Course details

Summary

The Bachelor of Science is a three-year undergraduate degree designed to inspire you and provide the skills and knowledge you need to work in one of the many exciting fields of science. Get your degree from the number-one ranked university in New Zealand for research quality.

You'll absorb knowledge, observe phenomena, experiment with ideas and maybe even be part of making new discoveries. Scientific knowledge is powerful and reliable. It can be used to develop new technologies, treat diseases, protect the environment and address many other sorts of problems. Be part of something that can change New Zealand and the world for the better.

Learn about the key concepts and tools used in the creation of today's computer graphics and effects. Gain the programming, engineering and maths skills to create your own rendering tools, and get an introduction to the design side of computer graphics.

Course Structure

For this degree you'll need to:

Complete at least 360 points, of which:

• At least 270 points must be from courses listed for the BSc
• At least 210 points must be from 200 and 300-level courses, including:
• At least 150 points must be from courses listed for the BSc
• At least 75 points must be from 300-level courses listed for the BSc

Courses listed for other degrees may be counted as being BSc courses, including:

• A maximum of 30 points if taken to satisfy a BSc major
• A maximum of 30 points if taken to satisfy a second major from another first degree at this university
• A maximum of 60 points across both these categories
• Complete one course in MATH, PHYS, QUAN, STAT (or an approved equivalent) at any level
• Complete one approved course that demonstrates competency in oral and written communications

In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:

Six courses at 100 level:

• Introduction to Computer Graphics (CGRA 151)
• Either Introduction to Computer Program Design (COMP 102) or Introduction to Computer Science (COMP 112)
• Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms (COMP 103)
• 3D Modelling & Animation I (DSDN 132)
• Either Engineering Mathematics Foundations (ENGR 121) and Engineering Mathematics with Logic and Statistics (ENGR 123)
• Or Algebra (MATH 151) and Discrete Mathematics and Logic (MATH 161)

Five courses at (mostly) 200 level:

• Computer Graphics (CGRA 251)
• Algorithms and Data Structures (COMP 261)
• 3D Modelling and Animation II (MDDN 241)
• Systems Programming (NWEN 241)

One course from:

• Engineering Mathematics with Calculus (ENGR 122)
• Calculus 1A (MATH 141)
• Calculus 1B (MATH 142)
• Linear Algebra (MATH 251)

Three courses at 300 level:

• Real-time 3D Computer Graphics (CGRA 350)
• Visual Effects Programming (CGRA 351)

One course from:

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (COMP 307)
• Computer Game Development (COMP 313)
• Design and Analysis of Algorithms (COMP 361)
• Postproduction and Special Effects (MDDN 311)
• Creative Coding III (MDDN 342)
• Advanced Computer Game Design (MDDN 343)

One further course from:

• COMP 300-399
• MDDN 300-399
• MATH 300-399
• NWEN 300-399
• SWEN 300-399

At the end of your three-year BSc you can continue your learning with postgraduate studies. Give your career options a boost and choose from a range of postgraduate science programmes offered by Victoria.

Entry criteria

To be accepted into this degree you need:

• Achievement of the International Baccalaureate Diploma
• Successful completion of the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) with an average of 75 per cent or higher overall
• Successful completion of the India School Certificate (ISC) with an average of 75 per cent or higher overall

Other English Language requirements:

• IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5
• TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet-based test)
• Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a 'Communicative score' of not less than 50)
• EPP: minimum final scores of 4,4,4,3
• A grade of 65% or higher in English in the AISSC or ISC.