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BSc (Hons) Creative Media

創意媒體榮譽理學士

Year of entry 2010
Mode of funding Government-funded
Programme code 1468
Mode of study Full-time
Indicative intake target 34
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
Prof LIU Zhi-qiang (School of Creative Media)
BEng (N'Western Poly U) MAppSc (Tor.), PhD (Alta.), SMIEEE
Deputy programme leader
Dr Raymond WONG Hau-san (Department of Computer Science)
BSc, MPhil (CUHK), PhD (Syd.)
General enquiry
smzliu@cityu.edu.hk
Remarks: This programme is jointly offered by the School of Creative Media and the Department of Computer Science.
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Our Target

This programme produces professionals in creative media who are proficient in computing technology. Students also gain a solid foundation in the creative process, including video, sound, photography, storytelling, game design, animation, computer graphics, installation, and interactive digital media production. 

The programme combines the core courses from both the School of Creative Media and the Department of Computer Science to produce graduates who are able to bridge the gap between the technical and artistic side of the media field. Graduates use the latest computing and media technologies in the creation of various media including computer games, animation and special effects, sound, wireless and mobile media, and internet applications.

Start Your Career Here

This programme is ideal for students who have a strong technical background, but are also interested in creative media. Upon graduation, you are qualified to work in a wide range of digital media companies, in areas including computer animation, special effects, computer games and internet based media. You will be part of creative teams and contribute to both the technical and creative sides of media projects. With your solid background in both the technical and creative sides of the field, you will be the ideal candidate for management positions in the future.

How Do You Get In

To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and the following programme specific entrance requirement:

  • A minimum of E in HKCEE Additional Mathematics or D in HKCEE Mathematics or other equivalent qualification
You may be required to attend an interview to gauge your technical and creative potential. If you are invited for an interview, you are strongly advised to present your portfolio during the interview session to facilitate the assessment of your application. Portfolio materials may include artworks or technical projects (web pages, programming projects, or other media related projects). Please visit http://www.cityu.edu.hk/scm/ for details regarding the submission of your portfolio.

What You Will Be Studying

This programme combines core courses from the BSc in Computer Science and the BA in Creative Media, providing you with a solid background in both areas. You will have the opportunity to interact with students from both the Department of Computer Science and the School of Creative Media to develop your teamwork skills and a thorough understanding of both fields.

Computer Science courses include: computer organization, programming, problem solving, software engineering, computer graphics, and computer networks. The courses will equip you with a solid background in computer science and programming, enabling you to develop software for the media industry.

Creative Media courses include: studio disciplines, such as video, sound, and creative writing; computer animation; computer games; installation and interactivity. These courses will give you a good understanding of the creative process and the ability to produce content for digital media projects. Through courses and final year projects, you will have ample opportunities to practise both technical and creative skills, work in teams, and develop interesting digital media projects.

Bonus Features

The School of Creative Media has exchange agreements with universities in the mainland of China, other parts of Asia and North America, giving students the opportunity to spend a semester at another university and explore a different culture. The School runs a summer internship programme that enables students to work for a summer in a media company. Students are encouraged to submit their work to media festivals and competitions and have been very successful in these competitions. Students also have access to the extensive software and hardware facilities at the laboratories of the Department of Computer Science.

All students in the programme are welcome to join the BScCM Special Interest Group (SIG) sponsored by the University. This is an extra-curricular professional practice programme for students who are passionate about media practice and creative ideas. SIGs are managed by students with the supervision of faculty advisors. They undertake projects such as innovative computer games, interactive installations and applied artworks, largely based on students’ interests. The first SIG showcase – SIG Playful Media  – was a great success and attracted a lot of attention from local universities and the creative/new media industry.
Recently, there have been 7 SIGs:
  • SIGGA: Games/Animation
  • SIGCG: Computer Graphics
  • SIGInXT: Interactivity/Installation
  • SIGMG: Motion Generation & Tracking
  • SIGFOTO: Photography
  • SIGWR: WebRadio
  • SIGGD: Graphics and Design

Did You Know?

Students in the programme:

  • Served as multimedia creators in the Drift theatre production project in Singapore in 2007
  • Participated  in the Cyberport IT Exchange Programme/Transmedia Exchange in Europe and visited Ars Electronica 2008 in Linz, Austria
  • Won Special Mention for Best Digital Entertainment (Student and Independent) in the Hong Kong ICT Awards in 2009
  • Won the Silver Award (Interactive Media Category) in the 14th Hong Kong Independent Short Film & Video Awards in 2009 

Useful Links

Department of Computer Science
School of Creative Media
Programme Descriptions