The Liberal Arts curriculum at the Academy is an integral part of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) and Bachelor of Music (Honours) programmes. Comprising courses in the humanities and social sciences, the curriculum is designed to enhance the development of articulate and reflective art practitioners.

 

Liberal Arts Requirements at the HKAPA

A student in the 3-year degree programme at the Academy must obtain ten credits in Liberal Arts during his/her three years of study. Since each course carries two credits, a student needs to take FIVE COURSES in Liberal Arts. These five courses encompass the THREE CORE COURSES and TWO ELECTIVES. In addition to attending classes, the student is required to fulfill all assignments as specified in individual course syllabi.

A student of the 4-year degree programme at the Academy must obtain eight credits in Liberal Arts during his/her four years of study. The Department of Liberal Arts Studies offers FOUR CORE COURSES, each of which carries two credits. In addition to these core courses, the student may choose Academy Electives offered by the Department of Liberal Arts Studies.