Academic Services Office (ASO)

2016>2017

2016 -2017

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Foreword

The purpose of this handbook is to provide a useful compilation of information, regulations, procedures, and guidelines for postgraduate students, teachers, and advisors.

We hope this handbook will give you a better understanding of the Academy and the way we work, as well as the services and support that the Graduate Education Centre makes available to you. We also take this opportunity to wish you every success in your studies here.

This handbook contains information pertaining to the 2016/17 academic year. The Academy has the right at any time to make such changes in its regulations, rules, and procedures as it deems necessary.

All enquiries should be addressed to:Graduate Education CentreThe Hong Kong Academy for Performing ArtsRoom 2301-02, Shanghai Industrial Investment Building, 48-62 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.

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Contents

The Academy • History 4

• SeniorStaff 5

Postgraduate Studies • Overview 8

• ProgrammesofStudy 8

Regulations • GeneralAcademicRegulationsGoverningPostgraduateStudies 9

• RegulationsGoverningPostgraduateStudentships 25

• RegulationsGoverningStudentDiscipline 26

• LibraryRegulations 28

• AssignmentofCopyrightandPerformers’RightsinStudents’Works 33

Rules and Guidelines • GuidelinesforMFAProfessional Practice/Production Practice 37

• GuidelinesforMFAandMMusThesis Project 37

General Guidelines 37

ProgrammeSpecificGuidelines 41

• SurveysandEnglishExitTest 49

• GuidelinesforProductionSupport 49

• GuidelinesforStudentsonAcademicHonesty,Plagiarism,and AcknowledgementofSources 50

• GeneralCodeofConduct 52

• RulesGoverningClassesandAcademyPerformancesduring TyphoonsandRainstorms 55

• RulesonAcademyPremisesandOpeningHours 56

• RulesGoverningtheUseoftheAcademyComputerLaboratory 58

• RulesGoverningtheUseofEmailService 62

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Contents

Fees and Financial Aid • ScheduleofFeesandFines 65

• StudentFinancialAid 67

Student Services and Facilities • LibraryServices 69

• InformationTechnologyServices 74

• AcademicServicesOffice(ASO) 76

• GraduateEducationCentre 78

• StudentAffairsOffice(SAO) 80

• ComplimentaryStudentTickets 84

General Information • ProceduresinCaseofEmergency 87

• UsefulOfficeLocationsandTelephoneNumbers 88

• 2016/2017AcademicCalendar 90

• 2016/2017AcademicCalendarNotes 92

• Glossary 93

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The Academy

History

TheHongKongAcademy forPerformingArts,establishedbyGovernmentOrdinance in1984, isa leading tertiary institution inperformingarts inAsia. Itprovidesprofessionalundergraduateeducationandpractice-basedpostgraduatestudiesinDance,Drama,FilmandTelevision,Music,TheatreandEntertainmentArts,andChineseOperainitstwocampusesinWanchai,andtheBéthanieHeritageCampusinPokfulam.Itseducationalphilosophyreflectsthe cultural diversity of Hong Kong with emphasis on Chinese and Western traditions, and interdisciplinary learning.

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The Academy

Senior Staff (as of 1 September 2016)

Director

Professor Adrian Walter AM BMus (Adelaide), GDipEd (SA College of Advanced Education), PhD (Charles Darwin U)

Senior Academic Staff

Deputy Director (Academic)

Professor Samuel Leong BMusEd, PhD (Western Australia), MMus (Michigan), Specialist of Music Education (Michigan), LRSM, LTCM

Assistant Deputy Director (Undergraduate Studies)

Dr Chan Tak-yuen, Benjamin# BSc (Santo Tomas), MPhil (HKPoly), DEd(Durham), PgD Public Health (Staffordshire U), FRSPH, CBiol, MRSB, FCollT

Assistant Deputy Director (Research and Interdisciplinary Studies)

Dr Prudence Wales* BEd, MEd, PhD(Melbourne), MA(Regent’s U)

Dean of the School of Chinese Opera

Dr Li Siu-leung BA, MPhil (HKU), PhD (U of Massachusetts Amherst)

Dean of the School of Dance

Professor David Steele* BA, HonD(Middlesex U), Diplome D’ État Danse Contemporaine, FRSA

Dean of the School of Drama

Professor Ceri Sherlock BD (Hon), PGCE (London), PhD (Glamorgan), FHEA, FRSA, AKC

Dean of the School of Film and Television

Geoffrey Stitt Dip (London International Film School), AES, SMPTE

Dean of the School of Music

Dr Sharon Choa BMus, PhD (King’s College, London), LRAM, AKC

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The Academy

Dean of the School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts

Gillian Choa Adv Cert (Croydon College of Art & Design), BA (Hon) (Hull), MEd (HKU)

Head of Graduate Education Centre

Dr Cheung Kwok-hung, Stephen Dip (HKPU), Dip, BMus (HKAPA), MA (HKBU), MPhil, PhD (HKU)

Interim Head of Languages

Kate Allert BA(LondonU),MDramaEd(GriffithU),RSACertTEFLA

Head of Liberal Arts Studies

Hui Yat-chuen, Alexander BArch (Oregon U), MSc (HKU), GradDip (Sydney U)

Head of Performing Arts Education

Lee Chun-leung, Indy Dip, BFA (HKAPA), MA (Central School of Speech and Drama)

Head of Academic Quality Assurance

Dr Wan Wai-yin BSc (London), MA (CityUHK), Dip (Oxford), MIC (Monash U), PhD (South Australia), ACIS, ACIM

Head of Academic Curriculum Review Support Unit

Grahame Lockey RSA Cert TEFLA, RSA Dip TEFLA, MA (Cambridge)

Senior Administrative Staff

Deputy Director (Administration)

Professor Wong Sai-pong, Philip BSc (HKU), MBA (CityUHK), CMA

Bursar

Chan Lai-ping, Bernice BSc (Santo Tomas), BCommAccounting (Curtin U of Technology), MSc (Leicester), CPA, MIHRM (HK)

Head of Academic Services

Yuen Wah-wai, Lilian BA (HKU), MSc (HKPU)

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The Academy

Development Director

Sek Wai-yu, Winnie BA (Hull), MBA (CUHK)

Librarian

Ling Wai-king BSc (London), CertEd (HKU), MLib (UNSW)

Director of Information Technology Services

Lui Ching, Derek BCompSc (Carleton), MIS (Toronto)

Head of Campus Development and Sustainability

Ho Mei-no, Monita Yama Wien BA, BArch, MSc (HKU), HKIA, AP (List of Architects), RA, IRA-PRC

Head of Student Affairs

Lau Tse-yin, Violet BBA (North Texas), MA (Warwick)

Head of iHub

Peter Duffy Dip, GDip, MEd (QUT)

Head of Academic Collaboration

Chan Kwok-mui, Pauline BA (HKPU)

Head of Customer Services

Ng Ka-mei, Kathleen BFA (City U New York)

Head of Communications

Wong Ming-sze, Angela** BSc(CUHK), PgD, GDip, LLB (HKU SPACE)

Head of Internal Audit

Li Chi-ming, Simon Dip, BEcon (Ca Trobe U, Melbourne), GDip (Securities Institute of Aust), CISA, CPA, CFE

Technical Manager

Chow Kam-chuen

# will assume duty in November 2016 * will assume duty in January 2017 ** will assume duty in September 2016

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Postgraduate Studies

Overview

Master’sdegreeprogrammesattheHongKongAcademyforPerformingArtsaredesignedto provide opportunities for the most talented graduates from Hong Kong and abroad to obtain internationallyrecognisedpostgraduatequalifications intheperformingarts, theatreand entertainment arts, and film disciplines. The practice-oriented programmes of study foster artistry, develop advanced skills, provide in-depth knowledge, and build professionalism forstudentswhodemonstratethepotentialforexcellence.Postgraduatestudentsundertakepractical research, apply theory to professional practice, make original contributions to their areas of specialisation, and gain the specialised means and assurance to continue in life-long careers in theirdiscipline.Whilevaluing independentaccomplishmentwithincontextsofcollaboration and team effort, study of the performing arts, theatre and entertainment arts, andfilmatthemaster’sdegreelevelisintendedtoenablepracticingartiststodevelopintopotentialleadersintheartsforthebenefitofthearts-relatedprofessionsandthecommunityat large.

Through interactionswith an internationalmixof students and faculty, theAcademy’smaster’sdegreeprogrammesprovideopportunitiesforstudentstodevelopaninternationalperspective in theartsandreceivewiderculturalexposure.TheAcademy’sstate-of-the-art facilities and its sixdisciplinesofDance,Drama,FilmandTelevision,Music,TheatreandEntertainmentArts, andChineseOperaprovide ampleopportunities formaster’sdegree students to pursue cutting edge and cross disciplinary work. Postgraduate students contributetowardsmaintainingtheAcademy’shighstandardsandleadingpositionasacentreofexcellenceintheregionandinternationally,andtheyareavitalcomponentofAcademylife.

Programmes of Study (2016/17 Academic Year)

School of Dance

MasterofFineArtsinDance(MFAinDance)

School of Drama

MasterofFineArtsinDrama(MFAinDrama)

School of Film and Television

MasterofFineArtsinCinemaProduction(MFAinCinemaProduction)

School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts

MasterofFineArtsinTheatreandEntertainmentArts(MFAinTEA)

School of Music

MasterofMusic(MMus)

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Regulations

General Academic Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies

1. Regulations and Rules

1.1 Students shall observe all regulations and rules stipulated by the Academy.

2. Academic Year

2.1 The academic year of the Academy consists of two semesters each of 16 weeks. During these16weeks, there are14weeks for scheduled classes includingassessments, and twoProductionWeeksorProjectWeeks forconcentratedactivities. In relation to the academic needs of the discipline concerned, each School shall determine the use and the timing of these two weeks.

2.2 In addition to the two semesters, the academic year also consists of a total period of four weeks during which the Schools may offer Winter Term and Summer Term, ormayorganisespecialprojects,workshops,intensivetraining,orotheractivitiesas determined by each School.

3. Admission

3.1 To be eligible for admission to the postgraduate programmes, applicants shall havesatisfiedthenormalentryrequirementsspecified forthevariousacademicprogrammes, or the alternative entry requirements.

3.2 Selectionforadmissionshallbeonthebasisofapplicants’academicqualificationsand attainments in their chosen disciplines. Applicants may be required to attend an audition and/or an interview, or to submit a portfolio, or to sit an entry test, or a combination of these as deemed necessary by the Academy.

Normal Admission Requirements

3.3 MFAinDanceprogrammeapplicantsshallhave:

(i) BachelorofFineArts(Honours)degreeinDancefromtheAcademy;or

undergraduatedegreeinrelevantdisciplinefromarecognisedinstitution;or

another qualification of equivalent standard from the Academy or from anotherrecognisedinstitution;and

(ii) FinalyeargradeofB(3.0)oraboveintheundergraduatedegreemajorstudyorequivalent;and

(iii) Band5.5oraboveinIELTS.

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3.4 MFAinDramaprogrammeapplicantsshallhave:

(i) BachelorofFineArts(Honours)degreeinDramafromtheAcademy;or


another qualification of equivalent standard from the Academy or from another recognised institution (for applicants inDrama andTheatreEducation(DTE)thismaybeanundergraduatedegree ineducation,socialwork,orequivalent);and


(iii) Band5.5oraboveinIELTS;and

(iv) Asatisfactory levelofChinesecomprehensionandwriting skillsmayberequired,dependingonindividualstudyplans;and

(v) ApplicantsinDTEshouldalsopossessatleasttwoyearsofdramaortheatreeducationexperience.

3.5 MFAinCinemaProductionprogrammeapplicantsshallhave:

(i) BachelorofFineArts (Honours)degree inFilmandTelevision fromtheAcademy;or





3.6 MFAinTheatreandEntertainmentArtsprogrammeapplicantsshallhave:

(i) BachelorofFineArts(Honours)degree inTheatreandEntertainmentArts(formerlyTechnicalArts)fromtheAcademy;or





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3.7 MasterofMusicprogrammeapplicantsshallhave:

(i) BachelorofMusic(Honours)degreefromtheAcademywithafinalyearGPAof3.3oraboveinthemajorstudyandanoverallprogrammeGPAof2.7orabove;or

Bachelor’sdegree inmusic froma recognised institution,normallywithhonoursnot lowerthanSecondClass(upperdivision),oranaveragegradenotlowerthanBinundergraduatecourses;or


(ii) ForWesternMusicPerformanceandCompositionmajors,Band6oraboveinIELTS;or

forChinesePerformancemajors,Band5.5oraboveinIELTS.

Candidatesapplying foramajor study inChinesemusicwhoseentrancequalificationhasnotbeenobtained froman institutionwherethemediumof instruction is Chinese are required to demonstrate a satisfactory level of Chinese comprehension and writing skills.

Alternative Admission Requirements

3.8 Applicants who do not satisfy the normal entry requirements for postgraduate programmesmaybe admittedon an exceptional basis if they have,whereapplicable:

(a) AlevelofachievementinthechosendisciplinethatisjudgedbytheAcademyto be comparable to the standard of the honours degree and/or satisfied aqualifyingexamination,whichmaybeset to test thecandidate’s formalacademicabilityorabilitytopursuethecoursesofstudyprescribed;

(b) Satisfactory result in anEnglishproficiency testof theAcademyor anacceptablestandardofEnglishinIELTSorequivalent;

(c) Satisfactoryresult inChineseproficiencytestoftheAcademyorequivalentwhere required.

4. Admission with Advanced Standing

4.1 The Academy may admit students with advanced standing to postgraduate programmes on individual merit. Students admitted with advanced standing shall havesatisfiedtheentryrequirementsoftheprogrammeofstudyconcerned.

4.2 Advanced standing may be granted to students who have satisfactorily completed relevant studies at an appropriate level at the Academy or at a recognised institution elsewhere, or who are in possession of significant professional experienceinarelevantartdisciplinethatinthejudgmentoftheAcademymeritsexemptionfromsomeofthecoursespertainingtotheprogrammeofstudy.

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5. Equivalency Principles

5.1 Theevaluationofprior learning andprofessional activity submitted for thepurpose of admission with advanced standing, or as equivalent to the normal entry requirements, will be guided by principles that take into account various factors. A panel of three reviewers will carry out evaluation to help ensure a balanced assessment. Among factors considered will be:

(a) Appropriateness-thelearningoractivityisthesametype,andinthesameorequivalentsubjectareas;

(b) Level,depth,andquality- the learningoractivity isofequivalentstandard,encompassingsimilardepthatasufficientlyadvancedlevel;

(c) Currency-thelearningoractivityisup-to-date;

(d) Lengthof timerequired, frequency,andotherquantifiers - the learningoractivity demands an equivalent time to complete at a similar intensity and frequency;

(e) Peerand industryassessment - theactivity isacknowledgedbypeersorwithin the field as significant, or the learning is at a recognised and/or accreditedinstitution;and,

(f) Artistic, creative, and scholarly content - the learning or activity hasappropriate content.

6. Programme Registration

6.1 Students shall register annually in their programme of study at the Academy on thespecifieddate.Studentsunabletoregisteronthespecifieddateshallapplyinwritingfordefermentofregistrationpriortothespecifieddate.

6.2 Students who fail to register in their programme of study after a lapse of two weeksfromthespecifieddateshallbeconsideredashavingwithdrawnfromtheirstudies at the Academy unless prior approval for deferment of registration has been given.

6.3 As part of the registration process, students shall register, where applicable, inamajoror specialisationarea inaccordancewith therequirementsof theprogramme of study concerned.

6.4 Students shall not be registered simultaneously in another programme or course ofstudyorresearch leadingtotheawardofadegree,diploma,orcertificateatanyeducational institutionororganisationexcept inspecialcircumstanceswithprior approval from the Registrar. Students in breach of this regulation shall be required to withdraw from studies at the Academy.

6.5 Studentswho intendtowithdraw fromaprogrammeofstudyshallnotify theRegistrar in writing seven days prior to the effective date of withdrawal.

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7. Course Registration

7.1 In addition to programme registration, students shall register per semester on the courses to be taken in their programme of study at the time of programme registration.

7.2 Students shall complete satisfactorily all required courses constituting the curriculum of their programme of study in order to be eligible for consideration for continuation or graduation. In addition, they shall satisfy the graduation requirements stipulated in Regulation 21.

7.3 There shall be a period of two weeks from the start of each semester during which students are formally allowed to add or drop a course.

7.4 After the add-drop period of two weeks, students who intend to withdraw from a course shall submit a formal application with reasons to the School or Departmentconcerned.Acoursefromwhichstudentshavebeengivenapprovaltowithdrawaftertheadd-dropperiodshallbereflected instudents’academicrecords as a course withdrawn.

7.5 StudentswhohavewithdrawnfromacoursewithoutpriorapprovalshallbegivenafailuregradeofFforthecourse.

7.6 Studentsmaybeallowedtoauditcourses,withoutreceivinganycredits,subjectto normal registration procedures. Audit courses are non-credit bearing, do not receivegrades,andnormallydonotallowstudent’sparticipationincourseworkordiscussions.Transcriptsrecord“GraduateAudit”(GA)foranyauditedcourse.

7.7 Normally,postgraduateprogrammespermitstudentstoregister foramaximumofsixcredits (eightcredits forMFA inTEA)of3rdor4thyearundergraduatecourses in thewholeprogramme.For theLiberalArts studies, students areallowed to take courses at level four or above only.

7.8 Remedial courses are requirements of entry for some students and are separate from the course requirements for postgraduate programmes. Remedial courses aresubjectofadditional tuition feeat theprevailingundergraduaterateonafractional basis depending on the number of remedial course credits registered per semester.

8. Study Load

8.1 All students are admitted and shall study on either a full-time or part-time basis.

8.2 Full-timestudentsshallcarryastudy load for therelevantsemesterandyearof study as prescribed in the curriculum charts for their programme. Students carrying a study load that is less than this full-time load shall be deemed to be part-timestudents.Normally,allfull-timeshouldtake30creditsperyear,butwiththe approval of their School, may take up to 36 credits in an academic year.

8.3 Normally,part-timestudentsshouldtakeaminimumofsixcreditsandamaximumof11creditspersemester.StudentsmustobtaintheirSchool’sapprovalifcreditregistration falls outside these limits.

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8.4 Studentscantakeonlyonegraduateaudit(GA)coursepersemester.GAcoursesare non-credit bearing courses and are listed on their transcript and progress reports.

8.5 Ifstudentsdonotregisteranycredit-bearingcourse(GAcoursesarenon-creditbearingandthereforedonotapply)inanysemester,theyarerequiredtoapplytodefer their studies before the add-drop registration deadline of that semester.

9. Minimum Registration Period

9.1 Theminimumperiodof registrationshallbeequivalent tohalfof thenormalduration of the programme of study concerned.

9.2 NotwithstandingRegulation9.1,theminimumregistrationperiodmaybereducedinexceptionalcircumstancesbutinnocaseshallbelessthanoneacademicyear.

9.3 Studentswhohavestudiedforlessthanoneacademicyearshallnotbeeligibleforan academic award of the Academy.

10. Period of Study

10.1 The period of study for each programme shall be as follows:

Programme StudyMode NormativePeriod MaximumPeriod

MFAinDanceMFAinDramaMFAinTheatreandEntertainment ArtsMFAinCinemaProduction

Full-timePart-time

2 academic years3-4 academic

years

3 academic years5academicyears

MMus

Full-timePart-time*

(*Onlyapplicableto conducting for Chinese

orchestrasmajors)

2 academic years3-4 academic

years

3 academic years5academicyears

10.2 Registration and/or completion of any outstanding coursework/assessment beyond the normative study period will incur a charge per semester. Please refer to page 66 for this charge.

10.3 Students wishing to change study mode must complete the Request for Extension of Studies/Change of Study Mode form. This is considered on a case-by-case basis. However, there is no guarantee that students will be able to change study mode.

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11. Attendance Requirements

11.1 Students are required to attend all scheduled classes for their registered courses andall events specifiedby theSchoolsorDepartments concerned, such asperformances, productions, rehearsals, and others.

11.2 Students absent for more than a permissible percentage or number of the scheduled classes of a course as stipulated in the detailed attendance rules of the SchoolorDepartmentconcernedshallbedeemedtohavefailedthecourse.Thepermitted absences are intended to cover necessary absences due to rehearsals, productions, and performances required by the Academy or other unavoidable circumstances such as illness.

11.3 Students shall complywith any requirementof the SchoolorDepartmentconcerning prior notification for absences from scheduled classes or events. Notifiedabsencesshallbecountedasabsencesundertheattendanceregulations.

12. Leave of Absence and Deferment

12.1 In the case of absence from the Academy due to illness for three to seven consecutive days, students shall notify the School concerned as soon as possible.

