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Arts, Design & Culture Western Art

Certificate in Foundation Art and Design
藝術及設計基礎證書

Course Code
AT002A
Application Code
2235-2537AW

Credit
30
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
09 Oct 2024 (Wed)
Duration
1.5 years to 3 years
Language
English or Cantonese
Course Fee
Fees paid are not refundable
1. Supervision Fee: HK$4,500 (One-off payment; payable at the time of registration)
2. Module Fee: See individual course description (Payable at the time of individual course enrolment)
Enquiries
3762 0087
2151 0720
How to Apply

Application Code for First-time Registration: 2235-2537AW (Autumn 2024)

Highlights

This programme aims to provide a basic understanding of art and design for beginners and those who have some knowledge of art to develop their artistic skills and creative ability. Students are to choose 5 modules from our regular programme and complete special assignments.

Programme Details

Programme Structure
Students are to choose 5 modules comprising 3 compulsory and 2 elective modules from our regular programme and complete special assignments.
 
3 Compulsory Modules:
  1. Drawing I or Drawing II
  2. Painting I or Painting II
  3. History of Western Art: The Renaissance to Realism or History of Western Art: Impressionism to Post-Modernism
Any 2 Elective Modules:
  1. Figure Drawing I or Figure Drawing II
  2. Basic Watercolour Painting or Intermediate Watercolour Painting
  3. Introduction to Graphic Design
  4. Introduction to Interior Design
  5. Basic Photography
Award of Certificate
Students will be awarded a Certificate in Foundation Art and Design issued by HKU SPACE within the HKU system, provided that they:
  • complete 3 compulsory and 2 elective modules in 3 years from the date of registration;
  • attend at least 80% of the classes in each module; and
  • obtain a passing grade for all assignments and assessments.
Duration
  • Students can study at their own pace, according to the availability of courses, but have to complete 5 modules in 3 years from the date of registration. The normal duration of study is 1.5 years.
Venue

Modules

Module Selection
  • Students are only allowed to take a maximum of 5 modules comprising 3 compulsory and 2 elective modules.  
  • Beginners are advised to take Drawing I before other studio courses.
  • Students shall choose either History of Western Art: The Renaissance to Realism or History of Western Art: Impressionism to Post-Modernism according to their interest.
  • Students according to their artistic skills and knowledge, are to choose either an introductory module or an intermediate module of the same subject (e.g. Drawing I or Drawing II; Basic Watercolour Painting or Intermediate Watercolour Painting).
  • Students once receiving a pass in a module will not be permitted to repeat that module.
  • As special assignments count towards the award of the Certificate, no exemption will be granted to students who have previously taken any of these modules.

Class Details

Information in this webpage is the most up-to-date version and supersedes the printed Prospectus, wherever applicable.
 
Academic Year 2024-2025
Autumn 2024 Timetable
Month Module Title (Medium of Instruction)
Jul 2024

► History of Western Art: The Renaissance to Realism (English)

Aug 2024 ► Drawing I (English)
Sep 2024

► Drawing I (Cantonese)

► History of Western Art: Impressionism to Post-Modernism (Cantonese)

Oct 2024

► Basic Photography (Cantonese)

► Basic Watercolour Painting (Cantonese)

► Painting I (Cantonese)

Nov 2024

Introduction to Graphic Design (English)

Introduction to Interior Design (Cantonese)

Dec 2024 ► Drawing II (Cantonese)
 

Fee

Course Fee
  • Fees paid are not refundable
    1. Supervision Fee: HK$4,500 (One-off payment; payable at the time of registration)
    2. Module Fee: See individual course description (Payable at the time of individual course enrolment)

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall have basic spoken and written skills in either Chinese or English.

Apply

Application Form Download Application Form

Enrolment Method

First-time Registration
  • New students shall register for the programme before enrolling on the individual modules. Complete the Application for Enrolment Form (SF26) using the application code 2235-2537AW for registration and pay the non-refundable one-off supervision fee of HK$4,500.
  • Applicants will be asked to present their HKID card/passport for identity verification if applying in person at enrolment centres or to attach a copy of their HKID card/passport to the Application for Enrolment Form (SF26) if applying by post.
Individual Course Enrolment
  • Registered students enrol on individual modules by completing the Application for Enrolment Form (SF26) and using application codes specific to students of the Certificate in Foundation Art and Design.
  • If Certificate students fail to use the right application code, the course will not be counted towards the award of the Certificate. 
Payment Method

Fees can be paid at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres by:
  • Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay
  • Crossed Cheque or Bank Draft (payable to HKU SPACE)
  • VISA or Mastercard
"Online Enrolment and Payment Service" is not available to Certificate Students. Please complete the Application for Enrolment Form (SF26) and bring or post the completed form together with the appropriate fee(s) to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres
 
Fees paid are not refundable.
 
 
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