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Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies

Music

Programme Code: AD 110 3416 6338 2305 5315 aamccs-music@hkuspace.hku.hk
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QR Registration No.: 14/002816/L4
Registration Validity Period:  01/07/2014 to ongoing

Application Code 報名編號 : AD110
(Applicants who wish to apply for Music Theme should submit a separate application)

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Aims and features

This major aims at building up students’ fundamental knowledge of music so as to prepare them for further studies in music or to pursue a music-related career. The curriculum covers basic theory and practices ranging from western classical music to Chinese Music and world music.

The global trend

The cultural and creative industries are one of the fastest growing sectors, with enormous potential in economic growth and career development. Students equipped with cultural literacy and media literacy will continue to be the most sought-after in the years to come!

Hot subjects

Our rigorous curriculum covers hot university subjects such as media, journalism, communications, marketing, advertising, cultural and creative studies, and emphasizes your mental agility, language and transferrable skills, all of which are becoming increasingly important for both university education and the job market.

Flexible choices

You have the flexibility to select from a pool of elective courses and core courses offered by the other themes.

High recognition

We have over 20 years of experience in delivering subjects in media and cultural studies, and are one of the most recognized AD programmes in Hong Kong.

Excellent track record

Over the past 20 years, our graduates have been performing exceptionally well with university entrance to UGC funded programmes, particularly in areas like Arts & Humanities, Cultural Management, Media, Languages, Journalism & Communication, and Education.

 

Opportunities for Further Studies

The inter-disciplinary nature of the Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies programme allows graduates to apply for a range of degree programmes, for example, media studies, cultural studies, cultural management, creative media, film studies, communication studies, gender studies, Asian studies, global studies, comparative literature, humanities, social sciences, music, journalism and visual media.

Some of our graduates/students are admitted to UGC-funded degree programmes every year. The list below shows the programmes that our graduates/students of recent years have articulated to*:

The University of Hong Kong

BA
BA Conservation
BA Chinese
BA Comparative Literature
BA English
BA Fine Arts
BA Global Creative Industries
BA Hong Kong Studies
BA  Music
BA Philosophy
BA and BEd Language Education - English (Double Degree)
BA and BSocSc Social Data Science
BJ 
BNurs 
BSc Information Management
BSocSc
BSocSc Sociology
           

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

BA Anthropology
BA Chinese Language and Literature
BA Contemporary China Studies
BA Cultural Management
BA Cultural Studies
BA English
BA Fine Arts
BA History
BA Music
BA Philosophy
BA Religious Studies
BSocSc
​BSocSc Gender Studies
​BSocSc Global Studies
​BSocSc Journalism & Communication
​BSocSc Psychology
​BSocSc Sociology
             

City University of Hong Kong

BA Chinese & History
BA Creative Media
BA Culture & Heritage Management
BA Digital TV & Broadcasting
BA English for the Professions
BA English
BA Language Studies
BA Linguistics & Language Applications
BA Media & Communication
BA Translation & Interpretation
BAS New Media
BBA Management
BSc Creative Media
BSocSc Applied Sociology
BSocSc Asian & International Studies
BSocSc Criminology
BSocSc Environmental Policy
BSocSc Public Policy, Management & Politics
 

Hong Kong Baptist University

BA (Hons)
BA (Hons) Creative & Professional Writing
BA (Hons) Creative Writing for Film TV & New Media
BA (Hons) English Language & Literature
BA (Hons) Geography
BA (Hons) History
BA (Hons) Humanities
BA (Hons) Music
BA (Hons) Religion, Philosophy & Ethics
BA (Hons) Translation
BA (Hons) Visual Arts
BA (Hons) English Language & Literature and BEd (Hons) English Language Teaching  (Double Degree)
BComm (Hons) Film Major (Animation & Media Arts) 
BComm (Hons) Film Major (Film & Television)
BComm (Hons) Public Relations & Advertising
BSocSc (Hons) China Studies - Economics
BSocSc (Hons) Communication - Film and Media Arts
BSocSc (Hons) Communication - Public Relations & Advertising
BSocSc (Hons) Integrated Communication Management
BSocSc (Hons) Geography
BSocSc (Hons) Social Policy
BSW (Hons)
            

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

BA (Hons) Advertising Design
BA (Hons) Bilingual Interdisciplinary Chi Studies
BA (Hons) Communication Design
BA (Hons) Eng Studies for the Professions
BA (Hons) Language & Culture
BA (Hons) Scheme in Fashion & Textiles Scheme in Design
BA (Hons) Social Design
BBA (Hons) Marketing
BComm (Hons) Public Relations & Advertising Major (Advertising and Branding)
BEng (Hons) Product Engineering with Marketing
Broad Discipline of Computing
BSc (Hons) Nursing
                

