The 33rd Graduation Ceremony of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (the Academy) hosted its 33rd Graduation Ceremony today. The ceremony was officiated by Council Chairman Professor Stephen Chow Chun-kay GBS JP. The ceremony was held at the Academy Lyric Theatre.
Academy Director Professor Adrian Walter AM extended his sincere congratulations to all graduates at the ceremony. He feels proud of what the graduates have achieved and encourages them to contribute to the society and the performing arts industry. Professor Walter expressed that the Graduating Class of 2019 is a special class as the Academy celebrates its 35th Anniversary this year. He advised the graduates “to embrace a sense of adventure, innovation, discovery and creativity, all of which come together to define the spirit of the Academy as a leading performing arts institution in the region.”
Professor Walter mentioned that according to the QS rankings released a few months ago, the Academy was ranked no. 1 in Asia and 13th in the world in the QS category of performing arts institutions. Professor Walter added, “While it is gratifying to receive such accolades, the Academy will continue to aspire to maintain the highest levels of excellence in its work in performing arts education, nurturing young and emerging talent in the performing arts and importantly, enriching the cultural life of the Hong Kong community.”
This year, 306 graduates from Schools of Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film and Television, Music, and Theatre and Entertainment Artswere conferred Master’s Degrees, Bachelor (Hons) Degrees, Advanced Diplomas, Diplomasor Certificates.
The Academy Council Chairman Professor Stephen Chow Chun-kay officiated at the 33rd Graduation Ceremony.
The Academy Director Professor Adrian Walter presented the Director’s Award to an outstanding student at the ceremony.
Academy graduates share the joyful moment.
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.