12.2 In the case of absence from the Academy due to illness for a continuous period of more than one week, students shall notify the School concerned and submit a medical certificate signed by a registered medical practitioner to the School upon their return from sick leave. Any such absence without formal notice to the Schoolshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.

12.3 Students shall, where appropriate, apply in writing for prior approval from the School concerned for any foreseen leave of absence due to personal reasons expected to last foracontinuousperiodofoneweekormore. In theeventof unforeseeable circumstances, a verbal notice to the School must be given immediatelyandanotificationexplainingthecircumstancesmustbepresentedtothe School once student returns to study. Any such absence without the formal approvaloftheSchoolshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.

12.4 Students who have been absent from the Academy for two consecutive weeks without notification to the School or written prior approval from the School concerned shall be considered as having unofficially withdrawn from their programme of study at the Academy.

12.5 Studentswhohavebeenabsent fromtheAcademy foranaccumulated totalperiod of three weeks or more within an academic year without written approval fromtheSchoolconcernedshallbeconsideredashavingunofficiallywithdrawnfrom their programme of study at the Academy.

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12.6 NotwithstandingRegulations12.4and12.5,studentswithaprolongedperiodofabsence without written approval from the School concerned may be given special consideration and allowed to continue their studies on the recommendation of the School and at the discretion of the Registrar.

12.7 Students may apply in writing for prior approval from the Registrar for deferment ofstudiesforamaximumperiodofoneacademicyearifthereisagenuineneedfordefermentduetomedical,financial,and/orotheracceptablereasons.

13. Exemption from Courses

13.1 Studentsmayapply forexemption fromcertaincourserequirementssubjecttotheendorsementof theSchoolsorDepartmentsconcernedandtheapprovalof the Board of Graduate Education. The academic results in relation to courses being considered forexemptionmustbe attained throughadueprocessofexamination, audition, portfolio, and be verified by productionof relevanttranscriptsoracombinationofsuch.Whereexemptionisapproved,thestudentsshallbegrantedcreditsbyexemptionforthecoursesconcerned.

13.2Creditsbyexemptionshallnotbegrantedformorethanhalfofthetotalnumberof credits required for graduation from the programme of study concerned, exceptasprovidedforinRegulation13.3.

13.3 Inexceptionalcircumstances,studentswhoareadmittedwithadvancedstandingandwhohaveprofessionalexperienceinarelevantartdisciplinemaybegrantedexemptionfromasubstantialpartofthemaster’sdegreeprogrammeconcernedandmaybegrantedexemptionasaspecialcaseforuptohalfofthetotalnumberof credits required for graduation. In this case, they may graduate after a minimum period of study of one academic year at the Academy.

13.4 RefertoRegulation5above forequivalencyprinciplesused intheevaluationofpriorlearninginapplicationforcourseexemption.

13.5Normally,workappliedtowardsexemptionmusthavebeencompletedwithinfiveconsecutive years prior to application.

14. Grading System

14.1 The following grades shall be used for the assessment of courses and any such gradesobtainedforcoursestakenshallbeincludedinthecalculationofstudents’GradePointAverage(GPA):

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The Graduate Education Grading System

Grade Standard Grade Point

AA-

An outstanding level of attainment in all the stated criteriaMeetsthestatedcriteriatoanexcellent standard

4.03.7

B+

B

B-

Meetsthestatedcriteriatoavery good standard with only a few minor limitationsMeetsthestatedcriteriatoaconsistently good standard but with a few limitationsMeetsthestatedcriteriatoafairly good standard but with some limitations

3.3

3.0

2.7

C+

C

C-

Meetsthestatedcriteriatoasatisfactory standard but with limitationsMeetsthestatedcriteriatoanadequate levelbutwithmajorlimitationsMeetsthestatedcriteriatoamarginally acceptable level only

2.3

2.0

1.7

D+

D

Less than satisfactory level of performance in a number of the stated criteriaSeriously unsatisfactory level of performance in most of the stated criteria

1.3

1.0

F Fails to meet almost all the stated criteria 0

14.2 Also notwithstanding Regulation 14.1, for courses that are assessed on a pass or failurebasis,thegradeofPforPassorthegradeofFforFailureshallbeused.

14.3 Toearnthecredit(s)ofacoursetaken,studentsshallhaveobtainedoneofthefollowinggrades:A,A-,B+,B,B-,C+,C,C-,D+,D,orP.

14.4 Forcoursesthatareassessedonthebasisofstudents’performanceattheendof a specifiedperiod (such as two-semester courses), the following interimperformance indicators shall be used as appropriate until formal assessments are made according to the Academy grading system: SP for Satisfactory Progress or PQforProgressQuestionable.

14.5 Astudent’sGPA iscalculatedbydividing the totalnumberof gradepointsastudent has earned in a given period of time by the total number of credits taken during the same period.

GPA =

Total no. of grade points

Total no. of credits

14.6 If a student has to retake a failed course, the fail grade will not be included in the calculationofGPAaftertheretake;however,boththefailgradeandrevisedgradeaftertheretakewillappearinthestudent’stranscriptasafullrecord.

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14.7 ThefollowingtypesofGradePointAverage(GPA)shallbecalculatedandtakenintoaccountindeterminingstudents’eligibilityforcontinuationorgraduation:

Year GPA The Year GPA calculation is based on all courses taken by the student in the academic year concerned.

Semester GPA The Semester GPA calculation is based on all courses taken by the student in the semester concerned.

Cumulative GPA The Cumulative GPA calculation is based on all courses taken by the student in all attended years of the programme of study concerned.

Majorand/orSpecialisation StudyGPA

Themajorand/orspecialisationstudyGPAcalculationisbased on the courses taken by the student that form the majorand/orspecialisationstudyrequirementsoftheprogramme of study concerned.

15. Course Assessment and Examinations

15.1 Studentsshallbeassessed foreverycourse inwhichtheyhaveregistered.Thecriteria for assessment shall be as stipulated in the course syllabus and shall be based on any one or a combination of the following: coursework, continuous assessment, tests,examinations,performances,productions,projects,portfolios,research papers, attendance, professional attitude, and any other appropriate assessment.

15.2 Students shall takecourseexaminations in the formofwritten,practical,ororal assessment, or any combination of these as prescribed by the School or Departmentconcerned.

15.3 Studentswhoareabsentfromanexaminationduetomedicalorothercompellingreasons shall apply to theSchoolorDepartmentconcerned for approvalofabsence.Suchanapplicationshallbemade inadvanceexcept inunforeseeablecircumstances and shall be supported as appropriate by a medical certificate signed by a registered medical practitioner or other documentary evidence.

15.4 Studentswhohavebeengrantedapproval forabsencefromanexaminationmayberequiredbytheSchoolorDepartmentconcernedtositforasupplementaryexaminationifitisdeemedappropriate.

15.5 Studentswhoareabsent fromanexaminationwithoutapprovalshallbegivenafailuregradeofFinthatexamination.

15.6 Studentswhohave failed tosatisfy theattendancerequirementsshallnotbeallowedtositforexaminationattheendofthesemesterinrespectofthecourseconcerned.

15.7 StudentsshallcomplywiththeGuidance Notes for Students on Academic Honesty, Plagiarism, and Acknowledgement of Sources. Students proven guilty of plagiarism shallbesubject to penalties that may include disqualification of work, a failure

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gradeofF for theassignment concerned, a deduction of marks from the final grade for the course concerned, a requirement for a resubmission of work, or a combinationofthese,oramandatoryfailuregradeofFforthecourseconcerned,and/or disciplinary action.

15.8 Anymisconduct inconnectionwithexaminationsorcourseassessment,suchascheatingindividuallyorincollusion,shallbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.

16. Professional Attitude and Professional Development

16.1 Students shall meet the requirements for professional attitude and for professional development in their art discipline studied at the Academy as prescribed by the SchoolorDepartmentconcerned.

16.2 Students who fail to achieve a satisfactory standard in professional development in their art discipline studied at the Academy may be placed on academic probation or be required by the Board of Graduate Education to withdraw from their studies at the Academy.

16.3 Students who fail to maintain a good professional attitude in attending or participating inrehearsals,performances,productions,orotherspecifiedeventsshallalsobesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.

17. Warning and Academic Advising

17.1 Students who have a poor performance in their studies or a poor professional attitude may be issued a letter of warning at the discretion of the School or Departmentconcerned.

17.2 Students shall comply with any conditions or requirements stipulated by the SchoolorDepartmentconcernedinthe1etterofwarninginordertocontinuestudies at the Academy.

17.3 Students who have received a letter of warning shall, where necessary, seek academicadvicefromtheSchoolorDepartmentconcerned.

18. Academic Standing

18.1 Students shall maintain academic standing as candidates for the award of master’sdegreebysatisfactorilymeetingtherequirementsasstipulatedfortheirprogramme of study.

18.2MFAinDanceRequirementsforMaintainingAcademicStanding

(a) StudentsshallhavepassedorreceivedanSPinallrequiredcoursestakeninthesemesterofstudy;and

(b) Obtaineda semesterGPAof3.0orabove,orreceivedaPassgrade forcoursesgradedonaPass/Failurebasis,oranSPgradeforcoursesgradedonanSP/PQbasis, forspecialisationcourses insemesters inwhichstudent isenrolledinspecialisationcourses;and

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(c) Shown a reasonable progress towards completion of programmerequirements.

18.3MFAinDramaRequirementsforMaintainingAcademicStanding


(b) Obtaineda semesterGPAof3.0orabove,orreceivedaPassgrade forcoursesgradedonaPass/Failurebasis,oranSPgradeforcoursesgradedonanSP/PQbasis,formajorcoursesinsemestersinwhichstudentisenrolledinmajorcourses;and


18.4MFAinCinemaProductionRequirementsforMaintainingAcademicStanding


(b) Obtaineda semesterGPAof3.0orabove,orreceivedaPassgrade forcoursesgradedonaPass/Failurebasis,oranSPgradeforcoursesgradedonanSP/PQbasis,formajorcoursesinsemestersinwhichstudentisenrolledinmajorcourses;and


18.5 MFAinTheatreandEntertainmentArtsRequirements forMaintainingAcademicStanding


(b) Obtaineda semesterGPAof3.0orabove,orreceivedaPassgrade forcoursesgradedonaPass/Failurebasis,oranSPgradeforcoursesgradedonanSP/PQbasis, formajor/specialisationcourses insemesters inwhichthestudentisenrolledinmajor/specialisationcourses;and


18.6 MMusRequirementsforMaintainingAcademicStanding

(a) Students shallhavepassedall requiredcourses taken in thesemesterofstudy;and

(b) Passedthediagnosticassessments,orobtainedasemesterGPAof3.0oraboveinthemajorstudyassessmentheldattheendofthesemester;and

(c) Shown a reasonable progress towards completionof the programmerequirements.

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19. Academic Probation

19.1 Students who fail tomaintain good academic standing bymeeting therequirements as stipulated above in18.2, 18.3, 18.4, 18.5,or18.6 for theirprogramme of study will be placed on academic probation for one semester and be required to improve their academic performance to the requisite standard by the end of the following semester. Those who fail to do so will be required to defertheircandidaciesortodiscontinuestudies,subjecttotherecommendationof the School and the decision of the Board of Graduate Education.

19.2 Students placedon academic probationmaybe required to satisfy certainconditionsspecifiedbytheSchoolconcerned.Studentswho fail tosatisfysuchconditions may be required to withdraw from their studies at the Academy, subjecttotherecommendationoftheSchoolandthedecisionoftheBoardofGraduate Education.

20. Requirement for Withdrawal from Studies

20.1 Students with a semester GPA or a Year GPA below 2.0 shall be required to withdrawfromtheirstudiesattheAcademy,subjecttothedecisionoftheBoardof Graduate Education.

20.2 Students may be required by the Board of Graduate Education to withdraw from their studies at the Academy in accordance with the regulations on academic standing, academic probation, or graduation.

21. Graduation

21.1 Students shall be eligible for consideration for graduation with an academic award by satisfactorily meeting the graduation requirements as stipulated for their programme of study.

21.2 MFAinDanceRequirementsforGraduation

(a) Studentsshallhavepassedallrequiredcoursesstipulatedinthecurriculumoftheprogrammeofstudy;and

(b) Accumulatedtherequirednumberofcreditsrequiredfortheprogrammeofstudy as stipulated in the curriculum, which includes the number of credits fortherequiredcoursesandthestipulatednumberofcredits forelectives;and

(c) Obtained for thewholeprogrammeaspecialisationstudyGPAof3.0orabove and a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above.

21.3MFAinDramaRequirementsforGraduation


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(c) ObtainedforthewholeprogrammeamajorstudyGPAof3.0oraboveanda cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above.

21.4MFAinCinemaProductionRequirementsforGraduation




21.5MFAinTheatreandEntertainmentArtsRequirementsforGraduation



(c) Obtainedforthewholeprogrammeamajorand/orspecialisationstudyGPAof 3.0 or above and a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above.

21.6MMusRequirementsforGraduation


(b) Accumulatedtherequirednumberofcreditsrequiredfortheprogrammeofstudy as stipulated in the curriculum, which includes the number of credits forrequiredcoursesandstipulatednumberofcreditsforelectives;and


21.7 Students who have completed the whole curriculum of the programme of study but are not eligible for graduation shall be required to repeat the concerned coursesofstudyortowithdrawfromtheirstudiesattheAcademy,subjecttothedecision of the Board of Graduate Education.

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21.8 In cases where students have passed all the required courses but failed to obtain the requiredGPAs forgraduation, studentsmaybeexceptionally allowed torepeatonesemesterof study insteadofayear, subject to thedecisionof theBoard of Graduate Education.

21.9 Underspecial circumstances, studentswho fail tomeet therequirements forgraduation due to failure or an unsatisfactory result in a required course or failure to obtain the required number of credits may be allowed to retake the courses concerned insteadof repeatingayearof study, subject to thedecisionof theBoard of Graduate Education.

22. Award of Master Degree with Distinction

22.1 The award of master degree with distinction was implemented in 2011/12, through the recommendation of the Board of Graduate Education and the approval of the Academic Board.

22.2 The criteria for the award include:

(i) Passwithdistinction(AorA-)in the Thesis Project;and

(ii)MinimumcumulativeGPAof3.5,andminimum major/specialisationstudyGPAof3.7

22.3 Suitable students are nominated by the School, and endorsed by the Board of Graduate Education with conferral of the award by the Academic Board. Distinction is awarded to students graduating fromMFAorMMusdegreeprogrammeswhohavedemonstratedexceptional standardsofperformancepractice, critical reflection, and collaborative work, commensurate with professionalexpertiseataninternationallevel,intheiroverallperformanceintheprogramme. This should be supported by a deep and developed, unique, artistic voice.

23. Nomenclature and Classification of Degree Awards

23.1 Master’sdegreesconferredbytheAcademyare:

DegreeofMasterofFineArts

DegreeofMasterofMusic

23.2 Theacademicawardconferredupongraduatingstudentsfromthemaster’sdegreeprogrammesinDance,Drama,CinemaProduction,orTheatreandEntertainmentArtsisthe‘DegreeofMasterofFineArts’(MFA).

23.3 The academic awardconferredupongraduating students from themaster’sdegreeprogrammeinMusicistheDegreeofMasterofMusic(MMus).

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24. Academic Record and Transcript

24.1 Students shall be provided with an academic progress report at the end of each semester.

24.2 A transcript of academic record that shall list all courses taken and the grades obtained may be issued upon application by students or former students and upon payment of the prescribed fee.

24.3 A transcript may be issued to students or to a person or an organisation designated in their application for the transcript.

25. Fees

25.1 Tuitionfeesforfull-timestudymodeshallbechargedonthebasisofaprogrammeof study and shall be payable in two equal instalments before September of the yearofadmissionandbeforeFebruaryofthefollowingyearrespectively.

25.2Tuition fees for part-time studymode shall be chargedon the basis of aprogramme of study for three years and are payable each year in two equal instalmentsbeforeSeptemberoftheyearofadmissionsandbeforeFebruaryofthe following year respectively.

25.3Registrationbeyondthenormativestudyperiodasstipulated inRegulation10.1will incur a charge of HK$6,740 per semester.

25.4 Students shall be required topay tuition feeson thedates specifiedby theAcademy unless prior approval for deferred payment is obtained. The Academy reserves the right to withdraw the offer of admission and/or to declare the registration of students null and void in the event of payment not being settled by students as required.

25.5Anytuitionfeespaidshallnotberefunded.

25.6 Inaddition to tuition fees, students shallpayother feesasprescribedby theAcademy, includingcautionmoney,graduation fee, transcript fee,re-examinationfee, and others.

25.7 Cautionmoney shall bepayable by the student upon first registration in aprogramme of study and shall be used to cover any outstanding debts to the Academy,suchasoutstanding fees,fines,ordebtsarising fromdamagesor lossincurred by the student.

25.8 Anybalanceofthecautionmoneypaidbythestudentshallbesetoffagainstthegraduation fee upon graduation or refunded upon official withdrawal from the Academy.

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26. Work Outside the Academy

26.1 Studentsshall seekapproval fromtheSchoolorDepartmentconcernedpriorto undertaking any paid or unpaid professional engagement in performing arts, theatreandentertainmentarts,orfilmandtelevision,thatisrelatedtotheirartdiscipline studied at the Academy.

26.2 Students who undertake any paid or unpaid professional engagement related to their art discipline studied at the Academy, or any form of full-time employment, withoutpriorapprovalfromtheAcademyshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.

26.3Noapprovalshallbegivenforstudentstoundertakeanyprofessionalengagementoutside theAcademy thatmay adversely affect the students’ studies at theAcademy, including classes, performances, rehearsals, productions, and any other required activities.

26.4 In accordance with the laws of Hong Kong currently enforced, non-local students, whostudyattheAcademyonastudentvisa,withoutthe“NoObjectionLetter”issuedby theHongKong ImmigrationDepartment shall notundertake anyemployment, whether paid or unpaid.

27. Disciplinary Action

27.1 Students who violate any regulation or rule and/or commit any misconduct as stipulated in theRegulationsGoverningStudentDisciplineshallbesubject todisciplinary action, which may be imposed by the Academy in accordance with the Regulations Governing Student Discipline (p.26).

28. Saving Clause

28.1 The Board of Graduate Education may, in any case in which it may deem appropriate to do so, dispense with or suspend any requirements of, or prescription by, the General Academic Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies.

Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studentships

1. The purpose of Postgraduate Studentships is to make available to selected local and non-localstudentsfinancialassistanceintheformofascholarshipforfull-timemaster’sdegreestudiesattheAcademy.Normally,recipientsofotherscholarshipawardsandpart-time students are not eligible for Postgraduate Studentships.

2. Postgraduate Studentships shall be awarded by the Board of Graduate Education, on the recommendation of the respective School on the basis of academic merits and/or professionalexperienceandqualification.Theawardshallbetenableonanannualbasis.

3. The Postgraduate Studentship award is to provide financial assistance to students to helpdefraythetuition feeand livingexpensesduringtheperiodofstudy.PostgraduateStudentship recipients should devote full-time efforts to their studies and are not employees of the Academy.

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4. The annual value of the Postgraduate Studentship shall be determined by the Academy from time to time. Payment to studentship recipients will be made monthly in arrears. The amount of the award in 2016/17 is HK$10,000 per month for ten months for a full studentship. A partial studentship, which is a fraction of the amount for a full studentship, may be awarded.

5. PostgraduateStudentshiprecipientsshallberesponsible forpayingwhateverAcademyfees are liable to be paid and the Academy reserves the right to draw on the award to settle any outstanding Academy fees.

6. A Postgraduate Studentship recipient is required to undertake, under supervision, teaching, research, and/or other support duties that bear educational benefits for the holder,asprescribedbytherespectiveSchool.Theamountofthedutiesshallnotexceed200hoursyearlyforafullPostgraduateStudentship.Tosafeguardrecipient’swelfare,therespective School shall monitor the amount of duties to ensure that they remain within themaximumyearlyamountandreasonableweekly limits.Thedutiesundertakenshallnotbegrantedcredit forthestudiedprogramme.FullStudentshiprecipientsshallnototherwise undertake any employment either within or outside the Academy during the tenure of the Postgraduate Studentship without the approval of the Academy.

7. The continued tenure or renewal of a Postgraduate Studentship shall at all times be consideredwithrespecttotherecipient’ssatisfactoryacademicprogress,maintenanceofacademic standing, and performance of duties to the satisfaction of the respective School, as well as the availability of the funds for the payment of the Postgraduate Studentship.

8. The award of Postgraduate Studentship will automatically cease immediately when the recipient has completed her/his programme of study at the Academy, or has ceased to be a full-time student, or has her/his study terminated by the Academy.

