Master of Arts (MA) in Producing for Film, Television and New Media

Introduction
The Master of Arts in Producing for Film, Television and New Media is a taught postgraduate programme launched in 2013 in a one-year full-time study mode.

As the first of its kind in the Greater China Region, the programme aims to meet the escalating demand for the professionals who command high-level of language proficiency with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the film, television and new media industry production process (e.g. planning, finance, project development, producing, distribution, promotion, public relations & marketing and theatre management etc.), cultivating students' creativity, independent thinking and operational skills.

Graduates of the programme are equipped to be employed in management positions related to contracting, producing, promotion, distribution, marketing, and exhibition in the field of film industry, television, and new media in Hong Kong, the Greater China Region and around the world.

The programme has been selected for sponsorship under the Targeted Taught Postgraduate Programmes Fellowships Scheme. This scheme, offered by the University Grants Committee (UGC), provides fellowships for local students pursuing designated taught postgraduate programmes. The main objective of the scheme is to attract more meritorious local students to pursue further studies in priority areas conducive to the development of Hong Kong.

Programme Highlights

Guest Talks and Seminars

Guest talks and seminars are regularly organized for students to acquire course-related knowledge and catch up with the latest media development. Seasoned professionals and experts in various fields from the industry, including CEOs, directors, film producers, scriptwriters and actors are invited to give talks and share their valuable experience to students.

Extra-curricular Activities

Extra-curricular activities such as local tours, overseas study tours, field visits and workshops are organized to broaden students’ horizons and strengthen their understanding of the developing trends in the industry by allowing them to acquire knowledge outside the classroom.

Tutorial Scheme

The tutorial scheme aims to encourage closer communication between students and teaching staff, and to facilitate the programme to collect feedback from students. Each student will be assigned to a group led by a tutor, who is also a course instructor of the programme. Students and the tutor can discuss and exchange opinions on matters came up in class, and any topics related to the film/TV/new media industry or school life.