Diploma in Games Technology

R/482/4/0002 06/16 (A6739)

Overview
The Diploma in Games Technology programme is one of the niche programme in northern Malaysia. It starts from idea to concept to game design planning to game demo development, the game development process is challenging but very rewarding. This course will teach you with games design, game mechanics, multimedia animation, audio and visual game elements to develop 2D or 3D Game design and development. The course covers game idea from conceptualization to project prototyping to production.

The diploma provides pathways to:
Employment:
  • Game Industry is looking for entry level and qualified game designers. Hence, good career prospect and opportunities to join the workforce after the completion of the diploma programme. 
Degree:  Dual-Awards with University of Lincoln, UK
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) in Games Programming
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) in Computer and Network Technology
  • Bachelor of Information Systems (Hons) 
Articulation: RMIT University Australia
Degree: Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Graphics Programming)
Programme Structure
DURATION
2 years 4 months
PROGRAMME LOCATION
KDU Penang University College
YEAR 1
  • Personal Development and Leadership Skills
  • Games Mechanics
  • Computing Mathematics
  • Graphics & Animation Basics
  • User Interface Design
  • Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design
  • Database Systems
  • Games Architecture and Design
  • Multimedia Authoring
  • Networking and Operating System
  • Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming
YEAR 2
  • Java Programming
  • Games Programming
  • Internet Technology and Application
  • Mobile Technology
  • Audio and Visual Game Elements
  • Artificial Intelligence for Games
  • Internship
YEAR 3
  • Technopreneurship
  • Project
MPU SUBJECTS
Local
  • Pengajian Malaysia 2
  • Oral Communication 2/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Ethics and Moral 2
  • Holistic Personal Development
Foreign
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
  • Oral Communication 2
  • Ethics and Moral 2
  • Holistic Personal Development
Study Route
Fees & Intakes
INTAKE DATES
  • 15 Jan
  • 9 Apr
  • 18 Jun
  • 27 Aug
  • 22 Oct
ESTIMATED FEES
MALAYSIAN STUDENT
  • RM33,898
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
  • RM44,514
Fees will depend on their commencement dates
Entry Requirements
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONMINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT
  • SPM :
3 Credits including Math
  • STPM
1 Principal Pass and a Credit in Math at SPM level
  • GCE ‘O’ Level
3 Credits including Math
  • UEC :
3 Credits (Min Grade B) including a Credit in Math
  • Certificate in computer related studies
Full Cert – CGPA ≥ 2.00
  • Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia
Pass Level 3 and a Credit in Math at SPM Level
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT
Local StudentPass English at SPM level or equivalent
 
If English language is not fulfilled, students are required to take an additional module.
International Student
  • IELTS Band 4.5; or
  • TOEFL (Computer Based 160); or (Internet Based 49); or
  • Cambridge English CAE & CPE (from 2015) 147; or
  • PTE Academic 30
If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at KDU Penang University College.
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Vincent Hing
Bachelor of Science in Computing Studies
Graduate of 2015
I recall, I was a shy boy when I first joined KDU College Penang (KDU Penang). However, over the course of 4 years, KDU Penang has shaped me into a leader. I became more outgoing and I built my own social circle. I will go the distance to help my peer for their priceless smile.
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