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Abbreviation FT / PT
MJ - DFS FT

The proposed taught programme is a comprehensive professional programme that prepares graduates for successful careers across local, regional, and international markets. Our curriculum hones practical skills in documentary filmmaking, while also emphasising the importance of ethics, legal considerations, historical context, and journalistic principles of storytelling. Students develop both journalistic and artistic abilities to tackle diverse topics ranging from politics and society to personal narratives, crafting both compelling content and artistic expression. The programme equips students with the tools to navigate the evolving landscape of narrative and visual expression across international TV, streaming platforms, online festivals, and cinema markets. We encourage innovative artistry, empowering students to create captivating works that resonate with international audiences. The curriculum covers all forms of documentary filmmaking, ensuring that students are well-prepared to apply these techniques to effectively convey their intended themes.

Mode of Attendance

Full Time (one year, including classes on evenings)

Medium of Instruction

English

Programme Entrance Requirements

1. A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification.

2. Applicants seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university or comparable institution outside Hong Kong in which the language of instruction and/or examination is not English are required to obtain:
(a) a score of 550 or above (paper-based test) or 80 or above (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
(b) a minimum overall band of 6 with no subtest lower than 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
(c) grade C or above in either the Overseas General Certificate of Education, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, or the Cambridge Test of Proficiency in English Language.

3. Candidates may be required to pass a qualifying examination and interview administered by the Journalism and Media Studies Centre.

4. Candidates who do not hold a Bachelor's degree from this University or another qualification of equivalent standard may in exceptional circumstances be permitted to register if:
- they have directed one to two award-winning documentaries or have extensive experience as producers of multiple award-winning documentaries, and
- show proof of competence in the English language.

Candidates lacking a Bachelor's degree from this University or an equivalent qualification may, in exceptional circumstances, be considered for registration if:
- They have directed or produced one or two award-winning documentaries or possess extensive experience as a producer of multiple award-winning documentaries.
- They provide proof of English language proficiency.

5. Applicants with exceptional qualifications may be offered early admission and be exempt from the qualifying exam, subject to an interview with the admissions panel.

Programme Admissions Advisor(s)

Mr. Ulrich Gaulke, Mr. Michael Shen
Tel: 3917 1644
Fax: 2858 8736
Email: mikeswh@hku.hk

Contacts

Tel: 3917 4415
Website: https://jmsc.hku.hk/mdfadmission

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