School of Communication 
The medium of instruction for classroom teaching (in all forms) at HKBU is English, except for those courses that are granted exemption.
Government Funded
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September 2024
HK$42,100 (local); HK$145,000 (non-local) i
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Programme Requirements
| HKDSE Core Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP 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 Applied Learning subjects (with "Attained with Distinction (I)" or above) listed in the following website: https://www.comm.hkbu.edu.hk/admission/en/Recognition-of-Cat-B-and-C-subjects-as-an-Elective-2024%20entry.pdf;
c) Category C (Other Language) subjects at Grade C or above
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)Candidates may be required to attend an interview. Candidates are required to present their portfolios during the interview. They may be required to submit their portfolios before/after the interview.
4)Candidates 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.
Programme Description
The Game Design and Animation Major offers a coherent curriculum with emphasis on both game design and computer animation. The holistic learning experience will equip students for a wide range of career opportunities in digital entertainment, arts and culture, as well as to prepare them for more advanced study. The curriculum comprises fundamental courses in game design and animation; from drawing and animating for storytelling to coding, programming and mathematical concepts behind them, as well as social and historical studies of game design and animation. Moreover, students can further develop their expertise in senior years through specialisation in either Advanced Game Design Stream or Advanced Animation Stream to deepen their knowledge and skills for the preparation of their Final Year Honours Projects.
Unique Features
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 Opportunities
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.
Remarks
i. Subject to University annual review.
ii. Please note that the statistics for the Bachelor of Communication in Film (Animation and Media Arts Concentration) programme in 2021 are posted for applicant's reference only.
Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2) can be recognised for fulfilment of the second elective requirement.
The Programme will consider specified Category B subjects (Applied Learning) (with “Attained with Distinction (I)” or above) listed in the following website: https://www.comm.hkbu.edu.hk/admission/en/Recognition-of-Cat-B-and-C-subjects-as-an-Elective-2024%20entry.pdf for fulfilment of the second elective requirement.
The scores for Category B subjects are converted as follows:
Attained with Distinction (II)=4, Attained with Distinction (I)=3
The Programme will consider Category C subjects (Other Language) at Grade C or above for fulfilment of the second elective requirement.
The scores for Category C subjects are converted as follows:
A=7, B=5.5, C=4
| Tie-breakers | Remarks |
| HKDSE Academic Score (plus interview score, if any) | Derived from the score formula of individual programme (The programme will consider the best 5 HKDSE subjects in Academic Score calculation.) |
| Interview Performance | Applicable to School Principal's nominees / applicants with a disability / OEA applicants / regular applicants with interview |
| Band | Band A applicants will be ranked first then Band B, and so on. A (Prog. Choice 1 - 3) > B (Prog. Choice 4 - 6) > C (Prog. Choice 7 - 10) > D (Prog. Choice 11 - 15) > E (Prog. Choice 16 - 20) |
| HKDSE English Score | Take the best score of HKDSE English Language Result |
Note:
As programmes select students not only on the basis of the HKDSE results, the actual results of the students admitted to each programme may vary from year to year (depending on the overall results achieved by applicants in a particular year, the number of applicants applying to the programme, changes in selection criteria, etc.). Please be reminded that information listed above is for reference ONLY and is subject to change, and should NOT be used to predict the chance of admission to any programme.