Fast Track Intensive Training Programme
This track offers candidates with little or no experience in theatre or entertainment arts a training programme that upon completion will provide them an opportunity to join the industry at entry level. Courses in various disciplines are offered 2 levels of intensive learning (Level 1 and Level 2), 16 weeks of each level, total 32 weeks for 2 levels.
MAJOR STUDY AREAS
Lighting Technology
Sound Technology
Stage Technology
(The course information is currently under approval)
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Application period for admission in academic year 2026/27 - Level 1: 20 April - 18 May 2026
Date of interview: 15-30 June 2026
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.
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 Students
Fast Track Intensive Training Programme (Level 1) - HK$12,000 (16 weeks)
Fast Track Intensive Training Programme (Level 2) - HK$12,000 (16 weeks)
Non-local student
To be announced
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 - 6pm
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.admission@hkapa.edu / tea@hkapa.edu
The information is correct at the time of posting (February 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.
Fast Track Programme admission application tips
About Theatre and Entertainment Arts Fast Track Programme
The School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts offers a one-year full-time Certificate in Theatre and Entertainment Arts (Fast Track Vocational) programme, structured to provide practical experience in the production disciplines of theatre, entertainment and performing arts. Students will be offered core studies within the disciplines listed below, as well as production practice, industry placement and other supporting studies in the school. A student who has successfully completed the programme should have the ability to enter the entertainment industry at junior level.
