Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Creative Industries
創意產業音樂學士(榮譽)
Year 1 Entry – HKDSE/ International Qualifications/ Post-Secondary
Programme Code | Duration of Study | Mode of Study | Class Start Date |
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction for classroom teaching (in all forms) at HKBU is English, except for those courses that are granted exemption.
Fund Type
Government Funded
First Year Intake Number
15
Credits Required for Graduation
128
Remarks:
For Non-Local Non-Mainland Students, the Programme Office will not consider applicants who select this programme as their second choice.
Programme Description
The Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Creative Industries Programme offers professional training and new articulation pathway for students with two options: Scoring for Film, Television and Video Games, and Popular Music Performance and Songwriting. Students are given opportunities to study and develop skills in the two areas which aim to nurture their skills, techniques, and creativity in music production for popular music, visual media, music technology, and media production.
The Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Creative Industries Programme provides comprehensive training to aspiring composers, vocalists, and instrumentalists for careers in creative and entertainment industries. Students are given plenty of opportunities to hone their skills in music technology, composition, performance, production, and entrepreneurship. The programme offers a new career pathway for students with the following two concentrations:
- Scoring for Film, Television and Video Games
- Popular Music Performance and Songwriting
Students in Scoring for Film, Television and Video Games concentration will develop musical skills and knowledge to function as composers, orchestrators, music supervisors, music editors, conductors, and music producers in various entertainment industries. Students in Popular Music Performance and Songwriting concentration will develop capabilities to enter the music industry as performer-songwriters, lyricists, instrumental and/ or vocal performers, arrangers, and music producers.
Within the framework of a liberal arts university, apart from the professional training they receive through their major, students will gain insights into the larger issues of science, society, human community, and global cultures – knowledge that is essential for the education of professional artist-musician in music and media.
Graduates will be prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in the creative and entertainment industries, functioning as film and video games composers, songwriters, contemporary music performers, and music producers.
JUPAS - General Entrance Requirements
Programme Entrance Requirements
Programme Requirements
| HKDSE Core Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | Attained |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
| ANY 2 SUBJECTS Notes | 3 |
Notes for elective subjects:
1) One of the electives must be any Category A subjects (excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2));
2) The other elective can be any of the following subjects:
a) Category A subjects (including Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2));
b) Category B (Applied Learning) subjects with "Attained with Distinction (I)" or above;
c) Category C (Other Language) subjects.
Please refer to the following link for the details of General and Programme Entrance Requirements
Remarks on other requirements:
1) Music qualifications to be determined by the Academy
2) Applicants are required to submit portfolio and/or to attend an examination/ interview/ audition. Please refer to the programme website for more details: https://mus.hkbu.edu.hk.
International Qualifications - Programme Entrance Requirements
Applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- The examination results of music qualification (Practical, Theory), including but not limited to ABRSM or Rockschool Practical grade / Performance grade Grade 8 or above, as well as music theory qualifications, such as ABRSM or Rockschool Grade 5 or above;
- A portfolio via an online portfolio submission system.
Remarks:
- Applicants may be exempt from the requirement to provide Music Examination results if:
- He/she has professional accomplishments or high achievements in the Music Industry (Performance/Production), and/or
- Able to demonstrate outstanding performance and music theory knowledge in the Music Portfolio
- Applicants who have taken music examinations other than those mentioned above; and/or have achieved lower levels than suggested should contact us in advance for advice.
An official email notification regarding the submission details will be sent to the applicant's registered email in due course. Applicants without portfolio submission will not be further processed. For portfolio preparation, applicants are strongly advised to visit: https://mus.hkbu.edu.hk/programmes/bmus
Post-Secondary Qualifications - Programme Entrance Requirements
Applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- The examination results of music qualification (Practical, Theory), including but not limited to ABRSM or Rockschool Practical grade / Performance grade Grade 8 or above, as well as music theory qualifications, such as ABRSM or Rockschool Grade 5 or above.
- A portfolio via an online portfolio submission system.
