• The International Business School is based on strong principles of internationalism, innovation, inspiration and integrity, which together ensure that we have a positive impact on society through our teaching, research and business engagement.
• With leading international faculty and superb location in the heart of Suzhou Industrial Park, close to other major commerical centres.
• Enjoy ideal conditions for beneficial mutural exchange between business and academic that ensure our students weill graduate with the knowledge and skills to succeed in an ever-changing world.
• Students are taught to engage actively, to improve their critical thinking, to become independent thinker.
• IBBS undergraduates experience a stimulating environment that offers tremendous career opportunities and the chance to interact with people from across China and other parts of the world.
• Graduates are awarded a dual degree - a UK degree from the University of Liverpool and a Chinese degree from XJTLU.

OVERVIEW

The BA Digital Media Arts programme is the result of a collaboration between the School of Film and Television Arts and the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, providing students with practical skills in digital media production and thus enabling them to produce content for the growing array of digital media platforms that constitute such a significant area of our contemporary media experience.

This programme aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding of digital media production, and with a critical and theoretical grounding in media studies and in the contexts and industries of film, television, and digital media. Areas covered include film and TV production and post-production, digital media arts, computer graphics, and computer game design.

With the curriculum delivered in English and drawing on XJTLU’s international education model, graduates will be well equipped in both language, subject-specific skills and critical abilities to work in local, national and international creative media industries or to progress onto further specialist study.

WHY SHOULD I STUDY DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS AT XJTLU?

The programme benefits from a fully functional digital media lab, which will be supplemented by a brand-new dedicated School of Film and Television Arts building, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. These facilities will include film and television studios, digital media laboratories and post-production facilities running industry-standard software and hardware platforms. You will work with dedicated, research-active international staff (film makers, directors and producers, and academics) with practical experience in digital media arts and in communication and media teaching. The programme is accredited by the Chinese Ministry of Education and the University of Liverpool.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

By the time you graduate from BA Digital Media Arts, you will:

• have an informed, critical and creative approach both to understanding digital media, culture and communications in contemporary society, and to your own forms of media, communicative and expressive practice
• understand production processes and professional practices within digital media, cultural and creative industries
• have informed competency in the management and operation of production technologies, procedures and processes
• be able to engage with, and to advance creative processes in one or more forms of digital media or cultural production
• have the ability to work across a variety of group and independent modes of study, and within these demonstrate flexibility, creativity and the capacity for critical self-reflection
• have developed analytic skills within areas of both theory and practice
• have developed critical and creative independence, flexibility, sensitivity to audience, and self-reflexivity across individual and group work
• be able to meet the challenges of employment, including self-employment, in a society in which the cultural and creative industries play an increasingly central role, whilst understanding that the fostering of employability requires the development of your creative, intellectual, analytical and research skills.

MODULES

Year One
UK degrees are three years long whereas in China they are four, therefore we do accept students with certain qualifications directly into Year Two, which is the start of the main academic programme. Most students, however, enter into Year One, which provides you with a range of interesting modules, language classes and core skills for your degree.

Year Two
Compulsory modules:

• Analysing communication
• Minor Digital Arts Project
• Visual thinking
• Introduction to programming in Java
• Introduction to digital media arts
• Introduction to databases
• TV studio production I.

Elective modules:

• Communication in China
• Perspectives on visual media
• Screen writing for film and TV.

Year Three
Compulsory modules:

• Computer graphics
• TV studio production II
• Experimental film practices
• Design for the internet
• China and the digital revolution
• Documentary production.

Elective modules:

• Media theory
• Software Engineering I
• Industry awareness and group project
• Software Engineering Group Project.

Year Four
Compulsory modules:

• Digital media arts project
• Final Year Project: Communication Studies
• Post production.

Elective modules:

• European cinema
• Documentary (Theory)
• Theoretical debates in film studies
• Principles of computer game design
• Sonic Art & Sound Design for Digital Media
• Animation.

CAREERS

BA Digital Media Arts graduates will be eligible to pursue a professional career in the digital media and creative industries, communications, PR and advertising, national and international broadcast and film production companies, journalism, and internet and online communications.

With a grounding in interactive and multimedia skills and knowledge, students graduating from this programme will be in a strong position to exploit opportunities in the growing sector of app production for mobile platforms, video gaming and internet technology-based businesses.

FEES

International students
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RMB 88,000 per academic year

Early bird discount
Early bird discount of RMB 8,000 (approx. GBP 860) available (accept the conditional or unconditional offer before 1st May)

Join a free Chinese language course
We now offer a free summer Chinese language course for all undergraduate and postgraduate students starting their degree before program start.

Year One entry

We welcome applications from high-quality candidates in all subjects with appropriate high school or equivalent qualifications. Students will normally be expected to have a high standing in their high school performance with a minimum B average in all subjects as well as relevant subjects.

Year Two entry

Students who have completed A-levels or International Baccalaureate (or equivalent) will be considered for entry into Year Two, different programmes have different subject-relevant requirements.

    A-level: BBB

    IB Diploma: 30 points

    AP Exams/ACT Tests/SAT II Subject Tests - High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus:
        1. 3 AP exams: 4, 4, 4 or
        2. SAT I: 1280 or ACT: 27, and 2 AP exams: 4, 4 or
        3. 3 SAT II Subject Tests (taken prior to cancellation in 2021): 600, 600, 600

Notes:

1. BEng Architecture, BA Filmmaking, BA TV Production & BA Digital Media Arts: require a digital copy portfolio review and an interview with members of Departments of Architecture and Design & School of Film and TV Arts, which can be conducted in person or via the Internet.

2. BA International Business with a Language: normally international students study Chinese and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan students study Spanish or Japanese as the language option.

    For year 2 entry international students, students who are Chinese zero beginners will take an extra 5 credits Chinese language course.
    For year 2 entry Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan students, students should be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of Spanish (DELE/SIELE A1) or Japanese (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N5).

3. BA Translation and Interpreting: for international and HK/Macau/Taiwan students whose native language is not Chinese, an HSK level 6 or the pass of the aptitude test arrange by the Department of Translation and Interpreting is required.

4. Programme in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Design and Technology Science and so on require Mathematics and Physics.

5. Programme in Architecture, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Chemistry, Mathematics, Science and Digital Media Arts and so on require Mathematics.

You can also find more information on entry requirements on our Country/Region list.

English Language Requirements

For international applicants, if you are a non-native English speaker, or if you have not previously studied in English, you must have satisfactory English language skills to study at XJTLU. Various English qualifications are accepted:

Year One entry

    IELTS: 5.0 (min 4.5 in all sections)
    TOEFL: 62 (iBT)

Year Two entry

    IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 in all sections)
    TOEFL: 90 (iBT) (min 21 in any skill)

English qualifications are not required for students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who take the Joint Examination or the GSAT.

Students who are entering into Year One with less than IELTS 6.0 or equivalent in their English proficiency will take 10 credits EAP, and students with IELTS 6.0 or above will take 5 credits EAP.

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here.

*2. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

*3. Photocopy of valid passport

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included(Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least six months. Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.)

*4. Certificates of Senior High school

Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

*5. Senior High school academic transcript

Transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

*6. Certificates of English language qualifications

Certificates of English language qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL or other acceptable English qualifications (as required for non-native speakers of English)

7. SAT, ACT, GSAT or other entrance aptitude test scores (if available)

*8. Personal Statement

9. Portfolio (only for BEng Architecture, BA Filmmaking, BA TV Production and BA Digital Media Arts)

10. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

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