Certificate in Pop Music Writing
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*Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the course is cancelled.

Programme Objectives

1. equip students with profession-specific knowledge and skills for popular music writing; and
2. nurture students’ sensitivity of music in terms of audible elements for popular music writing.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of Certificate in Pop Music Writing, learners are expected to be able to:
(a) create melodies with musical accompaniment by employing popular music theory, music composition and arrangement
     techniques; and
(b) produce high quality music work in the genres of popular music.

Entry Requirements

Basic Qualification
(a)
    - Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent; or
    - Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E / Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent; or
    - Completion of a QF Level 3 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Board; or
    - Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral
      or written; or
    - Other relevant verifiable prior learning and/or work experience that is/are deemed appropriate by respective Programme
      Board AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written.
(b)   ABRSM Theory in Grade 5 at Pass or above, or equivalent.
(c)   Applicants are required to have at least 1 year relevant working experience.
(d)   Basic instrumental skill and/or music production experience are preferred.
(e)   An interview may also be required on need basis.

Mature Applicants
Mature applicants, i.e. those aged 21 or above with at least two years’ relevant working experience, can be admitted. Where appropriate, the applicant may be required to pass an entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form.

Documents Required for Application
1) Completed Application Form (Online)
2) Upload Copy of proof for Academic Qualifications
3) Upload Copy of proof for Working Experience

Intake 1

Date: 2021 Aug 5, 12, 19, 26, Sep 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: Thu, 7 - 10pm
Venue: HKDI

Early Bird Deadline: 2021 Jul 7

Intake 2

Date: 2021 Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: Thu, 7 - 10pm
Venue: HKDI

Early Bird Deadline: 2021 Sep 23

Intake 3

Date: 2022 Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: Thu, 7 - 10pm
Venue: HKDI

Early Bird Deadline: 2021 Dec 30

Intake 4

Date: 2022 May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: Thu, 7 - 10pm
Venue: HKDI

Early Bird Deadline: 2022 Mar 24

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HKDI reserves the right to make changes to the schedule, course content and advertised course information.
HKDI保留修改課程內容、上課日期、或其他課程資料的權利。

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