BAS New Media
Subtitle
文理學士(新媒體)
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Academic Year of Entry
Admission Code
1471A
Indicative Intake Target
Local Places:
17 (For First Year and Advanced Standing I Entries; Tentative)* and
13 (For Senior Year Entry; Tentative)
Non-Local Places
(For Overall Direct Applications):
Around 400
Normal Duration of Programme
3 Years (For Advanced Standing I Entry);
2 Years (For Senior Year Entry)
2 Years (For Senior Year Entry)
Remarks
* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions
About Programme
Why BAS New Media?
The BAS major is a unique programme that fosters interdisciplinary enquiry, balances theoretical knowledge and practical skills in new media arts, connects technological and scientific concepts and methods to creative practices, offers signature courses in Arts Tech, and prepares students for jobs in new media arts and creative industries. This major is designed for students who want to explore the intersection of art, science, and technology, and to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the rapidly-evolving creative industries.
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.
Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants
Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants
To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.
For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma in a relevant discipline with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award.
Portfolio Submission
Applicants may be invited to attend an interview and/or other assessment processes so that the School of Creative Media (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 SCM. Please refer to the School’s portfolio web page for the most current 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.
Curriculum Structure
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.
For details, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.
Career Prospect
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.
Students’ showcases are available at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/programmes/undergraduate/BAS#section--student-work.
Our “Alumni Spotlight”:
Chris Cheung at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni_story/Chris
Eric Siu at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/08.htm
Some works by SCM graduates can be found at CityUHK’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL955C034F2D28DB49.
Student Exchange/Internship
Semester-long exchange study opportunities are offered worldwide. European destinations include UK, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Czech Republic and Switzerland. Asian destinations include Mainland China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Students are also encouraged to join month-long overseas summer study tours 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.
What's More?
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:
• Best New Director, The 40th and 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards (2022, 2024)
• Best New Director, The Asian Film Awards 2024
• Best New Director, The 53rd and 60th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan (2016, 2023)
• The Golden Nica in Artificial Intelligence & Life Art Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2023
• Gold Award (2018, 2022) and Silver Award (2015, 2019, 2022) in the Media Art Category, Best Local Work (2017), and Emerging Talent Award (2016), the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• ABC TV Award, The 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022
• Artist of the Year (Media Arts) (2021, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Media Arts) (2012-14, 2018-20, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Film) (2012), Award for Young Artist (Visual Arts) (2017), and Artist of the Year (Film) (2017), Award for Arts Promotion and Education (2022), the Hong Kong Arts Development Awards
• Grand Prize and Regional Gold Award (2020) and Asia Grand Prize (2019, 2022), DigiCon6 Asia
• Best New Director, the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild 2021 Awards
• The Audience Choice Award, The Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2021
• Best Abstract Film Award, The London International Animation Festival (2021, 2023)
• Best Art Direction, the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2020
• The Golden Nica in Digital Communities Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2020
• Giga-Hertz Production Prize, Giga-Hertz Award 2020
• Gold Award (2011-2013, 2015-2017, 2020) and Silver Award (2012-2013) in the Open Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• Gold Award (2014, 2020), Silver Award (2014, 2016, 2018) and Excellence Award (2018) in the Animation Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• WMA Masters Award 2013, 2016 and 2020, WMA Commission Recipient 2018
• Gold Award, Tier 1 - Animation Start-ups, The 7th Animation Support Program, 2020
• Best Animated Feature, the Oscars, 2018
• Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects, the 37th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2018
• One of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons in Hong Kong, 2018
• Best New Director, the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2017
• Grand Prix, the 12th Osaka Asian Film Festival, 2017
• Best Makeup and Costume Design, the 54th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan, 2017
• Best New Director, the 11th Hong Kong Film Directors Guild Awards, 2016
• Best Director and Best Screenplay, the 23rd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, 2016
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:
• Carnegie Mellon University, USA (media art)
• Concordia University, Canada (media art and sculpture)
• Duke University, USA (experimental and documentary media)
• Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (human-computer interaction)
• Goldsmiths, University of London, UK (urban photography, visual anthropology)
• Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University, Japan (media design)
• King’s College London, UK (critical theory)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (media design; art, culture and technology)
• National Film and Television School, UK (animation)
• Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, UK (sculpture)
• The Royal College of Art, UK (visual communication design)
• University of the Arts London, UK (fine arts, fashion photography)
• University of California, Los Angeles, USA (media design)
• University of Oslo, Norway (media studies)
• University of Southern California, USA (digital media)
• University of Washington, USA (digital media art)
Bonus Features
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.
https://youtu.be/WYOPEsfXbmk
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- March 2025
- Individual interview (15 minutes)
- English
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BSc Creative Media
Subtitle
理學士(創意媒體)
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Academic Year of Entry
Admission Code
1468A
Indicative Intake Target
25 (For First Year and Advanced Standing I Entries; Tentative)* and
24 (For Senior Year Entry; Tentative)
Non-Local Places
(For Overall Direct Applications):
Around 400
Normal Duration of Programme
3 Years (For Advanced Standing I Entry);
2 Years (For Senior Year Entry)
2 Years (For Senior Year Entry)
Major Leader
Prof. Kening ZHU
BSc (Huazhong Univ of Science and Technology), PhD (National Univ)
Deputy Major Leader
Prof. Rynson W H LAU (Department of Computer Science)
BSc (Kent), PhD (Cambridge), SMIEEE
Remarks
* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions
About Programme
Why BSc Creative Media?
Our programme delivers interdisciplinary teaching by crossing the boundaries among digital media, design, and computer science, which bridges creative and technical sides of computer-based media art production. Students will be trained in computer graphics, digital imaging, mobile media, user-interface (UI) and user-experience (UX) design, computer games and interactive media.
Our Target
This major produces creative media professionals who are proficient in computing technology. Students also gain a solid foundation in 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, virtual/augmented/mixed reality, and interactive installation.
Entrance Requirements for Direct / Non-JUPAS Applicants
Entrance Requirements for Direct / Non-JUPAS Applicants
To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.
For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma in a relevant discipline with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award.
Portfolio Submission
Applicants may be invited to attend an interview and/or other assessment processes so that the School of Creative Media (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 SCM. 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.
Curriculum Structure
This major combines core courses offered by the Department of Computer Science and the School of Creative Media, providing students with a solid background in both areas. Students have the opportunity to mix with students in both academic units while developing teamwork skills and a true understanding of both fields.
Computer Science courses include computer programming, data structures, data storage, networking, applied algorithms, software engineering, computer graphics and AI game programming. These courses equip students with a solid background in computer science and programming, enabling them to develop software for the media industry.
Creative Media courses include contemporary and new media art, computer animation, computer games, visual communication, installation, interactivity and creative media studio. These courses provide students with a good understanding of the creative process and the ability to produce content for digital media projects.
Through courses and final-year projects, students have ample opportunities to practise their technical and creative skills, work in teams and develop interesting digital media projects.
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.
For details, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’
Career Prospect
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.
Student/Alumni Sharing
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”:
- Vincent Chan & Chris Cheng at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni_story/Vincent_Chris
- David Chung & Carmen Lam at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni_story/David%20Carmen
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 destinations include UK, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Czech Republic and Switzerland. Asian destinations include Mainland China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Students are also encouraged to join month-long overseas summer study tours 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.
