Awarded by Anglia Ruskin University, UK
Computer Gaming and Animation Technology will introduce you to the very latest technologies and techniques in gaming and animation. You will progress from gaming theory to game design and 2D and 3D digital animation, allowing you to create virtual worlds of your own design.
The skills you will learn are not just about games. They are increasingly valued by industry for use in teaching, marketing and modelling simulations.
The main aims of this course are:
- To provide you with an understanding of the concepts, principles and practices of simulating active, intelligently-directed environments.
- To allow you to apply these concepts together with a range of techniques to generate novel scenarios and experiences for users.
- Combine creative and imaginative design with technical skills to implement your ideas.
- Prepare for employment with confidence through personal development as well as competence in your professional abilities.
Game design has now evolved into an established body of principles that underpin game development. Within this context, emphasis is placed on the component of gaming unique to this art form - the interaction between players and the game world.
When you graduate you will be able to:
- Understand the technological properties of gaming hardware, production software and programming languages.
- Apply this knowledge to building games and programming interactive 3D environments.
- Appreciate the deeper concepts that underlie user interaction, and computer-based games and simulations.
- Continue to develop your knowledge of the subject by building on the sound cognitive foundations for this subject.
This course is about providing you with a range of skills required to succeed in a professional environment. It's also about giving you the intellectual skills required to allow you to continue to develop after you graduate, in order to keep pace with this dynamic industry.
Entry Requirements
- Pass STPM/ A Level with minimum 3 principals; OR
- Pass Foundation/Pre-University/Matriculation in related field; OR
- Pass SM3 UEC with grade B in 5 subjects; OR
- Diploma in related field from any institution recognized by government; OR
- Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
Students with a recognized Diploma in related field will be given advanced standing into the Degree programme.
International Students
For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.
Programme Structure
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Introduction to Computer Gaming 1 | Introduction to Computer Gaming 2 |
| Computer Systems 1 | Computer Systems 2 |
| Introduction to Programming 1 | Introduction to Programming 2 |
| Multimedia Tools & Technologies 1 | Multimedia Tools & Technologies 2 |
| Communication Theories & Study Skills | Business Communication Skills |
| Moral / Islamic Studies* | Bahasa Kebangsaan A / B* |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Game Design & Development 1 | Game Design & Development 2 |
| Object Oriented Programming 1 | Object Oriented Programming 2 |
| 3D Modeling | 2D Animation |
| Designing Animated Applications | |
| Project Management & Quality Assurance | |
| Web Design | |
| Electives: | |
| Interaction & Usability | |
| Introduction to Sound | |
| Introduction to Video | |
| Design for the Internet | |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| Undergraduate Major Project 1 | Undergraduate Major Project 2 |
| Multimedia Portfolio 1 | Multimedia Portfolio 2 |
| Malaysian Studies* | |
| Electives: | Electives: |
| Computer Based Learning Environments 1 | Computer Based Learning Environments 2 |
| 3D Character Animation | Information Technology Law, Compliance & Strategy |
| Advanced Sound Techniques | Parallel Computing |
| Image Processing | Video Production |
| 3D modelling & Animation | Exhibition |
| Independent Learning Module | Independent Learning Module |
| 3D Modelling & Animation | |
* Not applicable for international students
Career Opportunities
This course prepares students to enter the computer game industry and other related multimedia and animation industries in technical areas such as systems developer, programmer, designer, and in creative areas such as game design, content creation, 2 and 3D modelling and animation.
- Lead Programmer
- Image Processing Consultant
- Multimedia Consultant
- Animator
- 3D Designer/Modeller
- Game Developer
- Project Manager
- 3D Animator
- 2D Animator
