Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Photography

About the Programme
This programme aims to enable students to make an in-depth pursuit in both academic studies (criticism and theory) and practices (applied skills) in contemporary photography. The overall background and knowledge of contemporary issues in photography will be discussed. Students are expected to deal with historical perspectives, criticism and theories in photography and to explore contemporary lens-based image-making through a curriculum in the culture, history, theory and practice of photography. Students will be trained to reflect their learning through essays and photographic project work.

Application Code: 1650-PE011B
Application Deadline: 15 August 2018 (Wed)
Programme Commencement: 3 October 2018 (Wed)

Delivery
 Programme Mode: Part-time
 Medium of Instruction: English (preferably able to read Chinese)
 Duration of Programme: 1 year
 Time: Wednesday (7:00 − 10:00 PM), Saturday (2:00 - 5:00PM)
 Venue: Admiralty Learning Centre or United Learning Centre of HKU SPACE

Programme Structure
History and Criticism of Photography (45 hours)
Contemporary Issues in Photography (45 hours)
Paradigm of Photography (45 hours)
Graduate Project (15 hours)

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses for Continuing Education Fund purposes. Application for CEF has to be made before commencement of the modules.

Entry Requirements
Applicants shall:
1. hold a bachelor's degree awarded by a recognized university; If the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:
(i) an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or
(ii) a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 or above in the internet-based TOEFL; or
(iii) HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or
(iv) HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or
(v) equivalent qualifications.
AND
2. have experience and knowledge in photography with camera and photography-editing software.

Applicants are required to attend an interview and present a portfolio of their photographic works.
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

Fee(HK$)
 Application Fee: $200 (non-refundable)
 Tuition Fee: $38,500 (1st installment: $25,000 to be settled in Sep 2018; 2nd installment: $13,500 to be settled in Jan 2018)
 HKU Library Borrower’s Card: $1,682 per year (optional)
 Field Trip: estimated $6,000 (optional)

Teaching Staff
 Mr Fung Hon Kee Joseph
Master of Fine Arts(Photo}, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, US
 Mr Chun Wai
Dip. National Superieur d'Expression Plastique, Ville de Mulhouse, France
 Ms Lam Wal Kit
Master of Fine Arts, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
 Ms Wong Wo Bik
Master of Fine Arts in Photography (minor in filmmaking), Tyler School of Art, Temple University, US

Scholarship
Scholarship offered by Asia One Communications Group will be awarded to two graduates who achieved the highest and second highest cumulative GPA. Each of the scholarship recipients will be given HK$20,000.

Application Procedures
Applicants please send the following documents to HKU SPACE, 11/F, Island East Campus, 494 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong (Attn: Mr Brian Ho):
1) Completed application form {SF26);
2) Copies of academic certificates;
3) Crossed cheque, payable to 'HKU SPACE' for application fee (HK$200)

Scholarship
Scholarship offered by Asia One Communications Group will be awarded to two graduates who achieved the highest and second highest cumulative GPA. Each of the scholarship recipients will be given HK$20,000.

Application Procedures
Applicants please send the following documents to HKU SPACE, 11/F, Island East Campus, 494 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong (Attn: Mr Brian Ho):
1) Completed application form {SF26);
2) Copies of academic certificates;
3) Crossed cheque, payable to 'HKU SPACE' for application fee (HK$200)

Tel: 37620054
Email: brian.ho@hkuspace.hku.hk
Website: https://hkuspace.hku.hk/preview/prog/postgrad-dip-in-contemporary-photography