The  BA (Hons) Media Production* programme will enable the students to develop skills, knowledge and understanding in media production across all media platforms as well as digital media production skills. It will give students a broad understanding and engagement of the dynamics of the creative economy and the role of media in society and the economy at a global level, to prepare students to create pathways towards employment as creative professionals in a range of contexts from digital media production companies to online storytelling.

• The programme has a strong focus on contemporary screen media which include television, film, photography, mobile/social media, and their users’ reception;
• Students have the opportunity to undertake at least one production project as part of their final-year study under the guidance of experienced media lecturers or professionals;
• ​Students will be assessed by a combination of practical assignments including blogs, photo essays and multimedia projects which enhance both their analytical skills and professional knowledge in digital media production.
• This programme is also offered in full-time mode with shorter duration.

_{*The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Media Production programme has 3 pathways. Only the pathway leading to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Media Production (Creative Content) is offered in Hong Kong.} 

Programme Overview

Through the  BA (Hons) Media Production programme, students will acquire skills in photography, video, audio and web design. They can work on and develop a range of factual media and experimental and socially engaged projects. They also develop skills in writing and research to develop innovative and appropriately framed creative media content and storytelling across multi-platforms. These are supplemented by a training in the use of software used within the industry, and an ability to respond to new developments as the industry innovates.

Production skills and thinking are underpinned by an understanding of the impact of media in its cultural and historical context and the way viewers respond to media forms and practices. Students are provided with a rigorous academic training in research methods and skills in analysis, academic writing and presentation.Duration of Study

With full exemptions granted, students can complete the programme in 24 months (part-time). 
(This programme is also offered in full-time mode with shorter duration.)

Teaching Mode

HKU SPACE and UWE Bristol lecturers employ diverse teaching modes and these include lectures, seminars, small group discussions, screenings, practical workshops, field trips, student-led research, live briefs, blended learning (classroom learning complementing with online resources, communication and discussion) and individual tutorials.

Assessment

A balanced combination of group and individual work is in execution. Students will be assessed through various forms of assignments including written work, digital media projects and portfolios, presentations, research reports, picture essays, and extended projects.

Award

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Media Production (Creative Content)* by University of the West of England, Bristol.

Career Opportunities

BA (Hons) Media Production graduates are competitive candidates in professions such as media production, photo-journalism, publishing, the heritage sector (museums, galleries, etc.), design and events management. Graduates are trained with multiple skills to perform specialist media production, to communicate clearly through writing, visual productions and to present ideas and information in oral presentations. They are well-equipped to be team players and self-motivated employees.

Further Studies

Graduates with the BA (Hons) award are also eligible to progress onto the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Media and Cultural Critique, awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE, or other local and overseas master’s degree programmes.

Relevant Programmes

• Advanced Diploma in Communication and Culture
• Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Cultural Critique

The course is exempted from registration under the NLHPE Ordinance. The course operator is applying for the change of programme and award title in compliance with the Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which these courses may lead.

Information Seminars

Come talk to our Programme Leaders at the following sessions for some personalized advice on your future studies!

Date	Time	Venue
21 February 2019 (Thursday)	7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Room 605, 6/F, United Centre (Exit D, Admiralty Station)
23 February 2019 (Saturday)	1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Room 613, 6/F, United Centre (Exit D, Admiralty Station)

 

Programme Overview

With an aim to develop students to be adaptable, flexible and reflective cultural practitioners whose practice encompasses high quality and dynamic media research, this programme is unique in its integration of theory and practice in the study of contemporary culture and the transformations brought by digital media.

This programme not only enables students to understand critical and creative approaches to the study of everyday life and the media but also involves the development of creative digital media projects and engagement in cultural research. Students will develop skills and expertise in media production, cultural research, events management, and writing for different contexts and audiences.

本課程旨在培訓具備適應能力以及自我反思能力的媒介專才。為切合現今電子媒體的發展需要，課程兼備學術討論及實踐應用，一方面培養學生的創意及批判思維，剖析文化現象，另一方面訓練他們創作電子媒體項目的實用技能。學生透過學習製作技巧及相關理論，對各電子媒體的特性及應用會有更深入的了解；畢業後，可從事媒體創作、文化研究、媒介寫作、以至活動策劃等等不同範疇的工作。

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Programme Highlights

• The programme has a strong focus on contemporary screen media which include television, film, photography, mobile/ social media, and their users’ reception;
• Students have the opportunity to undertake a production project as part of their final-year study under the guidance of experienced media lecturers and media professionals;
• ​Students will be assessed by a combination of practical assignments including blogs, photo essays and multimedia projects which enhance both their analytical skills and professional knowledge in digital media production.

