Academic Year of Entry | 2023/24 |
Mode of Funding | Government funded |
Admission Code |
1043 BSc Creative 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 |
Major Leader |
Dr Kening ZHU
BSc (Huazhong Univ of Science and Technology), PhD (National Univ)
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Deputy Major Leader |
Dr Antoni Bert CHAN (Department of Computer Science)
BSc (Cornell), MEng (Cornell), PhD (UC San Diego), SMIEEE
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General Enquiries |
+852 3442 8049
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This major produces creative media professionals who are proficient in computing technology. Students also gain a solid foundation in the creative processes, including game design, user-interface and user-experience (UI/UX) design, animation, computer graphics, storytelling, video, sound, photography, installation and interactive digital media production.
This major combines core courses from 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 sides of the media field. Graduates will be capable of using the latest computing and media technologies in the creation of various media including computer games, UI/UX, animation, special effects, sound, wireless and mobile media, internet application and interactive installation.
Applicants to this programme (admission code: 1043) will be considered for admission to first-year studies in the Bachelor of Science in Creative Media programme.
Applicants seeking advanced standing entry can submit an application for the following programme:
Click here for 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
Subject Area |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Units |
School Requirement |
SM1702 |
Creative Media Studio I |
6 |
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 |
CS1103B |
Media Computing |
3 |
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Choose one of the following courses: |
3 |
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MA1200 |
Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I |
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MA1501 |
Coordinate Geometry |
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MA2185 |
Discrete Mathematics |
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CS2402 |
Introduction to Computational Probability Modeling |
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GE1401 |
University English |
3 |
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 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 |
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.
For details, please visit: https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/programmes/ug-plus-tpg.
This major is ideal for students who have strong interests in both computing technologies and creative media. Our graduates are qualified to work in a wide range of digital media companies in areas such as computer animation, special effects, computer games, internet-based and mobile media. Graduates become part of creative teams and contribute to both the technical and creative aspects of media projects. With a solid background in both technical and creative elements, our graduates are ideal candidates for future management positions.
Alumni sharing is available at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni-stories.
Students’ showcases are available at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/programmes/undergraduate/BScCM#section--student-work.
Our “Alumni Spotlight”:
Some works by SCM graduates can be found at 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.)
Department of Computer Science
School of Creative Media
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
Playful Media
IFVA
Hong Kong ICT Awards