Hong Kong Art School

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)
Ceramics / Painting / Photography / Sculpture

Co-presented programme with RMIT University Degree awarded by RMIT University Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance Registration No.: 210109
Commencing Date:	January 2012

Programme Code:	12FA5011AP

Aims & Objectives

The programme aims to develop students’ individual creative growth and establish strong perceptual, analytical and conceptual awareness within the context of contemporary fine art practice. It enables students to achieve a high level of confidence and personal integrity associated with the best artistic practice, and to realise his or her potential as a professional artist. Graduates are multi-skilled and may pursue careers as independent professional artists or within the diverse industries and cultures associated with the fine arts.

Programme Structure

The three-year Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) programme is structured in four major studio areas, namely Ceramics, Painting, Photography and Sculpture. The applicants choose one of the major studios in which to work, with supplementary studies in Alternative Studio, Art History and University Elective. Time allocation of each academic year includes 2 semesters. Each semester includes 1 intensive week conducted by professors of RMIT University and 14 regular weeks conducted by lecturers of Hong Kong Art School. The programme consists of 288 credit points.

Subject Title

Major Studio

Ceramics / Painting / Photography / Sculpture

Alternative Studio

Ceramics / Drawing / Painting / Photography / Printmaking / Sculpture

Art History

Studies in hisorical and contemporary art and theory

University Elective

Lecture-based subjects related tocultural and contemporary issues.

Professional Practice

Knowledge and understanding of the board range of activities that support the professional development of an independent arts practitioner including the capacity to operate professionally on a local, regional and global level.

Year 1


		Intensive Week	Regular Week
Semester 1 Jan-Jun	Major Studio Major Studio Alternative Studio University Elective	23hrs 23hrs 0hrs 6hrs	49hrs 49hrs 35hrs 20hrs

Semester 2 Jul-Dec	Major Studio Major Studio Alternative Studio Art History	23hrs 23hrs 0hrs 12hrs	49hrs 49hrs 35hrs 24hrs

Year 2
		Intensive Week	Regular Week
Semester 1 Jan-Jun	Major Studio Major Studio Alternative Studio University Elective	23hrs 23hrs 0hrs 6hrs	49hrs 49hrs 35hrs 20hrs

Semester 2 Jul-Dec	Major Studio Major Studio Alternative Studio Art History	23hrs 23hrs 0hrs 12hrs	49hrs 49hrs 35hrs 24hrs

Year 3
		Intensive Week	Regular Week
Semester 1 Jan-Jun	Major Studio Major Studio Alternative Studio Art History	12 hrs 12 hrs 0 hrs 12 hrs	49 hrs 49hrs 35 hrs 24 hrs

Semester 2 Jul-Dec	Major Studio Major Studio Alternative Studio Professional Practice	12 hrs 12 hrs 0 hrs 6 hrs	49 hrs 49hrs 35 hrs 20 hrs

Mode & Duration of Study

3 Years
(Day mode: Painting)
(Evening mode: Ceramics / Painting / Photography / Sculpture)

Medium of Delivery

The medium of instruction will be in English.

Admission Requirements

Aged 18 or above with a demonstrated competency in art practice; or

Successful completion of a minimum of 2AL and 2AS subjects in HKALE; or equivalent senior high school results recognized by RMIT University; or

Holder of Diploma in Fine Art or Higher Diploma in Fine Art from Hong Kong Art School; or

Mature student at age 21 or above on 1st January in the year in which he/she proposed to commence the program.

Pass the RMIT University English language requirement by holding:

IELTS 6.5 with no band lower than 6 score; or
a minimum TOEFL score of 580 (TWE 4.5+); or
equivalent, such as RMIT English Worldwide (REW) Advanced 2; or
successful completion of a recognised secondary school award, or
higher award, where the language of instruction was English

( Applicants are required to present their portfolios during the interview.)

Tuition Fee
(Total in 3 years)

HK$ 217,350 (Subject to review)

Programme terminology is in accordance with partner university.
This programme is of high quality and has international recognition.
However, it is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize the qualification to which this programme may lead.