Bachelor’s Degree Programs

CREATIVE MEDIA TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor of Communication Arts
(B.Com.Arts.) in Creative Media Technology

The Creative Media Technology program aims to introduce students to the world of practical and theoretical media works and provide experiences to hand on many projects, including audio, visual, and interactive media technology. Students will learn how to conduct research using the latest digital media technologies to demonstrate their creativity and planning skills. Furthermore, they will grab chances to develop into various kinds of creative media pieces.

Career Opportunities

There are a wide variety of creative careers in different kinds of media, including magazines, television productions, websites, and more. These creative careers require different skill sets and creative thinking for their particular form of media. For instance, career opportunities include writers and authors, multimedia artists and animators, art directors, photographers, and graphic designers.
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CREATIVE MEDIA TECHNOLOGY (CMT)

Qualification of Applicants

1. Thai Applicants

1.1. Admission Channels

1.1.1 Thai students who have completed Matthayom 6 or equivalent in the Thai education system can apply through the following channels: Portfolio Admission (TCAS1), KKU Quota (TCAS2), Nation Wide Direct Admission (TCAS3), Admission (TCAS4), and KKUIC Direct Admission and TCAS5.

1.1.2 Thai students who have completed Grade 12 from abroad or an equivalent degree from a non-Thai educational system can apply through the KKUIC Direct Admission channel (the opening will be announced periodically 2-3 times a year) and TCAS5.

1.2 Qualifications

1.2.1 Completed Matthayom 6 or Grade 12 (non-Thai educational system) or an equivalent degree.

1.2.2 GPAX 5 Semester ≥ 2.00 out of 4.00 or GPAX 6 Semester ≥2.00 out of 4.00 or equivalent

1.2.3 Valid English test result: IELTS ≥ 5.0; or TOEFL Paper-based ≥ 500, TOEFL Computer-based ≥ 173, TOEFL Internet-based ≥ 61; or SAT Reading and Writing Part ≥ 450

1.2.4 Valid Mathematics test result: SAT Math part ≥ 450 (SAT Math only for International Entrepreneurship, Global Business, International Marketing, and Tourism Management)

1.2.5 Applicants without the scores in section 1.2.3 and 1.2.4 can apply but will have to take the KKUIC direct admission examination. Those without the score in 1.2.3 will have to take the International College English Placement Test (ICEPT) and those without the score in 1.2.4 will have to take the Mathematics Placement Test.

2. Foreign Applicants

2.1. Admission Channels

2.1.1 Foreign students who have completed Grade 12 or an equivalent degree from a non-Thai educational system can apply through the KKUIC Direct Admission channel (the opening will be announced periodically 2-3 times a year) and TCAS5.

2.2. Qualifications

2.2.1 Completed Grade 12 or submitted the GED score for an applicant with a vocational degree (acceptable threshold ≥ 580 points; with ≥ 145 points for each section)

2.2.2 GPAX 5 Semester ≥ 2.00 out of 4.00 or GPAX 6 Semester ≥2.00 out of 4.00 or equivalent

2.2.3 For non-native English speaking applicants, valid English test result: IELTS ≥ 5.0; or TOEFL Paper-based ≥ 500, TOEFL Computer-based ≥ 173, TOEFL Internet-based ≥ 61; or SAT Reading and Writing Part ≥ 450

2.2.4 Valid Mathematics test result: SAT Math part ≥ 450 (SAT Math only for International Entrepreneurship, Global Business, International Marketing, and Tourism Management)

2.2.5 Applicants without the scores in section 2.2.3 and 2.2.4 can apply but will have to take the KKUIC direct admission examination. Those without the score in 2.2.3 will have to take the International College English Placement Test (ICEPT) and those without the score in 2.2.4 will have to take the Mathematics Placement Test.

3. Application Process

3.1 Admission channels:

Portfolio Admission (TCAS 1)

KKU Quota/Northeast Admissions (TCAS 2)

Nationwide Direct Admission (TCAS 3)

Admission 2019 (TCAS 4)

KKUIC Direct Admission (TCAS 5)

3.2 Important documents to be uploaded:

1) A photo size 3×4 cm with no hat or sunglasses, taken no longer than 6 months ago. (Stickers / Scanned photos are not allowed)Your name printed in capital letters on the back of each photo.

2) A copy of ID card or Alien certificate or Passport

3) A copy of Housing registration (For Thai applicant only)

4) A copy of academic transcripts (GPAX) or an equivalent document

5) A copy of English and Math proficiency test score: IELTS, TOFEL, and SAT (If any)

6) A recommendation letter from the institute where the high school degree was attained (If any)

7) A copy of name change certificate (If any)

3.3 Application fee:

TCAS 1, 2, 3, and 4 (the rate according to the KKU announcement and paid via QR code)

KKUIC Direct Admission and TCAS 5 (1,500 THB paid online by credit card)

4. Tuition Fee

Please learn more about the tuition fees for whole program (4 years, 8 semesters) on the “Fees” menu. Click!!
**Note: Admission fee of 10,000 baht is paid only once for the first semester of year 1. The stated fees do not include the fee for a pre-college preparation course which will be applied when the student is accepted under English language conditions.

year 1

First Semester
IC011xxx General Education Course, Language Elective
IC011001 Critical Reading and Writing
IC011009 Wellness Dimensions
IC011016 Digital Information Literacy
IC101001 Principles of Management
IC221001 Introduction to Communication Arts

Second Semester

IC011xxx General Education Course, Language Elective
IC011002 Academic English
IC011010 Globalization Studies in Digital Era
IC011011 Cultural Diversity
IC102003 Business Computing
IC221002 History of Communications

year 2

First Semester

IC222001 Introduction to Communication Theory
IC222002 Technology in Communication
IC222003 Pitching and Presentation Skills
IC222004 Narrative Film
IC222005 Broadcasting and Content Distribution
IC222006 Digital Media Production

Second Semester

IC222007 Ethics in Digital Communications
IC222008 Contemporary Issues in Communications
IC222009 Magazine and Digital Publishing
IC222010 Photography for Communication Arts
IC222011 Professional Image Management
ICxxxxxx Free Elective Course 3 credits

year 3

First Semester

IC223001 Web Design
IC223002 Research Methods for Communication
IC223003 Motion Graphics and Animation
IC223004 Theatre and Stage Production
ICxxxxxx Elective Course 3 credits
ICxxxxxx Free Elective Course 3 credits

Second Semester

IC223005 Strategic Communications
IC223006 User-Centered Design for Digital Media
IC223007 Documentary Film and Video
IC223008 Creative Audio Production
ICxxxxxx Elective Course 3 credits
ICxxxxxx Elective Course 3 credits

year 4

First Semester

Track 1: Internship

IC224001 Study Project in Creative Media Technology
IC224796 Internship in Creative Media Technology
ICxxxxxx Elective Course 3 credits

Track 2: Cooperative Education

IC224785 Cooperative Education in Creative Media Technology

Second Semester

Track 1: Internship

IC224761 Seminar in Creative Media Technology
ICxxxxxx Elective Courses 6 credits

Track 2: Cooperative Education

IC224761 Seminar in Creative Media Technology
ICxxxxxx Elective Courses 9 credits

Elective Courses for Creative Media Technology

Students must complete 18 credits from the courses offered below.

IC224101 Experimental Digital Media
IC224102 Artificial Intelligence in Media Creation
IC224103 Visual Culture
IC224104 Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy
IC224105 Integrated Marketing Communications
IC234101 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
IC234102 Investigative Reporting
IC234103 Event Production and Management
IC234104 Strategies for Engaging Audiences
IC234105 Creative Fiction Writing
IC234106 Creative Writing
IC234107 Active Listening and Notetaking Skills
IC234108 Digital Storytelling, Copywriting and Proofreading

 

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