課程特色

• 課程十分著重實用性，務求令學生深入認識屏幕媒體，包括電視、電影、攝影、行動/社交媒體以及其受眾的特性。
• 學生由富經驗的講師及專業人士指導，製作一個創意媒體的畢業作品，從中學習並掌握電子媒體的應用。
• 用作評估學生學習表現的習作如博客、圖片散文、多媒體創作等等，有助提升學生分析及製作數碼媒體的能力。

University of the West of England, Bristol 

University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) is a university based in the English city of Bristol. It is a publicly funded higher education institution with university title and taught and research degree-awarding powers. In the area of media and film studies, UWE Bristol is ranked 27th in the UK (The Guardian Good University Guide 2019).

UWE Bristol represents a tradition of professional education and training which can be traced back to 1595, when a navigation school was established as one of England’s first technical training institutions. In 1969, Bristol Polytechnic was formed. With its incorporation of a number of higher education colleges based in Bristol, Bristol Polytechnic gained its university status in 1992, becoming the University of the West of England, Bristol.

This BA programme is delivered within the Department of Creative Industries of UWE Bristol, which offers more than 20 undergraduate, taught and research postgraduate programmes.

西英格蘭大學 

位於英國布里斯托的西英格蘭大學，由英國政府直接資助，致力提供優質的學士、碩士及研究生課程。西英格蘭大學的課程，以結合實務經驗及學術應用聞名；它的前身乃英國首批創立的專業技術學院之一，早於1595年已開始提供專業技能訓練，於1969年升格為布里斯托理工學院。1992年，學院獲英國政府批准升格為大學。西英格蘭大學約有30,000名學生及3,000名教學人員，是布里斯托地區最具規模的大學。現時，升讀西英格蘭大學的高中畢業生當中，有86%來自英國政府資助的公立學校。根據英國《衛報大學排名 2019》，西英格蘭大學在媒體及電影專業範疇中排名全國第27位。

本課程由西英格蘭大學的創意產業學系開辦。文學及創意產業學系現時開辦超過20個本科生及研究生課程。

Welcome Message

Dr. Rehan Hyder

HKU Link Tutor / Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies

The Media Culture and Practice teaching team at the University of the West of England, Bristol are thrilled to be sharing ideas and teaching with HKU SPACE. The critical and creative study of the media is fundamental to understanding the world we live in and this cross-fertilisation will forge new connections for understanding and shaping contemporary global culture...

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The entire programme consists of 12 modules. Upon fulfilling the minimum entry requirements, students enrolled in the programme will be granted an exemption from 3 modules (120 credits), normally equal to the first year of study. With this exemption, students are required to complete only 8 modules in 24 months, spanning across six semesters.

Notes:

Subject to availability, the University reserves the right to vary some modules.

HK$150

• Course fee: HK$132,000 (payable in 6 instalments)

Applicants shall:

1a. hold an Associate Degree in areas of advertising and creative media/creative studies/film, television and digital media studies/cinema and television studies/creative communication/creative digital media/media communication/media production/media and cultural studies; or an Associate of Applied Social Sciences in Communication, Public Relations and Journalism.

or

1b. hold a Higher Diploma in areas of new media and communication, design, visual arts and culture, visual communication, digital and creative media, and film/TV studies.

and

2. demonstrate English proficiency with an overall IELTS score of 6 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-test.

Graduates of HKU SPACE Associate Degree/Higher Diploma, or those with an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution, are normally regarded as having demonstrated the required English proficiency.

Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

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University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) is a university based in the English city of Bristol. It is a publicly funded higher education institution with university title and taught and research degree-awarding powers. In the area of film production and photography, UWE Bristol is ranked 4th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2022) while in the area of media and film studies, it is ranked 44th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2022).

UWE Bristol represents a tradition of professional education and training which can be traced back to 1595, when a navigation school was established as one of England’s first technical training institutions. In 1969, Bristol Polytechnic was formed. With its incorporation of a number of higher education colleges based in Bristol, Bristol Polytechnic gained its university status in 1992, becoming the University of the West of England, Bristol.

This BA (Hons) programme is delivered within the School of Creative and Cultural Industries of UWE Bristol, which offers more than 20 undergraduate, taught and research postgraduate programmes.