Students learn about languages, arts, humanities, and other relevant knowledge and skills extensively across different subjects. This is to cultivate a good cultural horizon and artistic sensitivity. By grouping students based on their learning preferences and aptitudes, every subject adopts flexible and appropriate teaching methods. This does not only cater for different learning needs, but also professionally develop students' interests and broaden their horizons. At the same time, this helps students prepare for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination for enrollment in local universities or other post-secondary institutions.
• What is the school's medium of instruction? Are there classes that use English as the medium of instructions (EMI)?
The school mainly uses Chinese as the medium of instruction. Teaching materials could be adjusted based on learning needs. We have been working with students who previously studied in EMI schools. While we will not provide English notes, exercises or examination papers for individual students, we will assist students with using Chinese materials.
• Will the school provide support for students with lower English proficiency?
Grouping for our English classes is based on proficiency. Students who are less confident are taken care of in a smaller group setting. The school will also adapt teaching materials and methods to help students build their foundation. For additional needs, we will also hire tutors to provide extra-curricular support.
• What are the main features of your curricula?
The school hopes to provide various learning experiences with an emphasis on autonomy, hands-on experiences, and applying knowledge to daily life. We direct our curriculum design based on different learning stages.
Form 4 – acquiring foundational knowledge and skills for self-discovery, engaging in school culture.
Form 5 – Applying foundational knowledge and skills with a focus on deepening and sustaining subject knowledge and aptitude.
Form 6 – Preparing students for public examinations and further studies.
Creative Profession-Oriented Program (CPOP) is our school-based curriculum, which includes four subjects: Design and Visual Communication, Film and Digital Arts, Performing Arts, and Spatial Studies. In Form 4, all students first study the above four subjects in rotation. When entering Form 5, students could focus on one subject in depth.
The program covers the practice of creative skills, research methods, appreciation, and criticism so as to cultivate students' interest, sense, and imagination in various creative media. Students will learn to express ideas in different ways, solve problems, and appreciate various types of work. This is to help them understand themselves and care for the world. For students who aspire to pursue a career in the cultural industry, they will establish a solid foundation for further studies and employment.
DVC｜Design and Visual Communication
To enrich students' understanding and imagination, we place great emphasis on integrating design thinking into life. In order to build students' awareness of visual elements, the course includes, and is not limited to, basic theories of visual communication (such as image structure and color theory, type design and application); methods of observation; design development and evolution; the impact of technology on design and form. Under guidance, students will use the skills learned to respond to social changes with one's own expressions. Adapt to technology and the digital world, students will be exposed to diverse creations.
FVA ｜Film and Video Arts
Through visual appreciation, young people's understanding of space and symbols will be enriched. Cultivating basic visual literacy, thinking, and expression abilities helps establish a diverse cultural outlook. Understanding various artistic and humanistic qualities develops the care for society and people. Basic shooting techniques will be trained. With various equipment, students will develop basic photography, recording and editing abilities. The course responds to the rapid changes in times. Young people will be able to identify different visual media and apply them in the Internet era, developing their capabilities in visual innovation.
SS｜Spatial Studies
We aim to cultivate students' understanding of concepts such as the body, space, and structures. Classes include: three-dimensional model making, material and texture study, engineering drawings, and field visits to local communities for analysis. The course allows students to practice design and explore the relationship between people, environments and cultures. It also covers basic concepts of historical building conservation and cultivates students' interest in communal stories and humanism. Through a brief introduction to the concept of universal design, students can get out of their social circles to understand the composition and needs of different people in society.
PA｜Performing Arts
Students can explore their creativity through basic theater training. Areas include body perception, movements, text analysis, group training, creation, and experimentation. Using the body as a medium, students will create works by integrating space, sounds, texts, images and so on. During the course, students will share and discuss with one another to build confidence. Students will establish their value systems in the process of self-discovery, collaboration, and appreciation for others. Performing arts is about teamwork, which cultivates students' empathy, sense of responsibility and communication and problem-solving skills. Through analysis and practice, students will learn how to present and express themselves with artforms. Some examples are audience engagement, social care and exploration on different daily topics.
Diploma in Creative Arts (DCA) was accredited by the statutory body, Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) at Qualification Framework (QF) Level 3*. It is the same level as the official Hong Kong's university entrance examination: the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE). The teaching emphasizes "experiential learning," aiming to promote a diverse range of learning experiences. Certain classes utilize an interdisciplinary method, integrating knowledge and experiences from different arts and cultural disciplines. In addition to traditional classroom learning, the programme features workshops, project-based learning, and field-based experiential learning, among other methods. Students are encouraged to apply their knowledge practically, engage in hands-on creation and experimentation, and summarize their learning outcomes through various forms such as presentations or critiques.
Diploma in Creative Arts (DCA) does not directly equivalent to the five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 within the local educational framework. Nevertheless, there are eight local higher education institutions recognize the DCA programme. Therefore, graduates holding the DCA diploma are eligible to apply directly for high diploma or associate degree programmes at certain local institutions. This implies that DCA graduates can opt to further their education locally, alongside options for overseas study or local employment.
*Diploma in Creative Arts (DCA) has been assessed as a Level 3 qualification by the Hong Kong Council for Academic and Vocational Qualifications. Its registration number is 14/002987/L3, and the qualification is valid from 1st September 2014, to 31st August 2026.
Diploma in Creative Arts (DCA) programme focuses on four creative domains of the School-Based Creative Professional Orientation Programme (CPOP), supplemented by cultural knowledge learning and foundational training in Chinese and English language skills.
Creative Profession-oriented Program (CPOP)
Creative Professional Orientation Programme (CPOP), is a fundamental aspect of the Diploma in Creative Arts (DCA). In the first year, students will explore each of the four creative domains sequentially and then select one for deeper exploration in their second year. (Refer to CPOP for details)
Graduation Project
The Graduation Project, to be completed in the final year, integrates the artistic experiences from various courses within HKSC. The goal is to enhance the skills already developed or introduce new aspects within current frameworks, thereby creating new opportunities. Students are required to engage in long-term creative projects systematically, summarizing their experimental or research outcomes, and displaying their individual aesthetic judgments, worldview, and imagination. This creative process helps them understand and tackle problems, fostering self-awareness and a greater care for the world.
English
The English subject incorporates themes from art, social issues, popular culture, and mainstream media to increase students' motivation and interest in learning. The curriculum not only provides basic English training but also places a strong emphasis on creative writing, encouraging students to produce and critique artistic works in English. In addition to classroom lectures, the programme includes workshops and field trips, creating authentic learning contexts and gaining valuable insights into various cultures, preparing them for effective engagement in multicultural settings.
Chinese Literacy
The curriculum for Chinese literacy and cultural knowledge is thematically designed, based on a framework of humanities disciplines. By engaging with a variety of texts—including literature, philosophy, cultural studies, psychology, and anthropology—students delve into personal, social, and cultural issues. This exploration fosters critical thinking and enhances their analytical, organizational, and expressive language skills. Classes will also explore everyday themes, connecting academic knowledge to students' experiences and cultural creations, broadening their perspectives to the real world.
Humanities
Humanities classes partially involve outdoor explorations in rural or urban areas, where students explore, observe and record their inspections. These activities are complemented by cultural texts and research, helping students integrate personal experiences with local cultural characteristics and knowledge. Topics may include sustainable development, community history, community building, urban development and design, and Hong Kong's ethnic minorities.
Through exploration activities, students develop physical strength and resilience while obtaining essential life skills such as communication ability, and teamwork. This enhances students' problem-solving and fosters their personal growth. The programme strongly emphasizes a mentorship model, where students receive guidance from a class mentor.