The Education University of Hong Kong

BA (Hons) Creative Arts & Culture (Music)
BA (Hons) Creative Arts & Culture (Visual Arts)
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education
BA (Hons) Human & Organizational Development
BA (Hons) Language Studies (Chinese Major)
BA (Hons) Liberal Studies
BA (Hons) Creative Arts & Culture & BEd (Hons) Visual Arts (co-terminal double degree)
BA (Hons) Creative Arts & Culture & BEd (Hons) Music (co-terminal double degree)
BSocSc (Hons) Global & Hong Kong Studies
BSocSc (Hons) Greater China Studies
BSocSc (Hons) Policy Science & Management
BSocSc (Hons) Psychology
BEd (Hons) (Secondary) English Language
BEd (Hons) Chinese Language
BEd (Hons) Music
 

Lingnan University

BA (Hons)
BA (Hons) Cultural Studies
BA (Hons) Philosophy
BA (Hons) Visual Studies
BSocSc (Hons) Business Psychology
BSocSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling Psychology Concentration
 

HKU SPACE International College

Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to the full-time top-up degree programmes offered locally by HKU SPACE International College in collaboration with the following universities:

University of the Arts London
 
Edinburgh Napier University
 
University of the West of England, Bristol
 
University of Hull
 
 

Career Prospects

There are a growing number of job opportunities in the creative industries, e.g., reporters and programme presenters with musical knowledge, and support staff in arts administration offices and performing arts companies. Students with practical strengths can serve as composers and arrangers for the pop music, TV and film industries, and so on.

 

Special Entrance Requirements

Applicants are also required to possess the certificate of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) music theory with Grade 5 or above, or equivalent.

 

*The above list is not exhaustive and only shows some of the examples. 

GENERIC SKILLS
  • Advanced Chinese Language
  • Introduction to Academic English
  • English for Academic Purposes I & II
  • English for Arts and Humanities
  • Information Technology Fundamentals
  • Elementary Statistics

Experiential Learning

  • The Journey of Self-Discovery
SPECIALISM

Year 1 

Core Courses

  • Fundamentals of Tonal Music I 
  • Music in Western History (Baroque through Late Romantic Periods)

Year 2 

Core Courses

  • Introduction to Musics of the World
  • Introduction to Chinese Music
  • Fundamentals of Tonal Music II​
  • Creativity and Creative Industries

Electives

(Choose TWO courses from the following)

  • Understanding Culture and Everyday Life​
  • Introduction to Film Studies 
  • Introduction to Media and Communications
  • Cultural Space: Examining & Enabling People & Place
Core Curriculum Courses
  • Critical Analysis and Reasoning in Discipline-based Studies
  • Choose THREE courses from the Core Curriculum
Courses offered in each semester are subject to student enrolment, timetabling and resources available.
 
Gigi Ng
Gigi Ng
  • 2020-2022 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Social Sciences in Gender Studies Year 1

AAMCCS的課程讓我透過分析不同社會現象和各種文本,從而深入了解各種文化的概念。感恩在這裏遇到良師,他們樂於解答課堂上的疑問,又樂於跟學生分享個人經驗,使我更了解自己的能力和確立未來方向。我記得《新不了情》裏面秦沛對劉青雲說:「我頂多埋怨自己運氣不好,從來沒有懷疑過自己的才華,記住你千萬不可以懷疑你自己。」行到水窮處,坐看雲起時,只要堅守自己的初衷,總有一天得雲開見月明。

Zoie Lee
Zoie Lee
  • 2020-2022 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communication Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Digital Television & Broadcasting Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Chinese & History (History and Heritage Stream) Year 3
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Year 3

AAMCCS的課程範圍廣泛又富有趣味,能啟發我對不同文化事物和媒體的興趣,有效培養我的多角度思考能力。課程涵蓋理論及實踐部份,使我時有啟發,又可應用在日常生活中。另外,學校和講師亦在升學上給予多方面支援,讓我們積極面對前路。

Stella Wong
Stella Wong
  • 2020-2022 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communication Year 3
  • Offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries Year 3
  • Offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 3

優良師資與自由學習環境是本課程的瑰寶。我可以深入研究喜歡的文化研究和創意媒體,也能自訂作業主題。課程內容豐富又有趣味,同時讓我認清自己的興趣和目標,感恩終可獲得大學取錄。

