Music & Stage Production - Higher Diploma in Music Production for Creative Industries

This unique sub-degree program combines music composition, performance, stage production, and sound art, developing students'
skills across a diverse spectrum of musical styles, including local, J-Pop, K-Pop, Western pop, electronic music, game and film soundtracks, sound design, etc. Through comprehensive music and performing arts, stage production talent training, development and creativity enhancement, contributing to the local music industry becoming the creative capital of Asia. The content of the course focuses on balancing students with different levels. Whether they are interested in music but have not received basic training or have some basic training are welcome to apply.

Contents

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

【Comprehensive Music Training】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
【International Perspective】Our internationally qualified tutors provides music training aligned with global standards, fostering students’ understanding of the international and industry perspectives
【High-end Equipment】It 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 will also study off-campus at the Shaw Creative Hub
【Industry Insights】Students can learn from leading industry professionals and gain firsthand experience through site visits to professional recording studios, music and 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
【Internship】100 hours of internship in a local professional music company, allowing students to collaborate with industry professionals and experience working environment
【Emphasis on Theory and Practice】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
【build your Portofolio】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

Graduation Path

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)
City University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Creative Media)
City University of Hong Kong - 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)
Hong Kong Baptist University - Bachelor of Arts with Honors (Arts and Technology)
The Education University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Creative Arts and Culture)
The Education University of Hong Kong - 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.

Tutor Profile

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

Programme Details

Mode of Study

Full Time

Teaching Mode

Face to face

Commencement of Study

September 2025

Duration

2 Years

Location

HKCT Jockey Club Ma On Shan Campus

Entry Requirements

Attained Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects*, including Chinese^ and English [each applicant is allowed to use not more than two Applied Learning subjects at ‘Attained’ level as equivalent to Level 2 in the application] ; or
Pass in 1 A-Level or 2 AS-Level subjects in HKALE; and 5 passes in HKCEE including Chinese Language and English Language; or
Holder of Diploma Yi Jin/ Diploma of Applied Education; or
Holder of Diploma for Tertiary Studies; or
Holder of Pre-Associate Degree; or
Holder of Diploma and
- the qualification should be awarded by one of the local or overseas recognised tertiary institutions / post-secondary colleges; and
the length of study is at least 450 teaching hours; or
Aged 21 or above with 1 year working experience; or
Equivalent qualifications;
AND
Pass the admission interview.

* ‘Attained’ in ‘Citizenship and Social Development’, or the attainment of ‘Level 2’ in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects.
^ ‘Attained’ level of Applied Learning Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students) is accepted as Chinese Language qualification for the admission, but it is not considered as an elective subject.

Teaching Facilities

Digital Media Studio adopts a tapeless full HD video camera, which can provide high-definition signals for live TV broadcast and rebroadcast through industry-standard HD-SDI. the control room included a set of Sound Mixer. Students can learn sound mixing and editing while recording and post-production

Professional Design Lab provides the advance computers with high speed networks and professional softwares, for examples, Logic Pro、ProTools and Ableton Live

The Audio Dubbing Studio equipped with various mixing and recording equipment, soundproofing room, and Audio Pro software that are commonly used in the industry