IT114206
Higher Diploma in Games and Animation
To cope with rapid development of digital entertainment industry in Hong Kong and Asia, the programme aims to equip students with practical knowledge and skill to become professionals for design and development of computer game, computer animation, and visual effects. This is also a unique programme in which students will be able to access cutting-edge computer systems and software to realise their creative ideas for the production of digital entertainment products.
The computer game stream is designed with modules to develop the competency of graduates in applying computer graphics programming techniques in developing interactive game and training simulation applications.
The computer animation stream is designed with modules to enable graduates to become professional computer animators to serve the growing market of computer games, animated feature films, television and visual effects productions.
The animation Greater Bay Area (GBA) practice stream in cooperation with Shenzhen Polytechnic University allows students to master the necessary knowledge to understand the work environment, latest industry development and recruitment process in the Mainland such as the employment market, work culture and development opportunities.
The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
Students may choose one of the following streams so as to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas:
- Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Games)
- Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation)
- Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation Greater Bay Area Practice)
The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the stream in the 2nd semester (provisional), subject to their choice, academic performance and availability of places in specific streams.
Please refer to General Entrance Requirement
Graduates may be employed as computer animator, 3D modeler, visual effects designer, game artist, game designer, game programmer, mobile game developer.
Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):
1. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Multimedia Technology and Innovation
2. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information and Communications Technology
Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes:
1. Degree programmes in local universities:
The City University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Baptist University
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong Metropolitan University
The University of Hong Kong
2. Articulation Degree programmes in overseas universities (conducted at IVE campus) [Not applicable to Mainland students]:
The University of the West of England, UK
3. Other Universities in the UK and Australia
The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate Membership.
1. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
2. The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.
Semester 1:
• Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
• Mathematics and Problem Solving Techniques
• Introduction to Visual Communication
• Game Design
• Digital Video and Photography Fundamentals
• Introduction to Programming
• Introduction to Computer Graphics
Semester 2:
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
• Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
• Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (Part A)
• IT Essentials - Media
• Network Fundamentals
• 3D Computer Visualization
• Interactive Media and Games
• Virtual / Augmented Reality Studies
• Enrichment Module B
Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Games):
• Game Programming
Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation):
• Computer Animation Pre-production
Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation Greater Bay Area Practice):
• Computer Animation Pre-production
Semester 3:
• Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
• Industrial Attachment
• Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (Part B)
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Games):
• Advanced C++ and Graphics Programming
Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation):
• Character Design and Animation
Semester 4:
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
• Final Year Project
• Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Games):
• Mobile Game Development
• Game Engine Programming
• Interactive Game Development Project
Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation):
• Computer Animation Project
• Digital Visual Effects
• Digital Compositing and Rendering Techniques
Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation Greater Bay Area Practice):
• Computer Animation Project (GBA Practice)
• Digital Visual Effects (GBA Practice)
• Digital Compositing and Rendering Techniques (GBA Practice)
• Character Design and Animation (GBA Practice)
Semester 5:
• IT Professionalism
• Digital Audio Production
• Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
• Final Year Project
• Enrichment Module A
Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Games):
• Game Optimization
Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation):
• Real-Time Simulation & Visualization
Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation Greater Bay Area Practice):
• Real-Time Simulation & Visualization