MICRO-CREDENTIAL IN MICROBIAL ART: PAINTING WITH BACTERIA

About this Module

What you will learn

This micro-credential introduces learners to microbial art as an innovative and hands-on practical approach. The course integrates scientific concepts, aseptic techniques, and biosafety practices, allowing students to cultivate and manipulate microorganisms to produce artistic outcomes while adhering to laboratory safety standards. This micro-credential targets post-SPM school leavers, diploma students in microbiology-related programs and any learners interested in the intersection of science and art. It is ideal for those wanting to master microbial culturing and bacterial painting techniques while producing creative artworks and digital documentation.

What skills you will gain

Microbiology basics (safe handling of microorganisms), Aseptic techniques (contamination prevention), Scientific documentation (photo and video recording of lab work), Creative expression through microbial art, Ethical awareness in biosafety and responsible practice, Digital learning skills (online submission, video editing, reflection)

Total contents and assessments

18 Videos (intro + 2 per topic) 16 Learning Activities (2 per topic) 16 Content Folders (2 subfolders per topic) 10 Assessments (8 topic quizzes/ reflections + 2 final project submissions)

Module Details

CLUSTER : Lifelong Learning ( LL )
MODE/DURATION : Flexible
LENGTH : 10 days
EFFORT : 4
LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CERTIFICATE : Yes
CPD POINT : 0
PRICE : Free

Associated Course (s) :
No Course

 Syllabus

1.1 Foundations of microbial art and bacterial painting:
1.2 Basics of Bacterial Painting

2.1 The Microbial Palette: Natural pigments in bacteria.
2.2 Biosafety & Safe Organisms

3.1 Types of Agar Media
3.2 Preparing the Media
3.3 Canvas Size and Containers

4.1 Temperature and Incubation Time
4.2 Environmental factor

5.1 Tools and Inoculation Techniques
5.2 Designing Artwork

6.1 Sources of Contamination
6.2 Aseptic Protocol: Best practices for a clean workspace.
6.3 Contamination Control: Identifying and removing unwanted microbes.

7.1 Biosafety and Laboratory Safety Practices
7.2 Ethics in Microbial Art

8.1 Project guidelines and submission
8.2 Digital Documentation: Photography and video tips for lab results.
8.3 Project Showcase

Our Instructor

DR. SURAYA BINTI SULAIMAN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Bertam
4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 28 course(s)

DR. MOHD IZANI BIN OTHMAN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Bertam
4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 24 course(s)

WAN NORDINI HASNOR BINTI WAN ISMAIL

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Bertam
4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 22 course(s)

DR. MOHD NADZRI BIN MOHD NAJIB

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Bertam
4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 22 course(s)

DR. NURSYUHADAH BINTI OTHMAN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Bertam
4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 22 course(s)