Programme Objectives
 
The application of computer game technologies is generating a significant demand in the education of computer game related technologies. Currently, game design and development classes can be found at overseas universities, such as Brown, Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, California and many others, as well as local universities, including the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The game industry is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing sectors in the digital content industry. Recent figures show that the game industry has generated a revenue of US$18 billion in interactive entertainment software sales worldwide in 2004, and the figure is expected to increase to US$26 billion in 2008. The industry will be growing even faster over the next couple of years due to the huge demand of the rapidly expanding population of game players in China; it is estimated that the number of mobile gamers in China will exceed 55 million by 2009. To address this rapid growth and corresponding needs for professional computer game developers, SCS offers the Higher Diploma (HD) Programme in Computer Game Development, which provides students practical and thorough knowledge in computer game design and development.
The objectives of this programme are:
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To equip students with an in-depth and well-balanced knowledge of fundamental computing; |
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To provide students with sound knowledge of game development with a good understanding of both theoretical and practical implementation aspects; AND |
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To prepare students for careers and further studies in computing, particularly in game development and development. |
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Programme Structure
The programme is designed with multi-entry and multi-exit provision in meeting the spectrum of student needs. The normal duration of study will be three years for Form 5 or equivalent entrants, and two years for Form 7 or equivalent entrants.
The 3-year programme
The 3-year programme consists of 32 modules with 1,350 hours of instruction. There are approximately 10 modules to be completed each year.
The 2-year programme
The 2-year programme consists of 22 modules with 945 hours of instruction. There are approximately 11 modules to be completed each year.
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Consultants
| Honorary Advisor: |
| Prof. Wong Kam-Fai (Associate Dean (External Affairs), Faculty of Engineering, CUHK) |
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Syllabus
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Articulation to Degree Programme
 Graduates will be able to pursue degree studies in The Chinese University of Hong Kong, other local universities, overseas tertiary institutes and off-shore programmes of overseas universities in Hong Kong.
SCS also jointly offers a Top-up degree programme in Bachelor of Business (Computer Systems Management) with Victoria University, Australia. HD graduates can pursue and complete this degree within 1 to 1.5 years.
Articulation arrangements with overseas institutions have been established for graduates to articulate to their Bachelor's degree programmes.
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Griffith University, Australia |
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Monash University, Australia |
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The University of Adelaide, Australia |
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The University of Western Australia, Australia |
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University of Wollongong, Australia |
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Victoria University, Australia |
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City University London, UK |
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Lancaster University, UK |
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Middlesex University, UK |
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Northumbria University, UK |
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Oxford Brookes University, UK |
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University of Sunderland, UK |
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University of Ulster, UK |
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University of Portsmouth, UK |
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The University of Hertfordshire, UK |
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Minimum Admission Requirements
The 3-year programme
Applicant should fulfill either one of the following:
five passes which include Level 2 / Grade E in Chinese Language and English Language in the HKCEE, or completion of Project Yi Jin, or equivalent qualification; or
be mature students at the age of 21 or above. (Applicants are required to attend an interview.)
The 2-year programme
Applicant should fulfill either one of the following:
pass in one A Level or two AS Level subjects, or completion of a Pre-Associate Degree programme, plus the minimum admission requirement of the 3-year programme, or equivalent qualification; or
be mature students at the age of 21 or above. (Applicants are required to attend an interview.)
Remarks
Holders of relevant recognised Diploma / Higher Certificate will be considered on an individual basis.
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General Information
Mode of Delivery
This is a taught programme. Classes will be conducted in the form of lectures and seminars. A final year project is a requisite for each student. It integrates the knowledge acquired by students in earlier years of study and applies to practical issues.
Medium of Instruction
Teaching activities will be conducted in English, Cantonese and Putonghua as deemed appropriate. Learning materials will be in English and Chinese as deemed appropriate.
Assessment Methods
Performance of students is monitored and assessed on a continuous basis through a variety of assessment tools such as projects, classroom participation, assignments and final examination.
Enquiries
Tel: 2209-0222
Email: scs-csit@cuhk.edu.hk
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