What's More
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:
• Best New Director, The 40th and 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards (2022, 2024)
• Best New Director, The Asian Film Awards 2024
• Best New Director, The 53rd and 60th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan (2016, 2023)
• The Golden Nica in Artificial Intelligence & Life Art Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2023
• Gold Award (2018, 2022) and Silver Award (2015, 2019, 2022) in the Media Art Category, Best Local Work (2017), and Emerging Talent Award (2016), the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• ABC TV Award, The 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022
• Artist of the Year (Media Arts) (2021, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Media Arts) (2012-14, 2018-20, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Film) (2012), Award for Young Artist (Visual Arts) (2017), and Artist of the Year (Film) (2017), Award for Arts Promotion and Education (2022), the Hong Kong Arts Development Awards
• Grand Prize and Regional Gold Award (2020) and Asia Grand Prize (2019, 2022), DigiCon6 Asia
• Best New Director, the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild 2021 Awards
• The Audience Choice Award, The Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2021
• Best Abstract Film Award, The London International Animation Festival (2021, 2023)
• Best Art Direction, the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2020
• The Golden Nica in Digital Communities Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2020
• Giga-Hertz Production Prize, Giga-Hertz Award 2020
• Gold Award (2011-2013, 2015-2017, 2020) and Silver Award (2012-2013) in the Open Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• Gold Award (2014, 2020), Silver Award (2014, 2016, 2018) and Excellence Award (2018) in the Animation Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• WMA Masters Award 2013, 2016 and 2020, WMA Commission Recipient 2018
• Gold Award, Tier 1 - Animation Start-ups, The 7th Animation Support Program, 2020
• Best Animated Feature, the Oscars, 2018
• Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects, the 37th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2018
• One of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons in Hong Kong, 2018
• Best New Director, the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2017
• Grand Prix, the 12th Osaka Asian Film Festival, 2017
• Best Makeup and Costume Design, the 54th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan, 2017
• Best New Director, the 11th Hong Kong Film Directors Guild Awards, 2016
• Best Director and Best Screenplay, the 23rd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, 2016
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:
• Carnegie Mellon University, USA (media art)
• Concordia University, Canada (media art and sculpture)
• Duke University, USA (experimental and documentary media)
• Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (human-computer interaction)
• Goldsmiths, University of London, UK (urban photography, visual anthropology)
• Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University, Japan (media design)
• King’s College London, UK (critical theory)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (media design; art, culture and technology)
• National Film and Television School, UK (animation)
• Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, UK (sculpture)
• The Royal College of Art, UK (visual communication design)
• University of the Arts London, UK (fine arts, fashion photography)
• University of California, Los Angeles, USA (media design)
• University of Oslo, Norway (media studies)
• University of Southern California, USA (digital media)
• University of Washington, USA (digital media art)
Bonus Features
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.
https://youtu.be/E4ugH_WMC08
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International Admission
Mainland Non-Gaokao Admission
Deadline applicable to all types of Admission
Interview Arrangement - Direct SY
On a selective basis
- March 2025
- Individual interview (15 minutes)
- English
Late Application (Deadline applicable to all types)
Off
Late Application (International Admission)
Off
Late Application (Mainland Non-Gaokao Admission)
Off
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BA Creative Media
Subtitle
文學士(創意媒體)
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Academic Year of Entry
Admission Code
1456A
Indicative Intake Target
Local Places:
17 (For First Year and Advanced Standing I Entries; Tentative)* and
26 (For Senior Year Entry; Tentative)
Non-Local Places
(For Overall Direct Applications):
Around 400
Normal Duration of Programme
3 Years (For Advanced Standing I Entry);
2 Years (For Senior Year Entry)
2 Years (For Senior Year Entry)
Major Leader
Prof. Max HATTLER
BA (Goldsmiths, University of London), MA (Royal College of Art), ProfDoc (University of East London)
Deputy Major Leader
Prof. Phoebe MAN
BA (Goldsmiths, University of London), MA (Royal College of Art), ProfDoc (University of East London)
Remarks
* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions
About Programme
Why BA Creative Media?
The BACM major crosses the boundaries between different digital media arts practices and combines critical studies and creative practice. You will acquire both breadth learning and specialist training in media arts and study courses in photography, computational art, gaming and interactive media, sound, animation, film and media art installation.
Our Target
This major is an innovative programme that advocates inter-medial creative practices. The programme fuses art, culture and media technology, covering a wide range of subjects such as cinema, animation, photography, sound, installation, interactive media, video game and new media art etc. The curriculum places strong focuses on applied learning and integrative training of creativity and technology. Students are expected to develop professional competency and creative and critical thinking via hands-on learning and studio practice. This major is designed to train creative talents and practitioners who not only possess cultural sensibility but are also equipped with strong technological literacy, ready and adaptable for the cultural sphere, creative industry and media sector of the 21st century.
Entrance Requirements for Direct / Non-JUPAS Applicants
Entrance Requirements for Direct / Non-JUPAS Applicants
To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.
For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma in a relevant discipline with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award.
Portfolio Submission
Applicants may be invited to attend an interview and/or other assessment processes so that the School of Creative Media (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 SCM. 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.
Curriculum Structure
After completing the common School requirements, students will study a group of major core courses that distinguish the BACM from the other two SCM majors. The core courses are Creative Media Studio II (cinematography and video post-production), Physical Computing and Tangible Media, Critical Theory and Socially Engaged Practices, Contemporary & New Media Art and Narrative Strategies and Aesthetics of Time-based Media for a variety of media contexts such as moving image, animation, experimental videography, documentary works, games, hypertextual environments and non-linear screen storytelling.
Beyond the School and major core requirements, students are free to take any elective courses from various areas such as animation, game, cinema and new media. These electives are meant to assist students in designing their own study paths based on their personal and professional objectives.
All students undertake a research-based Graduation Thesis/Project, which can be a creative art or critical writing project. Optional internships and overseas exchange programmes are also in place to provide students with networking experience before they graduate. Throughout their studies, students will have broad exposure to world-class artists and creative media professionals who visit SCM as guests or artists-in-residence on a regular basis.
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 students with essential guidance and mentoring as part of their study plan.
For details, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’
Career Prospect
Graduates are qualified for a broad range of positions in the media, art, design, and film industries. We expect our graduates to obtain jobs in areas such as animation, film, television, video production, advertising, media art, Internet and multimedia design, art-writing, art/media education, art/cultural management and exhibition design. The BACM curriculum also addresses the professional environment in which competent and socially engaged media art professionals are needed outside the media industry. A BACM graduate should be prepared for careers in artistic and cultural fields through good networking and the ability to contribute sound knowledge of multimedia and interdisciplinary creative thinking. The design of the curriculum also allows students to develop secondary areas of interest to broaden their employability and graduate-level higher education opportunities.
Student/Alumni Sharing
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/BACM#section--student-work.
Our “Alumni Spotlight”:
- Joseph Chan at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni_story/Joseph
Chan Kin-long at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/197.htm
- Ahong Cheung at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/142.htm
- Chilai Howard at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/140.htm
- Nick Cheuk at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/127.htm
- Chris Cheung at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni_story/Chris
- Tommy Ng at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/134.htm
- Tam Wai-ching at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/81.htm
Some works by SCM graduates can be found at CityUHK’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL955C034F2D28DB49.
