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Higher Diploma in Games and Animation

Higher Diploma in Games and Animation
Programme Aims

To cope with rapid development of digital entertainment industry in Hong Kong and Asia, this 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 realize 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 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.
 
This 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.

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Category
Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme
Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full Time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Lee Wai Lee)
Programme Stream

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.

Entrance Requirements

Please refer to General Entrance Requirement

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as computer animator, 3D modeler, visual effects designer, game artist, game designer, game programmer, mobile game developer.

Articulation
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; and
  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 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 Coventry University, UK
    • The University of the West of England, UK
  3. Other Universities in the UK and Australia
Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate membership.

Note

Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.

Curriculum

Semester 1:

  • English & Communication: Workplace 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:

  • Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (Part A)
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • English & Communication : Workplace Correspondence
  • 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:

  • Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (Part B)
  • English & Communication: Persuasive Presentations
  • Industrial Attachment
  • 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

Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation Greater Bay Area Practice)

  • Character Design and Animation (GBA Practice)

 

Semester 4:

  • Vocational Chinese Communication : Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • Final Year Project
  • English & Communication : Reports

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)

 

Semester 5:

  • IT Professionalism
  • Digital Audio Production
  • English & Communication: Promotional Materials
  • 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

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