AIMS

The Diploma in Animation and Gaming is a programme that provides a foundation in Information Technology. In addition to gaining essential knowledge and practical skills required in the Information Technology, students will also be taught important concepts in animation and games development.

The objectives are to:

deliver well-trained personnel with effective and practical knowledge in the ever-changing world of Information Technology; and being capable of making a real contribution to the work place.

provide students with the opportunity to specialise in the area of animation and games development.

establish an international standard of high quality training leading to universally recognised qualifications.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The Diploma consists of 6 modules:

• Computer Systems Essentials
• Database Systems
• Business Communication
• Programming with Java
• Fundamentals of Games Development
• Concepts of Animation

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DURATION & DELIVERY

Full Time : 6 to 9 Months

Part Time : 9 to 12 Months

The Diploma is modular and delivered on a semester basis. Each semester lasts 10 weeks, with students taking 2 or 3 modules per semester. Classes are delivered on a lecture/tutorial basis.

Full-time students will have a minimum of 15 class contact hours per week evenly divided between lectures and tutorials/labs.

Part-time students will have 6 to 9 class contact hours per week. Students will have 2 evenings per week of classes plus a bi-weekly tutorial/seminar or lab session.

Intakes

The Diploma has intakes in:

• January
• April
• July
• October

ASSESSMENT

All modules are assessed by coursework.

The Diploma may be awarded at PASS, CREDIT, DISTINCTION and HIGH DISTINCTION levels according to the following criteria, based upon the overall score.

            PASS                                  40% to 59%
            CREDIT                               60% to 69%
            DISTINCTION                    70% to 79%
            HIGH DISTINCTION          80% to 100%

Students must pass all units at the first attempt to be eligible for CREDIT, DISTINCTION and HIGH DISTINCTION awards.

Entry Requirements

At least 16 years of age (based on date of birth) at the point of course registration and must have one of the following:

• 3 GCE 'O' Level passes or its equivalent.
• NITEC
• Other equivalent High School certificate qualifications

Mature applicants aged 21 years by the date of examination with related working experience are also eligible to apply.

Students must pass the Psychometric test administered by TMC if they do not have the required academic qualification or relevant working experience.

International Students must provide proof of proficiency in English (IELTS, TOEFL or other recognised qualifications

PROGRESSION

Upon completion of the Diploma in Animation and Gaming, students are encouraged to pursue the Higher Diploma in Multimedia & Animation or Higher Diploma in Interactive Game Design which leads to the following degrees:

Higher Diploma in Multimedia and Animation leads to:
University of Greenwich – BSc (Hons) Computing with Games Development

Higher Diploma in Interactive Games Design leads to:
University of Greenwich – BSc (Hons) Games and Multimedia Technology

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS(CIE)

University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group.  Cambridge Assessment is the new name for the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), a department of the world-renowned University of Cambridge, UK.  Cambridge Assessment has developed and promoted qualifications around the world for almost 150 years and has seen a growing need for internationally recognised qualifications.

As a CIE International Associate Partner, TMC can provide students with the assurance that the Diploma and Higher Diploma are validated by one of the world’s leading providers of international qualifications and assessment.  

TMC Diploma in Animation & Gaming, Higher Diploma in Multimedia & Animation and Higher Diploma in Interactive Games Design are validated by CIE and jointly certificated by TMC and CIE.  Thus, holders of the joint awards are assured of recognition by many institutions and universities worldwide.