Bachelor of Communication (Hons)
in Game Design and Animation
傳理學學士(榮譽) - 遊戲設計與動畫主修
Year 1 Entry – HKDSE/ International Qualifications/ Post-Secondary
Programme Code | Duration of Study | Mode of Study | Class Start Date |
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction for classroom teaching (in all forms) at HKBU is English, except for those courses that are granted exemption.
Fund Type
Government Funded
First Year Intake Number
20
Credits Required for Graduation
128
The Game Design and Animation major provides a holistic education that blends media arts theory and practice, with a focus on game design and digital animation. The program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in digital entertainment, arts, and culture, and provides the foundational knowledge for advanced study.
Core courses include life drawing, animation principles, visual storytelling, programming, mathematical concepts of computer graphics, generative AI, and the social, cultural, and historical studies of the medium. In their senior years, students can specialize in either the Advanced Game Design or Advanced Animation stream, which culminates in an in-depth honors project in their final year.
The programme provides a unique professional education in game design and animation with a broad elective study through a comprehensive list of courses offered by Department of Interactive Media, Department of History, Department of Music, and the Academy of Film to enrich students’ liberal arts education learning experience.
Career prospects for graduates include game designer, game programmer, animator, creative professional in digital media such as TV, film, and social media, and content creator in industries such as advertising, branding, online communication, and visual design.
JUPAS - General Entrance Requirements
Programme Entrance Requirements
Programme Requirements
| HKDSE Core Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | Attained |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
| ANY 2 SUBJECTS Notes | 3 |
Notes for elective subjects:
1)One of the electives must be any Category A subjects (excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2));
2)The other elective can be any of the following subjects:
a) Category A subjects (including Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2));
b) Related Category B (Applied Learning) subjects (with "Attained with Distinction (I)" or above) listed in the:
following website: https://www.comm.hkbu.edu.hk/admission/en/ApL_2025_entry.pdf
c) Category C (Other Language) subjects.
Remarks on other requirements:
1)Good results in English Language, Mathematics Compulsory Part and Visual Arts subjects are preferred.
2)High choice banding in JUPAS application is preferred.
3)Potential candidates will be invited for interviews. Each candidate is required to present a Letter of Intent and a digital Portfolio. The Letter of Intent should state clearly, under 200 words, the candidate's reason to apply for the programme and his/her career goals for the future. The digital portfolio should demonstrate the candidate's creativity, visual and design literacy, and potentials in game design and/or animation.
International Qualifications - Programme Entrance Requirements
Remarks
Shortlisted International applicants (non-local non-mainland students) will be required to submit a portfolio for consideration. Portfolios should demonstrate the applicant's potential in creativity, visual and design literacy, animation and/ or game design. Selected applicants may be invited to attend an interview and present their portfolios. Applicants should prepare their portfolios in digital format for the ease of presentation.
For international applicants (non-local non-mainland applicants), School of Communication will not consider second choice applicants in admissions for 2025 entry. The detailed requirements for the work have been uploaded in the portfolio requirements guide.
Post-Secondary Qualifications - Programme Entrance Requirements
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Applicants are required to present their portfolios during the interview. They may be required to submit their portfolios before/after the interview.
- Applicants should prepare their portfolios in digital format for the ease of presentation. Portfolios should demonstrate candidates' potential in creativity, visual and design literacy, animation and/or game design. The detailed requirements for the work have been uploaded in the portfolio requirements guide.
Mainland JEE - Programme Entrance Requirements
凡获邀参加面试者需于面试中以数码媒体介绍作品，而作品应表现申请者的创意、视觉和设计能力、游戏设计及/或动画的潜能。作品要求细则已上载于以下网址: 作品指引
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