This study used the Flipped Classroom approach during the teaching of a film module as part of a Diploma in Performing Arts course at Sunway University, Malaysia. The course offers a unique curriculum that covers both filmmaking and theatre. As the course is practical-based, the student intake has been at a comfortable enrolment of an average of 20 students per year. In the past two years, there was a sudden increase in class size to 38 students (the highest so far). This presented
new challenges to the faculty to engage all students and having sufficient class time for individualized attention during the class. To stimulate students’ deep learning in this largely practical-based diploma course, the flipped classroom approach was used.