| Academic Year of Entry | 2022/23 |
| Mode of Funding | Government funded |
| Admission Code |
JS1043 BSc Creative Media# |
| Mode of Study | Full time |
| Indicative Intake Target | |
| 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 creative processes, including video, sound, photography, storytelling, game design, animation, computer graphics, 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 use the latest computing and media technologies in the creation of various media including computer games, animation, special effects, sound, wireless and mobile media and Internet applications.
To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the minimum entrance requirements.
Notes for Elective subject(s)
"Attained with Distinction I or II" in the following Applied Learning subjects may be accepted as one elective subject for JS1043:
Subjects from the following course clusters (subject list available at the Education Bureau website):
Portfolio Submission
All JUPAS applicants who select SCM (JS1041/JS1042/JS1043/JS1044) as their Band A or B choice are highly recommended to submit a portfolio of creative work via an online system to the School of Creative Media. JUPAS applicants who select SCM (JS1041/JS1042/JS1043/JS1044) as their other band choice are also welcome to submit a portfolio. 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 students' 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 |
Contemporary and New Media Art |
3 |
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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 |
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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 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’
@ 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 with over 160 partner institutions. European venues include UK, Ireland, 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:
