Top Performing Arts Universities in Malaysia!

Malaysia has a number of thriving performing arts institutions with esteemed alumni working on Broadway, touring theatre, local theatre, TV and film! Below, BroadwayWorld rounds up the top performing arts schools in Malaysia. Check out the list below!

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Sunway University

The programme has the distinction of covering two disciplines - theatre & film; it gives the students an interdisciplinary curriculum rarely found in other programmes. Students who select this programme will be surrounded and supported by like-minded and equally passionate classmates, lecturers and staff, with whom you will collaborate and learn from. Apart from lectures, you will be introduced to a variety of other learning methods, such as demonstrations, practical sessions, tutorials, viewings, discussions, performances and field trips.

The lecturers are dynamic individuals who are artistic and professional people known in film, television, media and theatre. They not only provide the guidance but also are the links to the industry for students' future work contacts.

The programme aims to give you a rounded, rigorous, 360° education and training in the fundamentals of theatre and film production, and acting. This comprehensive training and education in the inter-related disciplines of theatre and film production will give you a great head start in employment and further education upon graduation.

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University of Malaya

Bachelor of Drama programme provides a comprehensive grounding in the theories, technique, aesthetics, management and technologies drama and theatre. Offer flexibility for students to choose area of specialisation. Either professional or academic-based as a career.

At the end of this programme graduates are able to:

Demonstrate the overall aspects of the performing arts with a variety of topics relating to drama either traditional or modern drama, especially dramas in Malaysia, Southeast Asia and Asia.

Produce and staged a variety of drama productions for the development of creative industries in both national and international level.

Provide guidance balanced in terms of practical and theoretical development, maintaining the dramatic heritage of Malaysia through dramaturgical research, community's awareness about the importance of appreciation of education through drama, performances and research.

• Showing the value of professionalism and tolerance in the implementation of production management and hosting responsibilities especially related to arts events.

• Able to communicate effectively, work in a team and have leadership skills among members of an organization consisting of various disciplines, races and cultures.

• Using scientific skills in helping to make decisions,solve specific problems in the technical work and management of performing arts projects.

• Using information management skills for lifelong learning as an actor, stage manager, script writers, production managers, art managers, directors, sinografer, educators and researchers.

• Using the managerial and entrepreneurial skills in planning, organizing and conducting research or performing as well as detecting potential business opportunities.

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Monash University Malaysia (Honours Arts)

Honours is a prestigious program. It includes a fourth year of specialised coursework and research, following the completion of the normal requirements of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) pass degree. You choose a topic and undertake research, working with a supervisor who provides individual guidance and academic counseling.

Graduates from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) have sophisticated skills in analysis, communication and research and are often targeted as potential leaders in large corporations. Honours also has traditionally prepared the way for an academic career or pursuing a higher research degree.

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HELP University

This American Degree Transfer Program is two years of study that prepares students to complete their Bachelor's degree in the United States or Canada. The American style approach used is specifically designed by experts in various fields and because of which transfer credits are accepted by over 100 of the best universities and the students become top achievers in academics, in industry, and in life. The HELP University ADP has a unique learning style. Arts and design is a field of study that includes a wider range of subjects than found in other areas. If students choose a major in this field, they could learn to design products, articles or materials; or they could develop their talents as an actor, artist, or musician. This is a good field for those who enjoy expressing themselves in unique and artistic ways. It requires passion, imagination and visualization. Students will continue rest of their studies in US, UK or Canada Universities. This course focuses on dramatic arts.

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KDU University College

This course is your first step towards becoming an artiste in the entertainment industry. It aims to make you an all-rounded talent taking on a variety of roles such as singing, hosting and modeling. More importantly, you learn how to manage your own career in this highly competitive business. Hear directly from industry professionals how to brand, position and market yourself.

Whether you are rehearsing for concerts in the Black Box, participating in arts festivals, pitching your ideas to broadcasting executives or exchanging views in academic seminars, you will have a substantial portfolio even before you graduate. Another plus point of this program is that you may actually work in the performing arts without disrupting your study plans. You can also go onto undergraduate courses for the performing arts or communication and media studies.

(This course is held at the Utropolis, Glenmarie campus)

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