Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Cinematic Arts and Creative Practice

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The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Cinematic Arts and Creative Practice is a 2-year, full-time programme that nurtures creative leaders in media production. Evolved from the former 3-year MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media, it integrates traditional filmmaking with cutting-edge technologies such as virtual production, VR, and AI. The rigorous curriculum develops artistic vision, social responsibility, and global perspective, preparing graduates for careers as directors, screenwriters, producers, and other creative professionals, and for teaching at the college level in higher education.

The Programme offers hands-on learning experience with advanced equipment and facilities, including virtual production and VR studios, a Motion Capture system, AI workstations, and BOLT and G-Ka Motion Control systems, enabling students to engage in innovative technologies alongside traditional practices. In the first year, students build a strong foundation in film, television, and digital media. The second year focuses on advanced coursework and the thesis project, allowing students to specialise, refine their creative vision, and produce work with industry-standard tools and technologies.

1.The Academy of Film has a strong faculty with deep academic expertise and extensive teaching experience.
2.Acclaimed scholars and award-winning industry professionals teach across the curriculum
3.Ongoing masterclasses, guest lectures, seminars, workshops, and regular film screening sessions; overseas study tours
4.Virtual Production, virtual reality, and XR studios; comprehensive cinematography, lighting, and recording equipment
5.Nonlinear editing and color grading workstations
6.Stereo and 7.1-channel sound mixing rooms; a Dolby Atmos studio
7.Merit-based scholarship

The Programme has been selected for sponsorship under the Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies (FTSS) (for local students only). Offered by the University Grants Committee (UGC), this Scheme provides scholarships for students to pursue designated taught postgraduate programmes in priority areas supporting HK’s development. Awardees are required to pay a minimum tuition fee equivalent to the prevailing rate of UGC-funded full-time degree programmes (HK$47,000 for AY2026/27), with the remaining amount subsidised, subject to a cap of HK$100,000 per programme.

September 2026

Kowloon Tong Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University

HK$436,000/ programme

4 Jun 2026 (non-local)
24 Jul 2026 (local)

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afmfa@hkbu.edu.hk

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Enquiry: (852) 3411 7479