Course learning in combine theory and practice to emphasize the training of musical creativity, production technology and teamwork skills. Students can learn all-round from scratch to join the music creative industry. The course content covers six major categories, modern music theory application, studio music creation and production, music performance, music stage production and engineering, music technology and sound design art.

Programme Features

• 【The most comprehensive music training course】In addition to basic music theory, mixing and post-production, innovative composition and arrangement skills, and contemporary music performance skills, it also includes music stage production skills, electronic music, sound design, world ethnic music, etc. that are rarely covered in similar courses.
• 【Professional teaching team with international perspective】Course instructors all have music qualifications awarded by internationally renowned music conservatories. In addition to providing students with international benchmark music training, they also focus on cultivating students' international and industry perspectives.
• 【High-end software and hardware equipment】Provides the latest software and hardware technologies, including contemporary music production software such as Logic Pro, ProTools and Ableton Live, as well as various audio plug-ins such as Autotune. In addition to studying through the on-campus computer labs, recording studios and variety halls that simulate the specifications of professional performance venues in Hong Kong, students can also study off-campus at the Shaw Creative Hub.
• 【Professional knowledge sharing】Industry experts are invited to serve as guest tutors to provide students with more in-depth industry insights and practical skills; we also arrange visits to professional recording studios, music, media production and entertainment companies, performance venues, etc. for on-site inspections to communicate with industry professionals and help students understand Industry operations and market trends to broaden your horizons.
• 【100 hours of internship】Students will be arranged to intern in a local professional music company for 100 hours in the second academic year, where they will collaborate with industry professionals and experience a real working environment to enhance their practical experience.
• 【Pay equal attention to theoretical and experiential learning】In addition to theoretical classes, the program also designed a series of stage production and performance studies, including graduation concerts, to enhance students' practical experience and theoretical practice.
• 【Prepare for the future】The design of subject assignments takes into consideration the building of personal music portfolio for students, so as to prepare them for future studies, whether international or local, or to join the creative industry.

Featured Modules

• Modern Music Theory Application
• Studio Music Creation and Production
• Music Performance
• Music Stage Production and Engineering
• Music Technology and Sound Design Art
• Graduation Project

Articulation Path

Graduates can articulate to the following Bachelor programmes:

The University of Hong Kong

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Humanities and Digital Technology)

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

• Bachelor of Music with Honors

City University of Hong Kong

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Creative Media)
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Creative Media)
• Bachelor of Arts and Science (Honours) (New Media)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Bachelor of Design (Honours) (Media Design)

Hong Kong Baptist University

• Bachelor of Music (Honours) (Creative Industries)
• Bachelor of Arts with Honors (Arts and Technology)

The Education University of Hong Kong

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Creative Arts and Culture)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Creative Arts Culture and Education) (Music)

Others

• Bachelor's degree programs in cultural studies or management offered by other local tertiary institutions
• Other overseas music and music-related bachelor's degree programs

 
Career Prospects

Graduates could apply for positions of Studio Audio Mixing Engineer, Back Stage Sound and Lighting Engineer, Pop music performer, Arranger, Composer, Sound Artist, Music and Audio Technology Inventor / Researcher, Sound Designer, Composer for Motion Graphics, Musicologist / Ethnomusicologist, etc.

The programme has a professional teaching team with international perspectives. The tutors have music qualifications awarded by internationally renowned music learning institutions, including the Royal Academy of Music (ABRSM), Trinity College London, and Berklee College of Music in the United States. etc., to ensure that students receive international benchmark music training. Additionally, guest lecturers from industry experts will be invited to share their profound industry insights and practical skills with the students