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What is the top animation degree program in Hong Kong?
| Ranking | School | City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | City University of Hong Kong | Kowloon |
Our 2024 rankings of the top animation degree programs in Hong Kong.
For this ranking we only consider formal degree programs (bachelor's degree or equivalent). For an explanation of our ranking criteria, click here.
City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) houses the School of Creative Media (SCM). Within the SCM is a Creative Media (CM) program with options leading to a BA, BSc, MA, MFA or PhD in Creative Media; a New Media BAS; and a joint degree with Leuphana University (LU) (CityU BACM or BAS + LU Digital Media BA). A Creative Media minor is also available.
All students have access to the SCM’s state-of-the-art animation studios and labs. Designed for 2D/3D animation and design, the labs are equipped with graphics workstations and the latest 2D/3D animation software, including Houdini, Maya, Zbrush, and Nuke. Other SCM features include work and learning that takes place in a studio environment; professional internships; participation in a semester-long exchange program with one of more than 160 partner institutions; and the opportunity to complete a summer study abroad program in animation. The program lasts one month.
Students in all CityU SCM programs can study animation, games, new media, or cinema through required courses, elective clusters, and free electives. Examples of available Animation courses include Character Animation; Procedural Animation; Computer Animation for Interactive Content; Computer Programming for Animators; Abstract and Experimental Animation; World Building in Digital Narrative Media; 3D Content Production in Maya; Digital Composition; Web Animation; and Creative Media Studio.
The CM programs at City University of Hong Kong culminate with a graduation project or graduation project/thesis. Graduates are prepared to pursue positions in areas such as animation (film and television), game art and design, cartooning, advertising animation, media art, screenwriting, storyboard art, multimedia design, video production, exhibit design, art education, and animation (health and science).
Established in 1984, City University of Hong Kong is a public research university the serves more than 20,000 students, including 9,000+ post graduates. The school provides access to hundreds of programs across 10 colleges and schools, and 29 academic departments. City U also established the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS), 10 Applied Strategic Development Centers, and 23 Research Institutes/Centers.