CYBERJAYA: In the age of globalisation, it is crucial for graduates to possess survival skills for the 21st century in both their personal and career lives, which include creativity, problem-solving, communication, technology and emotional intelligence.
University of Cyberjaya (UoC) believes an education in the creative arts provides a pathway to develop and expand the skills needed to succeed in today’s world. Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) CEO Mahadhir Aziz said the demand for creative multimedia talent is expected to increase at a rate of 7.59% annually over the next three years.
While striving to promote holistic education for the education of young people in the creative field, UoC recently established its Faculty of Creative Art and Design with a total of six programmes, which have been designed to provide students with the right skills set for 21st century learning.
Among the creative programmes include the Diploma in Graphic Design, Diploma in Digital Creative Content, Diploma in 3D Animation, Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons) in 3D Animation, Bachelor in Creative Multimedia (Hons), and Bachelor of Art (Hons) in Graphic Design (Advertising).
To introduce students to the world of creative art and design, the university proudly unveiled its new state-of-the-art facilities such as Drawing Studios, Design Studios, Mac Labs, Animation Labs, Photo and Videography Studio, Sound Studio, and IT labs to create a dynamic learning environment. Students will be exposed to cutting-edge Mac technology and Wacom tablets for animation and have hands-on access to industry-standard tools such as Creative Cloud and Blender.
UoC Faculty of Art and Design Department head Saladin Gelam Mohamed said: “The programmes designed for our Faculty of Creative Art and Design are focused on preparing students for in-demand careers in the technology sector, through cutting-edge design practices and real-world experience.
“The creative Arts and Design programmes provide students with highly transferrable skills that are sought after by employers across various industries. In a world where innovation is paramount, the ability to think outside the box and envision novel solutions is a trait that sets individuals apart,” he said.
UoC Faculty of Art and Design Department head Saladin Gelam Mohamed “is passionately committed to fostering innovation and creativity in the realms of design and technology education”.
The UoC also recognised there was a demand for those who want to upskill themselves in their current careers. Thus, the university introduced its Doctor of Business Administration programme for those who planned to become business leaders or experts. Doctoral students have the opportunity to explore challenges facing business today, including corporate social responsibility, globalisation and managing change.
To cultivate the right skills to thrive in the 21st century, please register and attend UoC’s Grand Open Day on Sept 23-24. Find out more about the university’s intake, programmes and scholarships at cyberjaya.edu.my/openday or message its education counsellors via WhatsApp at 011-1112 3344 or email studywithus@cyberjaya.edu.my.
