Fast Track Intensive Training Programme

These programmes are designed for candidates with little or no prior experience in theatre or entertainment arts, providing intensive, practice-based training that prepares them to enter the industry at entry level upon successful completion. Courses are offered across various production disciplines through two levels of intensive study: Level 1 and Level 2. Each level runs for 16 weeks, with a total study period of 32 weeks for candidates completing both levels.

MAJOR STUDY AREAS

Lighting Technology

Sound Technology

Stage Technology

🔗 Application for admission in Academic Year 2026/27 - Level 1 (via Online Application System) Click here 🎯

💡💡💡Application deadline for admission in academic year 2026/27 - Level 1: 31 May 2026 (extended)

Date of interview: 15-30 June 2026

(Interview arrangements will be advised separately via email)

Programme commencement date

Fast Track Intensive Training Programme (Level 1) - 31 August 2026

Fast Track Intensive Training Programme (Level 2) - 15 February 2027

Entry Requirement
Level 1 - No preset entry qualification requirement although you must pass an entry interview.

Level 2 - Students completing the first level may enrol in the higher second level. It is also open to candidates with the necessary prerequisites.  

Applications are weclome from Hong Kong permanent residents, as well as individuals who meet the Definitions of local and non-local students.

non-local applicants will NOT be able to apply for a student visa/entry permit for enrolling this programme.

Students having met the attendance requirements of the programme will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Fast Track Intensive Training Programme (Level 1) - Certificate (Level 1) in a major study discipline.

Fast Track Intensive Training Programme (Level 2)  - Certificate (Level 2) in a major study discipline.  

Tuition Fee

Local Student 

Fast Track Intensive Training Programme (Level 1) - HK$14,100 (16 weeks)

Fast Track Intensive Training Programme (Level 2) - HK$14,100 (16 weeks)
Non-local student 
Fast Track Intensive Training Programme (Level 1) - HK$18,900 (16 weeks)

Fast Track Intensive Training Programme (Level 2) - HK$18,900 (16 weeks)

Venue
Classes will be mainly held in Béthanie Annex Campus, 141 Pok Fu Lam Road and occasionally in Wanchai Campus, 1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai
 

Class schedule:

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30pm - 10:30pm and Saturday 2pm - 5pm

Language Medium:
Cantonese (supplemented with English)

Major Study Areas
 

Lighting Technology

Curriculum

Intensive Training Level 1

Basic Electrical Engineering

Basic Electronics

Fundamentals of Lighting

Health and Safety (compulsory pass course)

Introduction to Technical Theatre

Production Practice 

Technical Theatre Case Studies I

Intensive Training Level 2

Associated Lighting Studies  

AutoCAD Drafting

Electrical Engineering for Theatre

Lighting Technology

Professional Internship

Technical Theatre Case Studies II

Sound Technology

Curriculum

Intensive Training Level 1

Basic Electrical Engineering

Basic Electronics

Fundamentals of Sound 

Health and Safety (compulsory pass course)

Introduction to Technical Theatre 

Production Practice 

Technical Theatre Case Studies I

Intensive Training Level 2

AutoCAD Drafting  

Digital Audio Workstations 

Electrical Engineering for Theatre 

Microphone and Speaker Theory and Applications

Professional Internship

Technical Theatre Case Studies II

Stage Technology

Curriculum

Intensive Training Level 1

Basic Electrical Engineering

Basic Electronics

Fundamentals of Stage Technology 

Health and Safety (compulsory pass course)

Introduction to Technical Theatre

Production Practice 

Technical Theatre Case Studies I

Intensive Training Level 2

AutoCAD Drafting

Electrical Engineering for Theatre

Professional Internship

Stage Technology Workshop 
Technical Theatre Case Studies II 

Programme Enquiry

Tel: (852) 2584 8981 / (852) 2584 8993

Fax: (852) 2584 8722 / (852) 2584 8984

Website: www.hkapa.edu

Email: aso@hkapa.edu / tea@hkapa.edu

The information is correct at the time of posting (April 2026) but is subject to continuous revision. The Academy reserves the right to alter or not to offer any or parts of the academic programmes described in this publication without prior notice.