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DSE Applied Learning Practical Skills for DSE Success Introduction Applied Learning (ApL) courses are elective subjects within the senior secondary curriculum that emphasises practical learning in professional and vocational fields, combining theory and practice. The HKAPA has been promoting arts education in Hong Kong by offering two performing arts programmes, The Essentials of Theatre Arts and Taking a Chance on Dance , as elective subjects for ApL since 2010. These introductory programmes provide an overview of dance and theatre arts for S.4 to S.6 students who are interested in pursuing performing arts in their future studies and career. Since 2016, both programmes have been registered as Qualifications Framework level 3 Certificate Programmes, and EXCEL has been delegated to operate them since September 2022. Study Programme / DSE Applied Learning / Applied Learning Course The Essentials of Theatre Arts More Information Applied Learning Course Taking a Chance on Dance More Information

Sing Out - A Musical 2025 Date & Time: 22 Aug 2025 (Friday) 7:30pm 23 Aug 2025 (Saturday) 2:30pm & 7:30pm 24 Aug 2025 (Sunday) 2:30pm Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre (Grand Theatre) *Performance in Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. *Approximately 2.5 hours with a 15-minute intermission The award-winning dream team of the Hong Kong theatre scene have teamed up with young creatives, sparking new energy in their 2025 production! The Hong Kong original musical "Sing Out - A Musical", which won six major prizes at the 27th Hong Kong Drama Awards, is coming to the stage in August 2025. The musical combines the mission of artistic heritage and character education. The 2025 production is organised and produced by HKAPA EXCEL, sponsored by the Lee Hysan Foundation. The professional creative team will collaborate with approximately 80 young people from various institutions to participate in the on-stage and backstage performance, injecting new vigour and creativity into the local musical theatre scene! Composer: Leon Ko Lyricist: Chris Shum Bookwriter: Candace Chong Executive Producer: Josephine Yim Producer: Lam Hing Lun Guest Performer: Jason Chan Advisors: Leon Ko, Nick Ho Set & Costume Design Advisor: WONG Yat Kwan* Lighting Design Advisor: YEUNG Tsz Yan Director & Choreographer: Florence Cheong Music Director: EK Wong Singing Coach: Lianna Tse Audio Designer: HA Yan Pui Set Designer: CHAN Sing Yin Lighting Designer: LEE Wai Sum Vanessa Costume & Styling Designer: GIU Yuen Man Assistant Director: Pearlmi Tam Assistant Singing Coach: Melodee Mak Choreographer Assistant: Brian Young Dance Coach: Sylvia Lee *With kind permission from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Award-Winning Production A production created for Hong Kong students and performed by Hong Kong students, led by a top-notch creative team from the Hong Kong theatre scene. Winner of 6 awards at the 27th Hong Kong Drama Awards , including Best Production . This is the first production featuring a student cast to receive the "Best Production" award. A Tribute to Diversity, Inclusion, and Integration The cast consists of students from over 40 secondary schools with diverse backgrounds (including ethnic minorities and visually impaired students), showcasing the powerful force of inclusion and integration. Since 2017, it has nurtured hundreds of young people to step onto the professional theatre stage. The Power of Arts Education Witness the transformation of student as they experience challenges in their "4-D" artistic journey , maintaining discipline, proving their dedication, discovering their true selves, and finding joy throughout the process. Synopsis A confident and ambitious secondary school student, filled with youthful vigor, encounters young individuals from all walks of life. Together, they form an unconventional choir, determined to overcome past failures and rise to new heights. Unfortunately, their path towards pursuing their dreams is paved with challenges and setbacks. At the most bewildering crossroads, how will they rediscover their initial aspirations and emerge from the depths of despair? While searching for the meaning of music and life, will these "angry youths" transform into "passionate youths"? 27th Hong Kong Drama Awards: • Best Production • Best Director (Comedy/Farce) • Best Original Song Lyrics • Best Musical Score • Best Sound Design • Outstanding Production of the Year 4D Arts x Character Education D iscovery / D elight / D edication / D iscipline EXCEL has been offering musical theatre training courses since 2002 and produces a significant summer musical for teenagers yearly. This year, young artists and students will continue embarking on a journey filled with both artistic and character education. Strategic Partner and Sponsor Organised and Presented by

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Sing Out - A Musical 2024 Sing Out - A Musical 2024 Leon Ko X Chris Shum X Candace Chong The award-winning dream team of the Hong Kong theatre scene have teamed up with young creatives, sparking new energy in their 2024 production! The Hong Kong original musical "Sing Out - A Musical", which won six major prizes at the 27th Hong Kong Drama Awards, will return to the stage in August 2024. The musical combines the mission of artistic heritage and character education. The 2024 production is organised and produced by HKAPA EXCEL, sponsored by the Lee Hysan Foundation. The professional creative team will collaborate with approximately 70 young people from various institutions to participate in the on-stage and backstage performance, injecting new vigour and creativity into the local musical theatre scene! Composer: Leon Ko Lyricist: Chris Shum Bookwriter: Candace Chong Advisors: Leon Ko, Nick Ho Co-directors: Florence Cheong, Becca Cheung Music Director: EK Wong Choreographer: Florence Cheong 23-25 August, 2024 Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Synopsis A confident and ambitious secondary school student, filled with youthful vigor, encounters young individuals from all walks of life. Together, they form an unconventional choir, determined to overcome past failures and rise to new heights. Unfortunately, their path towards pursuing their dreams is paved with challenges and setbacks. At the most bewildering crossroads, how will they rediscover their initial aspirations and emerge from the depths of despair? While searching for the meaning of music and life, will these "angry youths" transform into "passionate youths"? 27th Hong Kong Drama Awards: • Best Production • Best Director (Comedy/Farce) • Best Original Song Lyrics • Best Musical Score • Best Sound Design • Outstanding Production of the Year 4D Arts x Character Education D iscovery / D elight / D edication / D iscipline EXCEL has been offering musical theatre training courses since 2002 and produces a significant summer musical for teenagers yearly. This year, young artists and students from Carmel Secondary School, Gertrude Simon Lutheran College, PAOC Ka Chi Secondary School, Ebenezer School, Home for the Visually Impaired, and the HKAPA Applied Learning Programmes will embark on a journey filled with both artistic and character education. The proceeds from ticket sales will be fully utilised to promote the development of youth musical theatre in Hong Kong. Buy Now Strategic Partner and Sponsor Organised and Presented by

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Bespoke Services Extending Performing Arts for All Introduction Corporate Training Performance Production Bespoke Service / Afterschool Programme / Stage Production Afterschool Programme Stage Production “Introduction of Stage Production” is a mandatory module, while schools can select other modules based on their specific requirements. Mandatory Module Selective Module 1 Selective Module 2 Selective Module 3 Selective Module 4 Mandatory Module * The content of each module can be adjusted in order to meet the specific needs of the school. Introduction of Stage Production This module is designed to provide participants with an introductory understanding of stage production, focusing on stage health and safety, stage management, lighting, and sound design. Through this module, participants will acquire a general understanding of the various aspects involved in stage production and the formation of a successful performance. Number of sessions: 2 sessions; 2 hours / session Required venue: Classroom / Multipurpose Room / School Hall Required Equipment: Projector and computer No. of Participants: max. 30 people Selective Module * The content of each module can be adjusted in order to meet the specific needs of the school. Selective Module 1: Stage Management This module is designed to introduce participants to the principles, practices, and craft of stage management, as well as the fundamental knowledge of theatre etiquette and terminology. Through this module, participants will have the opportunity to explore the structure of a stage management team, including their roles and duties during both the rehearsal and performance periods. Number of sessions: 3 sessions; 2 hours / session Required venue: Classroom / Multipurpose Room / School Hall Required Equipment: Projector and computer No. of Participants: max. 30 people Selective Module * The content of each module can be adjusted in order to meet the specific needs of the school. Selective Module 2: Lighting Design and Operation This module aims to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and skills required for stage lighting design and operation, utilizing the equipment and facilities available at the school. Through this module, participants will gain an understanding of the role of a lighting designer and develop the fundamental skills necessary to create dynamic and effective lighting compositions. Number of sessions: 4 sessions; 2 hours / session Required venue: A room equipped with stage lighting equipment. E.g., School Hall / Multipurpose Room Required Equipment: Projector, computer and basic stage lighting equipment No. of Participants: max. 20 people Selective Module * The content of each module can be adjusted in order to meet the specific needs of the school. Selective Module 3: Sound Design and Operation In this module, participants will acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for sound design and operation, making use of the equipment and facilities available at the school. By exploring the role of a sound designer, participants will develop an understanding of the creative aspects of sound design and learn how to create and prepare sound cues that support and enhance the overall production. Number of sessions: 4 sessions; 2 hours / session Required venue: A room equipped with stage audio equipment. E.g., School Hall / Multipurpose Room Required Equipment: Projector, computer and basic stage audio equipment No. of Participants: max. 20 people Selective Module * The content of each module can be adjusted in order to meet the specific needs of the school. Selective Module 4: Stage Make-up This module is designed to provide participants with the theory and practice of basic stage make-up techniques for character and image creation in acting. Through a practical learning approach that includes demonstrations and professional coaching, participants will acquire the necessary skills to create make-up designs that enhance their performances. Number of sessions: 2 sessions; 2 hours / session Required venue: A room equipped with mirrors and projector. E.g., Multipurpose Room / Dance Room / Classroom Required Equipment: Projector, computer and mirrors No. of Participants: max. 30 people Other Afterschool Programme: Film & Television Production Other Bespoke Services: Corporate Training More Information Performance Production More Information Have a Question? Contact Us

Terms & Conditions Application / Enrolment Course Cancellation, Transfer & Refund Policy Guideline for Participants Continuing Education Fund (CEF) Course 1.1. Application Important Notes Applications for courses will be accepted up to three days before the commencement of each course unless otherwise specified. It is advisable to register well in advance as places are limited. Applications will be handled on a first-come first-served basis. EXCEL reserves the right to accept or reject any application. 1.2. Enrolment and Payment Methods When enrolling for a course, applicants should provide accurate names (as shown on your HKID card), postal addresses, contact telephone numbers, and email addresses. Applications can be made by a representative, however, the applicant's name and contact details must be accurately presented at the time of enrolment so that EXCEL can verify course participant identity, and contact the participants in the case of any class changes. Details of enrolments and payments channels: 1.3. Course Discount A discount may be offered to the following applicants: 10% offer JoyYou card and Senior citizen card holders Holders of registration card for people with disabilities Card holders of Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers Participants who enrol within Early Bird Discount period 20% offer Full-time students (16 or above ) The discount is only applicable to such card holders themselves. The card holders cannot enrol on behalf of other parties with the discount offers. The discount is not applicable to courses which specified "no discounts available". The discount is not applicable to CEF courses. Each of the offers stated above cannot be used in conjunction with other discount offers. EXCEL reserves the right to a final decision in case of any disputes. Have a Question? Contact Us