Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Baptist University
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts 視覺藝術文學士(榮譽)
BA(VA)
Short Description
Programme Vision
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts programme celebrates the interdisciplinary intersections within art, design and media in between. Recent developments have introduced new processes, technology and situations that have resulted in an expanded notion of artistic practices beyond the traditional ways of engaging with and learning about the visual arts. The Academy considers all creative disciplines as equally valuable outlets for creative ideas and prepares its students to think, act and respond creatively to the circumstances around them.
Teaching Philosophy
The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Programme at the Academy of Visual Arts is a professional degree that focuses on intensive practice-led work in the visual arts supported by a programme in General Education. It emphasises creativity, versatility, and intelligent articulation, thus enabling its graduates to enter professional, studio-based careers in such fields as studio arts, design, and/or craft after earning the degree. Our BA-students have the opportunity to develop technical competencies, informed aesthetic judgment, and an understanding of the context in which contemporary work is created, rooted in the ever-shifting cultural climate of creative production.
Programme Structure
The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts Programme is a comprehensive study programme in visual arts that incorporates subjects from across the scope of fine arts, design, craft and art theory. As a guiding principle of the programme, students will progress from breadth to depth over the time of study. Accordingly upon entry to the programme and completion of the required introductory courses, all students may choose electives that match with their personal preferences, their talent, and/or professional career intentions. Based on their choices in Year 2 they will further choose their courses in Year 3 and Year 4, thereby gradually developing a focus in their studies, which will finally articulate in one of two available programme concentrations:
- Studio and Media Arts (SMA); or
- Craft and Design (CD)
Unique Features
- Leading practice-based art & design academy in Hong Kong
- International teaching team and first-class studio facilities
- Professional degree, professional career
Student Learning Experiences
We require all students of the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Arts programme to undertake a self-organised non-credit-bearing work experience (internship, work placement, or similar) during their time of study. The work experience links classroom theory to professional practice and provides the student with learning experiences beyond the academic programme. Such experiences are invaluable for the student's professional and personal development, giving them the opportunity to experience the wider arenas of the creative and cultural sectors.
Career Opportunities
The majority of our graduates are full-time employed, work in their own businesses or as freelancers. Among the full-time/self-employed graduates, the greater part works in the creative and cultural sectors, with a significant proportion also in visual arts education, or in public relations and communication, marketing or research.
Remarks:
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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) Category B (Applied Learning) subjects with "Attained with Distinction (I)" or above;
c) Category C (Other Language) subjects at Grade C or above.
Remarks on other requirements:
1) Candidates are required to submit a portfolio for assessment. Shortlisted candidates are required to submit practical tests and attend the interview. Interview performance will be specially considered. For portfolio submission guidelines, assessment details as well as schedules, please visit: https://ava.hkbu.edu.hk/en/
2) High choice banding in JUPAS application is preferred.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGENote2 | 3 |
| 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 (excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2)).
- Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2) and Category C subjects (Other Languages) at Grade C or above can be recognised for fulfilment of the second elective requirement.
- Individual programmes may consider Category B subjects (Applied Learning) with “Attained with Distinction (I)” or above for fulfilment of the second elective requirement (excluding the subjects under the study area of “Applied Learning Chinese” which are recognised as an alternative Chinese language qualification for non-Chinese speaking students).
- In general, the scores for Category A subjects are converted as follows:
5**=7, 5*=6, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2, 1=1 - The scores for Category B subjects are converted as follows:
Attained with Distinction (II) =4, Attained with Distinction (I) =3 - The scores for Category C subjects are converted as follows:
A=7, B=5.5, C=4, D=2.5, E=1
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 2024 entry: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_weighting.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
For 2024 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 |
| 2023 | 585 | 427 | 464 | 413 | 274 | 2163 |
| 2022 | 560 | 392 | 500 | 438 | 279 | 2169 |
| 2021 | 714 | 415 | 457 | 377 | 247 | 2210 |
| 2020 | 725 | 409 | 418 | 394 | 236 | 2182 |
| 2019 | 939 | 446 | 448 | 412 | 300 | 2545 |
| 2018 | 966 | 475 | 512 | 504 | 370 | 2827 |
| 2017 | 1010 | 522 | 601 | 578 | 408 | 3119 |
| 2016 | 940 | 610 | 682 | 692 | 487 | 3411 |
| 2015 | 965 | 643 | 776 | 817 | 626 | 3827 |
| 2014 | 1237 | 806 | 863 | 881 | 707 | 4494 |
| 2013 | 1347 | 761 | 931 | 903 | 735 | 4677 |
| 2012 | 1106 | 660 | 804 | 838 | 657 | 4065 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2023 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 2022 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 2021 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 2020 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| 2019 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| 2018 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 2017 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| 2016 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| 2015 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| 2014 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 2013 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 2012 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |