The Effectiveness of the Three-Dimensional (3D) Design Animation Programme in the Institutes of Higher Learning Malaysia

Three-dimensional (3D) animation is a new field that has piqued the interest of many students at the university, vocational, and school levels. No comprehensive study was conducted on the framework of effectiveness with regard to reaction, learning, attitude, and overall consequence of the 3D animation programme in the institutes of higher learning. The elements were assessed from the perspective of the stakeholders, who included final-year students, working graduates, academics, and industrial representatives. In this study, a qualitative method was used using the purposive sampling technique via the interview approach. This study included Malaysian public and private institutes of higher learning that offer animation programmes. Reaction, course subjects, duration, and academic expertise were the main concerns expressed by the four groups of respondents. Meanwhile, there was a dearth of understanding and knowledge in this subject in terms of the learning component. The respondents' main topics of discussion were attitude, self-ability, skills, and knowledge. The implications of this study contribute to the development of a framework for a guideline on the legislation and implementation of the 3D animation programme in institutions of higher learning in order to improve the programme. Stakeholder input should be considered when assessing the programme's effectiveness to ensure its direction in meeting current needs.