Student Exchange/Internship
Semester-long exchange study opportunities are offered worldwide. European destinations include UK, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Czech Republic and Switzerland. Asian destinations include Mainland China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Students are also encouraged to join month-long overseas summer study tours 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.
What's More
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:
• Best New Director, The 40th and 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards (2022, 2024)
• Best New Director, The Asian Film Awards 2024
• Best New Director, The 53rd and 60th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan (2016, 2023)
• The Golden Nica in Artificial Intelligence & Life Art Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2023
• Gold Award (2018, 2022) and Silver Award (2015, 2019, 2022) in the Media Art Category, Best Local Work (2017), and Emerging Talent Award (2016), the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• ABC TV Award, The 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022
• Artist of the Year (Media Arts) (2021, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Media Arts) (2012-14, 2018-20, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Film) (2012), Award for Young Artist (Visual Arts) (2017), and Artist of the Year (Film) (2017), Award for Arts Promotion and Education (2022), the Hong Kong Arts Development Awards
• Grand Prize and Regional Gold Award (2020) and Asia Grand Prize (2019, 2022), DigiCon6 Asia
• Best New Director, the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild 2021 Awards
• The Audience Choice Award, The Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2021
• Best Abstract Film Award, The London International Animation Festival (2021, 2023)
• Best Art Direction, the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2020
• The Golden Nica in Digital Communities Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2020
• Giga-Hertz Production Prize, Giga-Hertz Award 2020
• Gold Award (2011-2013, 2015-2017, 2020) and Silver Award (2012-2013) in the Open Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• Gold Award (2014, 2020), Silver Award (2014, 2016, 2018) and Excellence Award (2018) in the Animation Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• WMA Masters Award 2013, 2016 and 2020, WMA Commission Recipient 2018
• Gold Award, Tier 1 - Animation Start-ups, The 7th Animation Support Program, 2020
• Best Animated Feature, the Oscars, 2018
• Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects, the 37th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2018
• One of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons in Hong Kong, 2018
• Best New Director, the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2017
• Grand Prix, the 12th Osaka Asian Film Festival, 2017
• Best Makeup and Costume Design, the 54th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan, 2017
• Best New Director, the 11th Hong Kong Film Directors Guild Awards, 2016
• Best Director and Best Screenplay, the 23rd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, 2016
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:
• Carnegie Mellon University, USA (media art)
• Concordia University, Canada (media art and sculpture)
• Duke University, USA (experimental and documentary media)
• Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (human-computer interaction)
• Goldsmiths, University of London, UK (urban photography, visual anthropology)
• Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University, Japan (media design)
• King’s College London, UK (critical theory)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (media design; art, culture and technology)
• National Film and Television School, UK (animation)
• Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, UK (sculpture)
• The Royal College of Art, UK (visual communication design)
• University of the Arts London, UK (fine arts, fashion photography)
• University of California, Los Angeles, USA (media design)
• University of Oslo, Norway (media studies)
• University of Southern California, USA (digital media)
• University of Washington, USA (digital media art)
Bonus Features
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.
https://youtu.be/Z0fD9NUn_wM
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BAS New Media (Features: Media Art / Robotics & AI / Art & Technology / Materials & Digital Fabrication)
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17 (For First Year and Advanced Standing I Entries; Tentative)*
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(For Overall Direct Applications):
Around 400
Normal Duration of Programme
4 years
Remarks
* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions
About Programme
Why BAS New Media?
The BAS major is a unique programme that fosters interdisciplinary enquiry, balances theoretical knowledge and practical skills in new media arts, connects technological and scientific concepts and methods to creative practices, offers signature courses in Arts Tech, and prepares students for jobs in new media arts and creative industries. This major is designed for students who want to explore the intersection of art, science, and technology, and to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the rapidly-evolving creative industries.
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.
Entrance Requirements
JUPAS Applicants
JUPAS Entrance Requirements
| JS1044 BAS New Media | |
| HKDSE Subject | Minimum Level Required |
| English Language | Level 3 |
| Chinese Language | Level 3 |
| Mathematics | Level 2 |
| Citizenship and Social Development | Attained |
| Elective 1 | Level 3 |
| Elective 2 | Level 3 |
Notes:
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and “other languages” (at grade E or above) can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.
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 JS1044:
Subjects from the following course clusters (subject list available at the Education Bureau website):
• Design Studies
• Media Arts
• Performing Arts
• Films, TV and Broadcasting Studies
• Media Production and Public Relations
• Medical Science and Health Care
• Psychology
• Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
• Information Engineering
• Services Engineering
• Business Studies ('Data Application for Business' course only)
Portfolio Submission
All JUPAS applicants who select the School of Creative Media (SCM) (JS1040/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 SCM. JUPAS applicants who select SCM (JS1040/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.
Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants
Direct/ Non-JUPAS Applicants Entrance Requirements
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 the School of Creative Media (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 SCM. 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.
Curriculum Structure
Subject Area | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
School Requirement | SM1702 | Creative Media Studio I | 6 |
Gateway Education (GE)@ | (To be taken throughout the 4 years of study) | ||
| SM1701 | New Media Art | 3 |
SM1103A | Introduction to Media Computing | 3 | |
Students may select GE, Free Elective or Minor Course | 3 | ||
| GE1401 | University English | 3 |
GE2413 | Word, Sound and Image: Writing for Creative Media | 3 | |
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 | |
| GE1501 | Chinese Civilization – History and Philosophy | 3 |
| (To be selected by students) | 12 | |
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.
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.
Scholarship
CityUHK is committed to nurturing the talents of students and creating applicable knowledge in order to support social and economic development. To attract bright local talent, CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents have been set up for Hong Kong students with excellent HKDSE or GCE "A" level / IB results applying to government-funded bachelor's degree programmes. The scholarship awards will cover up to six years of study, depending on the normal duration of the registered undergraduate programme. Please click here for details.
Career Prospect
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.
Students’ showcases are available at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/programmes/undergraduate/BAS#section--student-work
Our “Alumni Spotlight”:
Chris Cheung at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni_story/Chris
Eric Siu at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/08.htm
Some works by SCM graduates can be found at CityUHK’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL955C034F2D28DB49
Joint Bachelor's Degree Programme
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 CityUHK and four semesters at the host university. They complete 50% of the graduation requirements of both programmes, and get two degrees – one from CityUHK 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.
Student Exchange / Internship
Semester-long exchange study opportunities are offered worldwide. European destinations include UK, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Czech Republic and Switzerland. Asian destinations include Mainland China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Students are also encouraged to join month-long overseas summer study tours 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.
What's More?
