HKBU Film Academy will launch the first "Game Design and Animation Major" course in Hong Kong in September 2022, which will be the first in Hong Kong to systematically launch the "Game Design and Animation" as the first in Hong Kong to integrate game design and computer animation. The university majoring in the course.
Li Qihua, director of the game design and animation major course, mentioned that the game industry is booming, coupled with the rise of the concept of "Metaverse", digital games will become a global trend: "Hong Kong will lag behind if you don't do it." Li emphasized that the curriculum is not teaching. Playing games, describing the two worlds of game making and playing games: "Don't report because you like to play games." He anticipates that the competition for courses will be high, reminding applicants to show interest and firm attitude in the application, so as to improve the chances of getting accepted.
The first "Game Design and Animation Major" course in Hong Kong will replace the original "Bachelor of Communication-Film Major-Animation and Media Arts Specialization" of the HKBU Film School.
Li Qihua mentioned that the global commercial and non-entertainment games are developing vigorously. In line with the government's promotion of "art and technology", the "game design and animation major courses" are opened to cultivate talents who have game design thinking and can communicate with animation stories.
Cultivate talents who can create games and stories with digital media
The curriculum will run through game design and computer animation, teaching graphics, animation narrative and programming, game design and the mathematical concepts of animation, so as to cultivate talents who can create games and stories in digital media, such as the use of artificial intelligence physics simulation functions. The real environment is "reproduced" in a three-dimensional immersive virtual world, creating an experience that is lifelike or even beyond reality.
The concept of meta-universe rises. The application level of the curriculum is wide and not limited to entertainment.
Li Qihua also mentioned that Facebook announced the development of the "Meta Universe" virtual world earlier, allowing users in different spaces to work and study together, reflecting the trend of the digital game industry; in addition, digital games are not limited to entertainment purposes, such as merchant promotion. New products, introduction of museum exhibits, and auxiliary teaching of educational institutions, etc., require relevant talents in different industries.
Li Qihua mentioned that the gaming industry is booming, and Facebook announced earlier that it will focus on the development of "meta universe": "Hong Kong will lag behind if it doesn't do anything." (Photo by Ma Weijie)
Lamenting that Hong Kong has been too slow in changing the concept of games. Li Qihua: If you don’t do it, you will fall behind
Li Qihua also pointed out that many foreign colleges and universities have already majored in game design. "If Hong Kong does not do it, it will lag behind." He lamented that the climate in various places is changing, but the concept of Hong Kong is still changing too slowly, and many people still hear about games. Already feel that they are not doing their jobs properly. "Many people say they must graduate as four teachers (architects, physicians, lawyers, and accountants)." However, as the culture changes, cultivating creativity is more competitive than training workers. more important.
Many foreign colleges and universities have long been majoring in game design, and Hong Kong will lag behind if they don’t do it. Although the local atmosphere is changing, the concept of Hong Kong is changing too slowly. Few people have heard of games and felt that they were not doing their job properly.
Li Qihua, Director of Major Courses in Game Design and Animation, HKBU
Emphasize that the course is not teaching playing machine: playing machine is the same as the two worlds of the game department
The "Game Design and Animation Major" course will start in September next year. The admission mode of the major course will be adopted, and 20 students will be admitted. Applicants must submit a portfolio of related professional works to demonstrate creativity, visual and design abilities, as well as animation and games. The potential of the design, and an application letter should be submitted to explain the meaning and reason of the selected reading.
Li Qihua emphasized that the course is not "teaching games" or "encouraging games." He reminds students not to take games because they like games.
The course is not taught or encouraged to play games. Students don’t choose to take just because they like to play games. They like to play games in the same two worlds as the game department.
Li Qihua, Director of Major Courses in Game Design and Animation, HKBU
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