Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
Higher Diploma in Games and Animation
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Advanced Diploma
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Programme Aims
To cope with the 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 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 with modules to enable graduates to become professional computer animators to serve the growing market of a computer-animated feature film, television and visual effects productions.
This programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and work experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
Professional Recognition
The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate membership.
Graduates may be employed as computer animators, computer game designers and developers, special effect designers, interactive media programmers, 3D modellers/visualizers, web and game programmers.