9. Shouldtherecipient’sacademicprogressorduties fail toattainasatisfactory level, theBoard of Graduate Education on the advice of the relevant School may suspend or terminate the Postgraduate Studentship.

10. Postgraduate Studentship recipients are required to sign an undertaking to abide by these regulations.

Regulations Governing Student Discipline

1. The Academy may take disciplinary action against any student who violates any regulation or rule and/or commits any misconduct such as:

(a) Anoffenceofwhichthestudenthasbeenconvictedinanycourtoflaw;

(b)Defamationof,orassaulton,orbatteryagainst,anymemberoftheAcademy;

(c)Wilfuldamageto,ordefacementof,anypropertyoftheAcademy;

(d)Theft,fraud,ormisuseofAcademyfundsorproperty;

(e)Misrepresentationorfalsestatementsin,orfalsificationof,anydocumentsubmittedtotheAcademy;

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(f)FalsificationormisuseofAcademyrecordsordocuments;

(g)Misconductinconnectionwithexaminationsorcourseassessment,suchascheatingandcollusion;

(h)Plagiarism inassignmentsoranysubmission forcourseassessmentoranyworkrequiredbytheprogrammeofstudyconcerned;

(i) FailuretoobserveanyregulationsorordersbyauthorisedpersonsoftheAcademyagainst any conduct which disrupts the academic, training, or other activities of the Academy;

(j) Professionalengagementintheperformingartsorrelatedfieldswhichmayadverselyaffect thestudent’s studiesandany formof full-timeemploymentwithoutpriorapprovalfromtheAcademy;

(k) Anyconductthatmayadverselyaffectthereputationorwell-beingoftheAcademy.

2. The Academy may take disciplinary action in the form of the following penalties, which maybeenteredintothetranscriptofthestudent’sacademicrecord:

(a) Reprimand;

(b)ReimbursementofexpensesfortherepairorreplacementoftheAcademypropertyconcerned;

(c) SuspensionfrompartoralloftherightsandprivilegesofAcademystudents,includingtherighttotakeexaminationsandaccesstotheAcademyfacilities;

(d)AmandatoryfailuregradeofFforthecourseconcernedinthecaseofmisconductorplagiarisminconnectionwithexaminationorfinalcourseassessment;

(e)Disciplinaryprobation foraspecifiedperiodduringwhichany furthermisconductmayconstitutethegroundforsuspensionorexpulsionfromtheAcademy;

(f) SuspensionfromstudiesattheAcademyforaspecifiedperiod;

(g) ExpulsionfromtheAcademy;

(h)Anyotherappropriateactionorrequirements.

3. Under special circumstance, studentswhohavebeenallegedofmisconductmaybeplaced on temporary suspension from studies by the Academy whilst an investigation of the case is being conducted.

4. Students have the right to appeal against disciplinary actions taken by the Schools, and thedecisionmadebytheStudentDisciplinaryCommitteewillbedeemedasfinal.

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Library Regulations

1. Libraries’ Opening Hours

1.1 Theopeninghoursaredeterminedby theLibrarianaccording to thedemandforLibrariesuseandtheavailabilityof staffandotherrelevantresources.TheLibraries’openinghoursaredisplayedat theentrancetotheLibraries,ontheLibrarywebpageathttp://library.hkapa.eduandinthishandbook.

2. Admission to the Library

2.1 AdmissiontotheLibraryisconditionaluponthepresentationofavalidAcademyIdentity Card, a Reading Card, a Borrowing Card, or The Society of The Academy forPerformingArts(SAPA)LifeMember’sCard.

2.2 Academy Identity Cards for staff members are issued by the Human Resources OfficewhileAcademy IdentityCards forstudentsare issuedby theAcademicServicesOffice.

2.3 The following persons are eligible to apply for a Reading Card or a Borrowing Card by completing the registration procedure at the Circulation Counter of the Library:

(a) AcademyCouncilmembersandSAPAlifemembers;

(b) Formerfull-timestaffoflongservice;

(c) StudentsenrolledintheJuniorProgramme;

(d) Academygraduates;

(e) Academyvisitingartistsandguestlecturers;

(f) Part-timeProgrammeAcademicStaff;or

(g) OtherpersonswhowishtousetheAcademyLibraryforaspecifiedperiodor purpose.

Each application shall be considered under one category only.

3. Library Registration and Fee

3.1 PersonslistedinRegulation2.3(a)mayapplyforaReadingCardfreeofchargeoraBorrowingCardbypayingadepositofHK$500.

3.2 PersonslistedinRegulation2.3(b)whohadservedtheAcademyformorethan10years may apply for a Reading Card free of charge or a Borrowing Card by paying adepositofHK$500.

3.3 Persons listed inRegulation2.3(c)whoareover16orcurrentlyenrolled inAdvanced Musicianship may apply for a Reading Card free of charge. They are also eligibletoapplyforaBorrowingCardbypayingadepositofHK$500.

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3.4 PersonslistedinRegulation2.3(d)mayapplyforaReadingCardfreeofchargeforthefirstthreeyearsaftergraduation.Thereafter,anon-refundableannual feeofHK$100 shall be charged. These persons are also eligible to apply for a Borrowing Cardbypayinganon-refundableannualfeeofHK$200andadepositofHK$500.

3.5 WiththesupportoftheDeanofSchoolorHeadoftheDepartmentconcerned,personslistedinRegulation2.3(e)mayapplyforaReadingCard.

3.6 PersonslistedinRegulation2.3(f)havetheprivilegetousetheLibrary.HeorshemayapplyforaBorrowingCardbypayingadepositofHK$500.

3.7 Persons listed inRegulation2.3(g)mayapply foraReadingCardbypayinganon-refundable annual fee of HK$1,000 or a Borrowing Card by paying a non-refundableannual feeofHK$3,000andadepositofHK$500.Theirapplicationsmust have the support of either an Academy Council member or a member of theAcademy’sfull-timeacademicstaff.TheLibraryreservesitsrightnottograntpermissiontothiscategoryofpersonstousetheLibrary.

3.8 Depositsshallbeusedtosettlefinesandcharges forthe lossofordamagetoLibrarymaterials.Thebalanceshallberefundeduponreturnof theBorrowingCard.

4. Borrowing Regulations

4.1 AvalidAcademyIdentityCard,aBorrowingCard,oraSAPALifeMemberCardmustbepresentedwhenborrowingLibrarymaterials.Loaned itemsarenottransferable, and may not be used on behalf of another person. Cardholders are responsible for all checked-out items.

4.2 NoLibrarymaterialsshallberemovedfromtheLibraryuntiltheirissuehasbeenproperly recorded at the Circulation Counter. Any infringement of this regulation may lead to disciplinary action or prosecution.

4.3 LossofAcademy IdentityCard,ReadingCard,orBorrowingCardmustbereported to the Circulation Counter without delay. A processing fee shall be chargedforobtainingareplacementcardissuedbytheLibrary.

4.4 Borrowersareresponsible forreturningall loans,clearingallunsettledfinesandchargespriortoexpiryoftheireligibility.

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4.5 LoanQuotaandLoanPeriod

Category of Borrower

LoanQuota LoanPeriod

Circulating Book, AVMaterial,

Periodical, Special Material&CourseReservesMaterial 1

Circulating Book

AVMaterial2

Periodical Back

Issue and Computer

File

Periodical Current

Issue

Special Material3

Academy Council Member

10

30 days

4hours&Library

UseOnly6

4 days Overnight

4 days

FormerFull-timeStaffofLongService

Full-timeAcademic Staff

30

4 days

PostgraduateStudents

Part-timeAcademic Staff&Part-timeProgrammeAcademic staff

18

Full-timeNon-Academic Staff 7 14 days

4hours&Library

UseOnly6

4 hours&

LibraryuseOnly

DegreeProgrammeStudents

15 30 days 4 daysNon-DegreeProgramme Students4

JuniorProgrammeStudents

4 14 days4hours&LibraryUseOnly

LibraryUseOnly5

LibraryUseOnly

Academy Graduates

4 daysSAPALifeMembers,Non-AcademyBorrowers

1. Loan period for Course Reserves material is three hours or overnight.2. Including video, audio, and the accompanying material.3. Including slide, kit, microform, filmstrip, items in the Special Collection and Academy Archives.4. Including students pursuing Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Professional Diploma, Certificate,

Advanced Certificate, and Professional Certificate Programmes, as well as Visiting Students.5. Loan period of computer file is four hours.6. Loan period may be extended on request.

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4.5.1 OvernightloaneditemsshouldbereturnedwithinthefirsthourofserviceonthenextLibraryopeningday.

4.6 Return Procedure

4.6.1 All borrowers must return all loans to the Circulation Counter and should wait to ensure that records of loans are cancelled before leaving the Counter.

4.6.2 BookReturnsareavailableattheentranceoftheAcademyLibraryandtheWritingRoom(G37)atBéthanie. Itemsreturnedwillberecordedas iftheywerereturnedonthelastLibraryopeningday.

4.7 OverdueFines

4.7.1 Borrowers are responsible for returning their loans on or before the due date/time.

Duedate/time is listedunder the‘MyRecord’ optionof the librarycatalogue. An overdue fine will be calculated immediately from the day/hour following the due date/time. The following charge rates shall apply:

LoanType MaterialType FirstFinePeriod SecondFinePeriod

DailyLoans

PrintedMaterialDay1-7,HK$ 1.00 per day

Day8onward,HK$ 2.00 per day

AVMaterial,SpecialMaterialandComputerFile

Day1-2,HK$ 3.00 per day

Day3onward,HK$ 6.00 per day

Hourly and OvernightLoans

HK$ 1.00 per hour

4.7.2 Overduenoticeswillbesenttothosewhodonotreturntheborrowedmaterials after theduedate/time.Non-receiptofoverduenoticeswillnotbeacceptedasanexcuse forwaivingorreducingoverdue fines. Ifthe materials are not returned within 28 days after the due date or 48 hours after the due time, borrowing privileges may be suspended, and the borrower will be charged for the replacement costs of the items and the overdue fine. The materials will continue to remain the property of the Libraryafterthereplacementcostshavebeensettledbytheborrower.

4.8 Reservations

4.8.1 Readersmayreserveuptofiveloaneditemsthroughthelibrarycatalogueor at the Circulation Counter. Academic staff and students may reserve any librarymaterialsexcepthourly loan itemssuchasCourseReserves.Otherborrowersmayreservebooksonly.Whenthe itemisreturnedtotheLibrary,therequesterwillbenotified.Iftheitemisnotcollectedwithinsevendays,itwillbepassedtothenextrequesterorreturnedtotheshelf.

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4.9 Renewals

4.9.1 Borrowersmayrenew loans for twoadditional loanperiods.Theymayrenew loans either online at the library catalogue or at the Circulation Counterbypresenting all loans to theLibrary staff.No itemmayberenewedifithasbeenrequestedbyanotherLibraryuser.

4.10 Recalls

4.10.1 Academic staff and students are entitled to recall items that have been on loan for over two weeks. Recalled items must be returned within seven days. Latereturnwillbetreatedasanoverdueandtheborrowerisliabletoafine.

4.10.2 If the recalled item is not returned within 28 days after the new due date, borrowing privileges may be suspended and the borrower will be charged for the replacement cost and overdue fine. The item will continue to remainthepropertyof theLibraryafterthereplacementcosthasbeensettled by the borrower.

4.11LossorDamage

4.11.1LossofordamagetoLibrarymaterialsmustbereportedtotheLibraryimmediately.Materialsnotreturnedwithin28days(fourdays forhourlyandovernight loans) after theduedatewill be treatedas lost items.Borrowers are responsible for the overdue fine and the replacement costs of these items. The cost of replacement will be the estimated price ofeach itemplusaprocessing feeofHK$40per item.LostordamagedLibraryitemswillcontinuetoremainthepropertyoftheLibraryafterthereplacement costs have been paid.

4.12PaymentofFinesandCharges

4.12.1AllfinesandchargesshouldbepaidtotheLibraryortheAccountsOfficepromptly. Failure todo somay result in the suspensionofborrowingprivileges. Students may not be cleared for registration, withdrawal, or graduationuntilallLibrarychargeshavebeensettledandall loanshavebeenreturned.Unsettled fineswillbededucted fromcautionmoneyofstudentsordepositsofothertypesofLibraryborrowers.

4.13 Waiving the Regulations

4.13.1TheLibrarianhasdiscretiontowaiveanyoftheaboveregulationsinspecialcircumstances.Thisdiscretion isexercisedonly if there isnodetrimentaleffectonthefacilitiesorservicesofferedtoLibraryusersasawhole.

5. Conduct of Library Users

5.1 IfrequestedbyaLibrarystaffmemberonduty,allLibrarymaterialsandbagsmustbepresentedforinspectionattheLibraryexit.

5.2 All itemsborrowedmustbecheckedoutproperlyat theCirculationCounter.Users’borrowingprivilegeswillbesuspendediftheyarefoundtohaveremoveditemsfromtheLibrary.

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5.3 Intheuseofphotocopiers,theCopyrightLawmustbeobserved.Usersarefullyresponsible for any legal consequences concerning copyright that may arise. When indoubtaboutcopyrightissues,usersshouldconsulttheLibrarystaff.

5.4 Unauthorisedreproductionorduplicationofaudio-visualmaterialsandcomputersoftware is strictly prohibited.

5.5 UsingLibraryequipmenttoplayaudio-visualmaterialsthatdonotbelongtotheLibraryshallnotbepermitted.However,permissionshallbegrantedtothosewhocan present written support from their teachers indicating that the audio-visual materials are related to the curriculum.

5.6 PagersandmobilephonesmustbeturnedoffintheLibraryatalltimes.

5.7 NogamesofanyformareallowedintheLibrary.

5.8 Smoking,eating,ordrinkingisnotpermittedintheLibrary.

5.9 Talking isnotpermitted in thereadingareaandmustbekept toaminimumelsewherewithintheLibrary.

5.10Personalpropertyshouldnotbe leftunattendedanywhere in theLibrary.TheLibraryisnotresponsibleforanypersonalbelongingsleftintheLibrary.

5.11 Noseatsmaybereservedbyplacingmaterialsondesksorchairs.Booksorpersonal belongings left unattended in carrels or desks may be removed without prior notice to the owner.

5.12 AllusersshouldfollowtheinstructionsontheproperuseoftheLibraryfacilitiesasdisplayedintheLibraryorgivenbymembersoftheLibrarystaff.

5.13 BreachofLibraryregulationsmayresult inthewithdrawalofLibraryprivilegesand may be reported to the Academy authorities or the Police.

Assignment of Copyright and Performers’ Rights in Students’ WorksInaccordancewiththeHongKongCopyrightOrdinanceenactedinJune1997,theAcademyhas made it a condition of registration that students assign their intellectual property rightsandperformers’ rights totheAcademy inrespectofactivitiesundertakenwithinaprogramme of study. To effect the assignment of these rights, all students are issued at the timeofadmissionasetofExplanatoryNoteson thismatterandarerequired tosignastandard form Assignment of Copyright and Performers’ Rights in Students’ Works.

Explanatory Notes for Students

1. TheHongKongCopyrightOrdinancewasenactedinJune1997,bringinguptodatethelaws affecting intellectual property rights in Hong Kong.

2. As an essential part of the education process, the Academy provides facilities, resources, instruction, and supervision for students’ creativework andpublic performancesundertakenwithin their studies.Undersuchcircumstances, legalconsiderationsarisewithregardtoownershipofcopyrightandperformer’srightscreatedunderthelaw.

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3. At other tertiary educational institutions in Hong Kong and overseas, by regulation or mutual understanding, it is generally held that the intellectual property rights to works submitted by students for the purposes of assessment within a course of study belong to the institution. However, an implicit understanding between the institution and its student body is not sufficient to enable the Academy to conduct its educational programmes without infringing upon the rights created under the law.

4. The Academic Board has accordingly decided to make it a condition of registration that studentsassigntheir intellectualpropertyrightsandperformers’rightstotheAcademyin respect of activities undertaken within a programme of study. The attached agreement on Assignment of Copyright and Performers’ Rights in Students’ Works will put into effect the assignment of these rights in respect of student involvement in Academy activities.

5. Thisassignmenthasnoeffectontheownershipofcopyrightorperformers’rightsinanycreativeworksorperformancesundertakenbystudentsoutsideoftheAcademy’ssphereofactivities. Italsohasnoeffectongraduate’sownershipofcopyrightorperformers’rights in respect of any creative work or performance he or she may undertake after leaving the Academy.

6. Theattachedagreementuses theword‘fixation’whichmaybeunfamiliarandthis isexplainedbelow.

‘Fixation’,inrelationtoaperformance,meansafilmorsoundrecording

(a)madedirectlyfromtheunfixedperformance;or

(b)made,directlyorindirectly,fromanotherfixationoftheperformance.

‘Film’inthiscontextmeansarecordingonanymediumfromwhichanimagemaybyanymeans be produced.

7. All students admitted to the Academy are required to return a signed copy of the Assignment of Copyright and Performers’ Rights in Students’ Works to the Academy at the time of registration as part of the registration procedures.

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Assignment of Copyright and Performers’ Rights in Student’s Works

(Standard Form)

This assignment is made on ____________________________________________ (Date)

Parties

1. ______________________(HKIDCardNo./PassportNo.__________________) (NameofStudent)

of_____________________________________________________(“Student”). (AddressofStudent)

2. The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts of 1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, HongKong(“Academy”).

Whereas

A. The Student will create and/or perform works in connection with his/her studies at theAcademyand/or join theproductionorperformanceofpresentationsorco-presentationsoftheAcademyasastudentoftheAcademy.(“Works”)

B. It is a condition of registration for study at the Academy that the Student agrees to executethisAssignmentforthepurposeofvestingintheAcademyallthecopyrightandeconomicperformer’srightintheWorks.

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In consideration of the Student being registered for study at the Academy, the parties agree as

follows:

1. The Student Hereby AssignstotheAcademyallcopyrightand/oreconomicperformers’rights conferred under the laws of Hong Kong and elsewhere in the Works absolutely for the full period during which the said rights in the Works subsist.

2. TheWorksincludeallworkscreatedand/orperformedinconnectionwiththeStudent’sstudies and/or activities as a student of the Academy within his/her period of study at the Academy, includingallsubsequentmodificationsandamendmentsmadebytheStudentwithin his/her period of study at the Academy.

3. The Student confirms that he/she has no agreement with a third party to assign any future rights of works created or performed by him/her.

4. TheStudentconsentstotheAcademymakingafixation,usingthefixationanddealingwiththefixationofanyofhis/herWorkswhicharecreatedorperformedinconnectionwith his/her studies and/or research activities as a student of the Academy within his/her period of study at the Academy.

5. As andwhen the Student graduatesorotherwise ceases tobe a studentof theAcademy,thepartiesagreethatallrightsherebyassignedtotheAcademy(otherthanrights inrespectofanyWorksconsistingofafilmorvideo, includingthesoundtrack)shall thereupon by this agreement be re-assigned to the Student, on condition that the Academyshallhavearoyaltyfreenon-exclusivelicensetouseandtodigitiseorcontinueto use the Works for legitimate purpose.

Signed:

_____________________________

(Signature of Student)

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Rules and Guidelines

Guidelines for MFA Professional Practice/Production Practice

1. Students are required to complete and submit the Proposal for Professional Practice/Production Practice/Special Project/Independent Study/Internship form for each registered Professional Practice or Production Practice at least two weeks before the Professional/Production Practice starts.TheycansubmittheabovementionedFormat least two weeks before the semester ends if the Professional Practice/Production Practice starts during Academy’slongbreaks,e.g.Christmas,LunarNewYear,andsummerbreaks.

2. If the Professional Practice/Production Practice spans two semesters, e.g. begins mid-semester inthefirstsemesterandcompletesmid-semester insecondsemester,an‘SP’(SatisfactoryProgress)or‘PQ’(ProgressQuestionable)gradewillbegiven inthefirstsemesterandtheninthefollowingsemester,astandardgrade(AthroughF)willbegivenafter the practice is completed.

3. Normally, ifstudentsareunabletocompletetheirProfessional Practice/Production Practice bythestatedcompletiondate,an‘Incomplete’gradewillbegiven.Anewcompletiondatewill be given as agreed upon by the students and their advisors, this is normally one week afterthestartofthenextsemester.

4. Normally,ifstudentsstillcannotcompletetheirProfessional Practice/Production Practice by theagreeddeadline,the‘Incomplete’gradewillbeconvertedautomaticallytoan‘F’grade.

5. If studentscompletetheirworksbythedeadlinebut theycannotbeassessedbythegradingdeadline,an‘SP’(SatisfactoryProgress)gradewillbegiven.

6. Normally,studentsshouldcommencetheirfinal Professional Practice or Production Practice before they register for the Thesis Project, i.e. by the third semester for full-time students or by the antepenultimate semester for part-time students.

