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Department of Computer Science, Programme Catalogue 2014/15


TSCM-AWM37: MSc Digital Entertainment

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT

Mode of attendance: Full-time incorporating placement


Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: assessment regulations for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: 50%
  • Taught credits: 90; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Semester 1: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
CM50175 Research project preparation 12 Credits
CM50244 Computer animation and games I 6 Credits
CM50246 Machine learning and AI 6 Credits
CM50248 Visual understanding 1 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units

Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
CM50245 Computer animation and games II 15 Credits
CM50247 Visual effects 15 Credits
CM50249 Visual understanding 2 15 Credits

Dissertation Period: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
This unit has a duration of 12 months from the end of Semester 2.
CM50250 Placement 60 Credits

Year 2

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: assessment regulations for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: 50%
  • Taught credits: 90; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
CM50170 Research project 30 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2014/15 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2015/16 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2014/15.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.