Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Baptist University
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JS2370
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
BCOMM(GDA)
Short Description
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.
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:
Please note that the statistics for the Bachelor of Communication in Film (Animation and Media Arts Concentration) programme in 2021 or before are posted for applicant's reference only.
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Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
Notes for elective subjects:
1) One of the elective subjects must be any Category A subjects excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2);
2) The other elective subject 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) (details to be provided);
c) Category C (Other Language) subjects.
Please refer to the following link for the details of General and Programme Entrance Requirements: http://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_requirement
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.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGENote2 | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote3 | 3 |
Note 1: For Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, alternative Chinese Language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University (except for Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science (JS2410) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) in Chinese Medicine (JS2420)) are listed in the website: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_chineserequirement
Note 2: Equivalences to Level 3 in HKDSE English Language are listed in the website:
https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_eng_requirement
Note 3:
- One of the elective subjects must be Category A subjects excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2). Another elective subject can be all Category A subjects including Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2).
- Individual programmes may consider Category B subjects (Applied Learning) with “Attained with Distinction (I)” or above and/or Category C subjects (Other Languages) for fulfilment of the second elective requirement
- Category B subjects under the study area of “Applied Learning Chinese” are recognised as an alternative Chinese language qualification for non-Chinese speaking students. These subjects are not for fulfilment of the second elective subject requirement.
- In general, the scores for Category A subjects are converted as follows:
5**=7, 5*=6, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2, 1=1 - The scores for Category B subjects are converted as follows:
Attained with Distinction (II) =4, Attained with Distinction (I) =3 - The scores for Category C subjects are converted as follows:
HKDSE Category C Subjects Conversion Scores 7 5.5 4 2.5 1 Japanese N1 N2 N3 -- -- French, German and Spanish C1, C2 B1, B2 A2 -- -- Korean Level 6 Level 4, 5 Level 3 -- -- Urdu A++, A+, A B++ B+, B C,D E
Note 4: “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development (CSD) will not be included in the admission score calculation. Applicants with Level 2 or above in Liberal Studies subject attained in 2023 or before would be accepted in lieu of CSD for fulfilling the GERs. Following the handling of CSD, results of Liberal Studies subject would not be given any score in score calculation starting from the 2024 entry.
Remarks on admissions score: Please refer to the following link for the updated score calculation and subject weights of our programmes for 2026 entry: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_weighting
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
HKBU accepts combined results and will count the best results for meeting the entrance requirements and for the calculation of admissions scores.
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 47,000
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Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2025 | 452 | 442 | 545 | 662 | 496 | 2597 |
| 2024 | 550 | 456 | 626 | 738 | 540 | 2910 |
| 2023 | 661 | 530 | 721 | 712 | 596 | 3220 |
| 2022 | 606 | 504 | 638 | 726 | 540 | 3014 |
| 2021 | 480 | 509 | 678 | 771 | 581 | 3019 |
| 2020 | 550 | 571 | 737 | 736 | 546 | 3140 |
| 2019 | 698 | 780 | 945 | 1022 | 739 | 4184 |
| 2018 | 705 | 691 | 956 | 1073 | 746 | 4171 |
| 2017 | 554 | 597 | 857 | 944 | 667 | 3619 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2018 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |