Technical Theater Arts Course
Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA) collaborated with Media Technology and Publishing Center (MTPC) to organize the "Technical Theater Arts Course (EMIA2500A)" during the Spring 2023 semester. Conducted in the main hall of the Shaw Auditorium, this course was designed for students who are interested in stage management, lighting, sound, and video setup.
Experienced professionals in related fields were invited to speak and supervise practical training sessions. Additionally, site visits to performing group and tour to the West Kowloon Cultural District were arranged to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of real-world theater operation. The course culminated in a capstone project in the form of a theater performance on May 6, which was successfully completed by the students.
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class research intensive university that focuses on science, technology and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Over 80% of our research work were rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. We were ranked 3rd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2022, and our graduates were ranked 23rd worldwide and among the best from universities from Asia in Global Employability University Ranking and Survey 2021.
