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Higher Diploma in Fine Art
Ceramics / Painting / Photography / Sculpture |
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 (CEF Course Code: 22 Z 06852-3) |
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| Commencing Date: |
(Full-time) September 2012 |
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| Programme Code: |
Full-time - 12FA4011AF |
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Aims & Objectives
The programme aims at providing students with the opportunity to build up professional platform in skills and knowledge in the fine art area. With specialized study and relevant generic and broad-based skills, students will be able to think critically about art, become technically competent in various mediums and approaches, have a strong awareness of the theoretical and cultural context of their area of study, and work independently with appropriate analytical and evaluative skills. The programme prepares students for future artistic development or further academic studies in conjunction with Fine Art disciplines and other creative fields.
Programme Features
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Promote visual awareness and nurture creative and critical thinking of students through processes of experimentation and exploration |
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Guide students to develop understanding of contemporary modes of visual thinking, creative methodologies, visual research skills and independent thinking |
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Encourage the mastering of technical, perceptual and conceptual skills, and develop the specific skills required for both local and international exhibition practices |
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Equip students to position their art making both historically and within contemporary visual discourses |
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Encourage students to take an individual pathway through the course, leading to self-realisation, self exploration and expression of individualism. |
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Provide articulation opportunities to the Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) programme jointly presented by the School and the RMIT University. |
How will it be delivered?
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Individual graduation project to nourish creativity and enhance exhibition experience |
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Workshops and studio practices |
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Lectures, seminars by local and overseas artists / guests |
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Exchange exhibitions, field trips, visits of galleries & art studios |
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Individual supervision and tutorial |
Programme Structure
The programme consists of 78 credit units. It begins with modules of foundational nature, in which students can expose themselves to different mediums, techniques, art-historical theories, as well as to strengthen their generic and language skills. In the upper year, the course will focus on studio-based modules. Students can choose their major area of study from the following disciplines, namely, Ceramics, Painting, Photography and Sculpture.
Alongside with the regular class meetings, supplementary and extra-curriculum activities, such as forum and seminars which will be beneficial to students, will be arranged. |
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Term 1
Sep-Nov |
Critical Thinking & Creative Problem Solving (3)
Drawing I (3)
Visual Culture (2)
Chinese Creative Writing (2) |
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Term 2
Dec-Mar |
2D Visualization (3)
3D Visualization (3)
Western Art History I (3)
English Communication (2)
Drawing II (3) |
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Term 3
Apr-Jul |
Specialization IA (3.5)
Specialization IB (3.5)
Specialization IC (3.5)
Introduction to Chinese Art History (3) |
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Term 1
Sep-Nov |
Specialization IIA (3.5)
Specialization IIB (3.5)
Specialization IIC (3.5)
Western Art History II(3) |
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Term 2
Dec-Mar |
Interdisciplinary Project ( 3)
Supervised Studio Practice I (4)
Contemporary Art (3)
Graduation Project I (3.5) |
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Term 3
Apr-Jul |
Project Management (3)
Hong Kong Art (3)
Supervised Studio Practice II (4)
Graduation Project II (3.5) |
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Specialization
Students choose 3 from the four disciplines, namely Ceramics, Painting, Photography and
Sculpture, as their specialization areas of study.
Major
Upon satisfactorily completion of the 3 chosen specializations, students can further choose one discipline as their major area of study.
Offering of any Specialization / Major modules is subject to sufficient enrolment and HKAS reserves the right in this regard at its own discretion.
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| Mode & Duration of Study |
Full-time: 2 Years |
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| Medium of Delivery |
The medium of instruction will be Cantonese supplemented with English.
Learning materials will be in Chinese and English as appropriate. |
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| Admission Requirements |
Level 2 (or above) in five Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) subjects including English and Chinese;
(i) Each applicant is allowed to use not more than two Applied Learning subjects in the application;
(ii) Preferably with “Attained with Distinction” in Applied Learning subjects; or |
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One A Level or an equivalent number of AS Level subjects in Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE); and
(i) 5 passes in HKCEE including English and Chinese; or
(ii) 3 passes in HKCEE plus level 2 or above in English and
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Satisfactory completion of a pre-AD or an equivalent
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Holder of Foundation Diploma in Visual Art from Hong Kong
Art School; or |
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| Mature student at age 21 or above with substantial relevant experience. |
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Candidate with substantial relevant background to be
assessed by the School. |
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Remarks:
The criteria are subject to further review. Hong Kong Art School reserves the right to make adjustments to the criteria as and when necessary, and/or with reference to the guidelines and practice as set out by the public institutions funded by the University Grant Committee (UGC), and the direction of the Joint Quality Review Committee (JQRC) and The Federation for Continuing Education in Tertiary Institutions (FCE). |
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| Tuition Fee (Total) |
HK$ 81,000 |
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| Notes to Applicants: |
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Candidates are required to present their protfolios during the admission interview. |
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Candidates may be requested to demonstrate language proficiency, or attend
corresponding language test(s).e.g. IELTS |
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Special Admission may be considered at the discretion of the School for candidates who can demonstrate
exceptional excellence in their relevant portfolios. |
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Scholarship opportunities are available. |
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| This programme has been validated by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications. |
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The programme module has been approved by the Office of Continuing Education Fund (CEF) as a reimbursable course.
The total amount of tuition fee of the 4 CEF reimbursable courses in the HDFA programme is HK$11,440 |
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