Arts
Foundation in Arts
MoHE approval code: JPT/BPP (R/010/3/0426) 09/26
| Location | Malaysia |
| Study Method | Full-time |
| Study Mode | On-Campus |
| Intake | January, April, July and October |
| Duration | 1 Year (2 semesters) consists of 8 common units |
The course prepares students for undergraduate study in Mass Communication. In this stream, you’ll study units in Media and Communication, Journalism, Information Technology, 20th Century World History, Travel Writing & Photography, Screen Production and Visual Culture. There are also two English units that are common to all foundation courses – Effective Communication skills and Writing and Research Skills.
Pathways to further study at Curtin’s Perth Campus
Students who obtain satisfactory results are eligible for admission to a range of undergraduate courses offered at Curtin Perth.
Minimum English language entry requirements
| ENGLISH QUALIFICATION | SCORE |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
Overall 5.5 (no individual band below 5.0) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
71 |
| SPM English | B |
| GCE ‘O’ Level | C |
- 5 Credits including English or 5 Credits and English competence
- Credits towards a Curtin qualification may be granted to applicants with qualifications from other accredited educational institutions.
| Foundation in Arts |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Writing and Research Skills 062 | Introduction to Digital Technologies and Design |
| Effective Communication Skills 061 | Travel Writing and Photography 062 (elective) OR 20th Century World History (elective) |
| Introduction to Media & Communication Studies 061 | Intro to Screen Production 062 |
| Introduction to Visual Culture 061 | Intro to Journalism 062 |
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