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
About: The Higher Diploma in Games and Animation at the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education teaches practical skills to design and develop computer games, animation and visual effects using cutting-edge systems. The game stream covers graphics programming for interactive games and simulations; the animation stream trains animators for film, television and VFX. The programme includes language training, work experience and is recognized by the Hong Kong Computer Society.
Career Outcomes: Career opportunities include computer animator, game designer/developer, special effects designer, media programmers and 3D modeler; graduates may work as VFX artists or technical animators. Keywords: game development, animation, VFX.
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.