Guidelines for MFA and MMus Thesis Project

General Guidelines

1. Permanent Record

1.1 Allmaster’sdegreecandidatesarerequiredtosubmitarecordof theirThesis Project (fortheMFAandMMusdegree).Onecopy(forretentionintheAcademyLibrary)mustbepresented inapermanentand legible formaccording to thespecificationssetoutbelow:

(a) ThewrittencomponentsofThesis Project must be typed and bound with DVDrecording(s)ofthepracticalcomponentsincludedasapermanentandintegralpartbymeansofpocket(s)attachedtotheinsideoftherearboardof the binding.

(b) Thebindingmustbe fixedsothat leavescannotberemovedorreplaced,i.e.,signature(sewn)bound.Thefrontandrearboardsshouldhavesufficientrigidity to support the weight of the work when standing upright. The GEC andtheLibrarywillprovidebindingservicebyanoutsourcedbinder.

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(c)ForMFAcandidates,theoutsidefrontboardmustbear,centredontheboard:(1)theThesis Projecttitleoftheworkin24-pointtype;forMMuscandidates,printedcopiesoftheSchool’sofficialhouseprogrammesforthe“ChamberMusicConcertPerformance,”“ConductingProject”(conductingforChineseorchestras),“GraduationRecital,”and“GraduationConcert” (conductingforChineseorchestras)asapplicableareusedasThesis Projecttitles,(2)thenameofthestudentandinitialsofthequalification,i.e.MFAinDance,Drama,CinemaProduction,orTheatreandEntertainmentArts,orMMus,and(3)theyear of submission.

(d) ForMFAcandidates, thespinemustbear,with the lettering towards theleft-handedgeofthespine:(1)thenameandinitialsofthestudentandthequalificationMFA inDance,Drama,CinemaProduction,orTheatre andEntertainmentArts,and(2)theyearofsubmission.

(e) ForMFAcandidates,thecontentofthefirst6pagesareasfollows:

Page 1

TheTitlePage.Thismustcontain,centredonthepage, (1) the full titleoftheworkasdescribedaboveat (c)and (2) the fullnameof thestudentandqualification.Thetitlepagemustalsocontain, justified intheright-handbottomcornerofthepage(3)thestatement“Submittedinpartialfulfillmentofrequirements for thedegreeofMasterofFineArts in (Dance,Drama,CinemaProduction,orTheatreandEntertainmentArts)”,(4)TheHongKongAcademyforPerformingArts,and(5)themonthandyearofsubmission.

Page 2

TheDeclarationpage.Thismust contain the signedDeclaration form,downloaded from GEC Intranet.

Page 3

The Acknowledgement page. This must contain acknowledgment of the fullnameofanyscholarship(s) studentreceived formaster’s studyat theAcademy inthe followingformat:[NameofStudent] istherecipientofthe[Nameof Scholarship(s)].Theacknowledgementpagemay alsocontainany personal acknowledgements studentmaywish tomake (personalacknowledgementsareoptional).The formofpersonalacknowledgementsmay vary, but the preferred format is a list of names of people or organisations being acknowledged under the heading, “Acknowledgements”. In cases where there are no acknowledgements, subsequent pages move up in rank.

Page 4

TheAbstractpage(forMFAsonly).ThiscontainsanAbstractthatsummarisescontent in not more than 300 words in one paragraph. The Abstract page shouldalsocontainthetitleasdescribedaboveat(c)andauthor’sname.

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Page5

The Table of Contents page. This page lists chapter/section headings and page numbers.

Page 6

ThetextofChapter/SectionOnebeginsonpage6.

(f) Pagesmustbenumberedconsecutivelythroughoutthetext,startingwiththetitle page as Page 1 and including photographs, drawings, and/or diagrams that arenotembeddedinthetext.Suchphotographs,drawings,and/ordiagramsmustbefirmlyfixedinplace.Pagenumbersmustbelocatedcentredatthebottom of the page and 20mm above the edge of the paper.

(g) Ifphotographs,drawings, and/ordiagrams thatarenot theauthor’sownare included, acknowledgement must be included and, where applicable, permission to reproduce must be sought from the artist/author.

(h) Fordocumentationof sources, use the system recommendedby youradvisor that best suits your work and use this system consistently. The two systems most often used are the author - date system, in which sources are parentheticallycitedinthetextbyauthor’slastnameanddateofpublicationand listed as References at the end of the paper. The other frequently used system indicates citations and notes with superscripts in numerical order as footnotes according to the order of citation in the work with a Bibliography at the end of the paper.

(i) TheReferences/Bibliographyand theappendices shouldappearafter themainbodyof the text.Thepaginationof theReferences/BibliographyandAppendicesshouldbecontinuouswiththemaintext.

(j) A4sizepage (210mmX297mm)ofgoodqualityandsufficient thickness(100gsm)mustbeusedwith40mm lefthandmargin (bindingedge) and20mmforothermargins. If required, theMFA inDramaDirectingmajor,MFA inTheatreandEntertainmentArtsTheatreDesignmajor,andMMusCompositionmajor(forscores)mayuseA3sizedpage(420mmX595mm).

(k) Choicesoftypefonts:

FontTitle Page/

Chapter HeadingsBodyText Footnote

Arial or Palatino 14 point 11 point 9point

TimesNewRoman 16 point 12 point 10 point

(l) Except for indentedquotationsand footnoteswheresinglespacing isused,1.5linespacingshouldbeused.Onlyonesideofthepapershouldbeused.

1.2 Students are also required to submit an electronic version of the Thesis Project inadditiontotheboundversion. (MMusCompositionmajorsshouldsubmitanelectronicversionof theirscoreswhenever feasible.)Alldocumentsshouldbe

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submittedononeopticalstoragemedium(e.g.CD-R,DVD-R)accordingtothespecificationssetoutbelow:

(a) Abstract inone file format:AdobePortableDocumentFormat (.pdf) thatsupportssearchabletext

(b) Text inone file format:AdobePortableDocument Format (.pdf) thatsupportssearchabletext

(c) Acceptablefileformatsformultimediafile(s):

Imagesonly:JPEG(.jpg)/TIFF(.tif)

ImagesandText:PDF(.pdf)

Video:AppleQuickTime(.mov) /MicrosoftAudioVideo Interleave (.avi)/Mpeg(.mpg)

Audio:AIF(.aif)/Wav(.wav)/MP3(.mp3)/MIDI(.midi)

(d) Namethefilestobesubmittedinthefollowingformat:

<student_ID>_<doc_type><doc_no.>.<fileextension>

Example:

A01234_thesis.pdf A01234_abstract.pdf A01234_video1.avi

A01234_video2.mpg A01234_audio.wav

(e) Acceptableopticalstoragemedia:CD-R,DVD+R/RWandDVD-R/RW

(f) Clearlywrite your student ID, name, file names, submissiondate, andprogrammeontheCD-Rcover

(g) Organiseyourdocuments intorespective foldersontheCD-RorDVD-R,forexample:

A01234

Abstract

Text

Multimedia

Others

1.3 InformedConsentForm

MastercandidatessubmittingaThesis Project that involve participants who are not students or staff of the Academy, or are minors, must separately submit a signed ‘‘InformedConsentForm’’foreachparticipant.

1.4 DeclarationofIntentiontoComplete

MFAcandidatesmustsubmita‘‘Declarationof IntentiontoComplete’’ formfortheir degree programme at the beginning of their final year of study. The form includes a template for a timeline that students use to detail work towards their completion.

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1.5 Belowis theMFAinDance,Drama,andTEAgeneral timeline forThesis Project completion:

Preparation Stage

DeterminedbySchool

Implementation Stage

DeterminedbySchool

ExegesisSubmissionDeadline

(ExegesisdistributedtoReviewers/Examiners)

2 weeks

OralReview/LectureDemonstration

(Examiners/ReviewersreturnExegesistostudentwithcommentsforrevision)

2weeks(4weeksifmajorrevisions)

RevisedExegesisSubmissionDeadline

(Afterstudent,inconsultationwiththeadvisor,hasincorporatedexaminers/reviewers’commentsandcorrectedmistakessuchasinformat,majorgrammaticalerrorsthatalter

meaning,typos,ifany)

2 weeks

SubmissiontoLibrary

(viaGraduateEducationCentre)

Programme Specific Guidelines

2. MFA in Dance and MFA in Theatre and Entertainment Arts

2.1 Students are required to complete a Thesis Project that demonstrates acquisition of a comprehensive command of an area of specialisation. A satisfactory completion of the Thesis Project willexhibitthestudent’sunderstandingofthesophisticatedandcomplexrelationshipsbetweenanareaofspecialisation, thecontextof itscreation,andthestudent’sowncareergoals.TheThesis Project is assessed on the basisof itsoriginalcontribution tothe field; in turn, itembodies thestudent’sindividual artistic vision.

2.2 The Thesis Project must includebothpraxis andexegesis.The subjectof theThesis Project must be related to the individual career goals of the student. Thepraxis componentof theThesis Project should be substantial enough to exemplify thecapstoneexperienceof thegraduatecurriculum.WiththeThesis Project the student should consolidate the various aspects of her/his education and demonstrate acquisition and application of in-depth knowledge and skills in ordertocomprehensivelyexplorearesearchtopic, setof ideas, theories,and/or practices in a specialised area. The Thesis Project should demonstrate the techniquesofself-directedresearchandproblem-solving;displayaninternallogicconsistentwith itsaimsandobjectives;and,achieveoriginalcontributiontothe

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specialisedareathroughsynthesisofexistentpracticesormodesofexpressions,or integration with other media or performing arts paradigms.

2.2.1 Lengthandscopeof thepraxiscomponentmayvarydependingonthenatureofeachprojectandextentofcomplexitybutmustjustifythecreditsallocated to the unit.

2.2.2 Thepraxiscomponentof theThesis Project for theMFA inDancemayinclude the following:

• Choreographyconcert

• PresentationofchoreographicworkwithinSchoolofDanceconcert(s)

• PerformanceConcert

• SeriesofperformanceswithinSchoolofDanceconcerts

• Videochoreographyproject

• Animationchoreographyproject

• Teachingproject

• Reconstructionormovementanalysisproject

• Lecturedemonstrationproject

• Collaborativeprojectwithrecognisedprofessionaldanceorganisations,which includes curriculum development, presentation of choreography, performance, reconstruction, or documentation

• Interdisciplinaryproject

• Integrated project on performance, education, choreography,documentation, and/or direction

2.2.3 Thepraxiscomponentof theThesis Project for theMFA inTheatreandEntertainment Arts may include the following:

• TheatreProduction/Project

• Multi-mediaprojectpertainingtothespecialistarea

• SoundDesignProjectforaClassical/Popconcert

• PerformanceDesignProjectforDance/Drama/Opera/Musical

• DesignInstallationProject/Exhibition

• CostumeTechnology/DesignResearchProject

• TechnicalDirectionResearchProject

• ManagementofanEvent

• ConferenceManagement

• FestivalManagement

• EducationalEventProject

• CollaborativeProjectswithrecognisedperformancegroups/companiesin the specialised area

• InterdisciplinaryProject

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2.2.4 ThepraxiscomponentmustberecordedonDVDandincludedwithintheboundexegesiscomponentforthefinalsubmissionoftheThesis Project.

2.2.5 Theexegesiscomponentshouldelucidatethepraxiscomponent,mapthestudent’sjourneyasanartist(includingbackgroundresearchintotheideasunderpinningthepracticalcomponent),describeandanalysethecreativeprocess, and provide evaluation of the Thesis Project.

2.2.6 Suggestedexegesisguidelinesforarticulation,reflection,andevaluation:

(a) Concept andphilosophical frameworkof theThesis Project, with appropriate referencing to readings and any other material sourced as part of the background research

(b) Creative processes outlining relationship to the concepts andphilosophies underpinning the Thesis Project and relationship to the other creative and interpretive participants in the process

(c) Creativeandconceptualchallengesfacedinarticulatingartisticvisionthrough the realisation and outcome of the Thesis Project

(d) Creativebreakthroughsordiscoveries

(e) Criticalanalysisandevaluationoftheprocessesandoutcomes.

2.3 The advisor shall provide guidance on the Thesis Project during regular meetings with the student and through periodic progress reports. Such meetings are expectedtobenomorethan10hourspersemester.

2.4 According to the timetables set out below:

(a)Thestudentwillproposea topicandanoutlineofThesis Project, including parameters, aims, and resource requirements in written submission to the advisor. The outline must include a timetable with proposed dates for final presentation/performance/submission of the Thesis Project.

(b)Thestudentwillsubmitaprogressupdatethatincludesareportonthereviewof the literature/work relevant to the Thesis Project and a final draft of the exegesis.

(c)Allwork for theThesis Project must be completed and all documentation submitted.

2.5 Thesis ProjectGuideline forMFAinTEA(timetable forstudentsenrolled inpart-timemodewillbeextendedproportionatetotheirstudyload).

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GuidelineforMFAinTheatreandEntertainmentArtsExegesisSubmission

(byendof)SEMESTER2

(beginningof)SEMESTER3

(byendof)SEMESTER3

(nolaterthanlateMarchof)SEMESTER4

(nolaterthan6weeksbefore)ENDOF

SEMESTER4

Finalisetopic,outline,

parameters, aims,

resources, timeline to

advisor

Submission offinal

Thesis Project proposal to be approved by

School

Submit written review ofliterature/practice to

advisor

Submit complete 1st

draft ofexegesisto

advisor

Submitfinalexegesistopanel

members

2.6 A committee of three reviewers comprised of the advisor and two other members shall assess the Thesis Project.OneisnormallytheSchool’sMFAcoordinator.TheSchoolorthestudentwillnominatethethirdmember(whomaybeanexternalmember).

2.7 Assessment of the Thesis Project isbasedontheindividualprojectsandnegotiatedby the student and the advisor. The advisor articulates the assessment criteria to reflectthespecificnatureoftheprojectundertaken.

2.8 The Thesis Project syllabusgivesgeneralassessmentcriteria.Dependingonthenature of the Thesis Project, the following are suggested as possible additional criteria:

(a) Depthofarticulationoftheconcept,process,andphilosophical frameworkof the Thesis Project

(b) Evidenceof research (via interviews, publishedor internet/visual/videomaterial)inconceivingandrealisingtheThesis Project

(c) Linkingofcontextualresearchtopractice

(d) Abilitytoanalyseandcriticallyreflectontheconcept,creativeprocess,andfinalrealisationoftheThesis Project

(e) Clarityof expression, logical developmentof ideas and concepts, andappropriate academic referencing

(f) Developmentofartisticpractice

(g) Understandingofthenatureofexperientialandembodiedlearning

(h) Conceptualunderstandingofthevariousrolesinthecreativeprocess

(i) Deeperlevelofunderstandingoftherespectiveroleswithintheperformativeenterprise

(j) Honestyandintegrityinpracticeandprocess

(k) Understandinginfluencesshapingidentityasapractitioner

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3. MFA in Drama

3.1 Thesis Project for Acting, Directing, Playwriting Major

3.1.1 Theobjectiveof theThesis Project is to help to develop the individual artisticexpressionofeachstudent.Thesubjectof theThesis Project is relatedtotheindividualpathwayofeachstudent.Thepraxiscomponentsof the Thesis Project vary, and may include, but are not limited to the following formats:

ForActingMajor

The student should create and perform a character, as cast, in a performance/play or full evening of scenes.

ForDirectingMajor

Students should direct a full-length performance or play of her/his choice.

ForPlaywritingMajor

Students shouldpresentanoriginal full-lengthplay (approximately twohoursplayingtime),oraseriesofshorterplaysthattogetherconstituteafull evening at the theatre.

3.1.2 The Thesis Projectmustincludebotharecordofpraxisanddocumentation.Documentationmustbeinformat(s)appropriatetotheThesis Project, such asDVD,CD-ROM,writtenexegesis,journal,orcombinationsthereof.

3.1.3 The candidate proposes a topic and a brief outline of Thesis Project, including parameters, aims, and resource requirements in writing to her/his advisorbytheendofthefirstsemesterofstudy.Theoutlinemustincludea timetable with proposed dates for final presentation/performance/submission of the Thesis Project. The candidate submits a final revised proposal of the Thesis Project together with a progress update that includes a report on the review of the literature/work relevant to the Thesis Project by the end of the second semester for final approval of the School. All work for the Thesis Project must be completed and all documentation submittedforassessmentnolaterthanmid-semesterofthefinalsemesterof study.

3.1.4 Normally,withintwoweeksafterthepraxiscomponentoftheThesis Project has concluded, or at an approved and reasonable date set by School, the Thesis Project defence committee meets with the student for the viva voce. The Thesis Project defence committee discusses and provides evaluation in areas such as: process, content, educational and artistic intention, presentation/performance,audience feedback for thepraxis; reflectivecommentaryandotherdocumentationfortheexegesis;and,fulfillmentofnegotiated criteria of the Thesis Project. At the viva voce, students articulate their evaluation of these aspects.

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3.2 Thesis Project for Drama and Theatre Education Major

3.2.1 ThesubjectoftheThesis Project is related to the individual career goals of each student. Components of the Thesis Project vary, and may include, but are not limited to the following:

•Apieceofeducationaltheatrewhichtheydevise,directoractintheirownchoiceofpurpose,contentand formaccordingtospecifictargetgroupswithinSchoolorothercommunitysettings;

•Appliedtheatreprojectinspecificcommunitygroupssuchasminorities,womengroups,deprivedgroupsetc;

• Collaborativeprojectswithrecognisedprofessionaltheatrecompanies,includingcurriculumdevelopmentwiththetargetgroup’stheatre/dramaartisticproducts;

•Interdisciplinaryprojectwithamainfocusontheatre/dramapedagogies;

•Special internshiparrangementwithaprofessional theatrecompanyor community organisation with specific educational/social service aims. When the work is organised and produced outside the Academy, negotiated assessment criteria will be finalised by the student, the nominatedadvisor,andtheMFAcoordinator.

3.2.2 The Thesis Project must include both praxis and documentation.Documentationmustbeinformat(s)appropriatetotheThesis Project, such asDVD,CD-ROM,writtenexegesis,journal,orcombinationsthereof.

3.2.3 The candidate proposes a topic and a brief outline of Thesis Project, including parameters, aims, and resource requirements in writing to her/his Advisorattheendofthefirstsemesterofstudy.Theoutlinemustincludea timetable with proposed dates for final presentation/performance/submission of the Thesis Project. The candidate submits a progress update that includes a report on the review of the literature/work relevant to her/his Thesis Projectattheendofthesecondsemesterandafinaldraftof Thesis Project at the commencement of the third semester of study. All work for the Thesis Project must be completed and all documentation submittedforassessmentnolaterthanmid-semesterofthefinalsemesterof study.

3.2.4 Normally,withintwoweeksafterthepraxiscomponentoftheThesis Project has concluded, or at an approved and reasonable date set by School, the Thesis Project defence committee meets with the student for the viva voce. The Thesis Project defence committee discusses and provides evaluation in areas such as: process, content, educational and artistic intention, presentation/performance,audience feedback for thepraxis; reflectivecommentaryandotherdocumentationfortheexegesis;and,fulfillmentofnegotiated criteria of the Thesis Project. At the viva voce, students articulate their evaluation of these aspects.

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WrittenProjectProposal

3.2.5 Thedevisingteammustsubmitfirstandsecondchoices intheirwrittenproposal for the Thesis Project.Foreachchoiceofprojectselected, theproposal should include:

•Abriefrationaleforthetargetaudienceselectedandrelatedbackgroundinformation;

•Thegoalsandobjectivesoftheproject;

• Methodsofresearchandparticipationoftargetgroupthroughoutthedevising/producing process, from which the devising team would get inputorpreliminaryresponses,forfurtherrefinementofwork;

•Relatedideasregardingform,style,andspecialrequirements,ifany;

• Aproposedmastercalendarof the Thesis Project, and the date of the formal Thesis Projectevaluationmeeting(inconsultationwiththeadvisor);

• Proposedmethodsofresearchingpost-projectaudience feedback forassessmentandevaluation;

• (ForagroupThesis Project)allocationofresponsibilitiesandroles toensure equal involvement of team members.

3.2.6 TheproposalmustfirstbeapprovedbytheSchool. Ifnotapproved, theSchoolmeetswith the team todiscuss the reason(s).The teamhasachoice, either to submit a second proposal, or to appeal the decision. After approval, detailed implementation requirements need to be agreed upon by theAcademyproductionteaminvolved(ifany),beforetheimplementationprocess can begin.

