Animation and Visual Effects (Honours) Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Overview

Key facts

In the Animation and Visual Effects (Honours) programme of the Hong Kong Metropolitan University, students will learn and apply the arts and crafts of animation, motion graphics and digital visual effects with a view to preparing themselves for advanced work in animation and other related fields. Facilities include a drawing studio, two new animation computer laboratories and one animation studio. Students in this programme will also share access to other facilities, such as the film editing lab and sound studios.

Aims and Objectives

Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to:

• Apply knowledge and skills professionally showing a thorough understanding of the works of animation and digital visual effects;

• Critically analyze and evaluate the global development of animation and digital visual effects;

• Create, design and produce original works of animation and digital visual effects with creative imagination, and professional quality;

• Master the techniques and skills for artistic creation in animation and digital visual effects to a level of sophistication.

Career Prospects

The graduates of this programme will have a broad range of employment opportunities in many creative arts fields, such as film, TV, post-production houses, publishing, advertising, art education, game and web design.

Further Studies

Opportunities for postgraduate studies in animation arts and related fields are available in Hong Kong and abroad.