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Basic Information

To cope with rapid development of digital entertainment industry in Hong Kong and Asia, the 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 realise their creative ideas for the production of digital entertainment products.

The computer game stream is 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 is designed with modules to enable graduates to become professional computer animators to serve the growing market of computer games, animated feature films, television and visual effects productions.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 2 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

HKIIT at IVE (Lee Wai Lee)

Medium of Instruction Chinese (Putonghua)¹

Study Places HKIIT at IVE (Lee Wai Lee) - 20

Admission Score N/A

Programme Stream

Students may choose one of the following streams so as to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas:

Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Games)
Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation)

The 1^st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the stream in the 2^nd semester (provisional), subject to their choice, academic performance and availability of places in specific streams.

Remarks

Except some modules in English.

Notes

The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
The programme is newly offered in AY 2025/26.

Entrance Requirements

HKDSE

Chinese Language 2

English Language 2

Core/Elective Subject 2

VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR
VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR
Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education; OR
Relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer), with demonstrated ability to undertake sub-degree education; OR
Equivalent

Remarks

Applicants can use HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subjects (except ApL Chinese) for admission purpose. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an ApL subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively for admission purpose.
For 2024 HKDSE and before, a "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively; From 2025 HKDSE onwards, Language Proficiency Level A2 or above in French / German / Spanish, N3 or above in Japanese and TOPIK II: Grade 3 or above in Korean are also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement (Subject to approval by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)). One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
If one of the five HKDSE subjects is Citizenship and Social Development, the general entrance requirement would become "Attained" for Citizenship and Social Development and Level 2 or above in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. Besides, Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, either one of the modules (with a higher level) will be counted for admission purpose.
Applicable to holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules).
Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Higher Diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Application for mapping for articulation pathways to local and overseas universities will be sought.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as computer animator, 3D modeler, visual effects designer, game artist, game designer, game programmer, mobile game developer.

Curriculum

Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction⁺
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement⁺
Mathematics and Problem Solving Techniques
Introduction to Visual Communication
Game Design
Digital Video and Photography Fundamentals
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Computer Graphics

Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence⁺
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (Part A)⁺
IT Essentials - Media⁺
Network Fundamentals
3D Computer Visualization
Interactive Media and Games
Virtual / Augmented Reality Studies
Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Games):

Game Programming

Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation):

Computer Animation Pre-production

Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search⁺
Industrial Attachment
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (Part B)⁺
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^stCentury Workplace⁺

Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Games):

Advanced C++ and Graphics Programming

Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation):

Character Design and Animation

Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Final Year Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing⁺

Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Games):

Mobile Game Development
Game Engine Programming
Interactive Game Development Project

Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation):

Computer Animation Project
Digital Visual Effects
Digital Compositing and Rendering Techniques

IT Professionalism
Digital Audio Production
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation⁺
Final Year Project
Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Games):

Game Optimization

Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Animation):

Real-Time Simulation & Visualization

Remarks

Modules to be delivered in English.

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for Chinese & Putonghua modules.
Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Other Programmes

Higher Diploma in Telecommunications and Networking

Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code IT114103

Higher Diploma in Games and Animation (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Putonghua))

Basic Information

Programme Stream

Entrance Requirements

Articulation / Employment

Curriculum

Tuition Fees

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Higher Diploma in Data Science and AI

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