Programme Structure

The credit requirement for graduation is 30 credits, consisting of 12 credits of Core Subjects, 12 credits of elective subjects, 6 Credits of Capstone Project. 

6 Core Subjects (12 credits)

• Multimedia Entertainment Theory and Practice (3 credits)
• Project Management, Professional Environments and Ethics (3 credits)
• Creative Programming for Designers and Artists (3 credits)
• Research Seminar I, II, III (3 credits)

Elective Subjects (12 credits)

Practice Pathway* (pick at least 2 subjects from the list, 6 credits, 3 credits each)

• Game Design and Development
• Digital Storytelling for Transmedia
• Virtual and Augmented Reality
• AI tools for Creative Process and Transmedia
• Physical Computing
• Interactive Toys, Robots and Engaging Entertainment Products

Applied Research Pathway* (9 credits)

• Research Methods for Multimedia Entertainment (3 credits)
• Independent Study in Multimedia Entertainment (6 credits)

Other Electives (pick 1-2 subjects; depending on pathways, 3 credits each)

• Entrepreneurship for Culture and Creative Industry
• Media Art Technologies
• Sound Design and Development
• Digital Art Assets: Bringing Crafts to Markets and NFTs
• Special and Emerging Topics in Multimedia Entertainment
• Internship

Master's Capstone (6 Credits)

Study Pattern

A common first semester would be mostly used to teach students the core compulsory subjects and a choice amongst a few select electives from within department or elsewhere across PolyU. During the second semester students, based on their preferred pathway, choose appropriate courses fitting their study plan. Additionally, in the second, and third summer term – students would plan, and work on their final project. For those seeking an internship, they can take it on their fourth semester studying.

Part-time students would be taking classes that are offered to full-time students as their schedules allow over two years to finish the programme.

Classes are normally held during the daytime on weekdays, except for a few compulsories and electives. Students should refer to the timetable of individual subjects for the exact class time.