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BA (Hons) Creative Media

創意媒體榮譽文學士


Year of entry 2010
Mode of funding Government-funded
Programme code 1456
Mode of study Full-time
Indicative intake target 50
Normal duration of programme 3 years
Tuition fee Click here for more information
Application deadline
26 Feb 2010 (Local)
28 Feb 2010 (Non-local)
Programme leader
Dr Hector RODRIGUEZ
BA (New Schl. for Soc Research), MA, PhD (N.Y.)
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Our Target

Our graduates have creative skills in the field of media aesthetics, digital video production and post-production, digital sound recording and editing, digital animation, and multimedia applications, specializing in the areas of directing, producing, and writing for traditional and new media. The programme helps students develop a deep understanding of the need for originality, teamwork, and the successful expression of a personal vision through various media formats. Graduates will acquire a deep understanding of the structures and strategies of the media industry, and will be equipped to contribute actively to its future development.

By emphasizing the acquisition of technical proficiency as well as artistic and personal growth, the programme will help develop and extend your creative potential and capacity to imagine, facilitate the development of a cultural identity, and sharpen your understanding of the broader social environment. 

Start Your Career Here

Upon graduation, you will be qualified for a wide range of positions in the media industry, including producer, production manager, writer, director, camera person, editor, sound designer, special effects designer, animator, web designer, and arts administrator. You may have specializations in one or more of these areas, but you can seek positions in secondary areas of interest as well. Graduates can expect to find employment in sectors such as animation, film, television, and video production, advertising, internet and multimedia design, and other areas in which there is a high demand for creative content.


How Do You Get In

To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

Consideration will be given to employment record, travel, and other examples of life experience.

You may be required to sit for a written examination and attend an interview intended to gauge your creative potential.

To facilitate the assessment of your application, you are strongly advised to submit a portfolio and/or a self-introduction letter to the School of Creative Media (SCM). Direct applicants, can submit their portfolio/self-introduction letter to SCM. (Please refer to SCM’s website for the submission deadline. JUPAS applicants may present their portfolio/self-introduction letter during their interview session. Portfolio materials may include still photography, paintings/drawings, sculpture, musical compositions/performances, films/videos, software, multimedia productions, academic or creative writing, or another form of imaginative activity. 
 

Bonus Features

You have many opportunities to participate in study trips to the mainland of China, other parts of Asia and elsewhere. You may also have the opportunity to study abroad as an exchange student to enrich your educational experience. You are free to join the summer internship programme, media work competitions and festivals.


Did You Know?

Our students have participated in many competitions and exhibitions with outstanding achievements. They include:  

  • Award of Excellence (New Media Category) in the Hong Kong Designers’ Association Awards (2007)
  • International Young Film Makers Award in the 9. up-and-coming International Film Festival Hannover (2007)
  • Outstanding Award in the 4th Future Vision-Asian International Youth Film Festival (2008) 
  • Champion (Youth DV Category) in the International Youth Video and Photography Contest (2008)
  • Best Film (Student Division) in the 4th Fresh Wave Short Film Competition (2009)
  • Special Mention (single-Screen-Based Interactive Media Category) in the 14th Hong Kong Independent Short Film & Video Award (2009)