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:
• Best New Director, The 40th and 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards (2022, 2024)
• Best New Director, The Asian Film Awards 2024
• Best New Director, The 53rd and 60th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan (2016, 2023)
• The Golden Nica in Artificial Intelligence & Life Art Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2023
• Gold Award (2018, 2022) and Silver Award (2015, 2019, 2022) in the Media Art Category, Best Local Work (2017), and Emerging Talent Award (2016), the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• ABC TV Award, The 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022
• Artist of the Year (Media Arts) (2021, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Media Arts) (2012-14, 2018-20, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Film) (2012), Award for Young Artist (Visual Arts) (2017), and Artist of the Year (Film) (2017), Award for Arts Promotion and Education (2022), the Hong Kong Arts Development Awards
• Grand Prize and Regional Gold Award (2020) and Asia Grand Prize (2019, 2022), DigiCon6 Asia
• Best New Director, the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild 2021 Awards
• The Audience Choice Award, The Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2021
• Best Abstract Film Award, The London International Animation Festival (2021, 2023)
• Best Art Direction, the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2020
• The Golden Nica in Digital Communities Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2020
• Giga-Hertz Production Prize, Giga-Hertz Award 2020
• Gold Award (2011-2013, 2015-2017, 2020) and Silver Award (2012-2013) in the Open Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• Gold Award (2014, 2020), Silver Award (2014, 2016, 2018) and Excellence Award (2018) in the Animation Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• WMA Masters Award 2013, 2016 and 2020, WMA Commission Recipient 2018
• Gold Award, Tier 1 - Animation Start-ups, The 7th Animation Support Program, 2020
• Best Animated Feature, the Oscars, 2018
• Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects, the 37th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2018
• One of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons in Hong Kong, 2018
• Best New Director, the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2017
• Grand Prix, the 12th Osaka Asian Film Festival, 2017
• Best Makeup and Costume Design, the 54th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan, 2017
• Best New Director, the 11th Hong Kong Film Directors Guild Awards, 2016
• Best Director and Best Screenplay, the 23rd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, 2016
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:
• Carnegie Mellon University, USA (media art)
• Concordia University, Canada (media art and sculpture)
• Duke University, USA (experimental and documentary media)
• Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (human-computer interaction)
• Goldsmiths, University of London, UK (urban photography, visual anthropology)
• Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University, Japan (media design)
• King’s College London, UK (critical theory)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (media design; art, culture and technology)
• National Film and Television School, UK (animation)
• Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, UK (sculpture)
• The Royal College of Art, UK (visual communication design)
• University of the Arts London, UK (fine arts, fashion photography)
• University of California, Los Angeles, USA (media design)
• University of Oslo, Norway (media studies)
• University of Southern California, USA (digital media)
• University of Washington, USA (digital media art)
Bonus Features
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.
CityUHK Tiger Programme
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) launched the CityUHK Tiger Programme (https://www.cityu.edu.hk/cityutiger/) to advance society by nurturing the talents of tomorrow and transforming students into future global leaders. The programme targets both newly-admitted undergraduate students with outstanding academic performance as well as high-achieving first-year students. With constant guidance and support from world-class faculty members, these talented students can enrich their knowledge, cultivate their talents in their respective fields of study, and prepare themselves for a promising future. CityUHK also offers the Talents Programme, which provides tailored options for ambitious students who are committed to pursuing excellence and willing to go the extra mile to maximize their learning experience at CityUHK.
https://youtu.be/WYOPEsfXbmk
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BSc Creative Media (Features: Combination of Creative Media and Computer Science Courses / Animation / Games / Installation / Interactivity)
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理學士(創意媒體) (特點: 結合創意媒體及電腦科學課程 / 動畫 / 遊戲 / 裝置藝術 / 互動媒體)
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1043 (JS1043)
Indicative Intake Target
Local Places:
25 (For First Year and Advanced Standing I Entries; Tentative)*
Non-Local Places
(For Overall Direct Applications):
Around 400
Normal Duration of Programme
4 years
Major Leader
Prof. Kening ZHU
BSc (Huazhong Univ of Science and Technology), PhD (National Univ)
Deputy Major Leader
Prof. Rynson W H LAU (Department of Computer Science)
BSc (Kent), PhD (Cambridge), SMIEEE
Remarks
* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions
About Programme
Why BSc Creative Media?
Our programme delivers interdisciplinary teaching by crossing the boundaries among digital media, design and computer science, which bridges creative and technical sides of computer-based media art production. Students will be trained in computer graphics, digital imaging, mobile media, user-interface (UI) and user-experience (UX) design, computer games and interactive media.
Our Target
This major produces creative media professionals who are proficient in computing technology. Students also gain a solid foundation in 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, virtual/augmented/mixed reality, and interactive installation.
Entrance Requirements
JUPAS Applicants
JUPAS Entrance Requirements
| JS1043 BSc Creative Media | |
| HKDSE Subject | Minimum Level Required |
| English Language | Level 3 |
| Chinese Language | Level 3 |
| Mathematics | Level 2 |
| Citizenship and Social Development | Attained |
| Elective 1 | Level 3 |
| Elective 2 | Level 3 |
Notes:
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and “other languages” (at grade E or above) can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.
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):
• Design Studies
• Media Arts
• Performing Arts
• Films, TV and Broadcasting Studies
• Media Production and Public Relations
• Medical Science and Health Care
• Psychology
• Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
• Information Engineering
• Services Engineering
• Business Studies ('Data Application for Business' course only)
Portfolio Submission
All JUPAS applicants who select the School of Creative Media (SCM) (JS1040/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 SCM. JUPAS applicants who select SCM (JS1040/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.
Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants
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 the School of Creative Media 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 SCM. 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.
Curriculum Structure
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 | |
Gateway Education (GE)@ | (To be taken throughout the 4 years of study) | ||
| SM1701 | New Media Art | 3 |
CS1103B | Media Computing | 3 | |
Choose one of the following courses: | 3 | ||
MA1200 | Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I | ||
MA1501 | Coordinate Geometry | ||
MA2185 | Discrete Mathematics | ||
CS2402 | Introduction to Computational Probability Modeling | ||
| GE1401 | University English | 3 |
GE2413 | Word, Sound and Image: Writing for Creative Media | 3 | |
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 | |
| GE1501 | Chinese Civilization – History and Philosophy | 3 |
| (To be selected by students) | 12 | |
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.
This major combines core courses offered by the Department of Computer Science and the School of Creative Media, providing students with a solid background in both areas. Students have the opportunity to mix with students in both academic units while developing teamwork skills and a true understanding of both fields.
Computer Science courses include computer programming, data structures, data storage, networking, applied algorithms, software engineering, computer graphics and AI game programming. These courses equip students with a solid background in computer science and programming, enabling them to develop software for the media industry.
Creative Media courses include contemporary and new media art, computer animation, computer games, visual communication, installation, interactivity and creative media studio. These courses provide students with a good understanding of the creative process and the ability to produce content for digital media projects.
Through courses and final-year projects, students have ample opportunities to practise their technical and creative skills, work in teams and develop interesting digital media projects.
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.
For details, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.
Scholarship
CityUHK is committed to nurturing the talents of students and creating applicable knowledge in order to support social and economic development. To attract bright local talent, CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents have been set up for Hong Kong students with excellent HKDSE or GCE "A" level / IB results applying to government-funded bachelor's degree programmes. The scholarship awards will cover up to six years of study, depending on the normal duration of the registered undergraduate programme. Please click here for details.
Career Prospect
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.
Student / Alumni Sharing
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”:
Vincent Chan & Chris Cheng at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni_story/Vincent_Chris
David Chung & Carmen Lam at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni_story/David%20Carmen
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 destinations include UK, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Czech Republic and Switzerland. Asian destinations include Mainland China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Students are also encouraged to join month-long overseas summer study tours 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. You will be required to fulfill the internship requirement before graduation.
What's More?
