Academic Requirements

• International Advanced Diploma in Gaming and Animation Technology awarded by Informatics Academy or other equivalent qualification deemed acceptable by University.
• Engish Language Proficiency: IELTS – min score of 6.0 or Informatics Certificate in Proficiency in English

Non-Academic Requirements

• Minimum age of 19 years old

Modules Covered

• Advanced Artificial Intelligence
  • This module introduces students to the standard methods of machine learning and data mining.
• Advanced Object-Oriented Programming
  • Students will learn the advanced features of object-oriented languages, the practicalities of large-scale design and the importance of robustness in software.
• J2me Game Programming
  • Students will learn about mobile game development using the Java programming language, J2ME. Programmes involving images, audio and video will be taught and run in an emulated mobile platform. The module teaches students how to deal with event handling controls as well as putting images, audio and video in a developed game. Mobile 3D game development will also be introduced and implemented in this module.
• Multimedia Applications Design
  • This module introduces students to multimedia software and authoring tools.
• Object-Oriented Game Development
  • This module involves designing and developing games using an object-oriented methodological approach. Students will learn about the common elements of collision detection, event-handling, lighting, camera, audio and scripting and how these are applied in the development of a computer game. Students will also learn to perform object-oriented design before the game is developed into an interactive 3D game.
• Project
  • An extended study of a topic selected from a suitable area common to the fields of the student’s programme, involving the solution of a practical problem. The overall aim of this module is to enable the students to produce a substantial piece of work on a topic of special interest chosen from those laying on the boundary of the studied fields. It is expected that by doing so the students will consolidate knowledge and strengthen the skills acquired throughout their period of study on both fields.
• Software Project Management
  • The module introduces current practices, skills and techniques applied to project management and quality assurance for computing (software) projects.

Delivery Mode

• Full-time/Part-time

Delivery Methods

• Combination of lectures, tutorials and workshop conducted in classroom environment at Informatics Academy campus. Lessons are typically in blocks of 3-hour sessions

Duration

• Full-time: 12 months
• Full-time: 16 months

Timetable

• 3 hours sessions

Commencement Dates

• January
• May
• September

Assessment Methods

Students will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework may be in the form of class tests and assignments. Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements.

Grading Criteria

• Advanced Artificial Intelligence: Coursework 50%, Exam 50%
• Advanced Object-Oriented Programming: Coursework 30%, Exam 70%
• J2me Game Programming: Coursework 100%
• IMultimedia Applications Design: Coursework 100%
• Object-Oriented Game Development: Coursework 50%, Exam 50%
• Project: Project 100%
• Software Project Management: Coursework 100%

Graduation Criteria

Upon successful completion of all modules, students will be eligible for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Gaming and Animation awarded by Oxford Brookes University (UK).

Awards

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Gaming and Animation awarded by Oxford Brookes University (UK).

Academic Progression

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Gaming and Animation awarded by Oxford Brookes University, the student is eligible to apply for a Postgraduate programme.

Local Students

International Students