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Creative Media
Major
Creative Media
創意媒體
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Science in Creative Media
理學士(創意媒體)
Offering Academic Unit
This Major is jointly offered by:
School of Creative Media
Department of Computer Science
Mode of Study
Full-time

Aims of Major

This major aims to produce professionals in creative media who are strongly versed in computing technology. The main emphasis of this major is on the technology underlying digital media, but graduates will also receive a solid foundation in the creative process including video, sound, storytelling, game design, computer graphics, installation and interactive digital media production. Graduates should be able to exploit the latest computing and media technologies in the creation of various media including computer games, computer animation and special effects, Internet applications and mobile devices and services. This major combines the core courses from both the School of Creative Media and the Department of Computer Science to produce graduates that bridge the gap between the technical and artistic side of the media field.

Creative Arts and Technology Excellence “CREATE” Stream
The “CREATE” Stream is launched with an aim to attracting top-level talented and motivated students. These elite students could develop their artistic excellence through substantial international exposure including exchange programme/summer school/overseas internship and professional mentoring etc. They will enroll in a series of unique courses on “Leadership & Creativity” aiming to enhance their leadership and management characteristics from working experiences to creative expression.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs)

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

  1. Demonstrate proficiency in both the artistic and technical aspects of digital media production.
  2. Apply knowledge and skill in computer science to the creation, development and processing of digital media software and contents.
  3. Identify and analyze the impact of media technologies on the broader social environment.
  4. Work effectively as a member of a creative team, and contribute to both the technical and creative sides of media projects.
  5. Prepare himself/herself for continuous advancements in media technologies through life-long learning.
  6. Demonstrate problem-solving skill and resource management skills.

Degree Requirements

Requirements Normative 4-year Degree without Stream
Normative 4-year Degree CREATE Stream Advanced Standing I1 Advanced Standing II2
Gateway Education requirement 31 credit units 31 credit units 22 credit units 12 credit units
School requirement 12 credit units 12 credit units 12 credit units 6 credit units
Major requirement

60 credit units

60 credit units 60 credit units 51 credit units
Specified Requirement for CREATE Stream - 3 credit
 units
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Free electives / Minor (if applicable) 18 credit units 18 credit units - -
Minimum Graduation Requirement: 121 credit units 124 credit units 94 credit units 69 credit units
Maximum Credit Units Permitted: 144 credit units 144 credit units 114 credit units 84 credit units
Note 1: For students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent qualifications.
Note 2: For Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates admitted to the senior year.