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Bachelor of Performing Arts ( Hons )

Taylor's University
Subang Jaya, Selangor
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In line with our commitment towards excellence in education, Taylor's University is proud to announce a collaboration with The Actors Studio to establish Malaysia's first Performing Arts Conservatory Degree. This programme is nestled in Taylors University's youngest school, the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and will be driven by its core vision to build innovation, inclusivity and reflective societies through the arts and social sciences.


OVERSEAS TRANSFER OPTIONS
We offer the option of completing your degree programme with one of our established partner universities.

AUSTRALIA
QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
  • Bachelor of Creative Industries (Creative & Professional Writing, Drama & Performance, Entertainment, Media & Communication, Music & Sound, Screen Content Production)
    1 + 2 years
  • Bachelor of  Fine Arts (Drama)
    1+2 years
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production)
    1 + 3 years (Feb intake only)

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
  • Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama)
    1 + 2 years

UNITED KINGDOM
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
  • BA Theatre and Performance
    1 + 2 years

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY LONDON
  • BA (Hons) Theatre Design and Production
    2 + 1 years
  • BA (Hons) Theatre Performance and Production
    2 + 1 years

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Course Summary

Intake

Jan, Mar, Aug, Oct

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 84,970

Course Duration

3 years

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PREREQUISITES
SPM / O-Level or equivalent
Pass with 5 credits (Except for UEC)

SPM / O-Level or equivalent with Diploma
Pass with 3 credits for entry with Diploma qualification


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
CGPA 2.00 for 2 subjects with min. Grade C for each subject

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Pass with min. 5Bs

A Levels
Min. EE

South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International
Min. ATAR 50

Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
Min. average of 50% in 6 subjects

International Baccalaureate (IB)
Min. 24 points in 6 subjects

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
50%

Taylor’s Foundation and Diploma programmes
CGPA 2.00

Other Equivalent Qualification
Pass Foundation / Diploma / Matriculation from any other institution recognised by MOHE


ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
IELTS
Band 5.0

TOEFL
34 (Internet Based Test)

MUET
Band 3

UEC English
B6

O-Level
Grade C

1119 (GCE-O)
Grade C

Taylor's EET
Overall Score 5.0

Taylor's IEN
Level 2 - Grade C

Pre-University / Diploma
Completed Pre-U / Diploma that was conducted in English

*All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university’s Admissions Department.


AUDITION OR PORTFOLIO + INTERVIEW
All applicants are required to meet below additional requirements:

* Malaysia (Excluding Sabah & Sarawak) - Pass Audition
* International and Sabah & Sarawak  - Pass Theatre Portfolio and Online Interview

Performance Track
A face-to-face audition or a  virtual audition.
Participants will need to prepare two difference monologues, one from Shakespeare and one from contemporary production.

Technical Theatre Track
For Technical Theatre track, applicants will have to sit for an interview to discuss on the production task, understanding of the course and career aspirations.
Approximate Total Fees:
Local Students: RM 84,970
International Students: USD 25,485
Students will learn from highly qualified academicians and industry leaders to become the next generation of industry-ready professionals in the field of performing arts.
This programme is compatible with the new Taylor's Curriculum Framework that allows students to mix & match study modules.


PRIMARY MAJOR
This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.
 
Common Core
  • Introduction to Performing Arts
  • History of Theatre
  • Introduction to Creative Writing
  • Fundamentals of Choir Performance
  • Fundamentals Mechanics of Filmmaking
  • Introduction to Acting
  • Introduction to Dance and Creative Processes
  • Acting
  • Directing 1
  • Directing 2
  • Production and Stage Management
  • Research Method
  • Internship
  • Internship
  • Production Practicum

Specialisation
Option 1: Performance Track 
  • Devising Performance Text
  • Voice and Speech 1
  • Movement 1
  • Voice and Speech 2
  • Movement 2
  • Acting 2
  • Acting 3

Option 2: Technical Theatre Track 
  • Stage Lighting 1
  • Stage Sound 1
  • Stage Set Design
  • Stage Lighting 2
  • Stage Sound 2
  • Scenography
  • Theatre Management


UNIVERSITY CORE
This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.
 
  • Community Service Initiative
  • Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3
  • Life Skills for Success & Well-Being/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A**
  • Millenials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management
  • Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2*
 
*Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM.


COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES
The Complementary Studies component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.


Free Elective Module
Choose any ONE (1) Free Elective* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.
 
*Subject to availability.
*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.

**All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.
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