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American University of Sharjah/Programmes/Bachelor of Science in Film and New Media Design

Bachelor of Science in Film and New Media Design

BSUndergraduateArt & Design

About This Programme

A studio degree in filmmaking, animation, motion graphics and interactive new media, taught in production studios. Prepares graduates for careers in film, television, animation, gaming and digital-media production.

Course Highlights

  • Six-studio multimedia sequence (FMD 201–406)
  • Covers motion graphics, video, 3D animation and media systems/publishing
  • Shared CAAD foundations plus typography and photography basics
  • Required internship in film and new media design

What You'll Study

A studio-based multimedia program: six multimedia design studios progress from motion graphics and video to 3D animation and advanced techniques, with a required internship (FMD 397).

First Year — Design Foundations (30 credits)

  • DES 111 Descriptive Drawing I3 credits
  • DES 121 Introduction to Architecture, Art and Design History3 credits
  • DES 131 Design Foundations I3 credits
  • MTH 100 Fundamentals of Logic and Geometry (or higher GER-MTH)3 credits
  • WRI 101 Academic Writing I3 credits
  • DES 112 Descriptive Drawing II3 credits
  • DES 122 Modern Developments in Architecture, Art and Design3 credits
  • DES 132 Design Foundations II3 credits
  • WRI 102 Academic Writing II3 credits
  • GER-Core History and Culture of the Arab World3 credits

Second Year (30 credits)

  • FMD 201 Multimedia Design Studio I3 credits
  • GRD 221 Photography Basics3 credits
  • GRD 231 Typography I: Normative Typographic Principles3 credits
  • DES 231 History of Design3 credits
  • ENG 203 / ENG 204 Writing about Literature or Advanced Academic Writing3 credits
  • FMD 202 Multimedia Design Studio II3 credits
  • FMD 221 Motion Graphics and Video3 credits
  • DES 232 Research Methodologies for Design3 credits
  • GER-Core Arts and Literature3 credits
  • Free Elective3 credits

Third Year (36 credits)

  • FMD 301 Multimedia Design Studio III3 credits
  • FMD 331 3D Animation3 credits
  • FMD 360 Multimedia Design History and Theory3 credits
  • GRD 361 The Design Profession3 credits
  • IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits
  • FMD 302 Multimedia Design Studio IV3 credits
  • FMD 304 Media Systems and Publishing3 credits
  • GER-Core Culture in a Critical Perspective; GER-STA Statistics; GER-COM Communication9 credits
  • GER-SCI Natural Sciences; Free Elective6 credits
  • FMD 397 Internship in Film and New Media Design (summer)0 credits

Fourth Year (30 credits)

  • FMD 404 Multimedia Design Studio V3 credits
  • FMD 450 Advanced Techniques in Multimedia Design3 credits
  • FMD 406 Multimedia Design Studio VI6 credits
  • GER-Core Human Interaction and Behavior3 credits
  • GER-Core General Education requirement3 credits
  • GER-SCI Natural Sciences3 credits
  • Free Electives9 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A secondary-school average of about 85% (or in the best two of the last three years), with UAE Ministry of Education equivalency where required. American-curriculum applicants take the SAT or EmSAT mathematics test.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic 6.5, or EmSAT Achieve English 1550.

Applicants below the English threshold may enter via the Achievement Academy Bridge Program.

Careers

Graduates work in motion graphics, animation, video and multimedia production, UX/interactive media and broadcast/digital content studios.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

UAE CAA-licensed program (CAAD, Department of Art and Design)

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science in Film and New Media Design

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)

Typical Offer

85%+ secondary-school average (best years), IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; math completed in the final 3 years at grade B or equivalent

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Art & Design

Campus

Sharjah

Course Type

Film & new media degree

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 110,876/yr

Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.

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