Bachelor of Science in Film and New Media 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
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.