Year1/

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of social and cultural analysis, in particular, how arts, culture, technology and society interact and impact each other, given a grounding in “Visual and Performing Arts”, and taught how to conduct social research.

Year2/

In addition to conceptualising the place of arts and culture in modernity, students will begin to pick up fundamental programme-specific skills, such as Arts administration and 3D imaging. Students will also be introduced to “Digital Documentation and Research Methods” to familiarise them with the digital tools available for documentation and research. At the same time, taking advantage of the liberal arts environment of the University, students will take elective courses from other disciplines, not only to broaden their scope of knowledge, but also to cultivate in them a multidisciplinary perspective.

Year3/

In their third year, students prepare to become arts and culture professionals with digital technology skills.

Core courses extend students’ programme-specific skills to curating and event management, and update them on changes in the field in the digital era.

Arts and Culture Electives focus on applied knowledge in the domain and state-of-the-art developments related to the sector and industry. Courses cover various aspects of the field such as museum studies, cultural policy, arts marketing and tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

Digital Technology Electives aim to train students in industry-standard digital technology skills such as webpage and app design, virtual reality and augmented reality, data analytics, and game design.

Year 3 students will be encouraged to take up the Study Abroad Scheme or Overseas Summer Internship to get regional/international exposure.

Year4/

In Year 4, students get the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills creatively to meet the needs of the industry through i) a capstone project that provides an innovative digital solution to an industry need, and ii) a credit-bearing industrial attachment/internship at a local institution or company.

Elective courses in Year 4 will focus on topics that synthesise domain knowledge in arts and culture with skills in digital technology, so that students remain attuned to how arts, culture and digital technology interact in society and industries.

Digital Imaging Laboratory

The Digital Imaging Laboratory (DIL) will feature state-of-the-art equipment for collecting 3D data as well as data post-processing software and computers to meet the hands-on training needs of students.

Big Data Laboratory

The Big Data Laboratory is a computer lab equipped with high-powered PCs connected to advanced servers. This is a multi-purpose computer laboratory for courses requiring advanced computing facilities.

Virtual Reality (VR) Laboratory

The VR Lab consists of a VR Cave, a high-capacity server, workstations for immersive experience development, sensors and stands, 3D monitors, backpack computers and portables, and a number of VR headsets. This lab is used for courses that seek to create and to display VR/AR contents.