Programme Structure

Department of Creative Arts Home Undergraduate – BA (Hons) in Computing and Interactive Entertainment Programme Structure
The 2-year programme consists of courses in computing and creative arts areas. There are also project courses to facilitate students to integrate knowledge and skills from the two areas.
Students should complete 85 credits as follows:
 
Categories
Weightings
Core Courses in Creative Arts and Media Production
35 Credits
Core Courses in Computing and User Experience Design
25 Credits
Courses in Software Development
20 Credits
English Enhancement Courses
5 Credits

 

The final year project course COMPS496F provides an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and high-level thinking process in a research and development project or an advanced software development project. 

Other Activities: In addition to the development of technical knowledge and skills, students are expected to develop their soft skills such as teamwork and communication. Students are encouraged to participate in various contests, seminars, and workshops for sharpening their competitiveness.

 
Core Courses in Creative Arts and Media Production
 
Course Code
Course Title
Credit
CAMD A300F
New Media Culture
5
AMVE A307BF
Visual Communication and Storytelling
5
AMVE A308BF
Media and Animation Production
10
AMVE A309BF
Media Management for Interactive Entertainment
10
AMVE A310BF
Sound Design and Visual Effects
5
 
Core Courses in Computing and User Experience Design
 
Course Code
Course Title
Credit
IT S290F
Human Computer Interaction & User Experience Design
5
COMP S390F
Creative Programming for Games
5
COMP S413F
Application Design and Development for Mobile Devices
5
COMP S496F
Interactive Application Project
10
 
Courses in Software Development
 
Course Code
Course Title
Credit
COMP S202F
Java Programming Fundamentals
5
COMP S203F
Intermediate Java Programming and User Interface Design
5
COMP S312F
Java Application Development
5
COMP S350F
Software Engineering
5
COMP S351F
Software Project Management
5
COMP S492F
Machine Learning
5
 
English Language Enhancement Course
 
Course Code
Course Title
Credit
5 Credits of English Language Enhancement Course
5