Project Description

Creative Writing (MA)

Programme Outline
Aims
Learning Outcome
Programme Structure
Career Prospects
Admission
Programme Team

Programme Outline

Programme Title Master of Arts in Creative Writing
Programme Code MACW
Mode of Study Full Time
Number of Credits 60 credits
Normal Period of Study 1 year (3 terms on full time basis)
2 years (part-time basis)
SSSDP No

Aims and Objectives

The Master of Arts in Creative Writing  (MACW) programme aims at strengthening students’ knowledge and skills in cultural and creative industries and providing students the opportunity to develop professional writing skills in different genres and media forms for careers in the creative industries, including film, advertisement, visual art and digital media.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

The programme aims to provide students with an in-depth education in creative writing. On successful completion of the MACW programme, students should be able to:

(a) demonstrate an understanding of the features and the principles of creative writing through the study of literary works of different genres and other media forms including film, advertisement, visual art and digital media;
(b) appreciate the diversity and possibilities of theoretical approaches to writing;
(c) develop their personal style and aesthetical pursuits in art through the exploration of the potential for creative writing;
(d) produce professional critiques on creative writings of different genres; and
(e) apply the basic skills and concepts of creative and professional writing for engaging in the world of cultural and creative industries.

Programme Structure

To graduate from the programme, a student is required to complete 60 credits as follows:

Course Code Course Title Credits
CCA A880CF Creative Writing Workshop: Principles and Practice of Literary Writing 5
CCA A881CF Experimental Writing 5
CCA A882CF Writing Visual Culture: Text & Image 5
CCA A883CF Topics in Genre Fiction 5
CCA A884CF Screenplay and Drama Script Writing 5
CCA A885CF Reading and Writing Online Fiction 5
CCA A886CF Creative Lifestyle Writing: Celebrity, Food and Travel 5
CCA A887CF Creative Writing of Animation Scenarios 5
CCA A888CF Visual Narratives 5
CCA A889CF Copywriting for Integrated Marketing Communication 5
CCA A890CF Exploration on Book & Print Design 5
CCA A891CF Special Topics in Creative Writing 5

Career and Further Studies

Opportunities are available in the following fields:

  • Professional Writing
  • Editing
  • New Media
  • Publishing
  • Marketing & Promotion
  • Arts Management
  • Cultural & Creative Industries
  • Civil Service

Graduates of the programme may proceed to further MPhil and PhD studies in Hong Kong, mainland China or overseas.

Admission Requirements

Students admitted to the programme should have:

  • A recognized Bachelor’s degree;
  • Any other equivalent qualifications and relevant professional experience will be considered;
  • A portfolio of art, design, media or written work should be submitted；and
  • Proficiency in Chinese.

Applicants are required to attend an admission interview and/or written test.

Other requirement can be found at here

Application procedure and other information are available at here

Programme Team

2020-07-14T00:58:17+00:00

Dr. HO Amic Garfield

Assistant Professor
Programme Leader, BFA (Hons) in Imaging Design & Digital Art
Programme Leader, BFA (Hons) in Cinematic Design & Photographic Digital Art

amicgho@ouhk.edu.hk

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Dr. HO Wing Ki Vicky

Assistant Professor
Programme Leader, MA in Creative Industries and Cultural Assets
Co-Programme Leader, BA (Hons) in Creative Advertising & Media Design

wikho@ouhk.edu.hk

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2019-09-25T10:56:22+00:00

Dr. LEUNG Mo Ling Rebecca

Associate Professor
Head, Department of Creative Arts
Director, OUHK Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture
Acting Programme Leader, BA (Hons) in Creative Writing & Film Arts

rmlleung@ouhk.edu.hk

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2020-04-01T22:00:49+00:00

Ms. TSANG Ling Yi Elaine

Executive Assistant,
BA (Hons) in Creative Writing & Film Arts
BFA (Hons) in Imaging Design & Digital Art
BFA (Hons) in Cinematic Design & Photographic Digital Art
MA in Creative Writing

elytsang@ouhk.edu.hk

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