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:
• Best New Director, The 40th and 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards (2022, 2024)
• Best New Director, The Asian Film Awards 2024
• Best New Director, The 53rd and 60th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan (2016, 2023)
• The Golden Nica in Artificial Intelligence & Life Art Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2023
• Gold Award (2018, 2022) and Silver Award (2015, 2019, 2022) in the Media Art Category, Best Local Work (2017), and Emerging Talent Award (2016), the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• ABC TV Award, The 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022
• Artist of the Year (Media Arts) (2021, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Media Arts) (2012-14, 2018-20, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Film) (2012), Award for Young Artist (Visual Arts) (2017), and Artist of the Year (Film) (2017), Award for Arts Promotion and Education (2022), the Hong Kong Arts Development Awards
• Grand Prize and Regional Gold Award (2020) and Asia Grand Prize (2019, 2022), DigiCon6 Asia
• Best New Director, the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild 2021 Awards
• The Audience Choice Award, The Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2021
• Best Abstract Film Award, The London International Animation Festival (2021, 2023)
• Best Art Direction, the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2020
• The Golden Nica in Digital Communities Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2020
• Giga-Hertz Production Prize, Giga-Hertz Award 2020
• Gold Award (2011-2013, 2015-2017, 2020) and Silver Award (2012-2013) in the Open Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• Gold Award (2014, 2020), Silver Award (2014, 2016, 2018) and Excellence Award (2018) in the Animation Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• WMA Masters Award 2013, 2016 and 2020, WMA Commission Recipient 2018
• Gold Award, Tier 1 - Animation Start-ups, The 7th Animation Support Program, 2020
• Best Animated Feature, the Oscars, 2018
• Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects, the 37th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2018
• One of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons in Hong Kong, 2018
• Best New Director, the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2017
• Grand Prix, the 12th Osaka Asian Film Festival, 2017
• Best Makeup and Costume Design, the 54th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan, 2017
• Best New Director, the 11th Hong Kong Film Directors Guild Awards, 2016
• Best Director and Best Screenplay, the 23rd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, 2016
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:
• Carnegie Mellon University, USA (media art)
• Concordia University, Canada (media art and sculpture)
• Duke University, USA (experimental and documentary media)
• Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (human-computer interaction)
• Goldsmiths, University of London, UK (urban photography, visual anthropology)
• Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University, Japan (media design)
• King’s College London, UK (critical theory)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (media design; art, culture and technology)
• National Film and Television School, UK (animation)
• Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, UK (sculpture)
• The Royal College of Art, UK (visual communication design)
• University of the Arts London, UK (fine arts, fashion photography)
• University of California, Los Angeles, USA (media design)
• University of Oslo, Norway (media studies)
• University of Southern California, USA (digital media)
• University of Washington, USA (digital media art)
Bonus Features
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.
CityU Tiger Programme
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) launched the CityU Tiger Programme (https://www.cityu.edu.hk/cityutiger/) to advance society by nurturing the talents of tomorrow and transforming students into future global leaders. The programme targets both newly-admitted undergraduate students with outstanding academic performance as well as high-achieving first-year students. With constant guidance and support from world-class faculty members, these talented students can enrich their knowledge, cultivate their talents in their respective fields of study, and prepare themselves for a promising future. CityU also offers the Talents Programme, which provides tailored options for ambitious students who are committed to pursuing excellence and willing to go the extra mile to maximize their learning experience at CityU.
https://youtu.be/E4ugH_WMC08
Programme Video
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/scm/go/Leaflet/UG/scm2025_leaflet_UG_Eng.pdf
Programme Brochure
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BA Creative Media (Features: Animation / Cinema & Photography / Critical Theory & Practices / Game & Playable Media / New Media Art / Sound Art)
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文學士(創意媒體) (特點: 動畫 / 電影及攝影 / 批判理論及實踐 / 遊戲及可玩媒體 / 新媒體藝術 / 聲音藝術)
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17 (For First Year and Advanced Standing I Entries; Tentative)*
Non-Local Places
(For Overall Direct Applications):
Around 400
Normal Duration of Programme
4 years
Major Leader
Prof. Max HATTLER
BA (Goldsmiths, University of London), MA (Royal College of Art), ProfDoc (University of East London)
Deputy Major Leader
Prof. Phoebe MAN
BA (The Chinese University of Hong Kong), MFA (San Francisco Art Institute), DFA (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University)
Remarks
* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions
About Programme
Why BA Creative Media?
The BACM major crosses the boundaries between different digital media arts practices and combines critical studies and creative practice. You will acquire both breadth learning and specialist training in media arts and study courses in photography, computational art, gaming and interactive media, sound, animation, film and media art installation.
Our Target
This major is an innovative programme that advocates inter-medial creative practices. The programme fuses art, culture and media technology, covering a wide range of subjects such as cinema, animation, photography, sound, installation, interactive media, video game and new media art etc. The curriculum places strong focuses on applied learning and integrative training of creativity and technology. Students are expected to develop professional competency and creative and critical thinking via hands-on learning and studio practice. This major is designed to train creative talents and practitioners who not only possess cultural sensibility but are also equipped with strong technological literacy, ready and adaptable for the cultural sphere, creative industry and media sector of the 21st century.
Entrance Requirements
JUPAS Applicants
JUPAS Entrance Requirements
| JS1042 BA Creative Media | |
| HKDSE Subject | Minimum Level Required |
| English Language | Level 3 |
| Chinese Language | Level 3 |
| Mathematics | Level 2 |
| Citizenship and Social Development | Attained |
| Elective 1 | Level 3 |
| Elective 2 | Level 3 |
Notes:
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and “other languages” (at grade E or above) can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.
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 JS1042:
Subjects from the following course clusters (subject list available at the Education Bureau website):
• Design Studies
• Media Arts
• Performing Arts
• Films, TV and Broadcasting Studies
• Media Production and Public Relations
• Medical Science and Health Care
• Psychology
• Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
• Information Engineering
• Services Engineering
• Business Studies ('Data Application for Business' course only)
Portfolio Submission
All JUPAS applicants who select the School of Creative Media (SCM) (JS1040/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 SCM. JUPAS applicants who select SCM (JS1040/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.
Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants
Direct/ Non-JUPAS Applicants Entrance Requirements
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 the School of Creative Media 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 SCM. 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.
Curriculum Structure
Subject Area | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
| School Requirement | SM1702 | Creative Media Studio I | 6 |
Gateway Education (GE)@ | (To be taken throughout the 4 years of study) | ||
| SM1701 | New Media Art | 3 |
SM2715 | Creative Coding | 3 | |
SM1103A | Introduction to Media Computing | 3 | |
| GE1401 | University English | 3 |
GE2413 | Word, Sound and Image: Writing for Creative Media | 3 | |
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 | |
| GE1501 | Chinese Civilization – History and Philosophy | 3 |
| (To be selected by students) | 12 | |
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.
After completing the common School requirements, students will study a group of major core courses that distinguish BACM from the other two SCM majors. The core courses are Creative Media Studio II (cinematography and video post-production), Physical Computing and Tangible Media, Critical Theory and Socially Engaged Practices and Narrative Strategies and Aesthetics of Time-based Media for a variety of media contexts such as moving image, animation, experimental videography, documentary works, games, hypertextual environments and non-linear screen storytelling.
Beyond the School and major core requirements, students are free to take any elective courses from various areas such as animation, game, cinema and new media. These electives are meant to assist students in designing their own study paths based on their personal and professional objectives.