EvaluationReport(IndividualWork)

3.2.7 Studentsmustsubmitadraftdetailedevaluationreport(beforetheThesis Projectdefencecommitteemeets)totheadvisorthatincludes:

• Documentationofkeypoints intheprojectprocess, fromplanningtodevising/designing to implementation, presenting/performance, and justifyingtheintendedgoalsandartisticdirectionsintheproject;

• Documentationof the audience feedback (such as questionnaire,structured interviewsetc)andartisticworkduringtheprocessorasfinalproduct,dataanalysisreport,andproductioncritiques(ifany);

•WrittenevaluationoftheThesis Projectintermsof:(i)achievementofintendedaimsandgoalsthroughouttheproject(ii)researchreportaccordingtohis/herownresearchfocus(iii)selfreflectionandevaluationofcontribution

Within two weeks after the viva voce meeting with the Thesis Project defencecommittee,afinalevaluationreportshouldbesubmitted.

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4. MMus Thesis Project

4.1 TheMMusThesis Project consistsof aChamberMusicConcertPerformanceandGraduationRecital forallperformers;ConductingProjectandGraduationConcert for conducting for Chinese orchestrasmajors;andaGraduationPortfoliowith viva voceexaminationforcomposers.

4.2 All scheduling, repertoire, andassessment requirements for theMMusThesis Project forallmajorsareclearlydetailed in thecoursesyllabi forMajor Study Performance (MUPF2001-04, formajors inWestern instrumental and vocalperformance,andChineseperformanceandconducting forChineseorchestras)and Major Study Composition (MUCP2001-04 formajors inComposition).Theserequirementsarealsoavailable in theSchoolofMusicMMusHandbookandthroughtheMMusprogrammecoordinator.

4.3 AllMMus students are required toprovideprogrammenotes for allworksincluded in theirMMusThesis Project. These notes are an integral component of the graduation requirement and non-submission results in non-completion, andhence failure,of themajorstudy.Credit isgiven forboththecontentandpresentation of the notes. They must be the original work of the student and plagiarism is deemed equivalent to non-submission.

5. MFA in Cinema Production

5.1 TheThesis Project is intendedtobethemajorrealisationofartisticandpracticalexpression in theCinemaProduction curriculumand as such reflects eachstudent’sachievementoftheobjectivesoftheprogramme.

5.2 TheThesis Project is supervised and continuously assessed by the Thesis Project Committee chaired by theDeanof the School.The committee comprisesadvisors from within full-time faculty and/or from the professional industry and guest lecturers who advise, mentor, and assess the students. The committee leads the course with regularly scheduled meetings, classes, and workshops. The performance of each student is assessed continuously by the Thesis Project Committee during the school year.

5.3 Thesis Project options may be selected from:

(a)Creativeroleonalong-formcinemaproduction

(b)Creativeroleorindependentworkonadocumentary

(c)CreativeScreenplayproduction

5.4 Studentsarerequiredtoselectoneworkshop fromamongst Cinema Production Workshop, Documentary Workshop, or Screenplay Workshop, courses in which students develop further hands-on skills and knowledge pertinent to the completion of their Thesis Project and related to the type of Thesis Project they have chosen.

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5.5 CreativeRolesforCinemaProductionThesis ProjectOptions:

(a)CinemaDirecting

(b)CinemaProducingandProductionManagement

(c)Cinematography

(d)CinemaSoundRecordingandSoundtrackDesign

(e)CinemaEditing

(f)CinemaProductionDesign

5.6 StudentswhohavechosenthescreenwritingproductionThesis Project option are requiredtocompletetwomajorscreenwritingprojects:

5.6.1 Studentsmustpresentanoriginalfull-lengthfilmscreenplayand/oraseriesof shorter scripts that together constitute a full feature-length production. Thisprojectiscollaborativeinnature,whenappropriate.

5.6.2 Studentsarerequiredtoconceiveandwriteanoriginalscreenplay,suitableforalong-formnarrativefilm,butcanchoosetheirowncreativeideasandwork independently under supervision.

5.7 Thesis Project Timetable:

5.7.1 StudentsshalldeclareThesis Projectoptionbytheendoffirstschoolyearand seek approval from Thesis Project Committee.

5.7.2 StudentsshallcompletetheThesis Project in the second school year.

5.8 The final step incompleting theThesis Project requirement is an oral defence before the Thesis Project Committee. Candidates present their creative work, in the formofanexegesis, andexplain itscreation inanoraldefence.Thesepresentations are made to the Thesis Project Committee, in a public forum, that other faculty and students may attend.

Surveys and English Exit Test

Attheendofeachsemester,studentscompleteSFQ(StudentFeedbackQuestionnaire)foreachenrolledcourse. Also,graduatingstudentscompletetheGES(GraduateExitSurvey)andtheEnglishExitTestatthecompletionoftheirprogrammeofstudy.Informationgatheredfrom these surveys and test help the GEC to enhance teaching and learning and to improve deliveryofmaster’sdegreeprogrammes.

Guidelines for Production Support1. Projectsandproductionsareregular featuresof thepractice-orientedpostgraduate

programmes of study at the Academy. These may be assigned as part of individual courses, be integral to Professional/Production Practice modules, and/or the basis for Thesis Projects andfulfillmentofgraduationrequirements.

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2. Projects andproductionsundertakenby students aspartof theirmaster’sdegreeprogrammes, either student initiated or Academy/staff initiated may require production support. This can include support in areas such as venue, equipment, stage, lighting, sound, audio/visual, front-of-house, production personnel, costumes, props, stage settings, and so forth.

3. ForAcademy/staff initiatedprojects andproductions that arepartof the regularproduction schedule, the relevant School will oversee ensuring complete and timely submission of requests to the respective offices to obtain the required production support. Students may be assigned responsibility for managing these requests as part of their study load.

4. For student initiatedprojects andproductions, studentsmust consultwith theiradvisor, theAcademyProductionManager,and thevenueTechnicalManagerprior tofinalisingproject/productionplansandbeforecompleting theappropriateapplicationfor production support. The application form is downloadable from the GEC intranet at https://intranet.hkapa.edu/.

5. Productionsupportisprovidedwithinavailableresources,onafirst-request-first-servedbasis,andcannotbeprovidedforprojectsandproductionsinnon-Academyvenues.

Guidelines for Students on Academic Honesty, Plagiarism, and Acknowledgement of Sources

1. Academic Honesty

1.1 TheAcademyexpectsthattheworkstudentssubmitforcourseassessmentorinexamination isaresultoftheirownideas,creativethinking,andresearch,unlesstheothersourcesoftheworksubmittedareacknowledged.Thisexpectationofacademichonestyappliestocourseassignments,essays,papers,creativeprojects,researchprojects,work inexaminations,presentations, andanyotherkindofsubmission required by the academic programme concerned.

2. Plagiarism

2.1 If studentsuseanotherperson’s ideas,creativework,orresearch inanyworktheysubmit forcourseassessmentor inexamination,be it inthewritten formor in any other medium of the arts, proper acknowledgement of the sources isrequired; failuretodosoconstitutesplagiarismonthepartof thestudents.Toplagiariseis‘totake(ideas,writings,etc)from(another)andpassthemoffasone’sown’(Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 1996). The Academy considers plagiarismasseriousmisconductthatissubjecttodisciplinaryaction.

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3. Acknowledgement of Sources - General Guidelines

3.1 Incaseofdirectquotationsfromanotherperson’swork,usequotationmarksandcitethesource(s)ofthequotations.

3.2 Inparaphrasingorsummarisinganotherperson’s ideaorresearch,acknowledgethe author according to the convention of the discipline, such as in a footnote or endnote.

3.3 Ifaconcept isborrowed fromanotherperson’screativework foruse inone’sown work such as choreography, music composition, theatre and entertainment artsdesign,playscript,screenplay,andfilmandvideo,creditmustbegiventotheoriginal artist according to the convention of the discipline concerned.

3.4 Attheendofaresearchpaperorprojectreport,giveabibliography, listingthesources used as references.

3.5 In case of doubts as towhether certain ideas or information requireacknowledgement, consult the academic staff concerned before submitting the work.

4. Penalties for Plagiarism

4.1 If plagiarism is found in studentwork (refer 1.1 above), the penaltieswillincludedisqualificationoftheworksubmitted,a failuregradefortheassignmentconcerned,adeductionofmarksfromthefinalgrade,requirementforare-submission,oracombinationofthese,oramandatoryfailuregradeofFforthecourseconcerned.Inaddition,otherpenaltiesmaybe imposed inaccordancewiththeAcademy’sRegulations Governing Student Discipline,themostsevereofwhichisexpulsionfromthe Academy. The severity of the penalty will be commensurate with the gravity of the offence.

5. References (Copies in Academic Library)

5.1 Therearemanyreferencesonwaystoacknowledgesources.The followingarethreeexamples:

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (2016).NewYork:TheModernLanguagesAssociationofAmerica.

Turabian,KateL. (2013).A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers, revised by Wayne C. Booth, GregoryG.Colomb, JosephM.Williams,and theUniversityof ChicagoPresseditoralstaff.Chicago:UniversityofChicagoPress.

The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th edition. (2010).Chicago:UniversityofChicagoPress.(Onlineversionavailable.)

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General Code of Conduct

1. The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

1.1 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts is a place for learning. It is a communityofmenandwomenwhoworkandstudytogether inDance,Drama,FilmandTelevision,Music,TheatreandEntertainmentArts,andChineseOpera.The Academy has its own regulations and rules that its members are required to observe. Students receive education and training in the Academy to prepare for a professional career in the performing arts, theatre and entertainment arts, and filmandtelevision. It is important forthematall timestobehave inamanneracceptable to the members of these arts and professions.

2. The Laws of Hong Kong

2.1 Allmembersof theAcademymustobey the lawsofHongKong.Nounlawfulactivities may be carried out in the Academy.

3. The Use of the Academy’s Name

3.1 StudentswhowishtoactinthenameoftheAcademyoruseitslogomustfirstobtaintheDirector’swrittenpermission.Withoutthiswrittenpermission, theymust not claim to represent the Academy in any matter whatsoever, including correspondence with the press or the public. Any person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence under The Hong Kong Academy for Performing ArtsOrdinanceof1984andisliabletoafineofHK$10,000.00.

4. Academy Property

4.1 Permission from an appointed member of staff is required before using equipment or a facility in the Academy buildings. In case of damage or loss through carelessness, payment for part or all of the repair or replacement of the item will be required.

5. Cleanliness

5.1 StudentsshouldkeepthecampusesoftheAcademycleanandtidy.

6. Complaints and Appeals

6.1 Students who wish to make a complaint or an appeal on any Academy matter should feel free to do so to any responsible member of the Academy staff either inpersonorinwriting.SuchAcademystaffincludetheDirector,theDeans,ortheHeadsofDepartmentconcerned.

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7. Disciplinary Action

7.1 There is aStudentDisciplineCommittee,whichconsiders themost seriousdisciplinarycases.OthercasesaredealtwithbytheDirector,theDeans,ortheSchool Committees. Students who violate any regulation or rule and/or commit any misconduct as stipulated in the Regulations Governing Student Discipline shall be subject todisciplinary action,whichmaybe imposedby theAcademy inaccordance with the Regulations Governing Student Discipline.

8. Dangerous Acts

8.1 Assaulting, attempting to assault, or threatening a person on Academy premises will be regarded as serious misconduct that will lead to immediate suspension or expulsion.Dangerousitemssuchasguns(realortoy)arestrictlyforbiddenintheAcademy.

9. Food and Drink

9.1 Eatinganddrinkingarepermittedonly indesignatedareas.Nofoodordrink isallowed in classrooms, studios, laboratories, workshops, or performance venues. Alcoholic drinks may not be brought into the Academy unless otherwise approved for special occasions.

10. Gambling

10.1 Gambling or betting in any form is not allowed in the Academy.

11. Guests and Visitors

11.1 Students should not bring guests and visitors to Academy classes. All visits must bearrangedofficiallythroughtheAcademyadministration.

12. Honesty

12.1 Studentsareexpectedtobehonestintheirpersonalaffairsandinthemannerinwhich they perform any work required by the programme of study concerned. Students should follow the Academy Guidance Notes for Students on Academic Honesty, Plagiarism, and Acknowledgement of Sources. The Academy takes a most seriousviewofdishonesty inexaminationsandplagiarism,whicharesubjecttodisciplinary action in accordance with the Regulations Governing Student Discipline.

13. Performance Attire

13.1 Students engaged in performance at the Academy must not venture outside theatreareas(dressingrooms/stageareas)incostumeunlesspriorauthorisationhasbeengrantedbytheDeanof theirSchool.SuchauthorisationshallonlybegrantedinrespectofofficialAcademypurposes.

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14. Work Outside the Academy

14.1 Studentsshall seekapproval fromtheSchoolorDepartmentconcernedpriorto undertaking any paid or unpaid professional engagement in performing arts, theatre and entertainment arts, or film and television that is related to their art discipline studied at the Academy in accordance with the General Academic Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies.

15. Pets

15.1 Petsshouldneitherbebroughtto,norkeptin,theAcademy.

16. Posters and Notices

16.1 Students should not put up posters and notices without permission of a designated member of staff. Posters and notices must bear an Academy stamp, otherwise they will be taken down without further notice. Students should not deface any notices, circulars, or posters issued by the Academy.

17. Requests for Funds

17.1 Students or student groups, who wish to approach any individual or organisation fordonations,mustfirstobtaintheDirector’swrittenpermission.Withoutthiswritten permission, they must not request, or collect any donation in any manner whatsoever.Furthermore, if theDirector’spermission isgiven,anyrequest fordonation must then be made by the students personally and not by outsiders who are not members of the Academy.

18. Responsibility for Personal Property

18.1 All students are responsible for the security of their own personal property on campus.

19. Civility

19.1Studentsshouldbeconsiderateatalltimesandshouldnotcreateanydisturbanceto others in the Academy or to any Academy concerts, performances, or activities ontheAcademypremises.ItisimportantthatsilencebemaintainedintheLibraryfor study purpose.

20. Smoking

20.1 Smoking is prohibited in the Academy campus, both indoors and outdoors.

21. Photography and Visual/Audio Recordings of Academy’s Productions

21.1 Students are not allowed to take any photo and/or visual/audio recording of the Academy’sproductionswithoutpermissionfromthedesignatedmemberofstaff.

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If permitted, the students are requested to sign an undertaking to guarantee that nothing will be reproduced or released to the public without written permission from the Academy.

22. Media Interviews

22.1 Studentsmustseekpermission fromtheDirectorthroughtheirDeans foranypress,radio,television,orfilminterviewstodowiththeAcademyorworkattheAcademy.

Rules Governing Classes and Academy Performances During Typhoons and RainstormsAll academic staff and students are requested to note the Academy rules that govern the conduct and cancellation of classes and Academy performances during typhoons and rainstorms as presented below. It should also be noted that the announcements of the EducationBureauregarding typhoonsorrainstormsareNOTapplicabletotheAcademyprogrammes.

1. Rules Governing Classes of Programmes

1.1 Forthepurposeoftheserules, thedefinitionof‘classes’referstoallscheduledclasses and rehearsals for Academy performances.

1.2 Typhoon Signal

1.2.1 WhenTyphoonSignalNo.8orabove ishoisted,classeswillbecancelledautomatically. WhenTyphoonSignalNo.8 is lowered,classeswill takeplaceasusualthreehoursaftertheloweringofTyphoonSignalNo.8.

1.3 Black Rainstorm Warning Signal

1.3.1 IftheBlackRainstormWarningsignalisissuedbefore9:00am,classeswillbe cancelled automatically. When the Black Rainstorm Warning signal is withdrawn, classes will take place as usual three hours after the withdrawal of the Warning Signal.

1.3.2 If the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued when classes are being conducted, classes will continue as usual.

1.3.3 IftheBlackRainstormWarningSignalisissuedafter9:00am,studentswhoare at home at the time are not required to return to classes until the WarningSignaliswithdrawn.Thesestudentswillbeexemptedfromclassesuntil three hours after the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is withdrawn. TheyarerequiredtoreporttheircasetotheirrespectiveSchoolOffice;otherwise they will be considered as absent.

1.4 Red Rainstorm Warning Signal

1.4.1 When the Red Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued, classes will be conducted as usual. Students should return to the Academy for classes

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unlesstheirtrip isdisruptedbytrafficorweatherconditionprevailing inthe areas where they reside. Students who are unable to return to the AcademyduetotheRedRainstormWarningSignalwillbeexemptedfromclasses until three hours after the Warning Signal is withdrawn. They are requiredtoreporttheircasetotheirrespectiveSchoolOffice;otherwisethey will be considered as absent.

2. Rules Governing Academy Performances

2.1 Typhoon

2.1.1 WhenTyphoonSignalNo.8orabove ishoisted,Academyperformancesthat are already in progress will be discontinued at the earliest opportunity.

2.1.2 Academy performances scheduled to start within eight hours after Typhoon SignalNo.8ishoistedwillbecancelledautomatically.

2.1.3 WhenTyphoonSignalNo.8 is lowered, students should return to theAcademy as soon as possible for performances that are scheduled to start four hours or more after the lowering of the Signal unless such performances have already been cancelled under 2.1.2.

2.1.4 Students who are in doubt of performance arrangements during typhoons mayringtheBoxOfficeenquiryline25848514.

2.2 Black Rainstorm Warning Signal

2.2.1 When the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force, Academy performances scheduled to start within three hours will be cancelled automatically.

2.2.2 When the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is withdrawn, students should return to the Academy as soon as possible for performances that are scheduled to start three hours or more after the withdrawal of the Warning Signal.

2.2.3 If the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued when Academy performances are in progress, the performances will continue as usual.

2.2.4 Students who are in doubt of performance arrangements during rainstorms mayringtheBoxOfficeenquiryline25848514.

Rules on Academy Premises and Opening Hours

1. Student Identity Card

1.1 Students will be supplied with Academy Student Identity Cards. They must carry their cards when they are inside the Academy premises and must be prepared to produce them on request by staff of the Academy. In the event of the card being damaged,stolen,or lost, itshouldbereportedtotheAcademicServicesOfficeimmediately.

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2. Opening Hours

2.1 The Academy Block opens daily at 7:30 am and closes at 11:30 pm. Students are not permitted to remain in the building outside of these hours without the prior writtenapprovaloftheirDean.

2.2 Students who are discovered remaining in the Academy after 11:30 pm by a FacilitiesServicesStaff,withoutapproval,willbemadetovacatethebuilding.

Procedures for Obtaining Approval to Work in the Academy after 11:30 pm

2.3 An application form for activities in the Academy after 11:30 pm may be obtained fromtheSchoolExecutiveOfficer,theAcademyProductionOffice,or fromtherelevantmajorstudyDepartment.TheformmustbecompletedandreturnedtotheofficeoftheDeanbefore12:00noononthedaythatthestudentswishtoremaininthebuildingafter11:30pm.TheApplicationFormmustbeapprovedbythefollowingAcademystaffpriortobeingsubmittedtotheDean:

Forcompletingcoursework:HeadofDepartmentormajorstudyLecturer

ForanyAcademyproduction:AcademyProductionOfficeorStaffAdvisor foraproduction.

If arequest tostay in thebuildingafter11:30pm isrefusedby theDean, thestudentswillbenotifiedbefore6:00pmonthesameday.

3. Use of Facilities Outside Opening Hours

3.1 Normally,studentsarenotallowedtoundertakeacademicorprofessionalworkoutside opening hours in these facilities.

3.2 If absolutely necessary, the appropriate School authority should only endorse the use of such facilities on the following principles:

(a) Studentprojectscouldnotbecompletedwithinopeninghours(evenafterSchoolshavingscheduledtheuseofsuchfacilities).

(b) School-basedprojectswouldbe allowedon theunderstanding that theSchool concerned would absorb the costs incurred in keeping the facilities available over-time.

(c) Academy-basedprojectswouldbeallowed;andthecostsincurredwouldbeabsorbed centrally.

3.3 UnderHealthandSafety regulations,no student shallbepermitted toworkovernight on two consecutive nights.

4. Signing In and Out

4.1 A sign in and out book is located at the Reception Area in the Academy Block and theFacilitiesServicesCentreintheTheatreBlock.Studentsmustsigninandsignout whenever they enter or leave the premises after 11:30 pm every day and all day on Sundays and Public Holidays.

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5. Exit Doors

5.1 Exitdoors are tobekept closedat all timesexcept in casesof emergency.Students must enter and leave the building by the main entrances.

6. Lights

6.1 Lightsandair-conditionersmustbeswitchedoffwhenleavingrooms.

7. Personal Effects

7.1 Students shall take care of their personal belongings on the Academy premises, and are strongly advised not to bring valuables to the Academy. The Academy shall notberesponsibleforanylossortheftofstudents’personaleffects.Nevertheless,anylossshouldbereportedtotheFacilitiesServicesStaffforinvestigation.

8. Theatre Facilities

8.1 Students should be aware that many areas within the Theatre Block are highly sophisticated and potentially dangerous. Instructions will be given to all students in the correct procedures that must be followed when working and performing in these areas.

