Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Communication and Digital Media

General Programme Information

Title of Programme : Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Communication and Digital Media
Normal Duration : 4 Years
Credits Required for Graduation : 123 Credits

General Information

Programme Characteristics

To keep ourselves abreast with the world’s ever-changing media landscape, our Department has therefore launched for a new programme, the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Communication and Digital Media in 2025. The new programme is designed to develop technical skills in content creation and media production, including audio-visual recording and editing, graphic design, and the application of AI to media; demonstrate effective communication skills in diverse settings, including public speaking, writing, and interpersonal communication; develop an understanding of the theoretical approaches to media studies and communication; apply creative thinking and problem-solving techniques in the development of media content and projects; articulate the importance of teamwork spirit and professional ethics in the communication and creative media industry.

In the 2025 academic year, the Department of Journalism and Communication will continue to offer three courses (JCM, JAC, JCC) for second, third and fourth year transfer students.

Programme Objectives

Programme Objectives

On completion of the programme students will be able to:

  1. Develop technical skills in content creation and media production, including audio-visual recording and editing, graphic design, and web development;
  2. Demonstrate effective communication skills in diverse settings, including public speaking, writing, and interpersonal communication;
  3. Develop an understanding of the theoretical approaches to media studies and communication;
  4. Apply creative thinking and problem-solving techniques in the development of media content and projects;
  5. Articulate the importance of teamwork spirit and professional ethics in the communication and creative media industry.

Programme Structure

Programme Core Courses:

Course Title Type Credit
Documentary and Current Affairs Programme Production PC 3
Multimedia Production PC 3
Interactive Communication Theory PC 3
Public Opinion and Media Influence PC 3
Storytelling Tactics PC 3
Mobile and Digital Communication PC 3
Visual Editing: Art and Techniques PC 3
Studio Management PC 3
Advanced Journalism in Practice PC 3
Broadcast News Reporting and Production PC 3
Research Method of Communication PC 3
Photojournalism PC 3
Viral Advertising and Interactive Marketing PC 3
Final Year Project (Initial Stage) PC 3
Final Year Project (Final Stage) PC 3
Directing and Shooting for Digital Media PC 3
Professional Internship PC 3
Principles and Practice of Public Relations PC 3
Tabletized Content Architecturing PC 3
VR-AR Application for Digital Media PC 3
Intercultural Communication PC 3
Media Law & Ethics in Communication PC 3
Advertising: Context & Theory PC 3
Crisis Communications PC 3

 

Programme Elective Courses:

Course Title Type Credit
Creative Media Writing PE 3
News Translation PE 3
Corporate Social Responsibilities PE 3
Visual Communication PE 3
Animation and Post-Production Techniques PE 3
Drone-videography PE 3
Legacy of Films PE 3
Script writing PE 3
Music Engineering PE 3
Introduction to Event Management PE 3
Application of AI Technology for Creative Media PE 3

Credit Requirements

Total Credit Requirements

Course Type Total No. of Courses No. of Credits
College Requirements* 9 24
Programme Core Courses 24 72
Programme Elective Courses 6 18
Free Elective Courses 3 9
Total: 42 123 Credits

*Students are required to take a Physical Education course for no credit.

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