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Department of Computer Science, Programme Catalogue 2015/16

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: 120; 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: 120; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units:
CM50170 Dissertation 30 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is 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.