All students undertake a research-based Graduation Thesis/Project, which can be a creative art or critical writing project. Optional internships and overseas exchange programmes are also in place to provide students with networking experience before they graduate. Throughout their studies, students will have broad exposure to world-class artists and creative media professionals who visit SCM as guests or artists-in-residence on a regular basis.
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 students with essential guidance and mentoring as part of their study plan.
Scholarship
CityUHK is committed to nurturing the talents of students and creating applicable knowledge in order to support social and economic development. To attract bright local talent, CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents have been set up for Hong Kong students with excellent HKDSE or GCE "A" level / IB results applying to government-funded bachelor's degree programmes. The scholarship awards will cover up to six years of study, depending on the normal duration of the registered undergraduate programme. Please click CityUHK is committed to nurturing the talents of students and creating applicable knowledge in order to support social and economic development. To attract bright local talent, CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents have been set up for Hong Kong students with excellent HKDSE or GCE "A" level / IB results applying to government-funded bachelor's degree programmes. The scholarship awards will cover up to six years of study, depending on the normal duration of the registered undergraduate programme. Please click here for details.
Career Prospect
Graduates are qualified for a broad range of positions in media, art, design and film industries. We expect our graduates to obtain jobs in areas such as animation, film, television, video production, advertising, media art, Internet and multimedia design, art-writing, art/media education, art/cultural management and exhibition design. The BACM curriculum also addresses the professional environment in which competent and socially engaged media art professionals are needed outside the media industry. BACM graduates should be prepared for careers in artistic and cultural fields through good networking and the ability to contribute sound knowledge of multimedia and interdisciplinary creative thinking. The design of the curriculum also allows students to develop secondary areas of interest to broaden their employability and graduate-level higher education opportunities.
Student / Alumni Sharing
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/BACM#section--student-work
Our “Alumni Spotlight”:
Joseph Chan at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni_story/Joseph
Chan Kin-long at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/197.htm
Ahong Cheung at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/142.htm
Chilai Howard at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/140.htm
Nick Cheuk at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/127.htm
Chris Cheung at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni_story/Chris
Tommy Ng at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/134.htm
Tam Wai-ching at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/81.htm
Some works by SCM graduates can be found at CityUHK’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL955C034F2D28DB49
Joint Bachelor's Degree Programme
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 CityUHK and four semesters at the host university. They complete 50% of the graduation requirements of both programmes, and get two degrees – one from CityUHK 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.
Student Exchange / Internship
Semester-long exchange study opportunities are offered worldwide. European destinations include UK, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Czech Republic and Switzerland. Asian destinations include Mainland China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Students are also encouraged to join month-long overseas summer study tours 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.
What's More?
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:
• Best New Director, The 40th and 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards (2022, 2024)
• Best New Director, The Asian Film Awards 2024
• Best New Director, The 53rd and 60th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan (2016, 2023)
• The Golden Nica in Artificial Intelligence & Life Art Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2023
• Gold Award (2018, 2022) and Silver Award (2015, 2019, 2022) in the Media Art Category, Best Local Work (2017), and Emerging Talent Award (2016), the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• ABC TV Award, The 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022
• Artist of the Year (Media Arts) (2021, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Media Arts) (2012-14, 2018-20, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Film) (2012), Award for Young Artist (Visual Arts) (2017), and Artist of the Year (Film) (2017), Award for Arts Promotion and Education (2022), the Hong Kong Arts Development Awards
• Grand Prize and Regional Gold Award (2020) and Asia Grand Prize (2019, 2022), DigiCon6 Asia
• Best New Director, the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild 2021 Awards
• The Audience Choice Award, The Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2021
• Best Abstract Film Award, The London International Animation Festival (2021, 2023)
• Best Art Direction, the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2020
• The Golden Nica in Digital Communities Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2020
• Giga-Hertz Production Prize, Giga-Hertz Award 2020
• Gold Award (2011-2013, 2015-2017, 2020) and Silver Award (2012-2013) in the Open Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• Gold Award (2014, 2020), Silver Award (2014, 2016, 2018) and Excellence Award (2018) in the Animation Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• WMA Masters Award 2013, 2016 and 2020, WMA Commission Recipient 2018
• Gold Award, Tier 1 - Animation Start-ups, The 7th Animation Support Program, 2020
• Best Animated Feature, the Oscars, 2018
• Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects, the 37th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2018
• One of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons in Hong Kong, 2018
• Best New Director, the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2017
• Grand Prix, the 12th Osaka Asian Film Festival, 2017
• Best Makeup and Costume Design, the 54th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan, 2017
• Best New Director, the 11th Hong Kong Film Directors Guild Awards, 2016
• Best Director and Best Screenplay, the 23rd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, 2016
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:
• Carnegie Mellon University, USA (media art)
• Concordia University, Canada (media art and sculpture)
• Duke University, USA (experimental and documentary media)
• Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (human-computer interaction)
• Goldsmiths, University of London, UK (urban photography, visual anthropology)
• Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University, Japan (media design)
• King’s College London, UK (critical theory)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (media design; art, culture and technology)
• National Film and Television School, UK (animation)
• Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, UK (sculpture)
• The Royal College of Art, UK (visual communication design)
• University of the Arts London, UK (fine arts, fashion photography)
• University of California, Los Angeles, USA (media design)
• University of Oslo, Norway (media studies)
• University of Southern California, USA (digital media)
• University of Washington, USA (digital media art)
Bonus Features
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.
CityUHK Tiger Programme
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) launched the CityUHK Tiger Programme (https://www.cityu.edu.hk/cityutiger/) to advance society by nurturing the talents of tomorrow and transforming students into future global leaders. The programme targets both newly-admitted undergraduate students with outstanding academic performance as well as high-achieving first-year students. With constant guidance and support from world-class faculty members, these talented students can enrich their knowledge, cultivate their talents in their respective fields of study, and prepare themselves for a promising future. CityUHK also offers the Talents Programme, which provides tailored options for ambitious students who are committed to pursuing excellence and willing to go the extra mile to maximize their learning experience at CityUHK.
https://youtu.be/Z0fD9NUn_wM
Programme Video
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/scm/go/Leaflet/UG/scm2025_leaflet_UG_Eng.pdf
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Creative Arts and Technology Excellence (CREATE) (Options: Creative Media (School-based)/ BA Creative Media / BSc Creative Media / BAS New Media)
Subtitle
卓越創藝與科技課程 [選項: 創意媒體(校本課程)、 文學士(創意媒體)、理學士(創意媒體)、文理學士 (新媒體)]
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Admission Code
1040 (JS1040)
Indicative Intake Target
Local Places:
10 (For First Year Entry; Tentative)*
Non-Local Places
(For Overall Direct Applications):
Around 400
Normal Duration of Programme
4 years
Website
Remarks
* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions
JS1040 only accepts JUPAS applications.
About Programme
Why CREATE ?
Creative Arts and Technology Excellence (CREATE) is one of the Flagship Programmes offered by CityUHK. It aims to nourish students’ creativity and excellence in arts and technology through a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary curriculum spanning media arts, computer science, design, digital technologies, cultural studies and leadership. Students will also be provided with substantial international exposure and professional mentorship to unleash their full potential to become successful artists, animators, game developers or directors.
