The Faculty of Creative Writing & film aims to provide opportunities for those who are interested, talented and experienced in the field of creative writing and film which includes learning writing knowledge in a formal setting, based on theories, methods, approaches and practices that are more systematic at the postgraduate level, namely Diploma and Bachelor’s degree studies. In addition, the faculty also offers a comprehensive study in terms of theory and practice in various skills such as directing, cinematography, editing, sound arrangement, production design and production management to produce scientists and employees of caliber by mastering in-depth knowledge in various fields of film and television production as well as scientific research. Armed with the core of education in traditional arts as an Aswara compulsory course, students have a high awareness to produce creative writing, film and television works with local cultural identity. Through a well-planned curriculum, students are introduced, given understanding and guided in the disciplines of creative writing and film by lecturers who are skilled, qualified and experienced in their respective fields.
INTERDISCIPLINARY FOCUS OF STUDY FACULTY OF CREATIVE WRITING AND FILM :
Dramatic writing (stage plays, television dramas and feature films)
Creative writing (short stories and novels)
Non-creative writing
Briefing
Cinematography
Editing
Sound Settings
Production Design
TEACHING AND LEARNING ORIENTATION
Practical work (copy /paper production)
Theoretical and philosophical Sciences
History of psychology
Sociology
Appreciation and criticism in writing.
DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE WRITING-MQA / FA 0165
The Creative Writing Diploma Program was created with the aim of providing exposure and opportunities for those who are interested, talented and experienced in the field of writing to learn and deepen the knowledge of writing in a formal setting, based on theories, methods, approaches and practices more systematically. Students are introduced, given understanding and guided in the discipline of writing by lecturers who are truly knowledgeable, experienced and qualified in their respective fields. Focus or core courses at Diploma level, geared towards dramatic writing (stage drama, television drama and screenplay), in addition to fiction writing, biography, lyric writing and non-creative courses are also offered. Teaching orientation and heavy spending on practical work (copy production/works) in addition to exposing students to theoretical knowledge, history, psychology, appreciation and criticism in writing. The courses offered at Diploma level are structured in such a way as to suit the needs and demands of the Performing Arts and Screen Arts (television and film) industry.
Offers creative writing courses of various genres including writing for film / television and non-creative writing in addition to having to complete all compulsory courses
Students at this level of study must also take academic core courses and a certain number of credit units of elective courses from other faculties.
DIPLOMA IN FILM AND VIDEO-MQA / FA 0166
The film and Video Diploma program aims to produce knowledgeable and professional human capital by mastering various fields of film production and research. The curriculum has been structured with an emphasis on theory with a high number of practical hours. The film & television Diploma Program provides students with the opportunity to gain broad knowledge and skills through a variety of teaching and learning methods in the form of theoretical classes, workshops, assignments in laboratories and studios, field studies, production, film screenings, scientific discussions with academic figures and invited employees from domestic and foreign industries. Film industry personnel from within and outside the country are directly involved together with students as a panel of student work evaluators, leading courses in the form of production workshops and guest lecturers. Views and assessments from the industry to guide students to improve the quality of work and the faculty can improve the curriculum system and teaching methods from time to time.
In addition, the lecturers in this faculty consist of scientists and employees who are recognized for their expertise and experience in the academic field and well-known film industry players in the country. Extensive exposure through a balanced teaching and learning system between theoretical and practical knowledge; learning equipment comparable to the industry and guidance from experienced lecturers have equipped graduates who meet the needs of the industry and are able to actively contribute to the development of the film industry in the country. This Program provides broad skills opportunities for students through extension activities in the form of workshops, film production, film screenings and appreciation, scientific discussions with academic figures and industry players. Practical and hands-on learning can produce highly skilled graduates in the market. The Faculty of Creative Writing & film also constantly equips its learning equipment infrastructure facilities at par with the current use and needs of the industry.
BACHELOR OF WRITING WITH HONOURS (CREATIVE WRITING – – MQA/FA 0142
For The Bachelor’s degree, students are introduced, given an understanding and guided in the discipline of Creative Writing by lecturers who are truly knowledgeable and qualified in their respective fields. Bachelor’s degree concentration or course, more focused on dramatic writing (stage plays, television and screenplays). In addition, fiction and non-creative writing courses are offered. The orientation of teaching and learning is heavy on advanced practical work (production of works/copies) while exposing students to theoretical knowledge, philosophy, history, psychology, appreciation and criticism in writing. The courses are structured in such a way as to suit the needs and demands of the content industry for the Performing Arts and Screen Arts (television and film).
BACHELOR OF WRITING WITH HONOURS (FILM AND TELEVISION WRITING – – MQA / FA 0143
This Program offers courses related to screenwriting for screen arts, namely the medium of the glass screen (television) and the big screen (film). Several forms of writing that are suitable for television programs and screenplays for feature films are revealed to provide understanding, experience and skills to students to produce works. Documentary and advertisement scriptwriting courses are also offered to complement the module filling and the needs of the country’s content industry. Students who complete and perfect completion of this module will receive a Bachelor of writing with Honours (Film & Television Writing)
BACHELOR OF FILM & TELEVISION WITH HONOURS-MQA / FA 5165
To produce scientists and employees who are trained, knowledgeable and professional by mastering knowledge, skills in various film and television productions and scientific research. The Faculty offers comprehensive studies in a wide range of skills and specializations such as directing, cinematography, editing and sound, production design and animation. The faculty’s core courses such as theory, history and production management reinforce and complement the teaching and learning curriculum to balance between theoretical and practical knowledge. Armed with the core of education in the arts of traditional arts as a compulsory course ASWARA, the students have a high awareness to produce creative works of film and television identified with the spirit and identity of the local culture. Students are given the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge and skills through a variety of teaching and learning methods in the form of theoretical classes, workshops, assignments in laboratories and studios, field studies, Productions, screenings, films, scientific discussions with academic figures and invited employees from domestic and foreign industries. Faculty-specific extension activities such as Documentary, Feature Film, Animation production projects, as well as seminars and film talks equip students with practical knowledge so that they are ready to pour their skills in the industry after graduating.
The Faculty of Creative Writing & film also constantly equips its learning equipment infrastructure facilities at par with the current use and needs of the industry. The students will be exposed to the use of production equipment using digital format, High Definition (HD), and also post-production equipment such as non-linear visual editing studio, recording studio and sound arrangement, animation studio and so on. The line-up of lecturers also consists of scientists and employees who are recognized for their expertise and experience in the academic field and well-known film industry players in the country. Extensive exposure through a balanced teaching and learning system between theoretical and practical knowledge, learning equipment comparable to the industry and guidance from experienced lecturers has equipped graduates who meet the needs of the industry and are able to actively contribute to the development of the film industry in the country.
CAREER FIELDS OF GRADUATES OF THE FACULTY OF CREATIVE WRITING AND FILM
Writer (novel/short story / poetry drama layer tv / feature film, video script
documentaries, corporate videos / radio dramas / stage: articles/essays / criticism)
Lyricist
Journalist Editor
Mentor/ speaker/teacher
Book/magazine publisher
Ad writer
Lecturer at IPT
Cultural Officer
Film Producer
Film Director
Documentary Director
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