8.2 TheTheatreBlockshouldnotbeenteredexceptforscheduledclasses,rehearsals,or production work.

8.3 Students should not operate or attempt to operate any item of equipment in the Theatre Block without permission and supervision.

8.4 Nosmoking,drinking,oreating ispermitted in theatres, the televisionstudio,control rooms, or other technical areas.

8.5 StudentsmustcomplywithanyinstructionbytheDutyHouseManagerwheninthe Atrium or auditoria of the venues.

8.6 Students must not sleep, lie down, sit on the floor, or otherwise behave in an unseemly fashion in the Atrium.

Rules Governing the Use of the Academy Computer Laboratory

1. General Information

1.1 AcademyComputerLaboratory

1.1.1 ThepurposeoftheAcademyComputerLaboratoryistoprovidestudentswith access to computer facilities that will enable them to apply general InformationTechnologycompetenciestotheiracademicstudies,projects,productions, and other aspects of their student life at the Academy. The

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equipment installed in theAcademyComputerLaboratory isgearedtothe hardware and software requirements for Information Technology competencies in the following areas:

(a)Theuseofwordprocessingtools;

(b)Theuseofdatapreparationandpresentationtools;

(c)Theuseofemailtocommunicatewithothers;

(d)Thecapability to search for information through the Internet, theAcademyLibrary’son-linecatalogues,andon-linesubscriptions.

1.1.2 ThefacilitiesinstalledintheAcademyComputerLaboratoryaremaintainedbytheInformationTechnologyandServicesUnit.

1.1.3 In addition to theAcademyComputer Laboratory, different Schoolshave under their own control specialist computer laboratories that are equippedwithsophisticatedcomputerequipmentandsoftwareforspecificacademic purposes.

1.2 EligibleStudentUsersandStudentUserAccounts

1.2.1 At the time of registration, all students of the Academy are automatically granted a computer user account for access to the facilities in the Academy ComputerLaboratory.TheycanusetheStudentIDCardforentrytotheLaboratoryitself.

1.2.2 TheusernameofthecomputeruseraccountsisidenticaltotheAcademy’semailaccountsassignedtothestudents,forexample,a12345.stu.

1.2.3 Thestudent’scomputeruseraccountwillbedeletedafter thestudenthas graduated or withdrawn from studies. If the student progresses to another programme within the Academy, her/his account will be retained, provided s/he registers, in the new programme on or before the deadline forregistrationsetbytheAcademicServicesOffice.

1.3 OpeningHours

1.3.1 TheopeninghoursoftheAcademyComputerLaboratoryare from9:00amto11:30pmdaily.(Note:Duringnon-teachingperiods,theLaboratorymay be closed temporarily for the conduct of computer training courses andpriornoticewillbeissuedaccordingly.)

1.4 TechnicalAssistanceintheAcademyComputerLaboratory

1.4.1 General assistance in using the facilities and services is available by calling thehotline25848737ofITSUHelpDeskduringregularofficehours.

1.5 AccesstotheAcademyComputerLaboratory

1.5.1 Studentsshallenter theAcademyComputerLaboratorybyusing theirownStudent IDCard for identitypurposes.Thekeycard systemwillrecordtheidentityofthestudentsenteringtheLaboratory.

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1.5.2 Studentsmaywalk inwithoutmaking reservations and logon toanycomputer available.

1.6 Printing Charges

1.6.1 Inordertoavoidabuseofresources,amaximumprintingquotaof200A4-sizedor100A3-sizedpagesperannumisallocatedtoeachstudent.Anyprintingexceedingthisquotawillbechargedat20centsforeachA4-sizedpageandat40centsforeachA3-sizedpage.StudentscanreplenishtheircomputerprintingaccountbymakingpaymenttotheCashier’sOfficeattheAdministrationBlockduringofficehours.Unusedprintingunitsarenon-refundable.

1.7 EquipmentandFacilities

Hardware •20PersonalComputerwithLCDMonitors•4ApplePowerMacG5withLCDMonitors•2LaserJetPrinters

Software Software installed on every workstation•MicrosoftWindows(EnglishVersionwithChineseInputcapability)•MicrosoftOffice•Anti-virusScanner•AcrobatReader•Zip/Unziputility

Others •DataProjector•ElectricProjectionScreen

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2. Rules

2.1 AllstudentsusingtheAcademyComputerLaboratoryarerequiredtoobservethe following rules:

(1) ThecomputerfacilitiesintheAcademyComputerLaboratoryshallbeusedby students solely for legitimate Academy purposes.

(2) Students shallenter theAcademyComputerLaboratorywith theirownStudentIDCard.

(3) StudentsshallusetheirownUserAccountNameto logonthecomputer.Studentsshallnot logonthecomputerbyusinganyotherperson’sUserAccountName.

(4) StudentsshallnotgivetheirStudentIDCardand/orpasswordtoanyotherperson for any purpose.

(5) StudentsshallberesponsibleforthecareanduseoftheAcademyComputerLaboratory’s facilitiesandmaybe liable tobear thecostof repairinganydamage to the facilities caused by their negligence or failure to adhere to the proper operating procedures.

(6) Studentswho havemade a booking to use theAcademyComputerLaboratory shall takeup thebookingwithin15minutes;otherwise, thebooking will be forfeited and the period of time being booked shall be deducted from the computer time allocated to the students.

(7) Studentsshall takeall reasonablestepstoavoidwastageof thecomputerresources provided.

(8) Students shall immediately informthe technicianondutyat theAcademyComputerLaboratoryincaseofanymalfunctionoftheequipment.

(9) Studentsshallnotcopy inany formthesoftwareonthecomputerunlesswiththespecificapprovalof theAcademy.Mostof thesoftwareproductsare proprietary and are protected by copyright. This rule also applies to any copyright software that students may have brought along to use in the AcademyComputerLaboratory.

(10)Students shall not useor install any softwareon any computer in theAcademyComputerLaboratorywithout first seeking theapprovalof theTechnician on duty. Any pirated software, or any legitimate software for which the students do not have a proper software licence shall not be used at any time.

(11)Studentsshalltakeallnecessaryprecautionstoavoidinfectingthecomputersin theAcademyComputer Laboratorywith computer viruses.Theseprecautionsshall includescanninganyremovablemedia (floppydisks,etc)beforeopeningorrunninganyfilesonthatmediaoncomputerswithintheAcademyComputerLaboratory.

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(12)Students shall take careof theirbelongings in theAcademyComputerLaboratory.TheAcademywillnotberesponsibleforanylossordamagetoanypersonalbelongingsintheLaboratory.

(13)StudentsshallworkquietlyintheAcademyComputerLaboratory.

(14)Students shall not bring in any foodor beverages into theAcademyComputerLaboratory.

(15)AbreachofanyoftheserulesmayresultinsuspensionorremovalofaccessprivilegestotheAcademyComputerLaboratory.

(16)TheComputerServicesOfficershallhavetheauthorityto issueawarningto students who have breached any of these rules and to deal with the case according to the guidelines of the Information Technology Committee.

(17)Aseriousbreachoftheserulesbystudentsmayresultindisciplinaryaction.Any such case which may warrant disciplinary action shall be reported to the StudentDisciplineCommitteeforconsideration.

Rules Governing the Use of Email Service


1.1 Email Service

1.1.1 The email service is provided to all students of the Academy for communicationpurpose.This isaprivilegethattheAcademyextendstoits students. This privilege will be withdrawn when the students terminate their studies at the Academy. Students must observe all the rules governing studentemailservice;otherwise,theprivilegewillbewithdrawn.

1.2 EligibleStudentUsersandStudentUserAccounts

1.2.1 At the time of registration, all students of the Academy are automatically granted a computer user account for access to the facilities in the Academy ComputerLaboratory.Theyarealsoassignedanemail accountwithapassword.

1.2.2 Astudent’semailaccountisidentifiedbyauniquecomputeruseraccountandtheformatwillbeassignedbytheAcademy.Forexample,ifthestudentIDisA01234,[email protected].

1.2.3 Thepasswordassignedforastudent’semailaccountisgeneratedrandomlyby the InformationTechnology and ServicesUnit. Students shouldimmediately change the pre-set password after receiving the Student Identity Card. Password can be changed at any time a student wishes. As a guideline, no password should be written down or stored on-line. Students shall not give their password to any other person for any purpose.

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1.2.4 Thestudent’semailaccountwillbedeletedafterthestudenthasgraduatedor withdrawn from studies and an email notification will be sent to the studenttoinformher/himofthisexpirydate.Ifthestudentprogressestoanother programme within the Academy, her/his account will be retained, provided s/he registers in the new programme on or before the deadline forregistrationsetbytheAcademicServicesOffice.

1.3 SizeofMailbox

1.3.1 Students areallocatedwithamailbox sizeof500MB.Students shoulddeleteanyunwantedmailthatisnolongeruseful;otherwise,newincomingmailcannotbereceivedoncethemailboxisfull.

2. Rules

2.1 All students using the Academy email service are required to observe the following rules:

(1) Studentsshallnotsendinappropriateorirrelevantemailtoalargegroupofrecipientsasitwillnotonlywastetherecipients’timeandtheirownmailboxquota but also interfere with the normal operation of servers and networks. Typical emails considered as inappropriate are:

(a)Advertisements;

(b)Lostandfound;and

(c)Announcementstopeopleyoudonotknow.

UnsolicitedmassiveemailingwithoutspecificapprovalfromtheInformationTechnologyandServicesUnitisprohibited.

(2) Generationorpropagationofchainmail isstrictlyprohibited.Chainmail isequivalenttoachain letter,requestingrecipients toduplicate junkmail toothers, thus generating a chain of emails.

(3) Students should sendallemailswith theiremail addressassignedby theAcademy. Students shall not send Email in the name of any other person (fakemail)andshallnotuseanonymousmailasitisconsideredasanactofdishonesty. Any fake or anonymous mail may result in disciplinary action.

(4) Email shouldalwaysbewritten inproper languageandobservecommoncourtesy. Students should not use bad language or harass the recipient. Any indecent email is strictly prohibited.

(5) TheLawsofHongKonggoverningpornographicandindecentmaterialalsoapply to files stored in electronic forms. Illegal storage and distribution of such material is a criminal offence.

(6) Studentsshallnotgivetheiremailaccountpasswordtoanyotherperson.

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(7) Abreachofanyoftheserulesmayresultinsuspensionorremovalofaccessprivilege to the Academy email service.

(8) TheComputerServicesOfficershallhavetheauthoritytoissuewarningtostudents who have breached any of these rules and to deal with the case according to the guidelines of the Information Technology Committee.

(9) Aseriousbreachoftheserulesbystudentsmayresultindisciplinaryaction.Any such case that may warrant disciplinary action shall be reported to the StudentDisciplineCommitteeforconsideration.

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Fees and Financial Aid

Schedule of Fees and Fines

1. Themaster’sdegreeprogrammesoftheAcademyareoperatedonaself-financingbasis.The tuition fees for 2016/2017 are as the follows.

Programme of StudyTuitionFeefor2016/2017

Full-time/peryear Part-time/per year

MasterofFineArtsinDanceMasterofFineArtsinDramaMasterofFineArtsinTheatreandEntertainment Arts

HK$101,000.00 HK$67,400.00

MasterofFineArtsinCinemaProduction HK$122,000.00 HK$81,400.00

MasterofMusic HK$101,000.00

HK$67,400.00(onlyapplicableto

conducting for Chinese orchestrasmajors)

2. Tuition fees for the full-time programmes are payable yearly in two equal instalments. Thefirst instalment isduebeforeSeptemberandthesecond instalment isduebeforeFebruaryofeachacademicyear.Invoiceswillbesenttoallstudentsbeforethepaymentdates. If students do not receive such invoices at the end of the respective months, it is theirresponsibilitytomakeenquiriesattheAcademicServicesOffice.

3. Tuitionfeesforthepart-timeprogrammesarepayableyearlyintwoinstalments.Thefirstinstalment isduebeforeSeptemberandthesecond instalment isduebeforeFebruaryof each academic year. All part-time students are normally required to register for a minimumof15creditsperyear(exceptinthefinalyearofstudy).Invoiceswillbesenttoall students before the payment dates. If students do not receive such invoices, it is their responsibilitytomakeenquiriesattheAcademicServicesOffice.

4. All studentsmustpay their tuition feesat theAccountsOfficeat theAdministrationBlockof theAcademybythedatesspecifiedunlesspriorpermission fordeferment isobtained. Tuition fees paid are not refundable.

Initial Payment of Tuition Fees at Pre-Registration for New Student

5. Onacceptanceoftheoffer,studentsarerequiredtoattendregistrationinpersonattheAcademicServicesOfficeoftheAcademyandmakeaninitialpaymentofHK$10,000.00byaspecifieddate.Theamountpaid isnotrefundableandwillberegardedaspartialpayment of the tuition fee.

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6. In addition to tuition fees, students shall pay other fees as prescribed by the Academy. These fees include the following:

Fee/Fine Amount(HK$)

ApplicationFee 300

LateApplicationFee 250

LateRegistrationFee($20perday,maximumHK$200) 20

CautionMoney 400

TuitionFeeforAdditionalCredit(percredit) 3,400or4,100**forMFAinCinemaProductionprogramme only

RetakeCourseFee(percredit) 3,400or4,100**forMFAinCinemaProductionprogramme only

CreditTransfer/ExemptionApplicationFee(percredit,regardlessthecaseisapprovedornot)

340

GraduationFee 400

TranscriptFee(percopy) 50

FineforUnauthorisedUseofLocker 50

LockerPadlockRemovalFee 20

Re-examination/SupplementaryExaminationFee(percourse) 200

StudentsIdentityCardReplacementFee 70

FineforUnofficialWithdrawal 60

7. On first registration in anewacademicprogramme, students are required topaya caution money of HK$400, which will be converted into a graduation fee upon graduation. In case of withdrawal before graduation, caution money will be used to cover anyunpaidclaimscharged toastudent, suchasoutstanding librarydues.Except forofficialwithdrawal,thebalanceisnotrefundable.

8. Registration and/or completion of any outstanding coursework/assessment beyond thenormativestudyperiodwill incurachargeofHK$6,740persemester.Forthe normative study period, please refer to Regulation 10.1.

9. Theremaybeotherchargesonadvising feeandanyoutstandingcoursework/assessment.

10. As stipulated in the General Academic Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies 7.3, there shall be a two-week course add-drop period at each semester that formally allows students to add or drop a course. The total number of credits registered shall not be less thantheminimumof15creditsayear(exceptinthefinalyearofstudy).

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11. Within the add-drop period, students who add a course, resulting in the number of creditsregisteredexceedingthetotalnumberofcreditspaidinthetuitionfees,areliableto pay for the additional credits, please refer to page 66.

12. Within the add-drop period, if a dropped course results in the number of credits registered less than the total number of credits paid, the tuition fees of dropped credits will be carried forward to the following semester.

13. The tuition fees of any course withdrawn after the course add-drop period are non-refundable.

Student Financial Aid

1. Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme(ENLS)

1.1 Eligible local post-graduate students at the Academy may apply for financial assistanceunder theGovernment’sExtendedNon-means-testedLoanScheme(ENLS)whichprovidesfinancialassistanceintheformofloantoeligiblestudentsto settle tuition fees of specific part-time and full-time post-secondary and continuing and professional education courses provided in Hong Kong.

1.2 Themaximumamountastudentmayborrowisthetotaltuitionfeepayableinanacademicyear, inanycaseshouldnotexceedanaggregateof12months’tuitionfee payable.

1.3 With effect from the 2012/13 academic year, a life-time loan limit is imposed on eachstudenteligible forreceiving loansundertheENLS.The life-time loan limitforthe2016/17academicyearisHK$350,200andwillbeprice-adjustedannuallythereafterinaccordancewiththeCompositeConsumerPriceIndex.

1.4 Loandisbursed fromthe2012/13academicyearandonwardswillbecountedtowards the life-time loan limit, which is not of revolving nature and will not be reset by any repayments. Eligible students may borrow a loan amount up to the totaltuitionfeepayable,subjecttothelife-timeloanlimitoritsremainingbalance(calculatedasatthedateofapprovaloftheloanapplicationnotbeingexceeded).Onceastudenthasexhaustedthelife-timeloanlimitoritsremainingbalance,theSFOwillnotconsideranyloanapplication.

1.5 IfastudentwishestoapplyfortheENLSloans,he/sheshouldcompletetheENLSapplicationform(ENLS141)or(ENLS141C),Undertaking(ENLS142)or(ENLS142C),Deedof Indemnity (ENLS143)or (ENLS143C)and therelevant loandocumentswhichareavailableattheSFOwebsite:http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/eng/public/index.htm#nls2

1.6 If all information provided are complete and all the required documents submitted areinorder,astudentmaynormallybenotifiedoftheresultwithinthreeweeksby mail from the date of complete information submission of application to the SFO. Ifa loanapplication isapproved, thefirst instalment loanwillnormallybepaid within three weeks upon the date of approval.

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2. Scholarship

2.1 A number of scholarships are awarded by the Academy each year to both local and non-local students on the basis of academic merit and/or financial need. These scholarships are donated by the Society of the Academy for Performing Arts, other private organisations, professional bodies, and individuals. Scholarships for full tuition costs plus monthly stipend are available to local and non-local postgraduate students.

3. Postgraduate Studentship

3.1 The purpose of Postgraduate Studentships is to make available to selected local andnon-localstudentsfinancialassistanceintheformofascholarshipforfull-timemaster’sdegreestudiesattheAcademy.Normally,recipientsofotherscholarshipawards and part-time students are not eligible for Postgraduate Studentships.

3.2 Fordetails,seetheRegulations Governing Postgraduate Studentships (p.25).

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Student Services and Facilities

Library Services

1. Libraries’ Opening Hours 1.1 AcademyLibrary

29August-17December2016,3-25January2017,9February-11April2017&19April-12June2017.

Monday-FridaySaturdaySunday

(8:45am-9:00am)**9:00am-9:00pm9:00am-5:00pm2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

18December2016-2January2017,26January-8February2017,12 - 18 April 2017, 13June2017-thedaybeforethebeginning of Academic Year 2017/18.

Monday-FridaySaturdaySunday

(9:45am-10:00am)**10:00 am - 6:00 pm9:00am-1:00pm

Closed

Public Holidays9October2016(ChungYeungFestival)5March2017(OpenDay)

Closed

15September2016(Mid-AutumnFestival) 9:00am-5:00pm

6March2017 (ThedayfollowingOpenDay) 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

21December2016(WinterSolstice)27January2017(ChineseNewYear’sEve) 10:00am-5:00pm

CirculationCounterwillclose15minutesbeforetheLibraryclosinghour.**Partiallyopenforborrowingand/orreturninglibrarymaterialonlyfromMondaytoFriday.

1.2 FilmandTelevisionLibrary

29August-17December2016,3-25January2017,9February-11April2017&19April-12June2017.

Monday-Tuesday

WednesdayThursdayFriday

SaturdaySunday

9:30am-12:00nn&1:00-7:00pm

9:30am-12:00nn&1:00-4:00pm3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

9:30am-12:00nn&1:00-7:00pmClosedClosed

18December2016-2January2017,26January-8February2017,12 - 18 April 2017, 13June2017-thedaybeforethebeginning of Academic Year 2017/18.

Monday-Friday

SaturdaySunday

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

ClosedClosed

Public Holidays9October2016(ChungYeungFestival)5March2017(OpenDay)

Closed

15September2016(Mid-AutumnFestival) 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

6March2017(ThedayfollowingOpenDay) 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

21December2016(WinterSolstice)27January2017(ChineseNewYear’sEve) 2:00pm-5:00pm

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StudentServicesandFacilities

1.3 MusicLibrary

MusicLibrary isaclosedstack library.Staffandstudentscanvisit theLibrarybyappointmentonly. Materials fromtheMusicLibrarycanbebrought totheAcademyLibraryforuseuponrequest.

2. Libraries and Collections

2.1 TheAcademyLibraries

2.1.1 AcademyLibrary

TheAcademyLibrary is locatedon theGroundFloorof theAcademyBlock; and is the focal pointof user activitiesdue to its central andconvenient location. Itwasopened in1986withacollectionof about25,000 items.Manyof the itemswere fromnotabledonations: theHKConservatoryofMusic, theErnestReadOrchestralCollection,theLadyKotewallCollection,and theLeathleanCollectionofphonodiscs.Sinceits inception, theLibraryhasbuiltupasizeablecollectionofperformingscores, plays, motion pictures, audio recordings and videos.

2.1.2 FilmandTelevisionLibrary

TheFilmandTelevisionLibrary,acompactbranch library,wasopened inSeptember 2007 to serve the Béthanie campus.

2.1.3 MusicLibrary

TheMusicLibrary,aclosedstacklibrary,housescollectionsofperformancescores,includingtheuniqueErnestReadOrchestralCollection.