Entrance Requirements
JUPAS Applicants
JUPAS Entrance Requirements
| JS1040 Creative Arts and Technology Excellence (CREATE) (options: Creative Media (School-based) / BA Creative Media, BSc Creative Media, BAS New Media) | |
| HKDSE Subject | Minimum Level Required |
| English Language | Level 3 |
| Chinese Language | Level 3 |
| Mathematics | Level 2 |
| Citizenship and Social Development | Attained |
| Elective 1 | Level 3 |
| Elective 2 | Level 3 |
Notes:
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and “other languages” (at grade E or above) can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.
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 JS1040:
Subjects from the following course clusters (subject list available at the Education Bureau website):
• Design Studies
• Media Arts
• Performing Arts
• Films, TV and Broadcasting Studies
• Media Production and Public Relations
• Medical Science and Health Care
• Psychology
• Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
• Information Engineering
• Services Engineering
• Business Studies ('Data Application for Business' course only)
Portfolio Submission
All JUPAS applicants who select the School of Creative Media (SCM) (JS1040/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 SCM. JUPAS applicants who select SCM (JS1040/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.
Admission Arrangements
JUPAS applicants will be admitted to first-year studies at the School of Creative Media. They can choose any of the majors (BA Creative Media, BSc Creative Media or BAS New Media) at the beginning or at the end of Year 1.
Curriculum Structure
For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.
Scholarship
Local JUPAS students with outstanding HKDSE results who are admitted under the Creative Arts and Technology Excellence (CREATE) programme will be considered for Flagship Scholarships. Please click here for details.
Student / Alumni Sharing
Alumni sharing & Students’ showcases are available at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni-stories.
Our "Alumni Spotlight":
- Chris Cheung at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni_story/Chris
- Eric Siu at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/08.htm
Some works by SCM graduates can be found on CityUHK's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL955C034F2D28DB49
Joint Bachelor's Degree Programme
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 CityUHK and four semesters at the host university. They complete 50% of the graduation requirements of both programmes, and get two degrees – one from CityUHK 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.
Student Exchange / Internship
CREATE students will broaden their horizons by joining the exchange, summer school programmes or overseas field trips:
Exchange or summer school at the University College London (UCL) or another top overseas university
Additional exchange/ summer school/ overseas field trip opportunities to nourish artistic or technological skills
CREATE students are provided professional mentorship from top industry practitioners. They are offered internship placement opportunities, both overseas and local, with reputable companies. Besides, leadership workshops will be conducted to enhance their entrepreneurial skills.
What's More?
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:
• Best New Director, The 40th and 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards (2022, 2024)
• Best New Director, The Asian Film Awards 2024
• Best New Director, The 53rd and 60th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan (2016, 2023)
• The Golden Nica in Artificial Intelligence & Life Art Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2023
• Gold Award (2018, 2022) and Silver Award (2015, 2019, 2022) in the Media Art Category, Best Local Work (2017), and Emerging Talent Award (2016), the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• ABC TV Award, The 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022
• Artist of the Year (Media Arts) (2021, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Media Arts) (2012-14, 2018-20, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Film) (2012), Award for Young Artist (Visual Arts) (2017), and Artist of the Year (Film) (2017), Award for Arts Promotion and Education (2022), the Hong Kong Arts Development Awards
• Grand Prize and Regional Gold Award (2020) and Asia Grand Prize (2019, 2022), DigiCon6 Asia
• Best New Director, the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild 2021 Awards
• The Audience Choice Award, The Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2021
• Best Abstract Film Award, The London International Animation Festival (2021, 2023)
• Best Art Direction, the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2020
• The Golden Nica in Digital Communities Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2020
• Giga-Hertz Production Prize, Giga-Hertz Award 2020
• Gold Award (2011-2013, 2015-2017, 2020) and Silver Award (2012-2013) in the Open Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• Gold Award (2014, 2020), Silver Award (2014, 2016, 2018) and Excellence Award (2018) in the Animation Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• WMA Masters Award 2013, 2016 and 2020, WMA Commission Recipient 2018
• Gold Award, Tier 1 - Animation Start-ups, The 7th Animation Support Program, 2020
• Best Animated Feature, the Oscars, 2018
• Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects, the 37th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2018
• One of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons in Hong Kong, 2018
• Best New Director, the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2017
• Grand Prix, the 12th Osaka Asian Film Festival, 2017
• Best Makeup and Costume Design, the 54th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan, 2017
• Best New Director, the 11th Hong Kong Film Directors Guild Awards, 2016
• Best Director and Best Screenplay, the 23rd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, 2016
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:
• Carnegie Mellon University, USA (media art)
• Concordia University, Canada (media art and sculpture)
• Duke University, USA (experimental and documentary media)
• Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (human-computer interaction)
• Goldsmiths, University of London, UK (urban photography, visual anthropology)
• Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University, Japan (media design)
• King’s College London, UK (critical theory)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (media design; art, culture and technology)
• National Film and Television School, UK (animation)
• Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, UK (sculpture)
• The Royal College of Art, UK (visual communication design)
• University of the Arts London, UK (fine arts, fashion photography)
• University of California, Los Angeles, USA (media design)
• University of Oslo, Norway (media studies)
• University of Southern California, USA (digital media)
• University of Washington, USA (digital media art)
Bonus Features
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.
CityUHK Tiger Programme
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) launched the CityUHK Tiger Programme (https://www.cityu.edu.hk/cityutiger/) to advance society by nurturing the talents of tomorrow and transforming students into future global leaders. The programme targets both newly-admitted undergraduate students with outstanding academic performance as well as high-achieving first-year students. With constant guidance and support from world-class faculty members, these talented students can enrich their knowledge, cultivate their talents in their respective fields of study, and prepare themselves for a promising future. CityUHK also offers the Talents Programme, which provides tailored options for ambitious students who are committed to pursuing excellence and willing to go the extra mile to maximize their learning experience at CityUHK.
Flagship Programme
This is one of the CityUHK’s Flagship Programmes, which equip students with essential knowledge and skills, cultivate their global leadership abilities, and connect them with leading professionals. The Flagship Scholarships, which cover tuition and hall fees, a guaranteed berth, and a one-off exchange sponsorship of up to HK$500,000, will be awarded to local JUPAS talents who meet the criteria.
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/scm/go/Leaflet/UG/scm2025_leaflet_UG_Eng.pdf
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Minimum Entrance Requirement (Elective)
Subject Weighting
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Best 5 Subjects
Non-JUPAS Year 1 Admission
Non-JUPAS Senior Year Admission
International Admission
Mainland Non-Gaokao Admission
Deadline applicable to all types of Admission
Included Subjects for calculation first
Historical Data
Interview Arrangement - Direct Yr1
On a selective basis
- March 2025
- Individual interview (15 minutes)
- English
Interview Arrangement - JUPAS
Not required
Late Application (Deadline applicable to all types)
Off
Late Application (International Admission)
Off
Late Application (Mainland Non-Gaokao Admission)
Off
Late Application (Non-JUPAS Senior Year Admission)
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Creative Media (Majors: BA Creative Media / BSc Creative Media / BAS New Media)
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創意媒體 [主修: 文學士(創意媒體) / 理學士(創意媒體) / 文理學士(新媒體)]
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Academic Year of Entry
Admission Code
1041 (JS1041)
Indicative Intake Target
Local Places:
21 (For First Year Entry; Tentative)*
Non-Local Places
(For Overall Direct Applications):
Around 400
Normal Duration of Programme
4 years
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About Programme
Why School of Creative Media (options: BA Creative Media, BSc Creative Media, BAS New Media) ?
