Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

BSc (Hons) in Multimedia Technology - VR/AR Specialization

Program outline

This program is specifically designed to provide students with:

• In-depth knowledge of multimedia concepts, principles, and technologies.
• The knowledge and skills required to work in the multimedia industry as an author, animator, or modeler.
• The specific skills required to create 3D models and animation, digital music, video, and similar creative assets.

Degree level 1

Students will learn fundamental skills required by technical multimedia professionals, and a basic understanding of programming and system design. Some specialized modules will provide the basic knowledge of multimedia techniques such as 3D graphics, digital images, and more. The modules will also help them develop personal and organizational skills, as well as nurture creativity and innovation. On the other hand, an exciting delivery approach of multimedia content in virtual reality and augmented reality is highlighted in the Introduction to VRAR.

Common modules

• System Analysis & Design
• Python Programming
• Mathematical Concepts for Computing

Specialized modules

• Introduction to VR/AR
• Web Design and Development
• Audio-Visual Technology
• Introduction to Graphics & Basic 3D Applications
• Digital Image Production

Elective modules (choose 2)

• Intercultural Awareness and Cultural Diversity OR Digital Thinking and Innovation
• Introduction to Object-oriented Programming OR Introduction to Visual Programming

Degree level 2

A broader range of skills will be learned, in which students will gain a better understanding of the wide range of multimedia applications through components, frameworks, guidelines, and techniques in animation, audio and visual. We will further nurture their creativity and innovation as well as independent learning to prepare them for the workplace. Besides, the importance of copyright of digital content is mentioned at this level. Moreover, you dive into the context of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) with the principles and technology of VR and AR used theoretically and practically in the market and projects.

Common modules

• Programming for Data Analysis
• Creativity & Innovation
• Research Methods for Computing and Technology

Specialized modules

• Multimedia Applications
• Interactive Content Development
• Basic 3D Computer Character Modelling
• Digital Audio and Video
• VRAR Design Principles
• Advanced Virtual Reality Technology
• Intellectual Property, Ethics & Legal Issues
• Simulation, Visualisation and Virtual Reality

Elective modules (choose 1)

• Web Applications
• Human-Computer Interaction

Internship (16 weeks)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

Degree level 3

Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to extend their familiarity in the field of multimedia technology and to refine their personal and professional development. Students will move further into media scripting technology and more advanced multimedia development and techniques. Furthermore, you are required to learn and analyze the perceptions and feedback of your users, for example, socio-economic factor, cultures, and regional considerations in User Experience and HCI and Usability. In this year, you have an opportunity to develop the academic and practical aspects of your areas of study via student-project. Additionally, you will again equip yourself based on your area of studies such as the generation of the virtual environment and superimpose of computer-generated images on a user’s view of the real world.

Common modules

• Innovation Management & New Product Development
• Project Management

Specialized modules

• Stereoscopic Vision System
• HCI and Usability
• Advanced 3D Character Modelling and Animation
• Multimedia Scripting
• VRAR Design Project
• User Experience
• Investigations in Multimedia Technology
• Multimedia Technology Project

Elective modules (choose 1)

• Mobile and Web Multimedia
• Audio for Computer Games

MQA compulsory subjects*

• Ethnic Relations (M’sian Students)
• Islamic & Asian Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malaysian Studies (Int’l Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Workplace Professional Communication Skills
• Employee & Employment Trends
• Co-Curriculum

(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)

Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript.

Career options

• Visual Developer
• Motion Graphic Designer
• User Interface Developer (VR)
• VR Scenario Developer
• VR Video Engineer
• Multimedia Designer (Video Editing)
• Graphics and Multimedia Executive
• Interactive Developer/Creative Multimedia Programmer
• Extended Reality(XR) Content Developer
• VR/AR Applications Engineer
• VR/AR Web Developer
• Unity Developers (VR/AR/MR)

Asia'S 1ST XR studio infused with a built-in mixed and extended reality infrastructure 

VRAR has brought many solutions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic for collaboration to take place. With the capability to minimize training time and enable remote assistance, these new digital trends are expected to grow even more as the demand for technology increases in the market.

This program by APU is designed to cater to a vast spectrum of technologies: VR, AR, Mixed Reality (MR), and Extended Reality (XR).  In 2020, APU established Malaysia’s First XR Studio among universities in collaboration with our industry partner - Ministry XR.