Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) was established by the Hong Kong SAR Government in 1989. Today, HKMU is the largest self-financing university in Hong Kong with approximately 12,000 students enrolled in our full-time programmes.

HKMU is committed to nurturing talent and meeting society’s needs through its high quality, professional and versatile curriculum, and advancing knowledge and research to support the development of the city and the region in this era of unprecedented change.

PROGRAM AIMS

This programme aims to provide students with in-depth education and professional training in New Music and Interactive Entertainment, proficiency in using various technologies to integrate, design, and create generative visual and motion arts, and intelligent sound and music. The graduates should be competent interactive entertainment designers and producers with expertise in entertainment experience enhancement through artistic visual and music creation, extended reality technology, and computational intelligence. The graduates should be capable of producing various scales of interactive entertainment artworks, from individual experiences to large-scale live performances. They should also have human-centric problem-solving skills to apply their competencies in various domains.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to:

(a) Apply mathematics, programming, software tools, theories, and principles in the areas of new music and interactive entertainment artwork creation in a technical and artistic context.

(b) Analyze problems critically and construct solutions based on human-centric design thinking, computational technologies, and visual art and music technologies.

(c) Design and synthesize new music and interactive entertainment artworks professionally, creatively, and artistically by integrating and employing computational technologies.

(d) Operate and evaluate new music and interactive entertainment development projects with efficient project management and appropriate methodology.

(e) Classify, generalize, and apply the techniques and skillsets in integrating visual and music art practices for new music and interactive entertainment.

Career and Further Studies

• • Game developers, artists, programmers at tech companies like Tencent, TikTok, Alibaba, NetEase, Roblox China, etc. in Shenzhen and other cities. Tencent alone recruited over 7,000 fresh graduates in 2021.
• • Audio programmers, machine learning engineers, audio technologists at tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, Apple, etc. to develop music/audio products and services related to the metaverse.
• • Multimedia (sound and video) engineers and game developers at small and medium virtual production studios and game studios in Hong Kong.
• • Broadcast, sound and video technicians in media production houses. The overall employment in this area is projected to grow 21% from 2020 to 2030 in the US.
• • Unity developers, VR/AR researchers and developers at recognized research institutes like ASTRI and universities in Hong Kong. Over 100 such vacancies were listed on JobsDB in Feb 2022.
• • Positions related to sound/music and interactive media design, production, and management in the creative cultural industries.
• • Further studies in relevant taught postgraduate programmes locally or overseas, e.g. Master of Arts in Creative Industries and Cultural Assets (MACICAF) offered by the Department of Creative Arts, School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, MA/MSc in Music Technology, Creative Media, Arts Education, Art-Tech, etc from other Universities.

In summary, the career prospects are excellent for graduates, spanning interactive media development, sound/music production, creative cultural industries, and further studies. The programme equips graduates with knowledge and skills highly sought after by the industry.

• Academic Excellence: HKMU has been granted self-accrediting status by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, which enables the University to award degrees recognized by the HKSAR Government. HKMU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as business, creative arts, social sciences and education. These programmes are designed to prepare students for successful careers in their chosen fields, and are taught by a faculty of dedicated and experienced professionals. 
• Career Opportunities: HKMU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs that are designed to meet the evolving needs of the global economy. Many of these programs have professional recognition and industry-link, which provide students with a competitive edge in the job market. The university's strong connections with industry partners give students access to internships, networking opportunities, and career resources. 
• Social Responsibility: HKMU is committed to social responsibility and preparing students to make a positive impact on society. The university encourages students to engage in community service and environmental causes, and it provides them with opportunities to develop leadership skills and civic engagement. 
• Vibrant Student Life: HKMU offers a vibrant student life that provides students with opportunities to explore their interests and talents outside the classroom. The university has a wide range of student clubs and organizations that cater to diverse interests, including sports, music, drama, and community service.