Notes / 附註:
*APPLICANT PURSUING THIS COURSE WITH COURSE COMMENCEMENT DATE FALLING AFTER 17 DECEMBER 2027 IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT FROM CEF. / 申請人報讀於二零二七年十二月十七日後開課的課程並不能申領基金發還款項。

Entry Requirements / 入學要求:
1) All students must possess a grade 8 in their principle instrument and a grade 5 theory from the ABRSM or equivalent. An entrance music theory test will be given for each applicant during the interview, which is part of the process of admission to the certificate programme; and
2) A minimum of 5 subjects with level 2 in HKDSE or a minimum of 5 passes in HKCEE or equivalent (such as satisfactory completion of Project Yi Jin). Or
3) Mature applicants at the age of 21 or above who do not meet the above minimum admission requirements but possess a demonstrated ability (e.g. good musical background or relevant musical experience and good performance in the entrance test) to pursue the programme are eligible to apply for admission.

Course Outline / 課程大綱:
Module 1: Techniques in Music (27.5 Hrs + 2.5 Hrs Exam)
Module 2: Introduction to Music Technology (18 Hrs + 2 Hrs Exam)
Module 3: Orchestration (20 Hrs)
Module 4: Composition I (20 Hrs)
Module 5: Digital Music Techniques I (27.5 Hrs + 2.5 Hrs Exam)

*The sequence of delivery may vary in different intakes.
[CUSCS exemption policy: A module taken at CUSCS or elsewhere will be recognized as equivalent to a CUSCS module if it is comparable in objectives and learning outcomes as well as QF Level or academic standard, and provides the student with sufficient knowledge to pursue his/her study at CUSCS. The total no. of hours* exempted should not exceed 50% of the total amount of CUSCS programme studied.*Applicable for part-time programmes.]

Instructors' Qualifications / 導師資歷:
QUALIFIED TEACHING STAFF WILL BE DRAWN FROM LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, INDUSTRIES OR THE RELATED FIELDS, WITH I) A HIGHER DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT, AND A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS’ TEACHING EXPERIENCE IN THE RELEVANT DISCIPLINES OR EQUIVALENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE; OR II) A BACHELOR DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT, AND A MINIMUM OF FIVE YEARS’ TEACHING EXPERIENCE IN RELEVANT DISCIPLINES OR EQUIVALENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE.

Assessment / 課程評核要求:
(A)ASSESSMENT ITEMS AND THEIR WEIGHTINGS: (1) MODULE 1 TECHNIQUES IN MUSIC: - FINAL EXAM 50% - MID-TERM EXAM OR TEST 20% - ASSIGNMENT 20% - CLASS PARTICIPATION 10% (2) MODULE 2 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY: - FINAL EXAM 50% - MID-TERM EXAM OR TEST 10% - ASSIGNMENT 30% - CLASS PARTICIPATION 10% (3) MODULE 3 ORCHESTRATION: - FINAL EXAM OR TEST 50% - ASSIGNMENT 25% - PROJECT 25% (4) MODULE 4 COMPOSITION I: - ASSIGNMENT 30% - PRESENTATION 10% - PORTFOLIO 50% - CLASS PARTICIPATION 10% (5) MODULE 5 DIGITAL MUSIC TECHNIQUES I: - MID-TERM EXAM OR TEST 40% - ASSIGNMENT 20% - PROJECT 30% - CLASS PARTICIPATION 10% (B)COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS AND CEF REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS: (1) AT LEAST 70% OF THE TOTAL CONTACT HOURS OF THE CEF COURSE (2) OBTAIN OVERALL PASS GRADE D (WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO 50%) FOR EACH MODULE

Delivery Mode / 授課模式:
113 Hrs +7 Hrs (Exam); PT

Course Duration / 課時:
Min: 12 months; Max: 36 months

Effective Date / 課程生效日期:
18/12/2019

CEF Registration Invalid From / 基金課程登記失效日期:
18/12/2027