Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Entertainment Arts

Major and Specialisations

Major	Specialisation
Media Design and Technology	Audio Arts
Media Design and Technology	Media Scenography
Technical Production and Management	Stage and Event Management
Technical Production and Management	Technical Direction
Theatre Design	Set and Costume Design
	Costume Technology
	Property Making
	Scenic Art

Major - Media Design and Technology

Audio Arts focuses on sound as a creative medium for storytelling, expression and audience engagement. Through productions, collaborative projects and studio practice within HKAPA's interdisciplinary performing arts environment, students develop skills in music production, composition and arrangement, sound design, recording and mixing, immersive audio, live sound and sonic arts. Building on strong foundations in audio production, the specialisation explores digital performance, sound installations and immersive media practices, enabling students to apply sound creatively across live performance, entertainment and emerging media contexts.

BFA 1
Major Studies	Audio Arts Core I - Fundamentals Digital Audio Workstation Listening Skills Music History & Appreciation Sonic Art Fundamentals Safety & Essentials in Production First Aid / Theatre Safety / Crew Technique Basic Theatrical Lighting / Sound Techniques Basic Theatrical Rigging Techniques Applied Arts Workshop Fundamentals Production Practice – Crew Level
Contextual Studies	Computer Network & System Show Programming I.S. (mandatory) AutoCAD (Basic & Intermediate)
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English I Chinese Communication Arts and Aesthetics The Philosophical Perspective
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BFA 2
Major Studies	Audio Arts Core II - Sound Creation Advanced Digital Audio Workstation Sound Scoring & Composition Sound System for Live Performance Audio Arts Production I Recording Theory & Technique Concert Recording and Streaming Technique Immersive Sound Content Mixing Introduction Opera & Orchestral Concert Recording Production Practice – Technician Inter-disciplinary Collaborative Project Creative Project & Case Study Portfolio Seminar I Artist Portfolio design Case Study / Mid Residence Review
Contextual Studies	Media Networks & Interactivity Multimedia Network Interactive Design Visualisation Tools AutoCAD 3D / Sketch up / Blender / Capture / Disguise
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English II Innovation and Evolution Contemporary Arts & Culture
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BFA 3
Major Studies	Audio Arts Core III - Sound Studio Mixing Studio Mastering Sound System Integration Digital Performance Technique Audio Arts Production II Sound Design Practices Research Assistant Opera & Orchestral Concert Recording Final Year Project Seminar I (Audio Arts) Performance Workshop & Seminars for Graduation Project
Contextual Studies	Audio Arts Contextual Studies Sonic Reader Music Coding
Liberal Arts and Languages	TEA Report & Proposal Writing
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BFA 4
Major Studies	Audio Arts Core IV - Advanced Studies Sound Arts Acoustic Studies Audio Arts Special Topics Special Topics in Sound, Lighting, Video & Digital Design Complementary Design & Technology for Entertainment Environment Audio Arts Production III Production Music Director (Concert Producer or Sonic Arts Design & Production) Final Year Project Seminar II Final Year Project Development & Report Writing Portfolio Seminar II Case Study / Masterclass / Final Portfolio Presentation Development
Liberal Arts and Languages	-
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Media Scenography focuses on the integration of lighting, sound and media to create engaging audience experiences. Through productions, collaborative projects and practice-based learning within HKAPA's interdisciplinary performing arts environment, students build foundations in lighting, sound, video and digital media design while developing both specialist expertise and interdisciplinary skills in contemporary performance and experience design. Combining aesthetics, storytelling, Arts Tech and emerging technologies, the specialisation enables students to develop individual strengths within an interdisciplinary practice and prepares graduates for careers across theatre, live events, exhibitions, immersive experiences and the wider creative industries.