2.2 Collections

2.2.1 Physical Collection

Altogether, the 3 libraries offer a total collection of 22,600 volumes of Chinesebooks,47,000volumesofEnglishbooks,1,500volumesofbooksin other languages, 28,700 music scores and parts, 43,000 audio-visual items, 340activeprintedjournaltitlesand2,800titlesintheAcademyArchives.

2.2.2 Electronic Collection

The Electronic Collection has been developed to provide access to informationbeyonditsphysicalboundary.AsofDecember2015,thelibraries offersaccesstoover7,700electronicplays,23,400electronicbooks,52,000electronicscores,5,100electronicjournaltitles,57referenceandaggregatordatabases,700computerfilesonCD-ROMandDVD-ROM,6,300digitalfiles,6,500electronicvideosand124,000musicalbumswiththesubscriptiontoNaxosMusicLibraryOnline.

2.2.3 DigitalCollection

TheCollectioncomprisesof 6,282digitalobjectsof various formats,including5,100PDFfiles,900digitalAVfilesand250slides,etc.

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2.2.4 DigitalAudioCollection

AudioMiner (http://sound.hkapa.edu) implemented in2013holds282,000soundeffect filesand44,000productionmusic tracks fromrecognizedaudiopublishers.Userscansearch,retrieveanddownloadsoundeffectsandproduction music tracks from within the Wanchai and the Béthanie campuses foreducationaluse.Anumberof5.1surroundsoundeffects librariesareavailableforHDproductions.

3. Library Information System

3.1 LibraryCatalogue(http://lib.hkapa.edu)

3.1.1 TheAcademyLibrarywasthefirstacademic library inHongKongusingacomputerised library system to manage library materials. The library system includingtheonlinelibrarycataloguecurrentlyusedistheMillenniumSystemdeveloped by Innovative Interfaces Inc. This system is widely used by all local universities and thousands of academic libraries overseas.

3.1.2 TheMillenniumSystemistheheartoftheLibrary’s informationretrievalsystem, allowing users to search for physical materials held by the 3 libraries. It alsoprovidesdirectlinkstoelectronicresources;e-books,e-journals,e-plays,e-scores,onlinevideosanddigitalobjects.

3.2 PerformingArtsScholarlySearch(http://pass.hkapa.edu)

3.2.1 PerformingArtsScholarlySearch(PASS)implementedinSeptember2012isaone stop discovery platform for searching most of the subscribed e-resources andrelatedopenaccessresources.Itisasearchtooltolinke-journalarticles,e-books and more from a wide range of information providers in a single search.

3.3 DigitalPerformingArtsRepository(http://dpar.hkapa.edu)

3.3.1 DigitalPerformingArtsRepository (DPAR)was launched in June2013.It consists of twelve collections, namely Academy Production, Academy Publication,ChineseOpera,ErnestReadOrchestralCollection,GraduationScreening(SchoolofFilmandTelevision),LocalPerformingArtsResources,ThesisProject,DepartmentofComposition,CommunityEngagementProject,Academy30thAnniversary, Slidesand InternationalFestivalofDanceAcademies(IFDA).

3.4 LibraryWebpage(http://library.hkapa.edu)

InformationabouttheAcademyLibrariesand linkstoresourcesarepostedonthe Webpage. It provides users with general library information, news about the Libraries, new additions, and library activities.

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4. Facilities

4.1 GeneralFacilities

TheAcademyLibraryandtheFilmandTelevisionLibraryarecoveredbywirelessnetwork for users to access information on the Internet.

4.2 FacilitiesintheAcademyLibrary

4.2.1 There are 6 PCs in the Information Commons. Some are installed with softwaresuchasFinale,SibeliusandAdobeCreativeCloud.AllofthemareconnectedtoA3sizeflatbedcolourscannerandmulti-functionphotocopiersfor network printing.

4.2.2 The Research Consultation Room is designed for assistant librarians to provide one on one Research Consultation Service.

4.2.3 TheLearningCommonswascreatedforcollaborativelearningin2015.Ithas26 seats and 10 mobile tables which can be turned into various shapes to meet different study style.

4.2.4 TheLearningResourcesRoomwasdesignedtoprovide individualstudyspace for the staff and students from9:00am to11:30pmdaily. It isequippedwithAVcarrels,studycarrels,PC/iMacworkstationsandgroupstudy tables. All PCs are connected with a multi-function photocopier and a scanner.AvarietyofAVequipmentisinstalledintheAVcarrelsforuserstoplaydifferentkindsofAVmaterialinthelibrarycollection.

4.2.5 TherearethreeSeminarRoomslocatedontheUpperGroundFloor.Eachroom is equipped with a PC and advanced educational equipment. Bookings canbemadeonlineviaLibrarySeminarRoomBookingSystemathttps://libapps.hkapa.edu/booking/

4.3 FacilitiesintheFilmandTelevisionLibrary

4.3.1 Extendingtheconceptof theLearningResourcesRoomoftheAcademyLibrary,LearningResourcesArealocatedintheFilmandTelevisionLibraryopensdailyfrom9:00amtill11:00pm.Itisequippedwith5PCworkstations,2 blu-ray players, 1 scanner and 1 multi-function photocopier.

4.3.2 All items in theFilmandTelevisionLibraryareadheredwithRFIDtagsfortheSelf-CheckSystem.UserscanusetheSystemtocheckout librarymaterials themselves.

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5. Services

5.1 Orientation programmes for staff and students and libraryworkshops arescheduled to familiarizeuserswithdifferent library services andelectronicresources.

5.2 Referenceservicesareprovidedbyprofessional librariansandpara-professionallibrary staff in person during reference hours or through email and telephone.

5.3 The I.T.HelpDeskservicessupportusersontheuseofPCworkstations,AVequipment, printing services, scanning services and mobile devices provided by the AcademyLibraries.ThesameserviceisprovidedattheFilmandTelevisionLibraryduring its opening hours.

5.4 TheLibrariescollaboratewith localuniversity libraries toprovide inter-libraryloanservicethroughwhichuserscanborrowmaterialorobtain journalarticlesfromotheracademicLibraries.TheLibraries alsoprovide inter-campus loanservice between the Wanchai campus and the Béthanie campus.

5.5 There isateamofSubjectLiaisonstaff toworkwithSchoolsandDepartmentsonthedevelopmentoflibrarycollectionandservices.TheyarethefirstpointsofcontactforSchoolsandDepartments.

5.6 TheLibrariesprovideonlinerequest for librarymaterials.Staffandstudentscanrequestoff-sited itemsandMusicLibrarymaterialsthroughtheLibrarySystem.Email notification will be sent to users when the requested title is ready for pickup.

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Information Technology Services

1. Academy Computer Laboratory

1.1 ThepurposeoftheAcademyComputerLaboratory istoprovidestudentswithaccess to computer facilities that will enable them to apply general Information Technologycompetencies totheiracademicstudies,projects,productions,andother aspects of their student life at the Academy.

1.2 Fordetailson the facilities available,openinghours, and rules governing theAcademyComputerLaboratory,seetheRules Governing the Use of the Academy Computer Laboratory.

2. Email Service

2.1 The email service is provided to students of the Academy for communication purposes.ThisisaprivilegethattheAcademyextendstoitsstudents.Thisprivilegewill be withdrawn when the students terminate their studies at the Academy.

2.2 Fordetails,seetheRules Governing the Use of Email Service.

3. Wireless Network

3.1 Wi-Fiisavailableatthefollowinglocations:

Campus Building Location

Wan Chai

Administration Block

OfficeandConferenceRoom

Academy Block

G/F Library,DramaBlackBox,ComputerLaboratory

Classroom 12

UG Cafeteria,LearningResourceRoom

1/F Classroom1-4,6-9,RehearsalRoom1-2

Atrium,AtriumLounge,PracticeRoom1-10

2/F TeachingRoom17-38,LyricGalleryOpenArea

3/F DanceStudio5-9

4/F DanceStudio1-4,StaffStudio

5/F Studio 10-14

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Wan Chai

Theatre Block

G/F Studio1-6,TEAComputerLaboratory,TechLabA,

AESMStudentWorkstation

UG Props Student Workstation

1/F TEADesignRoom,DesignStudio

2/F Art Room A-B, Student Workstation

3/F EDTWorkstation,SeminarRoom,CTWorkstation,TVStudio

DanceComputerLaboratory

Student Common Room

4/F TVControlRoom,CGI1,EDTWorkshop(LightLab)

BéthanieG/F

Canteen,Classroom1&2,DigitalSoundStudio1&2,EditingSuite1&3,Library,Lobby,MFA2WorkStation,ProductionLab,ProductionOffice,StudentDirectingOffice,StudentCommonRoom,WritingRoom

2/F Conference Room

Béthanie Annex

G/FLightLab,SoundLab,Classroom1-2,StageTechLab,RestRoomandPantry

Students canconnect theirmobiledevices to theWi-Finetworkusing theirAcademyemailaccount([email protected]).

4. Virtual Private Network (VPN)

4.1 TheAcademyhassetupaVirtualPrivateNetwork(VPN)whichallowsstudentstosecurelyconnecttotheAcademy’sSelf-serviceBanner(SSB)systemfromtheirhome computers for accessing their personal information, and other services such ascourseregistration.Fordetailedinstructions,pleaseseehttps://intranet.hkapa.edu/itsu/doc/aventail.pdf.

5. Password Management

5.1 Each studentwill beassignedanetwork identity (e.g. a12345.stu) and initialpasswordforaccessingvariousITservices,suchasEmail,Wi-Fi,andthecomputersin theAcademyComputerLaboratory.TheSelf-servicePasswordManagementWebsite(https://pm.hkapa.edu)offersaconvenientandsecureway forstudentsto protect their network identities, and to change or reset their passwords at any time. Students are required to change their passwords every 180 days for security reason.

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6. IT Help Desk Services

6.1 TheITHelpDeskistheprimarypointofcontactforstudentswhoareinneedfortechnicalassistanceorhaveenquiry.Duringofficehours,studentscancontacttheITHelpDeskbycallingthehotline2584-8737,sendingemailto [email protected],accessingtheonlineservice(http://helpdesk.hkapa.edu),orvisitingtheITSUOfficelocatedintheAdministrationBlockoftheAcademy.

Academic Services Office (ASO)


1.1 TheASO,incollaborationwiththeSchoolsandvariousDepartmentsorSections,is responsible for implementing all the policies and regulations relating to study programmes and student administration.

1.2 TheASOsupports theworkof theBoardofUndergraduateEducation,Boardof Postgraduate Education, and the Academic Board, which are the three key academicdecision-makingbodiesoftheAcademy.MembersoftheBoardsincludeelectedstudentrepresentatives.Students’opinionscan thereforebereflectedthroughthesestudentmemberstotheAcademy’sseniormanagement.

2. Office Hours and Location

2.1 TheASO is locatedatRoomX002 in theAdministrationBlockandtheofficehours are as follows:

Monday–Friday 8:30am-5:30pm/9:00am-5:00pm* Saturday 8:30am-1:00pm/9:00am-12:30pm* Sunday&PublicHoliday Closed *formoneymatters

3. Services

Registration

3.1 TheASOadministers students’programmeregistration,programme transfer,deferment of and withdrawal from studies.

Student Identity Cards

3.2 Afterregistration,eachstudent is issuedaStudentIdentityCard(ID)foraccesstotheAcademypremises.ForreplacementofstudentIDcardduetolossofthecard or whatever reason, students are required to complete an application form and pay a replacement fee of HK$70.

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Student Records

3.3 Forchangeofpersonaldetailssuchasname,address,emailaddress,ortelephonenumber,studentsarerequestedtoinformtheASOassoonaspossible.Incaseofchangeofname,studentsshouldproducetheirpassportsorHKIDcardsoranylegalproofsofidentityforASO’sverification.AccuratestudentrecordscanensurestudentsreceivingtheAcademy’scorrespondenceandphonecallswithoutdelay.

Transcripts

3.4 A transcript is anofficial recordof student’s academic achievements at theAcademy.Atranscriptmayberequired for jobapplicationsor furtherstudy.Toapply for a transcript, students should complete an application form, which is obtainableattheASO,andpaya feeofHK$50percopy.Thetranscript isreadyfor collection 10 working days from the day of application.

Letters of Certification

3.5 LettersofCertificationarenormallyrequiredbystudentsforvisaapplicationorotherspecifiedpurposes.Toapply foraLetterofCertification,studentsshouldsubmit application in writing, stating their name, School, Programme/Year and reason forapplication.TheLetter, issued freeofcharge, isready forcollectionseven days from the day of application.

Student Visas

3.6 Non-local studentswhohave torenewtheir studentvisasor toapply foranextensionofstayshouldseektheassistanceoftheASO.Studentsshouldsubmittheirapplicationsvia theASOtothe ImmigrationDepartmentof theHKSARGovernmentnormallyonemonthinadvanceoftheexpirydateoftheirvisas.

Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)

3.7 Non-localgraduateshererefertopersons fromoutsidetheHKSARwhohaveobtainedadegreeorhigherqualificationawardedbytheAcademy.

3.8 Non-localgraduateswhowishtoapplytostayandworkintheHKSARarenotrequired to secure an offer of employment upon application.

3.9 Non-local fresh graduateswhohavecompletedall graduation requirementsbuthavenotyetobtainedtheirgraduationcertificatecouldapply foraproofofgraduation fromtheAcademyviatheirrespectiveSchools. Student’sgraduationshall be approved by the Board of Graduate Education and the Academic Board.

3.10 Uponreceivingtheapplications fromSchoolsandtheapprovalbytheBoardofGraduateEducationandtheAcademicBoard,theASOwould issuetheproofofgraduationtothegraduateswithinfiveworkingdays.

3.11 Withtheproofofgraduation,thegraduatesshouldobtainapplicationforms(ID990A)fromtheImmigrationOfficesordownloadtheformatwww.immd.gov.hk.

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Application Forms

3.12 TheseareeitherobtainableattheASOordownloadableatthe intranetoftheAcademy: http://intranet.hkapa.edu/aso/form.asp

DefermentofStudies Transcript

Transfer(Major/Programmes) TransfertoaProgrammeinaDifferentSchool

Withdrawal from Studies Replacement of Student Identity Card

Amendment of Student Personal Particulars

Internship/OutsideWork/OutreachActivities

LetterofCertification Resumption of Studies after Suspension

Graduate Education Centre

1. Roles and Functions

1.1 TheGraduateEducationCentre (GEC)wasestablished in2005 to supportthe work of the Board of Graduate Education to develop, promote, and foster graduate education and to maintain standards of postgraduate programmes within thecontextoftheAcademy’soverallstrategyandalsofollowingthepoliciesandprocedures approved by the Academic Board.

1.2 The GEC also serves in the following aspects:

(a) Toprovide supporting services toprospectiveandcurrentpostgraduatestudentsandadvisors;

(b) Tofacilitatestudentadmissionsandstudentfinancialsupport;

(c) Toorganisepostgraduatecompetencycoursesforpostgraduateprogrammes;

(d) Toorganiseworkshopsand seminars relating tograduateeducation forstudentsandfaculties;

(e) Toprepareandmaintainadatabaseonpostgraduatestudents.


2.1 The GEC is located at Room2301-02, Shanghai Industrial Investment Building, 48-62HennessyRoad,WanChai,HongKongandtheofficehoursareasfollows:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-12:30pm

2:00pm-5:30pm

Saturday 8:30am-1:00pm(onalternateweeks)

Sunday&PublicHoliday Closed

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3. Student Centre

3.1 The Student Centre is located at Shanghai Industrial Investment Building, which is for the use of students as a self-learning and research centre.

Opening Hours

3.2 The opening hours of the Student Centre are from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm from MondaytoSaturday.

Equipment and Facilities

3.3 Computers

3.3.1 ThreePCcomputersandoneMaccomputerare installed intheStudentCentre.Additionally, twoPCNotebookandoneMacbookProarealsoexclusivelyavailabletopostgraduatestudentsonloanfromtheLibrarytowork at the Centre.

3.4 WirelessNetwork

3.4.1 The Centre has installed a wireless network.

Rules

3.5 AllstudentsusingtheStudentCentrearerequiredtoobservethefollowingrules:

3.5.1 Thefacilities intheCentreshallbeusedbystudentssolely for legitimateAcademy purposes.

3.5.2 StudentsshallberesponsibleforthecareanduseoftheCentre’sfacilitiesand may be liable for the cost of repairing any damage to the facilities caused by their negligence or failure to adhere to the proper operating procedures.

3.5.3 Students shall followthe instructionson theproperuseof theCentrefacilities as displayed in the Centre or given by the GEC staff.

3.5.4 Studentsshall immediately informtheGECincaseofanymalfunctionofequipment.

3.5.5 StudentsshalltakecareoftheirbelongingsintheCentre.TheAcademywillnot be responsible for any loss or damage to any personal belongings in the Centre.

3.5.6 Noseatsmaybereservedbyplacingmaterialsondesksorchairs.Booksor personal belongings left unattended on desks may be removed without prior notice to the owner.

3.5.7 StudentsshallworkquietlyintheCentre.

3.5.8 StudentsshallnotbringinanyfoodorbeveragesintotheCentre.

3.5.9 Abreachofanyof theserulesmayresult in suspensionorremovalofaccess privileges to the Centre.

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Student Affairs Office (SAO) To be amended by SAO


1.1 TheStudentAffairsOffice is locatedatTE036ontheG/FoftheTheatreBlock.Theofficehoursareasfollows:

MondaytoFriday 8:30am-5:30pm(lunchhour12:30pm-2:00pm duringnon-teachingperiod)

Saturday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm


2. Personal Counselling and Development Services

2.1 Individual counselling service is provided to students to enhance their personal development and capabilities in handling their personal issues in social, psychological, financial and other aspects. Students in need are encouraged to approach the Student Counsellor for help. Through counselling, students could gainbetterself-awareness,autonomy,andobjectivenessinthepursuitofpersonalgoals. All information shared with the Student Counsellor will be kept in strict confidence.StudentscanmakeanappointmentwiththeStudentCounsellorbyphoneat25848513,[email protected],orinpersonattheSAO.

2.2 Psychological assessment tools are provided for students for better self-understanding. Areas of assessment include personality, study and career.

2.3 The Student Counsellor provides personal development training programmes to students. Talks, workshops and training courses are organised for students to enhance their self-awareness and sensitivity, to acquire social and study skills and to develop their potential.

2.4 Information and assistance are also available for new and/or non-local students to facilitatetheiradjustmenttothenewenvironment.

3. Career Guidance and Employment Service

3.1 Career fairs and talks are organised to provide students an opportunity to receive first-handinformationfromemployers.TheSAOdisseminatesinformationonfull-time,part-timeorsummer jobopportunitiestostudentsviastudents’Academyemailaccounts.Thesejobopportunitiesaremostlyrelatedtothemajorstudiesofstudents and allow students to familiarise themselves with the requirements and standards of the industry.

3.2 InternshipopportunitieswhichareeitherarrangedbytheSchoolsortheSAOallowstudentstobeenrichedbythelearningexperiences.TheSAOdisseminatesinformationoninternshipopportunitiesviastudents’Academyemailaccounts.

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3.3 Career guidance and counselling are available to help students to formulate andconsolidatetheirplans for futurecareer.TheSAOalsoprovidestrainingtograduating students on drafting application letters and resumes and preparation forjobinterviews.

4. Student Health Service

4.1 Consultation by Visiting Doctor

4.1.1 AVisitingDoctorisstationedattheAcademyforfoursessionsaweek:

Monday,ThursdayandFriday 1:15pm-2:15pm

Wednesday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

(Effective from1Septemberofeachyeartotheendofsummerterminthefollowingyear,exceptPublicHolidaysandnon-teachingperiods.)

4.1.2 Consultation is freeof charge.Medication fee fornotmore thanoneweek’smedicineisHK$15.

4.2 Nurse On Duty

4.2.1 AregisteredNurseisstationedattheAcademy,whocanprovidemedicalattentionandfirstaidservicewherenecessary,aswellashealtheducationand dieting advice.

4.2.2 Servicehours:MondaytoFridayfrom1:00pmto4:00pm

(Effective from1Septemberofeachyeartotheendofsummerterminthefollowingyear,exceptPublicHolidaysandnon-teachingperiods.)

4.3 Office Location and Appointment

4.3.1 TheStudentHealthService is locatedatRoomT147onthe1/Fof theTheatre Block.

4 .3.2 All full-time students of the Academy are eligible users of the Student HealthService.Theycanmakeappointmentseitherbyphoneat25848513orinpersonattheofficeoftheSAO.