Cheung Tsz Ying
Cheung Tsz Ying
  • 2020-2022 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Communication (International Journalism) Year 3
  • Offer received: University of Sussex Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Year 2
  • Offer received: Newcastle University Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Media and Culture Year 1
  • Offer received: Lancaster University Bachelor of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies Year 1

AAMCCS is less about memorising formulas and more about creating and applying ideas to real-life scenarios. Those cultural and media theories are staggeringly eye-opening and have altered how I should identify myself and others in society. The courses granted me a good grasp of media production, from media writing and photography to video making, allowing me to attempt everything and reassuring my interests in this field. I met passionate schoolmates and experienced lecturers who academically and emotionally assisted me on this journey. 

Thomas Lai
Thomas Lai
  • 2020-2022 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries Year 3
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations & Advertising) Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Digital Television & Broadcasting Year 3
  • Offer received: PolyU Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Year 3

Every lecture I learned and production I made in these two years in AAMCCS, such as visualizing skills, advertising campaigns, and magazine publishing are meaningful and memorable. AAMCCS has cultivated my creative mindset as well as the sense of observing cultural phenomena. Furthermore, our lecturers were kind to solve my misconceptions step by step and have inspired me to discover possibilities in my media career path. I will continue using the theories and skills I learned in AAMCCS to create more insightful projects to contribute to the community.

Alexandra Chau
Alexandra Chau
  • 2020-2022 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies Year 3
  • Offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 3

Dear future AAMCCSers, 


Uniqueness is your best sword in cultural studies. This is a place to practice self-love, reflect on your identity and express yourself. Don’t let others influence you. You be the influencer, be the inspiration, BE YOUR OWN MUSE.


Love,
Alexandra

Ada Siu
Ada Siu
  • 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Social Science in Journalism & Communication Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communication Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Digital Television & Broadcasting Year 3
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations & Advertising) Year 3
  • Offer received: PolyU Bachelor of Arts in Advertising Design Year 3

AAMCCS不但令我以更多角度認識社會文化和媒體運作,更提供讓我實踐創作的機會,包括廣告設計、雜誌製作等,這些機會都令我更清楚自己的潛能和發展路向。懇切良好的師資亦是此科的優勝之處,他們的鼓勵和教導大大幫助我們在升學和學業路上奮鬥前進。

Chan Yu Kit
Chan Yu Kit
  • 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 1
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations & Advertising) Year 3

每次我對知識概念,或者文化現象產生好奇的時候,就會跟同學和講師交流。這個過程令我可以從不同角度出發,訓練批判思考,文化研究最重要不是書本上的知識,而是訓練獨立而全面的思想。條條大路通羅馬,機會要自己爭取,師弟師妹加油!

Kiki Leung
Kiki Leung
  • 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communication Year 3
  • Offer received: PolyU Bachelor of Arts in Social Design Year 1

AAMCCS的課程涉及了不同領域,開拓了我對大眾媒體及文化的視野,令我更清楚自己未來想發展的方向。而副學士課程的學習模式與中學不同,考驗學生的實踐及自我研習能力,為日後升讀大學打好基礎。學院以及講師也盡力提供協助,遇到困難及問題,只要主動發問,就能得到很多友善和專業的資訊及意見。最後亦十分感謝在這裡共同奮鬥的朋友,因為互相的鼓勵與加油打氣,才能得到這兩年美好的校園生活。

Yanson Wong
Yanson Wong
  • 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media Year 3

This programme had indeed inspired me to explore different cultural aspects such as film, creative industries, advertising, and local and daily life's culture. I get to know the knowledge about how media affect and profit in divergent creative groups, along with the function and history of those cultural categories. It lets me know culture is colossal, which brings many consequences to humans and like writing a perfect music score to assemble people.

Leung Wing Lam
Leung Wing Lam
  • 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries Year 3
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communication Year 3
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations & Advertising) Year 3

I have explored areas in media, communication and culture in AAMCCS. During the two years of study, I have gained confidence and satisfactory results to continue my journey. I enjoyed doing the creative tasks because there are fewer boundaries and more interesting. Some concepts are closely related to our everyday life, and I have learned to observe and discover new ways of seeing our life. On the other hand, the teacher-student relationship in AAMCCS is close. Lecturers always give us enough support and suggestions. I am glad that I have met kind and nice lecturers who are always patient when I have concerns and worries.

