| Programme Title | Creative Industries and Cultural Assets |
| Programme Code | MACICAF |
| Mode of Study | Full Time/Part-Time |
| Number of Credits | 60 credits |
| Normal Period of Study | 1 year (3 terms on full time basis) 2 years (part-time basis) |
| SSSDP | No |
The programme aims at providing an interdisciplinary grounding for students to explore the dynamics and synergies of creative industries and cultural assets. Students will gain exposure to the concepts, ideas and practices of the fields, and come to develop a critical and integrated understanding of the key forces shaping the creative and cultural vitality of a place. As a result, students will be inspired of far-reaching visions for the wellbeing and development of the public's cultural life, and be motivated to execute their visions.
On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to:
| (a) | Critically review the nature, characteristics, contemporary issues and connections of creative industries and cultural assets; |
| (b) | Integrate appropriate concepts, theories, research methods and critical perspectives to examine the contexts for the development of creative industries and cultural assets; |
| (c) | Apply the knowledge, skills and techniques for problem-solving in the professional settings of creative industries and cultural assets; and |
| (d) | Conduct strategic planning for a cultural project in the field of creative industries and cultural assets. |
| Course Title |
|---|
| Creative Economy and Cultural Policy |
| Contemporary Art Scene in Asia |
| Art Gallery and Museum Management |
| Film and TV Industries |
| Animation: Art and Industry |
| Digital Art and Aesthetics of Images |
| Selected Topics in the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong |
| Research Methods and Writing for Graduate Project |
| Graduate Project in Creative Industries and Cultural Assets |
| Course Title |
|---|
| Hong Kong History, Society and Culture |
| Heritage and Tourism |
| Principles and Practices of Cultural Preservation: An Asian Perspective |
Graduates will be equipped to meet the complex needs in the creative economy at large, particularly in a range of sectors and institutions in the arts and culture, heritage, and creative industries, including but not limited to broadcasting, film and television, animation, digital entertainment, digital art, arts administration, museum and gallery, heritage sites, cultural festivals, policy and consultancy, and research and teaching. Career opportunities are available in the public sector, private art groups, non-profit cultural organizations, and educational organizations.
Assistant Professor
Programme Leader, MA in Creative Industries and Cultural Assets
mwyu@hkmu.edu.hk
Senior Lecturer
Programme Leader, BA (Hons) in Creative Advertising & Media Design
jmylau@hkmu.edu.hk
Assistant Academic Support Officer,
BA (Hons) in Creative Advertising & Media Design
MA in Creative Industries and Cultural Assets
weleung@hkmu.edu.hk
