In line with our commitment towards excellence in education, Taylor’s University is proud to announce a collaboration with The Actors Studio to establish Malaysia’s first Performing Arts Conservatory Degree. This programme is nestled in Taylors University’s youngest school, the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and will be driven by its core vision to build innovation, inclusivity and reflective societies through the arts and social sciences. 

INTAKES: 

JANUARY, MARCH, AUGUST

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Students will learn from highly qualified academicians and industry leaders to become the next generation of industry-ready professionals in the field of performing arts. 

This programme is compatible with the new Taylor’s Curriculum Framework that allows students to mix & match study modules.

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

• Introduction to Performing Arts
• History of Theatre
• Introduction to Creative Writing
• Fundamentals of Choir Performance
• Fundamentals Mechanics of Filmmaking
• Introduction to Acting
• Introduction to Dance and Creative Processes
• Acting

• Directing 1
• Directing 2
• Production and Stage Management
• Research Method
• Internship
• Internship
• Production Practicum

Specialisation

Option 1: Performance Track 

• Devising Performance Text
• Voice and Speech 1
• Movement 1
• Voice and Speech 2

• Movement 2
• Acting 2
• Acting 3

Option 2: Technical Theatre Track 

• Stage Lighting 1
• Stage Sound 1
• Stage Set Design
• Stage Lighting 2

• Stage Sound 2
• Scenography
• Theatre Management

*All information is subject to change. 

UNIVERSITY CORE

This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

• Community Service Initiative

• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3

• Life Skills for Success & Well-Being/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A**

• Millenials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management

• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2*

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

**All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.

FUTURE CAREERS

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

Performance Track

• Actor / Actress
• Director
• Performer
• Scriptwriter
• Producer
• Presenter

• Movement Coach
• Voice Coach
• Corporate Training
• Teacher / Lecturer
• Speech & Drama Teacher
• Storyteller

Technical Theatre Track

• Stage Manager
• Light Technician
• Lighting Designer
• Stage Technician
• Sound Technician
• Sound Designer
• Stage Designer

• Costume Designer
• Set Designer
• Backstage manager
• Theatre manager
• Event manager
• Production designer
• Audio Visual Technician

REQUIREMENTS

PREREQUISITES

SPM / O-Level or equivalent

Pass with 5 credits (Except for UEC)

SPM / O-Level or equivalent with Diploma

Pass with 3 credits for entry with Diploma qualification

*All information is subject to change.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

CGPA 2.00 for 2 subjects with min. Grade C for each subject

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with min. 5Bs

Levels

Min. EE

South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International

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%

Taylor’s Foundation and Diploma programmes

CGPA 2.00

Other Equivalent Qualification

Pass Foundation / Diploma / Matriculation from any other institution recognised by MOHE

*All information is subject to change. 

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

IELTS

Band 5.0

TOEFL

34 (Internet Based Test)

MUET

Band 3

UEC English

B6

O-Level

Grade C

(GCE-O)

Grade C

Taylor’s EET

Overall Score 5.0

Taylor’s IEN

Level 2 – Grade C

Pre-University / Diploma

Completed Pre-U / Diploma that was conducted in English

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