Programmes

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Media

Programme	Master of Fine Arts in Creative Media 藝術碩士(創意媒體)
Award Title	Master of Fine Arts in Creative Media 藝術碩士(創意媒體)
Offering Academic Unit	School of Creative Media
Mode of Study	Full-time

Normal Period of Study

2 years

Maximum Period of Study

5 years

Credit Units Required for Graduation

Programme Aims

The programme aims to produce future leaders in creative industries and nourish a new generation of artists who are well-versed in both the technology and aesthetics of new media production. It is committed to train creative producers that are prepared and adaptable to the rapidly changing landscape of media production and creative environment by providing 1) solid training of cutting-edge technology, 2) in-depth understanding of contemporary issues in media art, and 3) a trans-disciplinary and international learning environment. Creativity, innovation, adaptability and diversity form the core values and visions of the programme. The curriculum focuses on strengthening students’ creative careers by helping them to develop and sharpen their expressive voices while keeping them up-to-date with the practices in the professional creative environment.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

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

Produce creative works that are of a quality to be presented in peer-reviewed venues (e.g. international film/video festivals, screenings, conferences, exhibitions, etc.)
Apply advanced media production techniques to his or her creative project
Demonstrate high-level proficiency in the discourses of contemporary media art practices
Theorize his or her creative practices in relation with a broader social and cultural context
Complete a creative portfolio that documents his or her own creative process
Adopt a trans-disciplinary and multi-cultural perspective to creative works that values diversity, experimentation and innovation
Work effectively as team leader of a creative project
Discover innovative aesthetics and studio techniques for artistic production

Programme Requirements

1. Core Courses: (24 credits)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
SM5301	Studio I	3
SM5302	Studio II	6
SM5303	Introduction to New Media Arts - Theories, Technologies, Aesthetics	3
SM5345	Introduction to Digital Processes: From Creative Computation to Fabrication	3
SM6300	Thesis Project - Studio I	3
SM6302	Thesis Project - Studio II	6

2. Electives: (30 credits)

Students must declare one cluster chosen from Interaction, Media Worlding and Fabrication, and take at least 9 credits in the chosen cluster. The remaining 21 credits can be selected from any clusters / areas:

Clusters:

• Interaction

• Media Worlding

• Fabrication

Areas:

• Media & Culture

• Independent

Interaction

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
SM5307	Digital Media and Moving Images	3
SM5312	Interactive Media I	3
SM5313	Interactive Media II	3
SM5346	Topics in Interactive	3

Media Worlding

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
SM5306	Cinematic Arts Workshop	3
SM5317	Digital Sound and Computer Music	3
SM5344	Abstract and Experimental Animation	3
SM5347	Topics in Media Worlding	3

Fabrication

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
SM5308	Art and Technology	3
SM5316	Topics in Media Art I	3	Enrolment for SM5316 depends on School’s permission, which will only be granted if the topic is essentially different from that covered in SM6311.
SM5332	Making Things Blip, Blink & Move: Introduction to Physical Computing	3
SM6311	Topics in Media Art II	3	Enrolment for SM6311 depends on School’s permission, which will only be granted if the topic is essentially different from that covered in SM5316.

Media & Culture

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
SM5318	Topics in Media History and Theory I	3	Enrolment for SM5318 depends on School’s permission, which will only be granted if the topic is essentially different from that covered in SM5323.
SM5323	Topics in Media History and Theory II	3	Enrolment for SM5323 depends on School’s permission, which will only be granted if the topic is essentially different from that covered in SM5318.
SM5334	Social Media Criticism: Technology, Aesthetics, and Culture	3
SM5335	Archaeology of New Media Art	3
SM5336	Art in the Information Age: Creative Act, Art Object, Aesthetic Perception	3
SM5343	Law, Policies and Global Media Platforms	3
SM6305	Media Art: Theory and Practice I	3
SM6316	Media Art: Theory and Practice II	3
SM6319	Privacy and Surveillance in Art and Culture	3
SM6323	Critical Ludology: Games, Playability and New Media Art	3
SM6324	Sensory Ethnography: Critical and Creative Practices	3
SM6325	Philosophy of Technology and New Media	3
SM6328	Analysis and Criticism of Computer Games	3
SM6332	Computer Games and Society	3
SM6344	Technology and Aesthetics	3

Independent

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
SM5315	Independent Study I	3	@ See remarks below
SM6310	Independent Study II	3	@ See remarks below
SM6317	Research Project in Media Studies	6
SM6341	Independent Documentary Production	3
SM6342	Transcultural Collaboration—A Hong Kong-Swiss International Exchange Project	6	Enrolment for SM6342 depends on School’s permission, which will be only granted on a competitive basis.
SM6343	Collaborative Topics in Media Art	3	Enrolment for SM6343 depends on School’s permission.

@ Successful Completion of Independent Study courses may be counted towards fulfillment of Cluster elective requirement, subject to advisors’ expertise, topic relevance and prior approval of Programme Leader or his delegate.

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