Overview

Higher Diploma in Creative Film Production* (2-year full time) aims to provide young people with an opportunity to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge systematically for entering the film, TV or creative media industries. It offers with six specializations, including:

Directing
Script Writing
Acting Techniques
Cinematography and Lighting
Editing and Sound Mixing
Art Direction

*The operation of the Higher Diploma in Creative Film Production programme will be administered by the College of International Education (CIE) of HKBU starting from AY2024/2025. All teaching and learning will continue to be delivered by the Academy of Film in the School of Creative Arts at the HKBU Kowloon Tong campus, and upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded the degree by HKBU. Due to possible future revamp of the programme, admissions for the AY2025/2026 academic year are suspended.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Programme, students should be able to:

Explain in an informed and broad-based manner the theory, history and practice relevant to art, literature, film, television, new media and communication;
Apply professional knowledge, skills and standards in work situations, with social consciousness and ethical responsibility;
Think analytically, critically and creatively in order to demonstrate management skills and cultivate the potential for leadership skill;
Perform one specialty in film and TV making craft using a comprehensive base of skills that demonstrate creativity, aesthetics sensitivity, and cultural literacy;
Undertake careers and further studies in film and TV in response to the industry needs of Hong Kong and the Greater China Region.

Award

Students who have successfully completed the two-year programme and fulfilled all graduation requirements will be awarded the Higher Diploma in Creative Film Production by the Hong Kong Baptist University.

General Information

Academic Year	Begins form early September
Medium of Instruction	Mainly conducted in Cantonese
Tuition Fee	2-year study (69 units) total: HKD 118,000 (HKD29,500 for each semester) (eligible students can apply for assistance scheme(s) via HKSAR Government Student Finance Ofiice)
Application Period	From 7 December 2023 to 15 August 2024 (Admissions open until filled) Application Deadline for non-local students: 30 June 2024* Application details can be found in Admission Page.

Enquiries

Programme Office

Phone: (852) 3411 2884 / 3411 8108/ 3411 7495
Fax: (852) 3411 8114
Email: af-hd@hkbu.edu.hk
Address: Room ACC207, 2/F, Jockey Club Academic Community Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University, 9 Baptist University Road, Kowloon Tong, HONG KONG

Technical Office

Phone: (852) 3411 8113
Email: tohd@hkbu.edu.hk
Address: Room ACC100, 1/F, Jockey Club Academic Community Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University, 9 Baptist University Road, Kowloon Tong, HONG KONG

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