Bachelor of Performing Arts (Honours)

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Apr, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM104,124

Course Highlights

  • Opportunity to specialise in Performance, Dance or Music co-designed by industry leaders
  • Option to transfer overseas to established universities in the UK and Australia
  • Collaborative Teaching with industry experts and adjuncts
  • Experience flexible learning spaces and industrial-standard facilities at Taylor's Lakeside Campus and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)

Course Structure

Primary Core

  • Introduction to Performing Arts
  • History of Theatre
  • Introduction to Acting

Primary Core

  • Acting 1
  • Fundamentals of Choir Performance
  • Fundamentals Mechanics of Filmmaking
  • Introduction to Creative Writing
  • Introduction to Dance and Creative Processes
  • Directing 1 & 2

Primary Core

  • Production Practicum
  • Production and Stage Management
  • Research Methodology
  • Internship

Specialisations

  • Performance Specialisation: 
    • Devising Performance Text
    • Voice and Speech 1 & 2
    • Movement 1 & 2
    • Acting 2 & 3
  • Music Specialisation: 
    • Language and diction
    • Movement and stagecraft
    • Musicianship and ear training
    • Principle vocal studies
    • Repertory and song
    • Scene studies
    • Vocal styles and musical theatre
  • Dance Specialisation: 
    • Ballet Technique I & II
    • Contemporary Dance I & II
    • Hip Hop and Jazz Dance
    • Silat
    • Malaysian Traditional Dance

University Core:MPU

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
  • Emotional Intelligence in Action
  • Kursus Integriti Dan Antirasuah
  • Social Innovation Project

Note: Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM.

Flexible Education

  • Free Electives: You will need to select any one (1) of the Free Electives offered by Taylor's University. 

Note: The free electives offered are subject to availability and you will need to meet the minimum module pre and co-requisite

Entry Requirements

  • Specialisation Audition: Pass
  • Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): Min. CC 
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Pass with min. 5Bs
  • A Level: Min. DD
  • AUSMAT (SACEi): Min. ATAR 50
  • Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Min. average of 50% in 6 subjects
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): Min. 24 points in 6 subjects
  • Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY): 50%
  • MOHE Matriculation: Pass with min. CGPA 2.00
  • Taylor’s Foundation and Diploma programmes: Pass any Taylor's Foundation / Diploma programme with CGPA 2.00
  • Other Equivalent Qualification:
    • Pass Foundation/Diploma/Matriculation from any other institution recognised by MOHE.
    • Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government.
    • Application via APEL A is allowed.

Prerequisites

  • SPM / O-Level with Pre-U / Foundation: Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5 credits for entry with Pre-University / Foundation qualification (Except for UEC).
  • SPM / O-Level with Diploma: Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits for entry with Diploma qualification.

Notes:

  • Candidates need to pass BM and History at SPM level.
  •  All Malaysian students are required to attain a Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English in SPM / O-Level / UEC / IGCSE or equivalent.
  • Students must pass auditions for the performance, dance, and music tracks.

Audition Requirements

  • For Performance:
    • Ice Breaking (45 minutes)
    • Monologue (2 - 6 minutes)
      • Auditionees to perform: 
        • 1 Classical monologue (1 minute to 3 minutes) 
        • 1 Contemporary monologue (1 minute to 3 minutes)
        • Monologues are to be memorised.
    • Coaching & Improvisation (20 minutes)
    • Interview (15 minutes)
      • Based on the programme evaluation of the first four parts of the audition, you may be asked to stay for an interview.
    • Clothing Requirement
      • Loose and comfortable clothing.
      • No jeans, and restricting clothing.
      • Avoid heavy jewellery and makeup. 
  • For Music:
    • Solo Performance
      • 2 Contrasting Songs: 
        • 1 opera aria and 1 musical theatre OR 1 musical theatre and 1 pop song.
        • The choice of songs that showcase different emotional content.
        • Please prepare your live accompaniment (bring your accompanist) OR bring a pre-recorded accompaniment (file in a USB).
        • If you cannot find an accompanist or the pre-recorded accompaniment, please perform your two songs unaccompanied.
        • You will need to prepare:One hard copy of the music scores for the Audition Panel. For Musical In theatre and Pop Songs, printed lyrics are allowed.
    • Voice Range Test: Vocal Exercises 
    • Interview 
  • For Dance:
    • Ballet Technique Class (45 minutes)
    • Modern Technique Class (20 minutes)
      • This section of the audition is to be performed barefoot.
    • Coaching & Improvisation (20 minutes)
    • Solo Performance (2 minutes): Prepared to say the:
      • Name of the solo (if it has a name)
      • Choreographer
      • Composer of your music (or name of artist)
      • Please bring recorded music as an accompaniment for your solo on a phone or tablet with an auxiliary output. The music should be downloaded to your device; streaming via WiFi may not be available in the studio.
    • Interview (15 minutes)
    • Clothing Requirement
      • Unitard, or tights and tight-fitting top, or leotard that enables the programme to observe your technique.
      • No skirts, loose-fitting tee shirts, leg warmers, or costumes are permitted.
      • Be prepared with ballet slippers, dance socks, and the ability to dance in bare feet.
      • Pointe shoes may be worn but are not necessary for this audition.

Local Students

  • IELTS, TOEFL, MUET, UEC English: Pass English
  • Taylor's EET: Overall Score 5.0
  • Taylor's IEN: Level 2 - Grade C
  • Pre-U/Diploma: Completed Pre-U/Diploma that was conducted in English

International Students

  • IELTS: 5.0
  • Pre-U/Diploma: Completed Pre-U/Diploma that was conducted in English AND
  • Technical Theatre track: Pass Interview;OR
  • Performance track: Pass Audition 

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM650

Tuition fees

RM104,124

Total payable amount

RM104,774

Other savings

Up to RM8,000

  • Bursary

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