Professional Programme in Film (Higher Diploma)

Introduction

• Programme brochure (Chinese version only)

A) Five core Professional Programmes (Higher Diploma):

To provide young people with an opportunity to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge systematically for entering the film, TV or creative media industries; since 2009, Hong Kong Baptist University Academy of Film has offered five Professional programme (Higher Diploma) in 2-year* full time basis subsequently, including:

1. Script Writing and Directing
2. Film Production Management
3. Production Techniques (Cinematography, Lighting and Art Direction)
4. Post-production (Editing and Sound Mixing)
5. Acting for Film and Television

* Pending for Senate approval

B) Characteristics of the Programme:

1. Whole-Person Education: The programme aims for both "Whole-Person Education" and professional film production training, in order to nurture young people's creativity, aesthetics, and cultural literacy. Our first year curriculum particularly reflects this essence
2. Professional Teaching unit: The programme is served by experienced full-time lecturers, guest lecturers and technicians. They are industry expert in creative writing, photography, cinematography, film and video directing and editing, audio production, sound design, digital media, film theory, criticism and history, television studies or drama
3. Industry and Career Network: An optional internship is offered to students to strengthen their working experience and competitiveness
4. Progression Path: Graduates could be articulated to bachelor degree of Hong Kong Baptist University, degree of other local institutions, overseas degree programmes or top-up degree programmes

C) Our graduates would be nourished with the following qualities:

1. Specialized with film production knowledge and techniques
2. Being highly sensitive to latest trend and development of both local and overseas industries
3. A creative mind and professional attitude
4. Competent in interpersonal communication, management, language proficiency, and cultural awareness so that the graduates are able to pursue a leadership position or further their qualification

D) Objectives and learning outcomes:

Higher Diploma Programme	Objectives and Learning outcomes
Script Writing and Directing	Script Writing Option: To equip the students with abilities to develop a story idea, conduct research and compose a full script. Graduates of the script writing option may enter the film industry as scriptwriters or participate in a vast spectrum of jobs related to copy writings, creative research and story telling Directing Option: To equip students with abilities of organizing any production process and visualize any creative idea related to film media. Graduates of the directing option may either become independent filmmakers or enter the industry for production related jobs
Film Production Management	To equip students with an essential knowledge of basic film production technique and production management. Graduates of the course can handle any small-scale production projects independently and enter the industry as an assistant producer, administrator or marketer
Production Techniques (Cinematography, Lighting and Art Direction)	To equip students with techniques of cinematography, lighting and art direction, an ability of realizing any creative idea and tackling ongoing technical challenges. Graduates of the course may involve in film production and enter the industry and participate in the respective professions
Post-production (Editing and Sound Mixing)	To equip students with techniques of film editing and sound mixing, an ability of realizing any creative idea and tackling ongoing technical challenges. Graduates of the course may handle any small-scale post-production projects independently and enter the industry for a vast spectrum of jobs in the post-production process
Acting for Film and Television	To provide acting training comprising theory and solid acting skills (acting workshops, voice & speech, movement and acting in front of the camera, etc). Graduates of the course may enter the industry and participate in acting-related professions.

E) Mode of Teaching:

Core professional subjects: Conducted primarily in workshops and project-based learning
Complementary subjects: Lectures, tutorials and seminars
Students may choose to take internship which could consolidate and apply their learning in a working environment
Every student is required to complete a graduation project according to the requirements of respective specializations

F) General Information:

Venue of Teaching: Kowloon Tong Campus of Hong Kong Baptist University
Tuition Fee: HKD 50,000 per annum
Application Period: 1-Feb to 25-Aug, 2012

G) Enquiries:

Telephone: (852) 3411 8107 / 3411 8105/ 3411 8106
Fax: (852) 3411 8114
Email: af@hkbu.edu.hk
Address: Room ACC206, 2/F, Jockey Club Academic Community Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University, 9 Baptist University Road, Kowloon Tong, HONG KONG