The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA)’s School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts (TEA) will be presenting the annual TEA Graduate Exhibition from 21 June to 1 July 2019. The exhibition not only serves as a platform to showcase the graduating class’ creativity and professional work, but also invites performing arts lovers to learn more about stage production. As one of the programmes of the 35th Anniversary Academy Festival, the exhibition offers free admission to members of the public.
TEA Graduate Exhibition 2019 will feature work of around 40 graduating Bachelor Degree students from the “Media Design & Technology”, “Technical Production & Management”, and “Theatre Design” departments. The exhibits include students’ work from different specialisations, namely, Lighting Design, Lighting Technology, Sound Design, Sound System Design, Music Production, Stage and Event Management, Technical Direction, Set Construction, Set and Costume Design, Costume Technology, Property Making, and Scenic Art. Work created by students as the production teams of Academy Chinese opera, dance, drama and music performances will also be included in the exhibition.
Student-led guided tours are available in Cantonese and English. Advance online registration is required.
Exhibition Details:
| Date / Time | Venue | Work on Display |
| 21 June – 1 July 2019 12noon – 9pm |
Academy Studio Theatre | Theatre Design |
| Integrated Media Studio, 3/F of New Annex | Media Design & Technology | |
| Painter’s Corner, G/F of Academy Block | Technical Production & Management | |
| Free guided tours are available in Cantonese and English. Advance online registration is required: https://bit.ly/2VHkSwU | ||
About The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (www.hkapa.edu)
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), established by Government Ordinance in 1984, is a leading tertiary institution in performing arts in Asia. It is ranked the world’s no.13 and Asia’s no.1 by the QS Ranking in Performing Arts in 2019. It provides professional undergraduate education and practice-based postgraduate studies. The study encompasses Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film and Television, Music, and Theatre and Entertainment Arts. Its educational philosophy reflects the cultural diversity of Hong Kong with emphasis on Chinese and western traditions, and interdisciplinary learning.
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About the 35th Anniversary Academy Festival
The 35th Anniversary Academy Festival features a series of performances and activities, including musical, opera, dance, drama, Cantonese opera, concerts, film screenings and exhibitions. Due to enthusiastic response from a broad spectrum of the Hong Kong community in its first two years, the annual Festival continues to offer the public a rich variety of performing arts experiences this year, showcasing the students’ talent and vitality. It also celebrates the effort of the graduating classes from the six Schools at the Academy — Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film and Television, Music, and Theatre and Entertainment Arts.