Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Baptist University
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JS2810
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
Transdisciplinary Second Majors / Second Majors
The University envisions the importance of transdisciplinary innovations in response to the global challenges and offers a flexible curriculum structure that is much more agile and fits the present and yet-to-known future needs. Students will have the opportunity to opt for a transdisciplinary second major (TSM) / second major (SM) on top of their major. TSMs are geared for particular talent needs in Hong Kong and prepare students to pool knowledge from disciplines to excel in multiple careers, whereas SMs prepare students to gain in-depth knowledge from another discipline to complement the first major. This approach equips students not only for their careers, but also the future development of their respective fields. Nine TSMs / SMs will be launched in the 2025/26 academic year (subject to the approval of the University Senate).
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 elective subjects must be any Category A subjects excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2);
2) The other elective subject 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.
Please refer to the following link for the details of General and Programme Entrance Requirements: http://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_requirement
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 Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science (JS2410) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) in Chinese Medicine (JS2420)) 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). Another elective subject can be all Category A subjects including Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2).
- Individual programmes may consider Category B subjects (Applied Learning) with “Attained with Distinction (I)” or above and/or Category C subjects (Other Languages) for fulfilment of the second elective requirement
- Category B subjects under the study area of “Applied Learning Chinese” are recognised as an alternative Chinese language qualification for non-Chinese speaking students. These subjects are not for fulfilment of the second elective subject requirement.
- 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:
HKDSE Category C Subjects Conversion Scores 7 5.5 4 Japanese N1 N2 N3 French, German and Spanish C1, C2 B1, B2 A2 Korean Level 6 Level 4, 5 Level 3
Note 4: “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development (CSD) will not be included in the admission score calculation. Applicants with Level 2 or above in Liberal Studies subject attained in 2023 or before would be accepted in lieu of CSD for fulfilling the GERs. Following the handling of CSD, results of Liberal Studies subject would not be given any score in score calculation starting from the 2024 entry.
Remarks on admissions score: Please refer to the following link for the updated score calculation and subject weights of our programmes for 2025 entry: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/jupas_weighting
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
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$ 44,500
Contacts
Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2024 | 605 | 424 | 423 | 423 | 266 | 2141 |
| 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 |
| 2024 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 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 |
(1) As the 2025/26 academic year is the beginning of the 2025/26 - 2027/28 triennium for which the allocation of UGC-funded places is still subject to the Government's approval, the number of intake places shown above is indicative only and subject to changes or confirmation.