BFA 1
Major Studies	Media Scenography Core I Digital Audio & Video Editing Integrated Media Culture - Literature & Philosophy / Theatre / Dance / Music / Film / Graphic Media Art Fundamental Safety & Essentials in Production First Aid / Theatre Safety / Crew Technique Basic Theatrical Lighting / Sound Techniques Basic Theatrical Rigging Techniques Applied Arts Workshop Fundamentals Production Practice – Crew Level
Contextual Studies	Computer Network & System Show Programming I.S. (mandatory) AutoCAD (Basic & Intermediate)
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English I Chinese Communication Arts and Aesthetics The Philosophical Perspective
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BFA 2
Major Studies	Media Scenography Core II - Digital Scenography Scenography & Design Methodology Virtual Production & Generative Art Media Scenography Theory & Techniques Design Theory & Techniques - Lighting / Sound / Video Media Scenography Production I Operation Practice for Light / Sound / Video Production Practice – Technician & Programmer Inter-disciplinary Collaborative Project Creative Project & Case Study Portfolio Seminar I Artist Portfolio design Case Study / Mid Residence Review
Contextual Studies	Media Networks & Interactivity Multimedia Network Interactive Design Visualisation Tools AutoCAD 3D / Sketch up / Blender / Capture / Disguise
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English II Innovation and Evolution Contemporary Arts & Culture
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BFA 3
Major Studies	Media Scenography Core III - Media Aesthetics Advanced Media Aesthetic Topics in Lighting, Sound & Video In depth study of different forms of Performance Media Scenography Seminar Aesthetics Development Seminar in Lighting Sound & Media Media Scenography Production II Engineering / Programming / Design Final Year Project Seminar I (Media Scenography) Workshop & Seminar for Graduation Project
Contextual Studies	Creative Coding
Liberal Arts and Languages	TEA Report & Proposal Writing
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BFA 4
Major Studies	Media Scenography Core IV - Advanced Studies Performing Spaces Studies Complementary Design & Technology for Entertainment Environment Media Scenography Special Topics Special Topics in Sound / Lighting / Video / Digital Design Scenography Design (Event / Site Specific / Immersive Experience / Virtual) Media Scenography Production III Production Design & Engineering (Multimedia Design or Concert Producer & Design or Show Design) Final Year Project Seminar II Final Year Project Development & Report Writing Portfolio Seminar II Case Study / Masterclass / Final Portfolio Presentation Development
Liberal Arts and Languages	-
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Major - Technical Production and Management

The stage and event management programme develops technically competent and professional stage managers and arts & event managers towards leadership positions in the entertainment industries. Undergraduate students are also given the opportunity to develop their interest in production management in this course of study alongside core competencies in practical cueing, score reading and multimedia arts management. In their final year of study, students will undertake their graduation project and complete a professional internship.

BFA 1
Major Studies	Production Practice I Stage Management Core Skills Lab I Stage Management Studies I Fundamentals of Theatre and Entertainment Arts Health, Safety and Sustainability in Technical Theatre Script Interpretation Stage Management Theatre Technology I
Contextual Studies	AutoCAD Creative Culture
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English I Chinese Communication Arts and Aesthetics The Philosophical Perspective Legal and Cultural Context for Performing Artists and Cultural Leaders
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BFA 2
Major Studies	Production Practice II Stage Management Core Skills Lab II Stage Management Studies II Stage Management Theatre Technology II Community Arts
Contextual Studies	Scenic Construction I Scenic Design and Lighting Fundamentals Multimedia and Sound Fundamentals
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English II Innovation and Evolution Contemporary Arts & Culture
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BFA 3
Major Studies	Production Practice III Production Management Management Professional Development I Project and Event Management I Stage Management Theatre Technology III
Contextual Studies	-
Liberal Arts and Languages	Graduation Project Guided Writing for TEA students
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BFA 4
Major Studies	Internship Production Practice IV Project and Event Management II Graduation Project Graduation Project Review Management Professional Development II
Contextual Studies	-
Liberal Arts and Languages	-
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The aim of the technical direction programme is to provide students with both technical and artistic knowledge thus creating the next generation of collaborative, thinking, creative members of the production industry. The programme develops an appreciation of traditional theatre technology while focusing on new and emerging entertainment technologies such as show control, motion control and animatronics. Graduates from this programme will posess the skills required to build and rig scenery for the stage, safely operate stage machinery and be familiar with workshop management practices and procedures. In their final year of study students will undertake their graduation project and complete a professional internship.