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. We value applied creativity, cultural awareness and critical thinking as much as business sense and entrepreneurial success.
This is a track to enhance a solid media skills and academic knowledge before you commit to any major studies. You will be trained across disciplines spanning media arts, computer science, visual design, creative writing, cultural studies and digital technology. Our programmes bridge the boundaries between art and science and integrate traditional and new media. You will have a free choice of majors (BA Creative Media, BSc Creative Media and BAS New Media) at the end of the first year of study.
Our internationally recruited faculty members are among the foremost artists and researchers in the field. The School brings a global perspective to 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 CityUHK 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.
Entrance Requirements
JUPAS Applicants
JUPAS Entrance Requirements
| JS1041 School of Creative Media (options: BA Creative Media, BSc Creative Media, BAS New Media) | |
| HKDSE Subject | Minimum Level Required |
| English Language | Level 3 |
| Chinese Language | Level 3 |
| Mathematics | Level 2 |
| Citizenship and Social Development | Attained |
| Elective 1 | Level 3 |
| Elective 2 | Level 3 |
Notes:
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and “other languages” (at grade E or above) can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.
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 JS1041:
Subjects from the following course clusters (subject list available at the Education Bureau website):
• Design Studies
• Media Arts
• Performing Arts
• Films, TV and Broadcasting Studies
• Media Production and Public Relations
• Medical Science and Health Care
• Psychology
• Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
• Information Engineering
• Services Engineering
• Business Studies ('Data Application for Business' course only)
Portfolio Submission
All JUPAS applicants who select the School of Creative Media (SCM) (JS1040/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 SCM. JUPAS applicants who select SCM (JS1040/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.
Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants
Direct/ Non-JUPAS Applicants Entrance Requirements
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 the School of Creative Media (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 SCM. 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.
Admission Arrangements
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:
BA Creative Media (admission code: 1456A)
BSc Creative Media (admission code: 1468A)
BAS New Media (admission code: 1471A)
Curriculum Structure
Subject Area | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
| School Requirement | SM1702 | Creative Media Studio I | 6 |
| Gateway Education (GE)@ | (To be taken throughout the 4 years of study) | ||
| SM1701 | New Media Art | 3 |
CS1103B | Media Computing | 3 | |
| Refer to Curriculum Information Record for Common Requirements for details. | 3 | |
| GE1401 | University English | 3 |
GE2413 | Word, Sound and Image: Writing for Creative Media | 3 | |
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 | |
| GE1501 | Chinese Civilization – History and Philosophy | 3 |
| (To be selected by students) | 12 | |
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.
Scholarship
CityUHK is committed to nurturing the talents of students and creating applicable knowledge in order to support social and economic development. To attract bright local talent, CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents have been set up for Hong Kong students with excellent HKDSE or GCE "A" level / IB results applying to government-funded bachelor's degree programmes. The scholarship awards will cover up to six years of study, depending on the normal duration of the registered undergraduate programme. Please click here for details.
Student / Alumni Sharing
Alumni sharing & Students’ showcases are available at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni-stories.
Our "Alumni Spotlight":
- Chris Cheung at https://www.scm.cityu.edu.hk/alumni_story/Chris
- Eric Siu at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/alumnistories/08.htm
Some works by SCM graduates can be found on CityUHK's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL955C034F2D28DB49
Joint Bachelor's Degree Programme
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 CityUHK and four semesters at the host university. They complete 50% of the graduation requirements of both programmes, and get two degrees – one from CityUHK 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.
Student Exchange / Internship
Semester-long exchange study opportunities are offered worldwide. European destinations include UK, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Czech Republic and Switzerland. Asian destinations include Mainland China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Students are also encouraged to join month-long overseas summer study tours 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.
What's More?
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:
• Best New Director, The 40th and 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards (2022, 2024)
• Best New Director, The Asian Film Awards 2024
• Best New Director, The 53rd and 60th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan (2016, 2023)
• The Golden Nica in Artificial Intelligence & Life Art Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2023
• Gold Award (2018, 2022) and Silver Award (2015, 2019, 2022) in the Media Art Category, Best Local Work (2017), and Emerging Talent Award (2016), the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• ABC TV Award, The 17th Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022
• Artist of the Year (Media Arts) (2021, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Media Arts) (2012-14, 2018-20, 2022), Award for Young Artist (Film) (2012), Award for Young Artist (Visual Arts) (2017), and Artist of the Year (Film) (2017), Award for Arts Promotion and Education (2022), the Hong Kong Arts Development Awards
• Grand Prize and Regional Gold Award (2020) and Asia Grand Prize (2019, 2022), DigiCon6 Asia
• Best New Director, the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild 2021 Awards
• The Audience Choice Award, The Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2021
• Best Abstract Film Award, The London International Animation Festival (2021, 2023)
• Best Art Direction, the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2020
• The Golden Nica in Digital Communities Category, Prix Ars Electronica 2020
• Giga-Hertz Production Prize, Giga-Hertz Award 2020
• Gold Award (2011-2013, 2015-2017, 2020) and Silver Award (2012-2013) in the Open Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• Gold Award (2014, 2020), Silver Award (2014, 2016, 2018) and Excellence Award (2018) in the Animation Category, the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards (ifva)
• WMA Masters Award 2013, 2016 and 2020, WMA Commission Recipient 2018
• Gold Award, Tier 1 - Animation Start-ups, The 7th Animation Support Program, 2020
• Best Animated Feature, the Oscars, 2018
• Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects, the 37th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2018
• One of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons in Hong Kong, 2018
• Best New Director, the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards, 2017
• Grand Prix, the 12th Osaka Asian Film Festival, 2017
• Best Makeup and Costume Design, the 54th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan, 2017
• Best New Director, the 11th Hong Kong Film Directors Guild Awards, 2016
• Best Director and Best Screenplay, the 23rd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, 2016
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:
• Carnegie Mellon University, USA (media art)
• Concordia University, Canada (media art and sculpture)
• Duke University, USA (experimental and documentary media)
• Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (human-computer interaction)
• Goldsmiths, University of London, UK (urban photography, visual anthropology)
• Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University, Japan (media design)
• King’s College London, UK (critical theory)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (media design; art, culture and technology)
• National Film and Television School, UK (animation)
• Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, UK (sculpture)
• The Royal College of Art, UK (visual communication design)
• University of the Arts London, UK (fine arts, fashion photography)
• University of California, Los Angeles, USA (media design)
• University of Oslo, Norway (media studies)
• University of Southern California, USA (digital media)
• University of Washington, USA (digital media art)
Bonus Features
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.
CityUHK Tiger Programme
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) launched the CityUHK Tiger Programme (https://www.cityu.edu.hk/cityutiger/) to advance society by nurturing the talents of tomorrow and transforming students into future global leaders. The programme targets both newly-admitted undergraduate students with outstanding academic performance as well as high-achieving first-year students. With constant guidance and support from world-class faculty members, these talented students can enrich their knowledge, cultivate their talents in their respective fields of study, and prepare themselves for a promising future. CityUHK also offers the Talents Programme, which provides tailored options for ambitious students who are committed to pursuing excellence and willing to go the extra mile to maximize their learning experience at CityUHK.
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/scm/go/Leaflet/UG/scm2025_leaflet_UG_Eng.pdf
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