Remarks:
- Applicants may be exempt from the requirement to provide Music Examination results if:
- He/she has professional accomplishments or high achievements in the Music Industry (Performance/Production), and/or
- Able to demonstrate outstanding performance and music theory knowledge in the Music Portfolio
- Applicants who have taken music examinations other than those mentioned above; and/or have achieved lower levels than suggested should contact us in advance for advice.
An official email notification regarding the submission details will be sent to the applicant's registered email in due course. Applicants without portfolio submission will not be further processed. For portfolio preparation, applicants are strongly advised to visit: https://mus.hkbu.edu.hk/programmes/bmus
中国内地应届高考生入学 - 课程入学要求
创意产业音乐学士(荣誉) - 申请人必须考获英国皇家音乐学院或 Rockschool 音乐学院实践级别/演奏级别第8级（或与其同等资历），以及英国皇家音乐学院或 Rockschool 音乐学院乐理考试第5级(或与其同等资历)。
注意：
- 如申请人符合以下条件，有机会获豁免提交音乐学历证明：
- 于音乐行业（演奏／创作）具专业成就或卓越表现；及／或
- 能于音乐作品集中展示优秀的演奏能力及乐理知识。
- 曾报考上述以外之音乐考试；及／或考获级别低于上述要求之申请人，请先与本校联络以获取相关建议。
提交作品集及面试安排
有意报读 创意产业音乐学士(荣誉) 为第一志愿之申请人，需申报修读之课程及其专修科目，选项如下:
- 创意产业音乐学士(荣誉) 「电影、电视及电子游戏音乐创作」专修
- 创意产业音乐学士(荣誉) 「流行音乐表演及创作」专修
另外，请留意以下递交作品集及面试的安排。
报读创意产业音乐学士为第一志愿的申请人须于2027年6月13日前提交音乐作品，逾期提交的作品将不予考虑。请根据以下要求提供作品结集：
- 有意报读 「电影、电视及电子游戏音乐创作」 专修之申请人：
- 一分钟自我介绍视频 (英语)
- 一到两段演奏现有音乐作品的简短视频 (请注明作品名称)
- 一至两首原创音乐的音频档(视像媒体可选择性提交)，建议提供乐谱。
- 所提交之创作作品须能表现申请人不同风格的音乐创作潜能，如管弦乐或电子音乐，及融合视像媒体之音乐叙事能力。
- 有意报读 「流行音乐表演及创作」 专修之申请人：
- 一分钟自我介绍视频 (英语)
- 两到三段乐器演奏/演唱现有音乐作品的简短视频 (请注明作品名称)
- 两至三首原创音乐的音频档/视频，或经申请人改编的现有音乐作品，建议提供乐谱。所提交之创作作品须能表现申请人不同风格的音乐创作潜能，如管弦乐或电子音乐，及融合视像媒体之音乐叙事能力。
- 所提交之演奏作品须能表现申请人演奏/演唱、作曲，以及其他创作能力。
申请人必须提供音乐学历证明的复印本，以供参考。
音乐作品及音乐学历证明提交方法
- 申请人需把音乐作品及音乐学历证明上载至个人的云储存空间/网盘，并在网上表格提供音乐作品及音乐学历证明的网盘链接以供审核。
注意：
1. 云储存空间/网盘的档案请勿设置下载期限。
2. 档案名称格式为“申请人姓名-自我介绍”，“申请人姓名-音乐作品-作品编号-作品类型”和“申请人姓名-音乐学历证明”，例如：“陈大文-自我介绍”，“陈大文-音乐作品- 1-原创音乐”和“陈大文-音乐学历证明”。
3. 请把所有的音乐学历证明合成一个档案，再上载至云储存空间/网盘。
面试安排：
面试预计于六月进行，缺席者将不获考虑录取。如有更新安排，将作另行通知。另于高考成绩公布前接获面试通知者，如其国家统一高考成绩最终未达所属省市区报读第一批重点高校的分数线(一本线)，或其英语分数未达110 分，已安排的面试将会取消。
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