| Academic Year of Entry | 2023/24 |
| Mode of Funding | Government funded |
| Admission Code |
1041 School of Creative Media (options: BA Creative Media, BSc Creative Media, BAS New Media) |
| Mode of Study | Full time |
| Indicative Intake Target |
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| Normal Duration of Programme | 4 years |
| Tuition Fee | Click here for more information |
| General Enquiries |
The School of Creative Media (SCM), the region’s first such institution, was founded to nurture a new generation of interdisciplinary artists and creative media professionals, and to develop new ideas and technologies for the creative industries in Hong Kong, Asia and across the world.
Our students are trained across disciplines spanning media arts, computer science, visual design, creative writing, cultural studies and digital technology. We bridge the boundaries between art and science and integrate traditional and new media. We value applied creativity, cultural awareness and critical thinking as much as business sense and entrepreneurial success.
Our internationally recruited faculty members are among the foremost artists and researchers in the field. The School brings a global perspective to the students by forging many international exchange and study trip opportunities with high-calibrated overseas institutional partnerships. Our graduates consistently demonstrate high employability, with the majority now working as independent artists and professionals in the creative industries such as film, television, digital entertainment, advertising, media production and information technology. Many have won prestigious international and local awards for creative and technical innovations.
With strengths arising from a unique mix of East and West, Hong Kong has seen a major expansion in its creative economy and has emerged as a thriving hub of new media culture in Asia and the world. The CityU School of Creative Media has played an instrumental role in this development as the leading force in creative media education and research in Hong Kong.
Applicants to this programme (admission code: 1041) will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the School of Creative Media. Students will have a free choice of majors (current major options: Creative Media (BA); Creative Media (BSc); New Media (BAS)) offered by the School after one year of study.
Applicants seeking advanced standing entry can submit an application for the following programmes:
Click here for the qualifications eligible for advanced standing entry.
To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.
Portfolio Submission
Applicants may be invited to attend an interview and/or other assessment processes so that SCM can gauge their creative potential. All direct applicants for SCM programmes (1041/1042/1043/1044/1456A/1468A/1471A) are strongly encouraged to submit a portfolio of creative work via an online system to the School of Creative Media. Please refer to the School’s portfolio web page for the most up-to-date submission deadlines and specifications for the portfolio. Portfolio materials may include still photography, paintings/drawings, sculptures, musical compositions/performances, films/videos, software, multimedia productions, academic or creative writing, science projects or other forms of imaginative activity.
Consideration may be given to employment records, travel and other examples of life experience.
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Subject Area |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Units |
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School Requirement |
SM1702 |
Creative Media Studio I |
6 |
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SM2702 |
Interdisciplinary Practices in Art, Science and the Humanities |
3 |
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Gateway Education (GE)@ |
(To be taken throughout the 4 years of study) |
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SM1701 |
New Media Art |
3 |
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CS1103B |
Media Computing |
3 |
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Refer to Curriculum Information Record for Common Requirements for details. |
3 |
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GE1401 |
University English |
3 |
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GE2413 |
Word, Sound and Image: Writing for Creative Media |
3 |
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LC0200A and LC0200B |
English for Academic Purposes 1 # English for Academic Purposes 2 (for students who score Level 3 in HKDSE English Language or Grade E in HKALE AS-level Use of English, or as determined by Language Centre) |
6 |
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GE1501 |
Chinese Civilization – History and Philosophy |
3 |
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(To be selected by students) |
12 |
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For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’ (Note: The catalogue for the 2022 cohort is for reference only. The 2023 catalogue will be published around July 2023.)
@ Students may be required to complete CHIN1001 University Chinese 1 according to their entry qualification in Chinese.
* Depending on students’ HKDSE English Language test scores.
# Students who achieve a grade B or above in their overall course results for LC0200A will be permitted to exit the programme at this point. They will achieve 3 credits and will be considered to have satisfied the pre-requisite for entry to the GE English courses.
Students also have the opportunity to study in international joint degree programmes. The Joint Degree in Creative Media and Digital Media, in collaboration with the BA Digital Media programme at the Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany, is available for students in the BACM and BAS majors. Students study for four semesters at CityU and four semesters at the host university. They complete 50% of the graduation requirements of both programmes, and get two degrees – one from CityU in Hong Kong and another from the Leuphana University in Germany. Please visit https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/programmes/joint-degree-programme for details.
Alumni sharing & Students’ showcases are available at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni-stories
Our “Alumni Spotlight”:
Some works by SCM graduates can be found on CityU’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL955C034F2D28DB49.
Semester-long exchange study opportunities are offered worldwide. European venues include UK, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Czech Republic and Switzerland. Asian venues include Mainland China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Students are also encouraged to join month-long overseas summer study programmes of various themes, such as animation, creative computing and enhancement on English proficiency.