Natalie Po
Natalie Po
  • 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 3
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Year 3
  • Offer received: LU Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 3

Courses of the AAMCCS programme introduced me to the world of cultural studies. They also offered an opportunity for me to explore contemporary society from a whole new perspective. Besides, lecturers were very kind and supportive. After studying at HKU SPACE CC for two years, I was equipped to pursue further study in the cultural studies field.

Gary Cheung
Gary Cheung
  • 2019-2021 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies
  • Offer received: HKU Bachelor of Journalism Year 1
  • Offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Year 3
  • Offer received: HKBU Bachelor of Communication (Chinese Journalism) Year 3

There are only three crucial elements to my academic success: be self-disciplined, be curious about the courses, and be ambitious to the goals. Since tertiary education emphasizes self-learning, self-discipline has become the key for me to acquire satisfactory academic results. Sometimes, I was exhausted and lost in the sea of knowledge. Only by always bearing in mind the goal of returning to the university can I position myself and swim towards it.

Mak Foon Yuk, Lily
Mak Foon Yuk, Lily
  • 2020 HKBU Bachelor of Communication (Film and Television) Year 3
  • Other offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKAPA Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Film and Television Year 1

中學時我只看見一條路︰考好DSE上大學,受傳統和狹窄的思想所影響,很少看見自己。AAMCCS令我明白,遇到個人、社會等問題時,要懂得退一步觀察,擺脫固有觀念,冷靜地分析並解決問題。HKU SPACE CC內有不少良師助我提升能力,現在我成為大學生,並不是為了走完那條路,而是為了進一步提升能力,成為一個我渴望成為的自己。感謝HKU SPACE CC成為我人生旅途的
其中一站。

Lee Shing Hei, Venise
Lee Shing Hei, Venise
  • 2020 HKU Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries Year 3
  • Other offer received: CityU Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication Year 3

During the 2 years in the AAMCCS programme, I have met countless creative and unconventional people, including students, tutors and lecturers. They have inspired and reignited my passion for learning about everyday culture, from examining its dominant ideologies to discussing the common usage of memes or emojis. I am ready to explore more surprising and fascinating things in everyday life. 

Chui Ka Hei, Jeff
Chui Ka Hei, Jeff
  • 2020 HKU Bachelor of Arts in Global Creative Industries Year3
  • Other offer received: CityU Bachelor of Social Sciences in Asian and International Studies Year 3

It was frustrating that I did not achieve my goals in HKDSE. Yet, HKU SPACE CC and the AAMCCS programme have introduced to me a brand-new world with unique perspectives. The lectures developed my critical thinking skills, which not only apply to the coursework, but also my life target. After two years of precious progress, I strongly believe that I am fully equipped, and I am ready to take the upcoming challenges in order to achieve my goal.

Chan Yik Tung Alison
Chan Yik Tung Alison
  • 2020 HKU Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology Year 3
  • Other offer received: HKU Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Data Science
  • Other offer received: HKUST School of Business and Management

Academically, this programme allowed me to gain professional knowledge in appreciating creative works done by different kinds of people. Yet, the most enjoyable part for me is having the opportunity to write stories, make short movies, songs, and animations. Working with groupmates on creating cultural spaces in class and doing presentations and performances are also incredible and memorable.

Cheung King Ho
Cheung King Ho
  • 2012-14 Associate of Arts (Music)
  • 2014-18 BA (Major in Music & Japanese Studies), The University of Hong Kong
  • 2015 Joined the Exchange Programme at University of Edinburgh, Scotland
  • 2016-17 Joined the Exchange Programme at International Christian University, Japan
  • 2017 Joined the Internship Programme at Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo
  • 2018 於日本國駐香港總領事館任職

The lecturers at HKU SPACE Community College were willing to offer help anytime and anywhere. Not only did they provide professional suggestions on academic aspect, they were always ready to share personal learning experience with me. Under their selfless guidance, I had clearer pictures of my study and future career path. Furthermore, their support and encouragement help me to build my confidence to overcome uncertainties and hurdles ahead.

Wong Ching Yu
Wong Ching Yu
  • 2015-16 Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies [AD Year 1 articulated to BA Year 1]
  • Offer received: CUHK Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Year 1

與其說文學副學士 (媒體、文化及創意) 的課程只是單純一個科目,不如說這個課程教導我們該以哪種態度面對這個世界。在課堂中,老師經常鼓勵同學以批判思維去思考日常的大小事,並教導我們以不同層面角度看同一件事物,從中同學可以對社會的意識形態及文化有更深一層的體會和認識。