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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Animation and Visual Effects

Studio Art I: Drawing and Life Drawing

Studio Art II: Painting

Animation Principles Workshop

Film Art

Alternative Animation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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79

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Animation

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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79

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) qualifications are required to obtain Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language, as well as Level 2 or above in Mathematics, Liberal Studies and an elective subject (or equivalent).

Applicants with local academic qualifications other than HKDSE are required to:

Complete Year 1 study of a recognized Associate Degree or Higher Diploma programme; or

Obtain Grade E or above in AS Chinese Language & Culture4 and Use of English, and 2 AL / 1 AL plus 2 AS / 4 AS subjects in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (or equivalent).

Applicants with non-local academic qualifications are required to obtain:

Grade E or above in 2 AL / 1AL plus 2 AS subjects5 in the General Certificate of Education AL / International AL; or

An overall minimum score of 24 in the International Baccalaureate Diploma; or

Other equivalent overseas academic qualifications (as determined by the University).

Tuition Fee

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International

135620 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 135620 HKD per year during 48 months.
National

24560 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24560 HKD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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