BFA 1
Major Studies	Production Practice I Fundamentals of Stage Technology Electronics for Theatre Fundamentals of Theatre and Entertainment Arts Health, Safety and Sustainability in Technical Theatre Technical Drawing for Theatre Stage Technology Seminar I Electrical Engineering for Theatre
Contextual Studies	AutoCAD Creative Culture
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English I Chinese Communication Arts and Aesthetics The Philosophical Perspective Legal and Cultural Context for Performing Artists and Cultural Leaders
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BFA 2
Major Studies	Production Practice II Stage Technology Computer-Aided Drafting for Theatre Entertainment Systems Operations and Case Studies Computer Science for Theatre Scenic Construction I Stage Technology Seminar II Microcontrollers for Art Scenic Construction II
Contextual Studies	-
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English II Innovation and Evolution Contemporary Arts & Culture
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BFA 3
Major Studies	Production Practice III Technical Direction Seminar 3D Modelling and Computer Aided Design for Theatre Scenic Construction III Stage Technology Workshop Technical Production Concepts Project and Event Management I
Contextual Studies	-
Liberal Arts and Languages	Graduation Project Guided Writing for TEA students
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BFA 4
Major Studies	Internship Graduation Project Graduation Project Review Applied Technologies for Theatre
Contextual Studies	-
Liberal Arts and Languages	-
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Major - Theatre Design

The Set and Costume Design degree program spans four years and aims to equip students with a thorough understanding of the practice and process of a professional Set and Costume Designer. In the first year, students will learn basic terminology, creative research methodology, and the tools and equipment used by professional designers.

During the second year, students will serve as Assistant Designers to gain foundational artistic, technical, and collaboration skills. The third year is specifically designed to enable students to further develop and refine their design abilities. In the final year of the program, students will be required to successfully complete two production design assignments, including their graduation project, as a testimony to their skills and knowledge.

Upon completion of the program, students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the theatre industry, as well as the skills and knowledge required to become a professional Set and Costume Designer in this industry.

BFA 1
Major Studies	Production Practice I – Crew in Academy Production Drafting I, II Script Interpretation Design Fundamentals Model Making Creative Culture Design Methodology I
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Fundamentals of Theatre and Entertainment Arts Health, Safety and Sustainability in Technical Theatre Computer-aided Graphic Drawing I Costume Theory and Techniques I
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English I Chinese Communication Arts and Aesthetics The Philosophical Perspective
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BFA 2
Major Studies	Production Practice II – Assistant Designer in Academy Production Design Methodology II, III Drafting III
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Drawing II, III Period Style I, II Scenic Art Theory and Techniques I Property Making Theory and Techniques I
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English II Innovation and Evolution Contemporary Arts & Culture
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BFA 3
Major Studies	Production Practice III – Set and Costume Designer of a dance piece Design Methodology IV, V
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Costume History I, II Scenic Construction Theory and Techniques I Drawing IV
Liberal Arts and Languages	TEA Report & Proposal Writing
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BFA 4
Major Studies	Production Practice IV – Set and Costume Designer in Academy Production Graduation Project & Review
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Select one course from below: Costume Theory and Techniques II Property Making Theory and Techniques II Scenic Art Theory and Techniques II Scenic Construction Theory and Techniques II
Liberal Arts and Languages	-
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Costume Technology courses combine the interpretation of design and the training of costume-makers, providing them with the supervisory skills needed to work as a professional costume supervisor. Students develop an understanding of both Asian and Western costumes through the study of pattern drafting, draping, tailoring, dyeing, millinery, and corsetry. Students are exposed to hair/wig dressing, stage makeup and prosthetics through classes and participation in Academy productions. In their final year of study students will undertake their graduation project and complete a professional internship.

BFA 1
Major Studies	Production Practice I – Crew in Academy Production Drafting I, II Script Interpretation Design Fundamentals Model Making Creative Culture Design Methodology I
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Fundamentals of Theatre and Entertainment Arts Health, Safety and Sustainability in Technical Theatre Computer-aided Graphic Drawing I Costume Theory and Techniques I
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English I Chinese Communication Arts and Aesthetics The Philosophical Perspective
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BFA 2
Major Studies	Production Practice II Wigs and Hair Pattern Drafting Costume Management Draping and Historical Patterns Costume Theory and Techniques II
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Costume History I, II Theatrical Makeup I Corsets and Undergarments Select one course from below: Property Making Theory and Techniques I Scenic Art Theory and Techniques I Scenic Construction Theory and Techniques I
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English II Innovation and Evolution Contemporary Arts & Culture
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BFA 3
Major Studies	Production Practice III Costume Theory and Techniques III, IV Dyeing I
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Millinery I Theatrical Makeup II Dyeing II Select one course from below: Property Making Theory and Techniques I Scenic Art Theory and Techniques I Scenic Construction Theory and Techniques I
Liberal Arts and Languages	TEA Report & Proposal Writing
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BFA 4
Major Studies	Production Practice IV Graduation Project & Review Costume Theory and Techniques V
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Internship
Liberal Arts and Languages	-
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The Property Making course trains prop-makers to utilise elements drawn from sculpture, crafts, fine art and engineering to realise prop designs for the stage. In Year 1 and 2 of the programme, attention is focused on providing students with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of props making and associated technical knowledge, with an emphasis on safe practice. Year 3 and 4 expands skills with personal development through exploration and experimentation on projects, and practical experience on Academy productions.

BFA 1
Major Studies	Production Practice I – Crew in Academy Production Drafting I, II Script Interpretation Design Fundamentals Model Making Creative Culture Design Methodology I
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Fundamentals of Theatre and Entertainment Arts Health, Safety and Sustainability in Technical Theatre Computer-aided Graphic Drawing I Costume Theory and Techniques I
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English I Chinese Communication Arts and Aesthetics The Philosophical Perspective
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BFA 2
Major Studies	Production Practice II Property Making Theory and Techniques II Enlargement Digital Fabrication Faux Finishing for Property Making
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Period Style I, II Drafting III Select one course from below: Costume Theory and Techniques I Scenic Art Theory and Techniques I Scenic Construction Theory and Techniques I
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English II Innovation and Evolution Contemporary Arts & Culture
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BFA 3
Major Studies	Production Practice III Property Making Theory and Techniques III, IV Advance Sculpture Techniques
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Workshop Management Prosthetics Select one course from below: Costume Theory and Techniques I Scenic Art Theory and Techniques I Scenic Construction Theory and Techniques I
Liberal Arts and Languages	TEA Report & Proposal Writing
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BFA 4
Major Studies	Production Practice IV Graduation Project & Review Property Making Theory and Techniques V
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Internship
Liberal Arts and Languages	-
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Scenic Art courses combine both traditional and contemporary methods of the making and painting of scenic elements for use on stage. Alongside the core subjects, such as drawing, scenic painting and scenic art techniques, students also learn to use computer applications to augment their skills. The Year 1 and 2 courses focus on giving students a solid grounding in material usage and workshop practice, while the Year 3 and 4 courses allow for more production experience and advanced techniques.

BFA 1
Major Studies	Production Practice I – Crew in Academy Production Drafting I, II Script Interpretation Design Fundamentals Model Making Creative Culture Design Methodology I
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Fundamentals of Theatre and Entertainment Arts Health, Safety and Sustainability in Technical Theatre Computer-aided Graphic Drawing I Costume Theory and Techniques I
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English I Chinese Communication Arts and Aesthetics The Philosophical Perspective
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BFA 2
Major Studies	Production Practice II Scenic Art Theory and Techniques II Scenic Art Textures and Ageing Scenic Art Drawing
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Period Style I, II Drawing II Scenic Construction Theory and Techniques I
Liberal Arts and Languages	University English II Innovation and Evolution Contemporary Arts & Culture
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BFA 3
Major Studies	Production Practice III Scenic Art Theory and Techniques III, IV Scenic Art Faux Finishing Scenic Art Applique
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Workshop Management Computer Generated Design for Scenic Select one course from below: Costume Theory and Techniques I Property Making Theory and Techniques I
Liberal Arts and Languages	TEA Report & Proposal Writing
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BFA 4
Major Studies	Production Practice IV Graduation Project & Review Scenic Art Theory and Techniques V
Contextual Studies	Design Student Assembly Internship
Liberal Arts and Languages	-
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