The Bachelor of Performing Arts is a newly introduced, full-time programme under the Faculty of Creative Arts at Universiti Malaya, positioning UM as a pioneer in Malaysia under the EXCEL framework (POISE). This programme, guided by POISE (Passion Driven) principles, offers students the flexibility to shape their educational journey by choosing a blend of two core disciplines—Dance, Music, or Drama—alongside one elective.
The programme spans three years, consisting of six regular semesters (each 14 weeks long) and one special semester (7 weeks). To complete the degree, students must earn a total of 127 credits, which are divided as follows: 18 credits for university courses, 82 credits for core courses, and 27 credits for electives.
For the core courses, students select two performing arts disciplines from Music, Drama, or Dance, amounting to 82 credits in total. These are distributed as 31 and 30 credits per discipline, including 4 credits allocated for Industrial Training. The remaining 21 credits cover general program core courses.
In terms of electives, students must complete 27 credits: 19 credits in a single discipline (from any of the three fields), while the remaining 8 credits can be chosen freely from any of the three disciplines. University courses, including English Language Communication and mandatory subjects, comprise 14 credits, with an additional 4 credits dedicated to the Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) program.
A key strength of this programme is its interdisciplinary and flexible approach, enabling students to customize their studies according to their passions and professional goals. Furthermore, the program culminates in a final year project where students can choose to showcase their talents as performers in Dance, Drama, or Music, take on roles as choreographers, directors, music instructors, or composers, focus on production management, or pursue academic research. This unique structure equips graduates with the creativity, technical skills, and industry readiness necessary to thrive in various performing arts fields.
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Programme Educational Objective (PEO)
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PEO1
Graduates who serve as competent professional practitioners in the field of performing arts.
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PEO2
Graduates who contribute to the sustainable development of performing arts and lifelong learning.
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PEO3
Graduates who demonstrate leadership qualities in performing arts activities for the industry and society.
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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
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PLO1
Demonstrate knowledge in the performing arts field from the aspects of history, aesthetic, kinesthetic, education, and critical theories.
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PLO2
Apply skills and knowledge to solve problems in performing arts (Music, Drama and Dance).
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PLO3
Apply techniques of performing arts (Music, Drama and Dance).
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PLO4
Build effective communication skills and teamwork amongst multicultural students through a variety of performing arts activities.
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PLO5
Use various numerical and graphical applications and information technology in performing arts (Music, Drama and Dance) activities.
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PLO6
Demonstrate leadership and professionalism in various performing arts (Music, Drama and Dance) contexts.
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PLO7
Integrate the entrepreneurial ability in the field of performing arts (Music, Drama and Dance)
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PLO8
Practice ethics and professional values in performing arts (Music, Drama and Dance).
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Course Component
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Credit
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University Course
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14
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University Elective Course - SHE
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4
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Programme Core Course
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82
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Programme Elective Course
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27
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Total Credits for Graduation
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127
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