A showcase for the BIS Multimedia degree
For their year project, IMY 300 students have to create a fully-realised digital game. Thanks to 24bit Games for sponsoring the prizes for the top 3 games!
Lob won 1st place in the 2024 final-year expo
Group name: Biltong
Game name: Lob
Technology: Godot
Group members:
The game can be downloaded here.
Cappy Quest won 2nd place in the 2024 final-year expo
Group name: Cherry Blossom Games
Game name: Cappy Quest
Technology: Godot
Group members:
The game can be downloaded here.
The game can be downloaded here.
Group name: Bit By Bit
Game name: Escape of the Fallen
Technology: Godot
Group members:
The game can be downloaded here.
Group name: Digital Domination
Game name: Mzansi Madness
Technology: Unity
Group members:
The game can be downloaded here.
Group name: JTMS
Game name: Siege
Technology: Unity
Group members:
The game can be downloaded here.
To finish off the section on Photoshop, the first years in IMY 120 are tasked with creating a digital self-portrait around a main idea about themselves. The best submissions are shown below in no particular order.
This is my self-portrait because it represents my inner world and how I engage with it. It doesn’t show my face, but it visually communicates my personality and how I view the world. The portrait captures my deep connection to books , the escapism and inspiration books provide, showing how I find calm and creativity in imaginary worlds. It reflects my identity as someone who values introspective thought and the power of a good story to transport you to another place.
The core values to portray are justice, revolution, curiosity, boldness and defiance. This design portrays my main idea idea and core values by placing myself in front of a wall of tv’s showing horror, political and controversial images. With large hands looming over them to represent oncoming dread or doom. Despite all this, I sit clam and open, showing my boldness, resilience and defiance. The multiple images shows my curiosity and divided attention. This is a self-portrait because it shows my inner mind. How I see myself in relation to the world as someone, who despite hardships, observes, questions and remains composed in the face of
fear, control and controversy
This artboard has a mixture of nature and personal ideas. It shows symmetry but its not completely symmetrical which emphasises the idea of nature. The river flowing does not only further add to the nature concept but also has connotations of growth/journey in life- this message is then supported by the images that have almost a vintage effect and they are placed along the edge of the water as if the washed up from the past. The jellyfish and koi fish show my love for animals- typical water creatures. The mountains and sunset show the idea of nature, almost evoking a sense of peace/calmness. The space background shows that my curiosity isn’t limited of what’s on Earth but what is beyond human knowledge.
I am a creative and spiritual person who values growth and expression. The elements in my self-portrait show how faith and creativity shape what I create. Everything connects to how I use imagination create craft that glorifies.
These are the top three UX mobile app projects from our Human-computer Interaction (HCI) module in 2025.
This app supports a specific game by providing extra tools or information. Users could access item databases, maps, stat tracking, or quest guides. The app should focus on improving the user’s gameplay experience without replacing the game itself.
Project by:
– NP (Govender) Govender
– TK (Tshegofatso) Mahlase
– R (Rhulani) Matiane
– SK (Shayden) Naidoo
– SV (Sam) Prakash
This app allows users to search for and learn about different animals or plants. It should include categories, search functionality, and detailed information pages for each entry. The app should focus on clear presentation of information, images, and facts. Optionally, users could save favourites or explore random species.
Project by:
– L (Louise) Bruwer
– KJ (Kiara) Hodgson
– HJ (Hannah) Koorbanally
– JJ (Jay) Lopes
This mobile app helps users track their menstrual cycle, symptoms, moods, and health patterns over time. It should provide personalised predictions for future cycles based on past data and offer educational content or reminders for health tracking.
Project by:
– MR (Rorisang) Manamela
– B (Bhumika) Patel
– ZE (Zvikomborero) Tigere
– LN (Leanne) van der Horst
For the practical component of IMY 211, the students are given an introduction to the workflow of Blender. Students are tasked with creating an isometric bedroom with a small character and camera animation. All of the objects in the room are modelled and textured by the students.
Here are the top 3 isometric room animations:
Anica Ferreira
Ané Burger
Anika Coetzer
As part of the semester project for IMY 320, students had to write, film, and edit a short horror film. The top 3 was as follows:
Third Place: The Haunting of Humanities Hall by Code Blooded Productions
Second Place: A Safe Space by ManthaRak
First Place: Whisper by Somethin’ Studios
After learning some sound editing and animation skills, the first-years in IMY 120 were given a project in which they had to tell a story that begins with a verbal narration and ends with an animation. The best projects are shown below in no particular order.
To finish off the section on Photoshop, the first years in IMY 120 were tasked with creating a digital self-portrait around a main idea about themselves. The best submissions are shown below in no particular order.
Main idea: This is a representation of me because it captures my tendency to get lost in my daydreams and how I see the world differently. The wings represent the freedom I feel when I get lost in my own imagination. I am inspired by authors and artists who create fantasy worlds like this, which fuels my own creativity.
Main idea: I aspire to become a filmmaker and director, much like Christopher Nolan. Filmmaking is all that I do and all I want to do in the future and his films have inspired me to embrace creativity and seize every opportunity to achieve this dream. We share a similar mindset and approach, as he also didn’t study film but used his degree as a backup plan and a tool to pursue his filmmaking goals.
Main idea: The cloaked figure represents my introverted nature, gazing into a fantasy world that reflects my passion for art mythology and storytelling. The portal signifies my curiosity and tendency to daydream, always seeking ways to escape and discover new ideas. The incorporation of elements such as, dragons, runes, paintings etc. Ties into my love for creativity, fantasy and art.
For their first project in IMY 120, the students have to use Adobe Illustrator to create a tshirt design for the RedBubble.com store. Take a look at the best designs below (in no particular order).
For the practical component of IMY 211, the students are given an introduction to the workflow of Blender. Students are tasked with creating an isometric bedroom with a small character and camera animation. All of the objects in the room are modeled and textured by the students.
Here are the top 3 isometric room animations:
Keegan van Biljon
Ané de Ridder
Johnny Wilkinson