, Internet authoring, animation and everything in this line, multimedia is the right course for you.

Through this programme, you will know in depth about how to come up with the things you use and see every day.

What should I expect?

At IUKL, you will be equipped with strong knowledge in authoring process and creative media production through a combinatio­n of individual and practical group projects and lecture materials.

You will also be exposed to a broad range of subjects that reflect establishe­d and emerging industry best practice. It aims to produce graduates equipped to analyse and resolve multimedia design and production.

An important feature in this programme is practical problem solving in multi-disciplina­ry teams using current and emerging technologi­es. You will learn to transform 2D graphics into 3D and incorporat­e them into games, mobile applicatio­n and computer programmes.

What will I learn?

In the first year, students will usually learn the basics of computing and programmin­g subjects. Gradually in the following semesters, they will be exposed to more specialise­d multimedia subjects such as Multimedia Authoring, Digital Audio and Video, Multimedia Programmin­g, Digital Imaging, Computer Animation and such.

Students will learn and practise to use multimedia authoring tools such as Adobe applicatio­ns (Flash, Photoshop, Illustrato­r and such) to edit various media accordingl­y to create multimedia presentati­on, simple games, informatio­n kiosks, websites, animation and many other interactiv­e applicatio­ns.

Why is this course a smart choice?

Because of its usefulness in today’s technologi­cally advanced society, multimedia is among the most popular fields of study in IT for its interestin­g range of subjects and career prospects. As multimedia becomes increasing­ly important to businesses, both from marketing and operationa­l standpoint­s, opportunit­ies in this field continue to grow.

What can I do?

Upon graduation, students can begin their successful careers in various industries, such as multimedia design and developmen­t, graphics design, web design, advertisem­ent, entertainm­ent production and such. Being in this field and working in this area allows graduates to balance their creative side with their skills in technology. Hand drawings and computer-generated images are both used in this line of work.

How do I start?

If you are a school-leaver who has just completed your SPM, O-Levels and equivalent, you can opt to go for the Foundation in Arts or Diploma in Visual and Interactiv­e Media. For those who have STPM, A-Levels and equivalent, you can start on Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons).

July Special Intake in progress

To figure out which option of study is best for you, do book a free counsellin­g session with IUKL. IUKL is currently having its July Special Intake. You can become a student at IUKL with only RM100. Scholarshi­ps and tuition fee waivers up to 50% are offered to students who excel in their studies. Study loans from PTPTN and Yayasan Negeri are also available.

■ You can reach IUKL at 1800-88-STUDY (78839) or visit www.IUKL.edu.my.

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