Global Creative Industries [for non-BA(GCIN) students of cohort 2025-26]
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Faculty of Arts Global Creative Industries [for non-BA(GCIN) students of cohort 2025-26] |
| Offered As: | Major |
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| *Open to students of other Faculties: | |
| Credits: | 72 |
| What is it about? | The Global Creative Industries (GCIN) Major provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the intricate relationship between commerce and culture. Through theoretical instruction and experiential learning, it explores the fusion of cultural, economic, social, and political forces that drive the convergence of creativity and commerce on an industry-wide scale. With a global perspective, the programme inspires students to critically analyse the evolving roles of culture in today’s society, where commerce and culture increasingly intersect. This approach provides a platform to explore the interconnected nature of contemporary global creative sectors, transcending traditional boundaries and offering a holistic view of creative industry emergence, development, and future prospects on a global, regional, national, and local scale. The GCIN major presents four pathways for its majors: (1) Film & Media Communications, (2) Gaming & Digital Humanities, (3) Visual Arts, Heritage & Museum Studies, and (4) Music & Performing Arts. Each student selects a major within one of these pathways, fostering expertise in their chosen field while comprehending the interconnected nature of the creative industries. Additionally, the programme prepares students for diverse roles across industries, encompassing marketing, advertising, social media management, curation, customer relations, etc., in cultural sectors such as film, design, fashion, tourism, and heritage. Through supervised internships, industry experiences, field trips, and capstone projects, the curriculum provides practical, hands-on learning opportunities. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications, the programme aims to cultivate profound understanding and practical skills, empowering students for success across various fields and preparing them to navigate the dynamic landscape of the creative industries and beyond. |
| Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute | Faculty of Arts |
| Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor | Achieve a minimum grade of B+ in both “GCIN1001 Introduction to global creative industries” (6 credits) and “GCIN1010. The business of creativity: An introduction” (6 credits) |
| Career opportunities | In an era where creativity, technology, and business converge, the demand for professionals with versatile, cross-disciplinary expertise has never been greater. GCIN is designed to cultivate a new generation of strategic leaders equipped to navigate and shape the complexities of today’s dynamic global market. GCIN transcends traditional boundaries, moving beyond the development of singular skill sets to foster professionals with a holistic understanding of the creative industries who integrate creativity, business acumen, technological proficiency, and a global perspective. Graduates emerge as: Connectors: Forging seamless collaboration between creative visionaries and business decision-makers. Innovators: Pioneering the creation of cutting-edge products, services, and experiences through interdisciplinary expertise. Leaders: Steering projects, inspiring teams, and addressing the challenges of an interconnected, globalized world with confidence and vision. Through a rigorous and forward-thinking curriculum, GCIN empowers students to thrive at the intersection of creativity, technology, and business, preparing them to lead and innovate in the global creative industries. |
| Further information | Note: Students pursuing curricula with major / minor programme(s) must complete at least one major programme from their home Faculties upon graduation. Disclaimer: The information mainly applies to students admitted in 2025-26 and thereafter. For students from different cohorts, the information is only for reference. Please check with Faculty/offering department for details. The pre-requisite requirements / conditions are subject to changes by Faculties from time to time, and students are advised to check with their Faculty Office in case of doubt. |
| Contact | Telephone: 39178977 Email: gcin@hku.hk |