PolyU SPEED - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Programmes Leading to PolyU-SPEED Awards

	Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied and Media Arts 應用及媒體藝術(榮譽)文學士

Programme Code	84049
Awarding Institution	School of Professional Education and Executive Development, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Programme Starting Date	03 Sep 2018
Aims and Objectives	The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied and Media Arts provides a creative, experimental and interdisciplinary study of applied and media arts, developing students as creative practitioners with critical framework for analytical reflection of the practices in the culture and creative industries.
Normal Duration	2 years (full-time mode)
Medium of Instruction	English (except for subjects with Chinese requirements)
Programme Leader	Mr Jack LAM Shing-ho (BS, MFA, MHKDA)

Credits Required for Graduation	60 - 69 credits
Programme Structure	There are different award requirements for students from different background. An option for exit award is also available. For details of programme structure, please click here.
Study schedule	Most of the classes will be held during daytime while some may be arranged in the evening.
Teaching and Assessment Methods	Teaching is usually conducted through lectures, tutorials and seminars. Depending on the contents and requirements of individual subject, classes may also be supplemented by laboratory and practical sessions. Online learning platform is also available through which students and teachers are encouraged to interact outside classrooms. To enable students to demonstrate that they have met the intended learning outcomes of the academic programmes and fulfilled the requirements of each subject, appropriate methods of assessment will be employed. These methods usually include assignment, projects, tests and examinations.

Entry Requirements

A recognized Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification*.

Those who do not possess the above-mentioned qualifications but have reached the age of 25 before 1 September, in the year in which they seek admission, may apply as mature applicants. Mature applicants should possess relevant work experience in senior positions and have completed post-secondary studies in related fields. They will also be required to pass an admission test and demonstrate to the Admission Interview Panel their ability to complete the programme.

*The main medium of instruction of the study programmes concerned should be English. Applicants who have completed programmes with other languages as the main medium of instruction are required to attain the following English Language requirement:

IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 (paper based); 80 (Internet based)

Fees

Application:	Free of charge
Tuition:	HK$2,400 per credit for 2018/19 academic year
Caution Money:	HK$390 (A one-off caution money will be charged at student's first registration.)

Financial Assistance

Local full-time students enrolled in PolyU-SPEED award programmes are eligible to apply for means-tested Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) or Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) offered by the Government’s Student Finance Office (SFO). If you wish to know more about FASP and NLSPS, please visit the SFO website www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo.

Students are not allowed to apply for both FASP and CEF for the same programme in the same academic year.

Application Status

Open for application

Application Period

First round of applications: 9 October 2017 – 2 March 2018
Second round of applications: 3 March 2018 – 30 June 2018

Interested parties are highly encouraged to submit applications during the first round of applications as places are limited.

Enquiries

Academic Matters:

Programme Leader

Mr. Jack Lam (Tel: 3746 0014; Email: spjack@speed-polyu.edu.hk)

Administrative Matters:

Programme Officer

Ms. Christy Tsang (Tel:3746 0017; Email: spct@speed-polyu.edu.hk)

Administrative Assistant

Miss Katie Du (Tel:3746 0018)

General Hotline: 3400 2828

E-mail: speed@speed-polyu.edu.hk
Fax: 2365 5249

Supporting Facilities

Most of the classes will be held on PolyU Hung Hom Bay (HHB) Campus and PolyU West Kowloon (WK) Campus. Both PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus and PolyU West Kowloon Campus are equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities. All students are entitled to access the library, computing and sports facilities at both campuses. Full-time students are also eligible to use the services provided by the Health Centres at the HHB and WK campuses.

On top of the facilities at HHB and WK campuses, all students can also access the library and sports facilities at PolyU main campus.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will become reflective contributors in their respective fields, capable of pursuing careers as professional designers, corporate image creators and media artists. They will be able to capitalise on their all-round trainings in creativity and aesthetic sensibility, which are essential elements of success in a knowledge-based economy.