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Faculty of Humanities
Aims & Outcomes

On the completion of this Second Major, students will be able to:

  • gain specialised subject knowledge in Visual Arts;
  • demonstrate a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in Visual Arts and related academic competencies to meet their future art and education-related career needs; and
  • pursue for professional excellence and are committed to lifelong learning in Visual Arts.
Pre-requisite Requirements and Other Conditions for Declaring a Second Major

Applicants have to submit a personal portfolio which includes at least 10 artworks in not less than 2 different art media.

No. of cps Required

30 cps (3 cps/course)

Remarks

All Second Majors will not lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Teaching practice or immersion/internship will not be arranged/ involved for students of Second Major.

Important Notes
  • When you have completed all the prescribed Second Major courses and requirements, you are required to declare the Second Major with the Registry in the final semester (within two weeks after the add/drop period according to the Academic Calendar of the respective academic year) of your study. Online declaration form and details can be found via The Portal (under 'Second Major/Minor(s)' on the left panel of the homepage). Intranet announcement of submission/declaration procedures and deadline will be made by Registry via The Portal after the add/drop period. Declaration made after the deadline will not be processed.

 

Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the Course and the manner in which the Course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

 

List of Courses taken as Second Major

 

Course CodeCourse TitleDept
ART1155Craft

CCA

ART1156Contextual Studies of ArtCCA
ART1197Graphic CommunicationCCA
ART2175

Education in Art

CCA
ART2181Drawing for Visualization & ExperimentationCCA
ART2199Photography and Moving ImageCCA
ART2207Nurturing Creativity through Visual Arts ActivitiesCCA
ART3169Design for LivingCCA
ART3176Curriculum Studies in Visual Arts EducationCCA
ART3182Function & Expression in CeramicsCCA
ART3183Painting as Expression & IdentityCCA
ART3185Digital Imaging and Interactive MediaCCA
ART3198Print MediaCCA
ART4159

Aesthetics & Art Criticism

CCA
ART4168Chinese Painting & CalligraphyCCA
ART4184Sculpture, Installation & Environmental ArtCCA

 

FAQs about Second Major

 

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Online Application and Declaration

 

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Course Offering Plan for Second Major 2024-2025

 

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Contact:

 

 EmailContact Number
Programme Coordinator
Ms Lung Yuet Ching Joycejyclung@eduhk.hk 2948 6397
Enquiry on Course Quota

Department of CCA

ccavarts@eduhk.hk 
General Enquiry on Second Major in Visual Arts
Department of CCAccavarts@eduhk.hk 
Enquiry on Declaration of Second Major
REGexam@eduhk.hk2948 6177