The internship programme complements the SCM curricula by coordinating with companies and organizations in providing on-the-job training to students. A broad variety of local and overseas internship opportunities are available to prepare students for the exciting challenges of the fast-growing creative industries.
Housed in the Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre, the School provides a regular schedule of in-house exhibitions and presentations by SCM faculty and students, along with internationally recognised media artists and scholars.
The School encourages students to join media art competitions and festivals locally and internationally. Our students and alumni have participated in many competitions and made outstanding achievements such as the following:
Many of our graduates have gone abroad to study for their master's degrees in various fields of specialisation in prestigious schools and universities such as the following:
Undergraduate Catalogue (The catalogue for the 2022 cohort is for reference only. The 2023 catalogue will be published around July 2023.)
School of Creative Media
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
| Programme Title |
BAS New Media
文理學士(新媒體)
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| Programme Video | |
| Our Target |
Media creators are increasingly using scientific concepts in their work. Games, for instance, use ideas from physics, biology and mathematics. Multimedia artists are also learning to collaborate with scientists when producing their work. This ground-breaking major is a response to this cutting-edge trend in the creative world. This major emphasises lateral thinking and understanding across professions to prepare graduates for an increasingly interdependent and integrated world. Students use technology as an artistic medium, generating learning in a progressive and interdisciplinary context that bridges art, science, technology and the humanities. The curriculum encourages creative and critical thinking in the domain of digital content, together with the successful expression of a socially engaged personal vision through various digital media formats. Graduates receive professional training in state-of-the-art facilities to prepare them for future careers in the use of art, science and technology in the creative industries, innovative education and cultural management. This major is especially designed for students who are not afraid to break down the barriers between the arts and the sciences. |
| What You Will Be Studying |
After completing the School requirements, students study the major core courses to acquire basic knowledge of the history and theory of media art and achieve basic competence in a range of creative media including photography, sound, video, programming, electronics and installation. Students also take Art and Science Studio courses of their own choice. This set of courses is especially designed to help creative professionals to incorporate scientific concepts and methods in art making with an emphasis on scientific research/visualisation methods and the integration of art, science and culture. Students are free to choose from a comprehensive list of elective courses from various areas such as animation, game, cinema and new media. All students complete a Graduation Thesis/Project, which can be a creative art project. Optional internship programmes are also in place for students who want to gain professional experience before they graduate. Throughout their studies, students have regular exposure to world-class artists and creative media professionals who visit SCM as guests or artists-in-residence. Students can also take free electives or minor(s) according to their personal or career interests to fulfil the credit requirement for graduation. A strong Student Advising Scheme is in place to provide essential guidance and mentoring to students as part of their study plan. |
| Joint Degree Programme |
For details, please visit https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/programmes/joint-degree-programme |
| Start Your Career Here |
Graduates will be prepared to become creative artists and content providers for the games industry, animation, TV and digital media broadcasting, cinema, photography, web design, software development and the contemporary arts. They may also choose to join the quickly advancing interactive media industry connected to advertising, exhibition and trade shows, or the emerging field of computer imaging for the health and science professions. Graduates will be equipped to become key players in those areas that call for a close dialogue between art, science and culture. |
| Student/Alumni Sharing |
Alumni sharing is available at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni-stories. Our “Alumni Spotlight”:
Some works by SCM graduates can be found at CityU’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL955C034F2D28DB49. |
| Student Exchange/Internship |
Semester-long exchange study opportunities are offered worldwide. European venues include UK, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Czech Republic and Switzerland. Asian venues include Mainland China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Students are also encouraged to join month-long overseas summer study programmes of various themes, such as animation, creative computing and enhancement on English proficiency. The internship programme complements the SCM curricula by coordinating with companies and organizations in providing on-the-job training to students. A broad variety of local and overseas internship opportunities are available to prepare students for the exciting challenges of the fast-growing creative industries.
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| Bonus Features |
Students also have the opportunity to study the joint degree programme in creative media and digital media, in collaboration with the BA Digital Media programme at the Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany. The programme is available for students in the BACM and BAS majors. Students study for four semesters at CityU and four semesters at the Leuphana University. They complete 50% of the graduation requirements of both programmes, and get two degrees – one from CityU in Hong Kong and another from the Leuphana University in Germany. With the opening of the Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre, the School also provides a regular schedule of in-house exhibitions and presentations by SCM faculty and students, along with internationally recognised media artists and scholars. |
| Did You Know? |
The School encourages students to join media art competitions and festivals locally and internationally. Our students and alumni have participated in many competitions and made outstanding achievements such as the following:
Many of our graduates have gone abroad to study for their master's degrees in various fields of specialisation in prestigious schools and universities such as the following:
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| Useful Links |
Undergraduate Catalogue (The catalogue for the 2022 cohort is for reference only. The 2023 catalogue will be published around July 2023.) |
| Major Leader |
Dr Miu Ling LAM
PhD (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
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| General Enquiries |
+852 3442 8049
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