My journey in the MScIME programme has felt like stepping into Disneyland—a place where imagination, creativity, and innovation come alive. Coming from a background in business analysis and user research, entering this programme felt like opening the door to a whole new world, where I could explore the possibilities of immersive entertainment and AI in ways I had never experienced before.

What I love most about MScIME is that every semester feels like a new adventure. The programme not only teaches technical skills but also challenges us to think creatively, work collaboratively, and approach projects with both strategic and human-centered perspectives. Through this journey, I have been encouraged to turn meaningful ideas—such as preserving traditional performing arts—into interactive experiences that can connect with people in new and impactful ways.

To me, the most magical part of MScIME is how it shows that multimedia entertainment is more than aesthetics. It can be a powerful way to create value, inspire change, and give ideas a life beyond the screen. For anyone who wants to combine creativity with technology and build something truly meaningful, MScIME is a place where that journey can begin.

I first learned about the MSc in Innovative and Multimedia Entertainment because I graduated from PolyU, and I chose this programme for its strong reputation and long history. I wanted to build a foundation in AI, programming, and game development to strengthen my career prospects.

After completing my first semester, I feel the programme has met my expectations. I’m grateful that the professors are professional, supportive, and willing to guide us—especially by providing tokens for generative AI, which made the learning curve smoother. Although the assignments kept me very busy and the capstone project felt rushed, I still found the experience meaningful.

I’m happy that I can now understand basic coding and even create simple games in Unity. The positive learning environment and funding support for generative AI helped me grow confidently. This programme has broadened my career path, allowing me to consider roles in AI, gaming, engineering, and design, which has made my personal portfolio more competitive.

The MScIME is a unique programme that combines theory, technical skills, and creative practice. Throughout the year, we explore core areas such as basic coding, project management, and game design theory. We’re also trained to approach projects from multiple angles from socially driven concepts to producer-style pitches.

Because the course is designed to evolve with the world, AI has become a major focus of the curriculum this year. We learn not only how AI works, but also how to harness its different uses in interactive media and experience design.

As an international student, my favorite aspects of the programme are the city of Hong Kong itself and the depth and diversity of the professors’ expertise. It’s a great environment to learn, experiment, and grow.

The IME programme closely integrates with industry practice, offering valuable career insights. Through projects and teamwork, I strengthened my analytical and problem-solving skills, while collaborating with diverse peers broadened my professional perspective. It was a fulfilling and meaningful learning journey that has greatly supported my career development.

The Professors at PolyU were highly inspiring, strengthening my professional knowledge and broadening my perspective through cutting-edge theories, business insights, and mechanism design. This provided me with a well-rounded understanding of game design.

Regular held research seminars kept me updated on industry trends and connected me with collaborators, while the programme offered internship opportunities that played a key role in helping me secure an offer from Tencent TiMi Studio.