1 Programme Curriculum Briefing for BACM 2010 Cohort 30 August 2010, LT-1 Dr Hector Rodriguez Programme Leader (BACM) & Associate Dean (SCM)

2 Outline 1.Overview of the Curriculum 2.GE Requirements 3.School Requirements 4.Major Requirements 5.Optional – Minor, Free Electives

3 1. Overview of the Curriculum

4 Where can I find the Programme Curriculum? 1.SCM Home Page  Programmes  Course & CurriculumSCM Home Page 2. m2010.pdfhttp:// m2010.pdf 3.Refer to the of 26/8 from the School Office for more details

5 BACM-2010 Students Should follow a 4-year degree curriculum structure of 120 – 144 credits. For the 7 programmes nominated for early introduction of the 4-year degree curriculum as from 2010/11, a “4-minus-1” curriculum model will enable students to normally complete the degree in 3 years’ time. It is because students are given an “Advanced Standing I” status for exempting 30 credits from the full loading requirement of 120 – 144 credits. They are required to do 90 – 114 credits only.

6 What are Required Requirements Credit Units Remarks General Education (GE)21 This is required by the University School Requirement18 6 courses common to all BACM-2010 students Major Requirement (AADI / CA / CIA) 51 or 54 Depending on the Stream to be enrolled (AADI / CIA – 51 credits units; CA – 54 credit units) Total90 or 93 EAP (English Academic Proficiency) 6 For students admitted with HKALE Grade E in Use of English; or those required by ELC after sitting for the Placement Test Minor Optional Free Electives(Various) Optional. Students may choose to take free elective courses based on their interests or goals. The cumulative credit load should not exceed the maximum 114 credit units ) Grand Total for Graduation 90 – 114 (min.) (max.)

7 English Attainment Requirement & Chinese Language Requirement under the 4-Year Degree Structure  To be determined by the University

8 2.GE Requirements (21 credit units)

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10 GE English Requirements (6 CUs) GE English (1): –GE 1401 University English (3 CUs) GE English (2): –Known s “Discipline Specific English” (3 CUs) –Choose 1 course out of the following 4 Discipline Specific English courses: GE2404Asian Literature in English (3 CUs) GE2405Creative Writing (3 CUs) GE2406Exploring English Cinema (3 CUs) GE3401Shakespeare: Introduction to Genius (3 CUs) HKALE Use of English Grade D or Above

11 GE English Requirements (6 CUs) (EAP = English Academic Proficiency) EL2000EAP 1 (3 CUs) EL2001EAP 2 Speaking: Presentation Skills (1 CU) EL2002EAP2 Reading and Writing (1 CU) EL2003EAP 2 Usage (1 CU) GE English (1): –GE 1401 University English (3 CUs) GE English (2): –Discipline Specific English (3 CUs) –Choose 1 course out of the following 4 : GE2404Asian Literature in English (3 CUs) GE2405Creative Writing (3 CUs) GE2406Exploring English Cinema (3 CUs) GE3401Shakespeare: Introduction to Genius (3 CUs) EAP Requirements (6 CUs) + HKALE Use of English Grade E

12 I don’t have HKALE Use of English score …… –you are required to sit for a Placement Test by the English Language Centre (ELC) in order to determine your English Language attainment requirement. How do I know if I am required to take EAP? –Check your status via “ELC status” in AIMS. –Check this piece of information to ensure your register the right course for fulfilling the University English requirement. –Contact ELC direct for further enquiries/concerns.

13 GE Chinese Civilization Requirement (3 CUs) Take GE1501 Chinese Civilization – History and Philosophy (3 CUs) GE1501 will be offered in Sem B, 2010/11 Not required to take CCIV courses anymore in the 4- year degree curriculum

14 GE Distributional Area Requirements (12 CUs) A minimum of 3 CUs from each of the three areas below (Total 9 CUs): –Area 1 Arts and Humanities –Area 2 Study of Societies, Social and Business Organizations –Area 3 Science and Technology Take the remaining 3 CUs from any one area See “General Education Courses for Bachelor's Degree – By Category” in Programme & Courses web site for detailed course listGeneral Education Courses for Bachelor's Degree – By Category

15 3. School Requirements (18 credit units)

16 School Requirements (18 CUs) Objectives and Intended Learning Outcomes of the School Requirements

17 School Requirements (18 CUs) 1.SM1008 Art of the Moving Image 2.SM1012A/B Writing & Creativity (English/Chinese) 3.SM1013 Introduction to Photography 4.SM1014 Sound Basics and Design 5.SM1016 Video Workshop 6.SM1205 Interactivity BAAABBBAAABB Offering Semester (10/11) (The School Required courses in Sem A have been pre-registered for BACM-2010 students)

18 School Requirements (18 CUs) Foundation Year 2009 students who proceed to BACM 2010 cohort have completed the following School Required courses (9 CUs): –SM1008 Art of the Moving Image –SM1012B Writing & Creativity (Chinese) –SM1205 Interactivity They should take 9 CUs’ other SCM courses from the BACM 2010 programme curriculum

19 4.Major Requirements (51 or 54 credit units)

20 Major Requirements 3 Streams: 1.Animation Arts & Digital Imaging (AADI) –51 CUs (27 CUs stream cores + 24 CUs stream electives) 2.Cinematic Arts (CA) –54 CUs (all stream cores) 3.Critical Intermedia Art (CIA) –51 CUs (all stream cores)

21 Steam Leaders AADI Animation Arts –Prof Tamas Waliczky –Dr Kam Wong (deputy)Dr Kam Wong Digital Imaging –Mr Julian LeeMr Julian Lee CA –Mr Patrick TamMr Patrick Tam CIA –Dr Linda LaiDr Linda Lai

22 Major Requirements How can I learn more about the streams? –Read the Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs) given in the Programme Curriculum –Talk with your teachers/Stream Leaders or fellow senior students –Stream selection talk will be organized for Year 1 students in Semester B Year 1 students will be allocated to a Stream by the end of 2010/11.

23 5.Optional – Minor, Free Electives

24 Optional – Minor A Minor usually requires 15 – 18 CUs The list of Minor Programmes is available at: CityU Home Page  Academic Programmes  Minors for Bachelor's Degree Student Students can add a Minor on-line at AIMS Minor add/drop period usually synchronizes with course add/drop period

25 Optional – Minor, Free Electives You can take up to a maximum of 114 CUs in your BACM study (GE) - 18 (Sch Req’d) - 54 (Major CA) __________________ (GE) - 18 (Sch Req’d) - 51 (Major AADI/CIA) __________________ 24 spare credit loading for taking a Minor and/or some free elective courses

26 Optional – Minor, Free Electives Is it OK if I do not do Minor nor take any free elective courses? YES. Provided that you complete the graduation requirements of the 90 CUs for graduation and the requirements in GE, School Cores and Major Required Courses. Can I do double Minors? NO. Not enough credit loading for double Minors ( =24). With 24 credits’ spare loading at most, you cannot do double Minors which will need at least 30 credits (15x2), not to mention some students will have to spend additional 6 credits for EAP and/or 3 credits for CA.

27 Useful Links  GE Course:  GE Courses List: _GE_category.htm _GE_category.htm  EAP Course:

28 Q & A