4.4 Medical Examinations for New Students

4.4.1 TheAcademyrequiresallnewstudents to takeamedicalexamination.The medical report will form part of the student record of the Academy and the information may be provided to internal departments or outside agencies authorised to process the information for purposes relating to admissiontotheAcademy.Thecostsof themedicalexaminationwillbepaid by the student themselves.

4.4.2 Themedicalexaminationmustbecompletedby theendofSeptember.Studentswhohavenotcompletedthemedicalexaminationbythattimeare not allowed to receive medical and health services provided by the Academyuntiltheexaminationiscompleted.

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4.5 Out-patient Treatment

4.5.1StudentsmayvisitQualityHealthCareMedicalCentreoutsidethecampusfor out-patient treatment at their own cost. Information on the locations, telephones, and charges of the Centres can be obtained at the Student Health Centre.

4.6 Other Services

4.6.1Healtheducationalleafletsareavailablefordistributiontostudents.

4.6.2Incaseofminoraccidents,theNursecanbecontactedforsimplefirstaidservice during the hours listed in 4.2.2.

4.6.3 In case of serious accidents and medical emergencies, see the Procedures forEmergencies(page88).

5. Physiotherapy Service

5.1 Office Hours, Location, and Appointment

5.1.1 ThePhysiotherapyClinicandtheAcademyGymnasiumarelocatedonthe4/FoftheAcademyBlock.Variousphysiotherapyequipmentisavailableforassessmentandtreatmentofpatients.Theofficehoursareasfollows:

MondaytoFriday 8:30am-12:30pm

1:30pm-5:00pm

Saturday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm


5.1.2 Please contact thePhysiotherapyClinic inpersonorbyphone (25848530/25848747)forappointment.

5.2 Services

5.2.1 ThePhysiotherapyClinicprovidesservices inphysiotherapyconsultationand treatment,emergencymanagementof injuries (especially for sportinjuries),andphysicaltrainingforallfull-timestudents.

5.2.2 Physiotherapy for injuriesordiseasesmay includeelectrotherapy,exercisetherapy, manual therapy, bandaging, taping, orthotic aids or advice. The Physiotherapist is available for consultation on appointment basis, which is free of charge.

5.2.3 MedicalconsultationfromanOrthopedicSpecialistisavailabletostudentson a need basis.

5.2.4 ThePhysiotherapist also collaborateswith Schoolson assessmentofphysicalabilitiesofstudents,preventionofinjuries,educationandresearch.ThePhysiotherapist teachesAnatomyandrelatedsubjectstostudentsoftheSchoolofDance.Educationalprogrammesandresearchprojectsmaybe conducted from time to time.

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5.3 Academy Gymnasium

Rules Governing the Use of the Academy Gymnasium

5.3.1 TheGymnasiumisopentofull-timestudentsoftheAcademyfromMondaytoSaturday(excludingpublicholidays)from8:30amto9:00pm.

5.3.2 StudentswhowishtousetheGymnasiumarerequiredtoregisterasauser with the Physiotherapist of the Academy who is responsible for the management of the Gymnasium.

5.3.3 Inordertobeeligible forregistrationasauser,studentsarerequiredtoattend a half-hour induction session conducted by the Physiotherapist to familiarise them with the proper safety measures of the use of the Gymnasium and the operation of the equipment.

5.3.4A Users’ Guide for the Academy Gymnasium will be given to all registered users.AnEquipmentManual isavailable in theGymnasiumwithdetailedinstructions on the use of the equipment. If the users have any further queries or difficulties in using the equipment, they should consult the Physiotherapist.

5.3.5 ItshouldbenotedthattheGymnasiumisnotmannedbyanystaffmember.All users are responsible for their own safety while using the Gymnasium facilities.Theyshouldalsonotethatafterofficehours,professionaladviceisnotavailable.TheAcademyshallnotbeliableforanyinjuriescausedbythecarelessness or improper usage of the equipment by the user concerned.

5.3.6 Usersarerequiredtorecordtheirnameandsignontheregistrationbookeach time before entering the Gymnasium. The registration book is located inthePhysiotherapyClinicduringofficehours.

5.3.7 Afterofficehours, theregistrationbook iskeptat theFacilitiesServicesCentreat theStageDoor, and theFacilitiesServicesStaffondutywillanswer enquiries regarding the procedures on entry to the Gymnasium.

5.3.8 TheequipmentintheGymnasiumshouldbeusedwithpropercareandinaccordancewiththeEquipmentManual.Noequipmentshallbetakenoutof the Gymnasium.

5.3.9 AmaximumoftwousersareallowedtousetheGymnasiumatanyonetime. Priority will be given to those who are directed by the Physiotherapist tousetheGymnasiumforrehabilitationexercise.

5.3.10Ifthereisanyequipmentbreakdownordamage,theuserconcernedshouldreport immediately to the staff of the Physiotherapy Clinic during office hours,ortheFacilitiesServicesCentreafterofficehours.

5.3.11Userswhohavecauseddamagetoanyequipment intheGymnasiumduetocarelessnessorimproperusageareliabletopayfortheexpensesfortherepair or replacement of the equipment concerned.

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5.3.12If an accidentoccurs in theGymnasiumwithinofficehours, theuserconcerned should report immediately to the staff of the Physiotherapy Clinic. Ifanaccidentoccursafterofficehours,theuserconcernedshouldreport immediately tothestaffof theFacilitiesServicesCentreat25848602. The user concerned and/or the responsible officer is required to completeanAccidentReportForm.

5.3.13RulesGoverningtheUseoftheAcademyGymnasiumwillbepromulgatedfrom time to time by the Academy.

5.3.14Inaddition,aUsers’GuidefortheAcademyGymnasiumwhichalsoincludestheRulesGoverningtheUseoftheAcademyGymnasiumisavailablefromthe Physiotherapist.

Complimentary Student Tickets

1. For Events on Sale via Ticketek

(PublicperformancesofAcademyproductionsandpaid-admissionMusicconcerts)

1.1 Studentscanreservecomplimentary tickets (comps)convenientlyvia internet(Self-ServiceBannerhttp://ssb.hkapa.edu/)uptoonemonth inadvance(startsat12noononthe firstday)ofeachAcademyproductionsandpaid-admissionMusicconcerts.Each full-timestudent is limitedtoreserveonecomplimentaryticket per production. In all of the following cases, students must collect tickets in person.

1.2 The number of comps that may be reserved in advance is limited by quota to ensure that there are tickets available for sale to the public. If the quota has alreadybeenfilledatthetimeofreservation,studentsshouldcomebackat5pmontherelevantdayasthereareusuallymoreticketsavailableatthattime(see1.4and1.5below).

1.3 Studentswishing topurchaseadditional seats adjacent to theircomp(s)maycollectthepurchasedticketsandcomp(s)togetheratthetimeofpurchase,uptoone month before the performance.

1.4 Comps can only be collected on the day of performance, at any time between 12noonand5pm,except in thecaseofSaturday,Sunday,andPublicHolidayperformanceswhentheyshouldbecollectedbetween12noonand5pmontheFridayor lastweekdaypreceding theweekendorholiday.Comps,once issued,cannotbeexchanged foranotherperformancedateor forotherseatsat thesameperformance,sostudentswishingtositnexttofriendsorcolleaguesshouldgo to theBoxOffice togetherwith themwhencollecting tickets.Ticketsareallocatedonafirst-come/bestavailableseatbasis.

1.5 At5pmontherelevantday(asdefinedin1.4above),anyunsoldtickets,togetherwith any uncollected comp tickets, will be issued as staff/student comps or sold to thepubliconafirst-come/first-servedbasis.

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1.6 InthecaseofGovernmentHouseMusicconcerts,compsshouldbecollectedby3pm on the day of performance, at which time uncollected comps will be available forre-issueorre-saleonafirst-come/first-servedbasis.Therearenoslip-inseatsfor these concerts.

1.7 Anumberofseatsarereservedateachperformancefor‘slip-in’purposes-theseare for staff and students involved in the production who may need to see more thanoneperformance.TheExecutiveOfficersof thepresentingSchoolandofthe School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts forward a list of authorised slip-in studentstotheBoxOfficeforeachproduction.Asageneralguide,aproduction(non-performing)creditinthehouseprogramwouldnormallyentitleonetoslip-in seat status.

1.8 Ticketsforslip-inseatsmaybecollectedfromtheBoxOfficeatanytimebetween12noonand5pmontherelevantday(asdefinedin1.4above)onafirst-come/first-servedbasis, subject to a limitofone ticketperperformance foreachauthorisedstaffmemberorstudent.Uncollectedslip-inseatsarereleased fromholdat5pmandarere-issuedasstaff/studentcompsorsoldtothepublic,asper1.5above.

2. For Free Admission Events Open to the Public

(MostMusicconcertsandsomeDancepresentationsinDanceStudio1)

2.1 Studentsmaycollecttheircomps fromtheBoxOfficeonthedayoftheeventat any timebetween 12 noon and one hour before the performance start time. Student Identity Cards should be shown when collecting tickets. There is a limit of two tickets per staff member and one ticket per student, and tickets are issued on afirst-come/first-servedbasis.Studentsmustcollectticketsinperson.

2.2 If the free-admission event falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Public Holiday, tickets maybecollectedduringBoxOfficeopeninghoursatanytimeafter12noonontheFridayorlastweekdaybeforetheweekendorholiday,uptoonehourbeforethe performance start time. Sunday and Public Holiday opening hours are variable -detailscanbeobtainedatthecounterorbycallingextension8514.

2.3 Upto50%oftheseatingcapacity is issuedtostaffandstudentsinadvance.Theother50%plusanybalanceremaining is issuedtothepublicaswellasstaffandstudents, from30minutesbeforetheperformancestart time,onafirst-come/first-served,oneticketperpersonbasis.

2.4 If all the tickets have been issued and there is still demand, there will be a standby queueat thevenueentrance (ConcertHall standbyqueue isatDoorA,1/F).Please note that admission tickets become null and void at the indicated start time and if a ticket-holder has not entered the auditorium by then, there is no guaranteeofadmission.TheDutyFrontofHouseManagerwilladmitpersonsinthe standby queue to any empty seats in the auditorium.

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3. For Open Dress Rehearsals/Previews

3.1 Tickets for open dress rehearsals and in-house previews of Academy productions areissuedbytheExecutiveOfficersofthepresentingSchoolandoftheSchoolofTheatreandEntertainmentArts,subjecttoalimitoftwoticketsperstaffmemberand one ticket per student.

3.2 DuetoPlacesofPublicEntertainmentOrdinanceRegulations,staffandstudentswhoarenotdirectly involved inaproductionmaynotattendrehearsals (otherthanOpenDressRehearsals)inthelicensedperformingvenues.

4. For Invitation-only Free Admission Events

4.1 Tickets for invitation-only free admissionpresentations (e.g.master classes,workshops,and in-houseshowings)are issuedby theExecutiveOfficerof thepresenting School.

4.2 If all tickets have been issued and there is still demand, there will be a standby queue at the venue entrance - see 2.4 above for details.

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Procedures in Case of Emergency

1. Fire

1.1 If you hear a fire alarm

Quicklycheckyourownworkareaandadjacentareasforsignsoffire.Leavethebuildingbythenearestexit.Donotrun.Donotusethelifts.

1.2 If you discover a fire

Dial999andalerttheFireServicesDepartment.Soundfirealarmbyhammeringthenearestfirebreak-glass.Maytrytoextinguishthefire,usingtheequipmentnearthescene.Ifthefirecannotbequicklycontrolled,leavethescene.

Warning: Do not use water on fires of electrical origin.

1.3 Leave the building

Remain calm.

LeavethebuildingbythenearestFireExitstaircase.ObeyanyinstructionsgivenbyFireServicesDepartmentpersonneloruniformedstaff.

Warning: Do not use the lifts. Do not wedge open any doors.

2. Accidents and Medical Emergencies

In case of serious injury or accident

2.1 Assessthesituation.Ifseriousinjuryoraccidenthappens,dial999forambulancefirst.ThencontactFacilitiesServicesCentre immediately (Tel:25848602)andreport the locationandnatureof the injury/illness.FacilitiesServicesstaffwillprovidefirstaidassistanceonsiteuntil theambulancearrives.FacilitiesServicesStaffwillalsoguidetheambulanceteamtothelocationoftheinjuredperson.

ThereisalwaysatleastonequalifiedfirstaiderondutyintheFacilitiesServicesCentre24hoursperday.ThePhysiotherapyCliniccanalsoprovidefirstaid inemergency situations arising during its opening hours.

In case of minor accident

2.2 ContacttheNurse(Tel:25848513)orthePhysiotherapist(Tel:25848530/25848747)forfirstaidincaseofminoraccident,injury,orillness.TheNurseisavailablefromMonday toFriday from1:00pmto4:00pmexceptPublicHolidays.TheofficehoursofthePhysiotherapyServicesareasfollows:

MondaytoFriday 8:30am-12:30pm 1:30pm-5:00pm Saturday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Sunday&PublicHoliday Closed

Contact theFacilitiesServicesCentre (Tel:25848602) for firstaidoutsideofthese hours.

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Useful Office Locations and Telephone/Fax Numbers

Office Location Telephone/Fax

Graduate Education Centre Room2301-02, Shanghai Industrial Investment Building, 48-62 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Tel:25848779Fax:25848778

SchoolofDance RoomA313,3/F,AcademyBlock Tel:25848541/8752Fax:28023856

SchoolofDrama RoomA149,1/F,AcademyBlock Tel:25848511Fax:25848547

SchoolofFilmandTelevision The Béthanie Tel:25848667Fax:25881303

SchoolofMusic RoomA238,2/F,AcademyBlock Tel:25848623/8536Fax:28275823

School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts

RoomT369,3/F,TheatreBlock Tel:25848688Fax:25848836

SchoolofChineseOpera RoomA519,5/F,AcademyBlock Tel:25848892Fax:25848894

AcademicServicesOffice RoomX002,AdministrationBlock

Tel:25848330Fax:25848722

AcademyComputerLaboratory RoomA011D,G/F,AcademyBlock

Tel:25848737

AcademyLibrary RoomA005,G/F,AcademyBlock

Tel:25848510Fax:25848523

AccountsOffice RoomX019,AdministrationBlock

Tel:25848557Fax:28024372

Cashier Administration Block Tel:25848557

Central Support Group RoomX025,AdministrationBlock

Tel:25848865Fax:28024372

Counselling Service TE036,G/F,TheatreBlock Tel:25848513

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DepartmentofLanguages RoomT227,2/F,TheatreBlock Tel:25848742Fax:25848726

DepartmentofLiberalArtsStudies

RoomA011F,G/F,AcademyBlock

Tel:25848740Fax:25848765

FacilitiesServicesCentre/Emergency

StageDoor,TheatreBlock Tel:25848602

FilmandTelevisionLibrary The Béthanie Tel:25848921

Information Technology and ServicesUnit

RoomX011,AdministrationBlock

Tel:25848737

InnovationHub(i-Hub) RoomT321,3/F,AcademyBlock Tel:25848344

LanguageLearningCentre Room 2301-02, Shanghai Industrial Investment Building, 48-62 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Tel:25848979

Performing Arts Education Centre

Room108A,1/F,AcademyBlock Tel:25848948

Physiotherapy Service RoomA409,4/F,AcademyBlock Tel:25848530/8747

StudentAffairsOffice TE036G/F,TheatreBlock Tel:25848513Fax:25848937E-mail:[email protected]

Student Health Service RoomT147,1/F,TheatreBlock Tel:25848513

Students’Union Room A018, Academy Block Tel:25848702Fax:25848712

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2016/2017 Academic Calendar

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SEMWK HOLIDAYS,EVENTS&DATESOFEXAMINATION

August 2016

1

21 22 23 24 25 • 26 27 • 26 Orientation Day28 29 30 31 29 1st Semester Begins

September 20161 2 3 1

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 3 16 The day following Mid-Autumn Festival18 19 20 21 22 23 • 24 4 • 24 Information Day25 26 27 28 29 30 5

October20161 5 1 National Day

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 10 The day following Chung Yeung Festival9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 8

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 930 31 10

November20161 2 3 4 5 10

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 (11)

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 (12)

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 1327 28 29 30 14

December20161 2 3 14

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 1st Semester Ends#18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 - #18/12-2/1 X'mas Non-teaching Period#25 #26 #27 #28 #29 #30 #31 - 25-27 Christmas Holiday

January2017 1 The 1st Day of January#1 #2 3 4 5 6 7 w1 2 The day following the 1st day of January8 9 10 11 12 13 14 w2 3 Winter Term Begins15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 3-6 Professional Development Workshops22 23 24 25 #26 #27 #28 2 14 Winter Term Ends#29 #30 #31 - 16 2nd Semeser Begins

#26/1-8/2 Lunar New Year Non-teaching Period28-31 Lunar New Year Hodliday

February2017#1 #2 #3 #4 -

#5 #6 #7 #8 9 10 11 2 #26/1-8/2 Lunar New Year Non-teaching Period12 13 14 15 16 17 18 3

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 426 27 28 5

Keys: PublicHoliday • SpecialEvent # Non-teachingPeriod ()NoclassscheduledforLiberalArts,InterdisciplinaryandLanguagescourses

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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SEMWK HOLIDAYS,EVENTS&DATESOFEXAMINATION

March20171 2 3 4 5 • 5 Open Day

• 5 • 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 • 6 Classes suspended after Open Day12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 826 27 28 29 30 31 9

April 20171 9

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 109 10 11 #12 #13 #14 #15 11 4 Ching Ming Festival#16 #17 #18 19 20 21 22 (11) #12-18/4 Easter Non-teaching Period23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (12) 14-17 Easter Holiday30 13

May2017 1 Labour Day1 2 3 4 5 6 13 3 The Buddha's Birthday

7 • 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 • 814 15 16 17 18 19 20 15 27 2nd Semester Ends21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 29 Summer Term Begins28 29 30 31 s1 30 Tuen Ng Festival

June20171 2 3 s1

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 s2

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 s3 12 Summer Term Ends18 19 20 21 22 23 24 • Graduation Day25 26 27 28 29 30 (in week commencing 19 June)

July20171 1 HKSAR Establishment Day

2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31

August 20171 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31

(updated on 27 May 2016)

Scholarship Presentation and Donors Appreciation Gathering

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2016/17 Academic Calendar Notes OrientationDay 26August2016 FirstSemester 29August-17December2016 ChristmasNon-teachingPeriod 18December2016-2January2017WinterTerm* 3-14January2017 SecondSemester 16January-27May2017 LunarNewYearNon-teachingPeriod 26January-8February2017 EasterNon-teachingPeriod 12-18April2017 SummerTerm* 29May-12June2017 SummerVacationbegins 13June2017

*Periodsforprojects,workshops,andotherclasses.(Althoughholidaysare listedasnon-teachingperiods, studentsshouldbepreparedtobecalledupon forperformance/productionrehearsalsorprojectwork,etc.StudentsshouldalsorefertotheSchoolforspecificarrangementsofteaching/assessmentperiodsandwinter/summerterms.)

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Glossary 學則詞彙英漢對照academic advising 學業指導

academic probation 學業監察

academic record 學業記錄

academic standing 學業標準

academic year 學年

add-drop period 「加選及退選」期

additional programme requirements 課程附加規定

admission 入學

admission with advanced standing 豁免部份學分入學

attendance requirements 出席規定

Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours 一級榮譽學位

Bachelor Degree with Honours 榮譽學位

caution money 保證金

certificate of attendance 修讀證明書

classification of Degree awards 學位等級

course assessment 課業評核

course registration 科目註冊

cumulative GPA 總平均積點

deferment 休學

Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts 藝術學士學位

Degree of Bachelor of Music 音樂學士學位

Degree of Master of Fine Arts 藝術碩士學位

Degree of Master of Music 音樂碩士學位

disciplinary action 紀律處分

disciplinary probation 紀律監察

discontinuation of studies 著令退學

English proficiency test 英文能力測驗

exemption from courses 豁免科目

grade point 等級積點

grade point average 平均積點

grading system 成績等級制度

graduation 畢業

graduation fee 畢業費

leave of absence 請假

letter of concern 關注信

letter of warning 警告信

major study 主修科

major study GPA 主修科平均積點

minimum registration period 最短修業年期

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minor study 副修科

nomenclature of Degree awards 學位名稱

postgraduate programme 研究生課程

postgraduate studentships 研究生助學金

professional attitude 專業態度

professional development 專業訓練進度

programme of study 課程

programme registration 課程註冊

progress questionable 進度欠佳

progression 升級

regulations 規則

retaking courses 重讀科目

rules 規條

satisfactory progress 進度滿意

semester GPA 學期平均積點

special projects 特別專題習作

specialisation study GPA 專修科平均積點

study load 修課量

summer term 夏季課程

transcript 學業證明書

transfer 轉讀

warning 警告

winter term 冬季課程

workshop 工作坊

year GPA 學年平均積點

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