Master of Fine Arts in Interactive Media Study Plan

I. Program Duration

The normal study period of Master of Fine Arts in Interactive Media program is 2 years. The maximum study period is 3 years.

II. Study Mode

Lectures

III. Medium of Instruction

Chinese or English

IV. Academic Field

Fine Arts

V. Major

Game Design

Game Management

VI. Course Structure

Table 1: Core Courses (6 credits)

Table 2: Major Courses*(9 credits)

* The University has the ultimate right to decide which course or whether the course will be opened for all Major subjects.

Table 3: Elective Courses (6 credits)

Select two elective courses from the following five courses

Table 4: Other Core Courses and Thesis (22 credits)

VII. Teaching Requirements

1. Students are required to complete two core courses, three major courses, two elective courses, Game Industry Workshop and Academic Activities (ten times of attendance) during the first 3 semesters to gain 25 credits.
2. Students need to complete internship during the summer vacation after the first school year to gain 6 credits.
3. Students have to complete an original research master™s thesis which is not less than 20,000 words, and pass the thesis oral defense to gain totally 12 credits.
4. After finishing each course, students will be assessed based on regulations established by the instructor and the Faculty.

VIII. Study Time

The duration for taking all courses is 18 months and the duration for thesis writing is 6 months.

IX. Graduation Requirements

Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Master Degree will be conferred on a student when he or she has:

1. Completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above (excluding thesis);
2. Abided by the regulations of the University;
3. Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University property and equipment borrowed.

If students pass all courses required above except thesis with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, but fail to submit or pass the final thesis oral defense during the specified period, he/she only can get a completion certificate.

Note: All curriculum programs and study plan are set according to the newest announcement of the BOLETIS OFICIAL DA REGIÃO ADMINISTRATIVA ESPECIAL DE MACAU.

In case of any conflicts, the Chinese version shall prevail.