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The below programme was commenced in September 2011. Programme information for AY 2012/13 will be uploaded in May 2012.
45986F Higher Diploma in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology
CEF
Normal Duration of Study 2 - 4 Years

Entry to Level 2 : 4 Years
Entry to Level 3 : 3 Years
Entry to Level 4 : 2 Years

[The durations of study listed above are estimated on assumption that students can follow the recommended study pace of 4 evenings per week, and some Saturday afternoons / evenings. Students may also choose their own pace of study. Please select the maximum number of evenings that you are available for classes per week in the application form.]

Please also note that some modules will be offered in Summer Semester. Students will have classes during Summer.

Mode of Study Part-time (Evening)
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s) (Accepting Entry to Level 2 of Study)  IVE ( Lee Wai Lee )
(Accepting Entry to Level 3 of Study)  IVE ( Lee Wai Lee )
(Accepting Entry to Level 4 of Study)  IVE ( Lee Wai Lee )
Year of Study Accepting Entry
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Entrance Requirements

Entrance Requirements for Level 2 (Note 1):

HKCEE 5 subjects - Grade E / Level 2 or above (including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics) OR Diploma in Vocational Studies OR Foundation Diploma OR Foundation Certificate OR Project Yi Jin OR equivalent.

Entrance Requirements for Level 3:

Possessing Certificate in Multimedia and Internet Technology OR equivalent. Holders of a IVE Certificate in IT Discipline may also apply.

Entrance Requirements for Level 4:

(Classes will commence in Spring Semester, late January 2012)
Possessing Diploma in Multimedia and Internet Technology / Computer Games and Animation OR equivalent. Holders of a IVE Diploma / Higher Certificate in IT Discipline may also apply.

Introduction

The course provides multi-media knowledge and skills of digital technology, covering areas in audio and video production, computer game, animation, TV commercial, exhibition, entertainment and other multi-media production.

Modules (Note 2) (Module Value)(Note 3)

Level 2


  • Discrete Mathematics & Statistics (3)
  • Photography & Digital Imaging (2)
  • Creativity & Storyboarding (3)
  • Web Technology (3)
  • English & Communication I (2)
  • 2D Animation Design (3)
  • Introduction to Programming (3)
  • Visual Art & Design (3)
  • English & Communication II (2)
  • Video Fundamentals (2)
  • Audio Fundamentals (2)
  • Computer Graphics (3)
  • Database Principles (3)

Level 3


  • Digital Video Production (3)
  • Digital Visual Effects (3)
  • English & Communication III (2)
  • Computer Animation (3)
  • Digital Audio Production (3)
  • Web Design and Development (3)
  • Project Management (3)
  • English & Communication IV (2)
  • Game Programming (3)
  • Character Animation (3)
  • MET Project A (2)
  • Motion Graphics (3)

Level 4


  • Lighting Design and Programming# (3)
  • Media Production & Streaming# (3)
  • Game Design and Development# (3)
  • Advertising and TV Commercial# (3)
  • Entertainment and Show Control# (3)
  • Multimedia Design for Exhibition# (3)
  • IT Professionalism (2)
  • Communicative Putonghua (2)
  • Entertainment Event Management (3)
  • Branding and Corporate Image (2)
  • MET Project B (3)

# Reimbursable course under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) / CEF Course Code : 28Z06717-5

Articulation

Graduates can apply to the Bachelor degree course in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology offered by Leeds Metropolitan University (Third Year). The University has also joined in partnership with IVE to enable graduates to continue their studies in Hong Kong to gain the BSc (Hons) degree in 18 months (Part-time).
Upon admission to relevant degree courses, graduates can apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis.

Note(s):
  1. HKCEE English Language taken in 2006 or before should be at Grade E or above (Syllabus B) / Grade C or above in (Syllabus A).
  2. Students admitted to Level 2 will be required to take the Structured Whole Person Development Module(s) if they have less than 2 years of full-time work experience before graduation. The same requirement will apply to students admitted to Level 3 and Level 4 if they have less than 1.5 year and 1 year of full-time work experience respectively before graduation.
  3. A Module Value of one is equivalent to 15 curriculum hours, including class contact hours and self-guided learning.

There might be changes in the course details.