Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Baptist University
JS2330
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Film and Television 電影電視文學士(榮譽)
BA(FTV)
Short DescriptionUpdated
The Film and Television Major provides comprehensive training in film and television, with attention to relevant areas of theory, history, and practice.
Unique Features
To equip students with the knowledge and vocational skill required in the creative industries, such as film, television, commercial and other sectors in audio-visual production and to provide theoretical training in cinematic arts.
Student Learning Experiences
Film Festival Tours
The Academy of Film organises a series of Film Festival Tours to enhance students’ competitive edge and their international/ global exposure such as Berlin International Film Festival, Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival (Barcelona, Spain), Busan International Film Festival (Korea), Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival (Toronto), Far East Film Festival (Udine, Italy), Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Korea), etc.
Internship
Students are encouraged to undertake a non-graded and zero-unit professional internship during their study. TVB, Cable TV, RTHK, studios, corporate communication divisions, advertising agencies, production houses, etc. will provide internship opportunities (subject to availability) to students.
Career Opportunities
Career prospects for graduates of the Film and Television Major include creative content industries, such as film, TV, broadcasting, multimedia, and other sectors involved in the use of digital video and audio, such as public relations and advertising, IT, education, publishing, corporate communication, arts and media management, and journalism.
Remarks:
–
Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
Notes for elective subjects:
1) One of the electives must be any Category A subjects excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2);
2) The other elective can be any of the following subjects:
a) Category A subjects including Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2);
b) Related Applied Learning subjects (with "Attained with Distinction (I)" or above) listed in the following website: http://af.hkbu.edu.hk/sites/default/files/admission/2023_entry/2023entry_FTV_List-of-Category-of-Assessment-Criteria.pdf;
c) Other Language subjects at Grade E or above.
Remarks on other requirements:
1) Good results in Chinese Language and English Language subjects are preferred.
2) High choice banding in JUPAS application is preferred.
3) Candidates may be required to attend an interview. Candidates are required to present their portfolios during the interview. They do not need to submit their portfolios before/after the interview.
4) Candidates should prepare their portfolios in digital format for the ease of presentation. Portfolios should demonstrate candidates' potential in creativity, story telling techniques and concepts of images.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGENote2 | 3 |
| LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote3 | 3 |
Note 1: For Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, alternative Chinese Language qualifications deemed acceptable by the University (except for the programmes offered by the School of Chinese Medicine) are listed in the website: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_chineserequirement
Note 2: Equivalences to Level 3 in HKDSE English Language are listed in the website:
https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_eng_requirement
Note 3:
- One of the elective subjects must be Category A subjects (Senior Secondary Subjects) (unless specified otherwise by individual programmes).
- Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2) is recognised for fulfilling elective subject requirements.
- Individual programmes may consider Category B subjects (Applied Learning) and/or Category C subjects (Other Languages) for fulfilling elective subject requirements. Please refer to the programme entrance requirements of individual programmes for details.
Remarks on admissions score: Individual programme would adopt different score formulae for calculating applicants’ admissions scores. Please refer to the following link for the updated score calculation and subject weights of our programmes for 2023 entry: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_weighting.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
For 2023 entry, HKBU accepts combined results and will count the best results for meeting the entrance requirements and for the calculation of admissions scores.
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 42,100
Contacts
Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2022 | 452 | 355 | 580 | 745 | 566 | 2698 |
| 2021 | 499 | 359 | 544 | 663 | 516 | 2581 |
| 2020 | 590 | 425 | 624 | 716 | 517 | 2872 |
| 2019 | 706 | 519 | 777 | 792 | 549 | 3343 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2021 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2019 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |