The Media Technology Diploma program at SAE Institute Malaysia is a one of a kind program. It encompasses and synergizes three of SAE’s internationally acclaimed programs namely Audio Technology, Creative Media, and Digital Film Making curricula which has evolved over three decades.
The curricula is designed to shape the mindset , the acquisition of skill sets, the conceptualization of production and the effective delivery of information and entertainment to a target group.
This allows students to take control of their educational path by selecting their major from the three areas, which incorporates various subjects of study in the three-year program to form an interdisciplinary focus.
To achieve this objective, SAE Institute Malaysia has built a community that fosters intellectual, personal, and professional growth through a support system of students, faculty, and staff.
Lectures are designed to be discussion-oriented and highly interactive. Classes are small where each and every student is given individual attention.
'SAE continues to stay one step ahead of industry trends by offering this revolutionized new program in Media Technology. Whether your aim is to break into the world of TV Broadcast, Radio Broadcast, Advertising Audio/Video Production, Film and Animation Production, Web and Broadband Content development and more, SAE's Media Technology program will take you there.''
SAE has institutes in every continent and in all major cities in the world. The SAE curriculum is kept up-to-date via its extensive international network of institutes worldwide. To keep up with changing world trends and practices in this dynamically evolving industry.
SAE provides access to three different levels of study to suit every students' needs:
SAE's Diploma programs have received industry and academic acclaim for over 25 years across the globe. These intensive programs are the foundation of every SAE qualification and offer high-level, hands-on practical training in combination with advanced theoretical study. This powerful combination provides our students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the competitive creative media industries as well as equipping graduates for futher study to degree level.
This prestigious international degree is assessed and awarded by Middlesex University . This Honours degree, emphasising creative media project work, is an ideal pathway to Masters and other postgraduate studies.
Graduates of SAE Singapore have direct access to postgraduate studies through SAE International Graduate College (SIGC). Admission to programs at this level is always competitive, but SAE graduates have privileged status in the process. The advanced professional practice and research Conferences convened annually by the SIGC in different parts of the world are held from time to time at Byron Bay thus providing postgraduate students with access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. For further information, see our: Master of Arts Creative Media Practice page.
The Media Technology Diploma is an intensive and comprehensive qualification that covers all aspects of Creative Media, Audio Technology and Digital Film Making.
The content and structure encourages students to learn the theoretical background of the topics covered and to apply their knowledge to the production process with a high standard of creativity and technical ability.
Individual practical time and room for experimentation are essential components of the program. Students will be encouraged to pursue their own artistic visions while gaining valuable insight to traditional and emerging technological options. The combination of active experimentation, and modern teaching methods gives students the knowledge and skills required to start a successful career in the fast-changing Creative Media industry.
Upon successful completion of Diploma in Media Technology; graduates will have the option to major in either one of the three main BA programs:
BA (Hons) in Recoding Arts
BA (Hons) in Creative Media Arts
BA (Hons) in Digital Film Arts
* BA (Hons) Programs validated by Middlesex University, England. The Master of Arts Creative Media Practice is validated, assessed and awarded by Middlesex University, England
Financial difficulties should not prevent a student with great potential from taking up this great career opportunity. Some of the options for financial assistance that you can choose from are as stated below.
1. PTPTN Loans
The PTPTN loan (National Educational Loan) is general study loan provided for by the Malaysian government to help students who wish to study their tertiary education in an government approved institution within Malaysia. SAE Institute Malaysia is one such institute. The PTPTN loan amount restriction for diploma programs only allows students to claim a total of RM5,000 per year of study. The good thing about the PTPTN loan is that students will only be asked to repay the loan to PTPTN after completing the program of study.
* This loans is strictly handled by SAE Institute, Malaysia as it requires the school to directly liaise with the PTPTN body.
2. Bank Rakyat Loan (Al-Falah)
This is a bank loan that allows you to finance your studies for educational expenditure such as tuition fess, personal expenses, reference books and other materials you need for your studies in SAE Malaysia.
3. MIED Loan (Maju Institute of Education Development)
Maju Institute of Education Development (MIED) is the education arm of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC). Please take note that the MIED loans are not restricted to Indian students only but is open to all Malaysians. For further information call Ms.Naga at 03-40422885.
4. KOJADI (Koperasi Jayadiri Malaysia)
KOPERASI JAYADIRI MALAYSIA BERHAD (KOJADI) is established on March 12, 1981. The primary objective is to extend an effective educational loan facility to needy students to pursue higher education and secondly to nurture human resource into well-trained manpower for the Malaysian Community and the Nation.
For further information please visit
http://www.kojadi.com.my/index-education.html
5. RHB Bank Study Loan
As a student you can apply for this bank loan either solely or jointly with their parents, brother, sister, spouse or children. Full-time and part-time programs approved by the Ministry of Education, Jabatan Pentadbiran Awam are acceptable when applying for the RHB Study Loan, both for local or overseas education.
For further information please visit
http://www.rhbbank.com.my/personal/services/loan/study_loan.shtm
6. EPF Education Withdrawal
This withdrawal allows you to withdraw your savings from Account II to finance
your education / your children's education (including step-children and legally
adopted children) at the Institution Of Higher Learning (IHL) either locally or
abroad to attain a degree. As of 1st April 2006 parents EPF has changed its policy to also allow parents to withdraw for their childrens Diploma Level education at approved IHL's in Malaysia.
We here at SAE Institute, Malaysia have set up a few scholarships that are given to our brightest and most outstanding students.
1. ACADEMIC Scholarship
The student who fulfills the requirements for this scholarship will be granted complete fee exemption for their final semester. For further details please e-mail us at info@saemalaysia.com
2. MERIT Scholarship
The merit scholarship would entitle the qualifying student to receive a rebate on their semester fees. This scholarship is given to outstanding students in the program who maintain an academic GPA of 4.0(90%) and an attendance record above 95% for each semester.