Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Baptist University
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 offers a coherent curriculum with dual emphasis on both game design and computer animation for students who are looking for professional and interdisciplinary holistic learning experience to equip themselves for digital entertainment industry and postgraduate 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 an unique professional education in game design and animation with a broad elective study through a comprehensive list of courses offered by the Department of History, the Academy of Music, and the Academy of Film to enrich students’ liberal art 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 2020 and 2021 are posted for applicant's reference only.
Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
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/Att-1.pdf;
c) Other Language subjects at Grade E 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 do not need 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.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGENote2 | 3 |
| LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
| 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 the programmes offered by the School of Chinese Medicine) 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 (Senior Secondary Subjects) (unless specified otherwise by individual programmes).
- Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2) is recognised for fulfilling elective subject requirements.
- Individual programmes may consider Category B subjects (Applied Learning) and/or Category C subjects (Other Languages) for fulfilling elective subject requirements. Please refer to the programme entrance requirements of individual programmes for details.
Remarks on admissions score: Individual programme would adopt different score formulae for calculating applicants’ admissions scores. Please refer to the following link for the updated score calculation and subject weights of our programmes for 2023 entry: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_weighting.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
For 2023 entry, 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$ 42,100
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Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 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 |
| 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 |