Creative Media City University of Hong Kong

Overview

Grounded in the humanities, it combines aesthetic, theoretical, and technological expertise to equip students for leadership roles in the dynamic world of new media and creative industries. 

The Creative Media programme offered at City University of Hong Kong asserts that a strong foundation in media theory and aesthetics, philosophy, and cultural studies is crucial for developing the critical mindset required for a successful career in creative media.

Key Features

Theoretical depth: This programme is grounded in a variety of theoretical approaches:

• Foundational and Theoretical Frameworks (Philosophy of Technology, Media Ecology, Media Archaeology, Cultural Studies)

• Media Theory and Aesthetics (Critical New Media Studies, Digital Aesthetics, New Media Art Theory, Sound Art)

• Contemporary Media and Culture (Influencer Studies, Curatorial Practices, Queer Technology Theories)

• Specific Media Forms and Industries (Film Studies, New Cinema, Video Game Studies, Media Economics)

Career

MACM graduates take high level positions in the creative media industries and art administration, become specialised journalists, work in the private research sector, publishing industries or in cultural policy sectors. 

The rigorous intellectual foundation provided by this programme allows its graduates to pursue further studies in highly ranked PhD programmes.