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About EXCEL Extending Performing Arts for All About EXCEL / Board of Governors / Board of Governors Professor Anna CY CHAN Chairman Mr. Patrick LEE Chung-wah Vice Chairman Ms Bernice CHAN Lai-ping Treasurer Dr Gordon MUNRO Member Mr. Frederick Michael DEMOPOULOS Member Mr. Leon KO Sai-Tseung Member Ms Stella LAU Yin-ling Member Ms Sheryl LEE Ming-chi Member Mr. LI Wing-Hong Member Ms Yolanda NG Yuen-ting Member Ms Yvonne SHING Mo-han Member Dr YUEN Man Chun Royce Member About EXCEL Study @ EXCEL Our Team Have a Question? Contact Us

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ How do I register for a course? You can register for a course on our official website or visit our Reception Counter in person. Can I register for someone else? Yes, you can register on behalf of someone else, provided that the applicant's name and contact details are accurately presented at the time of enrollment. This is necessary so that EXCEL can verify the course participant's identity and contact them in case there are any changes to the class. What payment methods are accepted? For online registration, you will need to settle the payment with credit cards. You may also visit our Reception Counter in Wanchai to settle the payment with cheque and cash. Where will the courses take place? Please refer to the venue information on the course details. You will also receive a course confirmation email listing the venue information. What is the attendance requirement in order to receive a Certificate of Attendance? Not every course offers the Certificate of Attendance, please refer to the course description. In general, students are required to attend at least 80% of the course to receive the Certificate of Attendance. Will there be a makeup class for me if I cannot attend a particular lesson? Please note that no make-up classes will be offered if the student is absent on his/her own accord. When will I know if my enrolment in the course is successful? A confirmation email will be sent to successful applicants at least 3 working days prior to the course commencement. Applicants who have not received email, please email sc.excel@hkapa.edu . Can I withdraw my application after I have paid the course fee? Course fees paid are non-refundable except under very exceptional circumstances such as the course is cancelled before the commencement. Can I change my course after I have registered? Please note that applicants cannot change to another course after paying the course fee. Does EXCEL accept late applications after the course has started? Depending on the availability of places, some courses may consider late enrolment. Please note that applicants enrol after the course start still need to pay the full course fee. It also requires an attendance rate of 80% or higher of the full course length in order to receive the Certificates of Attendance. To secure a place in the course, candidates are encouraged to apply early. What should I do if I want to change my personal information? We use email to notify students of unexpected situations. So please make sure you have provided an up-to-date email address. If there are any updates, please email sc.excel@hkapa.edu as soon as possible. Can I get a course discount? Some courses will offer discount and please check each course description before applying. In general, the following discounts are offered for most of our short courses: 10% offer • 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". 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

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

Extending the mission of the Academy in providing an innovative, multidisciplinary and globally focused education, HKAPA EXCEL aspires to be the leading lifelong learning hub for continuing education and professional development for performing arts in Hong Kong and the region. What's On All Courses Bespoke Services DANCE P ERFORMING A RTS FOR ALL AGES Extending the mission of the Academy in providing an innovative, multidisciplinary and globally focused education, HKAPA EXCEL aspires to be the leading lifelong learning hub for continuing education and professional development for performing arts in Hong Kong and the region. DRAMA MUSICAL THEATRE FILM & TV MUSIC CHINESE OPERA CHILDREN THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS Lifelong Learning Discover EXCEL's diverse Learning Programmes, offering a wide array of study options to nurture your passion for the performing arts. Explore our comprehensive range of courses, workshops, and specialized training to unleash your full artistic potential and achieve your dreams. Short Courses Explore dynamic programmes in EXCEL. Children Programme Nurture young minds through interactive and creative learning adventures. Professional Development Connecting Performing Arts with Career Advancement. Musical Theatre Unleash your passion for the performing arts with expert guidance. DSE Applied Learning Prepare for real-world challenges and excel in practical skills. Featured Courses BROWSE ALL COURSES Why Study at EXCEL? Learn ▶ Collaborate ▶ Excel Expert-Led Programmes Benefit from hands-on instruction by industry professionals and esteemed practitioners. Professional Networking Connect with industry professionals and expand your network, opening doors to future opportunities. Holistic Artistry Embrace a holistic approach to performing arts, nurturing both technical skills and artistic expression. Empowering Success in Performing Arts Experience the transformative power of EXCEL, where aspiring artists find their passion and unlock their potential. Discover the limitless possibilities and join us on a journey of artistic excellence. 1172 + Student Enrolment 104 + Programme 9 + Discipline - Study Area Have a Question? Contact Us

Directing and Acting Series Unfold the captivating stories ON and OFF screens Directing and Acting Series / Directing and Acting Series Ho Cheuk Tin x Wing Moa Immersive Film Workshop Step into the Director's Chair - Join us as Director Ho Cheuk Tin, the Best New Director of the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards, renowned for his feature-length films "The Sparring Partner" and "Over My Dead Body," shares his invaluable insights on guiding actors on set. Alongside him, acting coach Wing Moa will shed light on their collaborative process, showcasing their distinct approaches to elicit the best from the actors in their roles. Through live demonstrations and interactive sessions, audience will have the chance to engage directly with the speakers and discover the transformative power of director-actor collaboration. Date: 4 November 2023 (Sat) Time: 2 pm - 6 pm Venue: HKAPA Language: Cantonese Fee: $550 Enrol Speakers Ho Cheuk Tin HO Cheuk Tin is a graduate of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, with a major in directing. After graduation, he participated in a wide range of projects, from feature-length film projects (Unbeatable and To the Fore ), commercials, to music videos. Ho's first feature-length film The Sparring Partner was released in 2022 and became the fourth Hong Kong film to break through HK$40 million box office in the same year. The film received 16 nominations including Best Film and Best Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Ho was named the Best New Director of the year. His latest work is Over My Dead Body , a black comedy which has just been released in Hong Kong in April 2023. Wing Moa Graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (Drama) and the University of Hong Kong (Comparative Literature, German, Media and Cultural Studies), Wing Mo is currently an actress, acting coach, and emcee, actively involved in the cultural and arts scene. In recent years, she has been actively engaged in film and television production. including serving as a acting coach and actress for Ho Cheuk-Tin's film The Sparring Partner , Philip Yung's film Papa (unreleased) and ViuTv drama series "十七年命運週期" (unaired). She also starred in ViuTV drama series "島嶼協奏曲" (unaired) and "iSWIM". In addition to her work in film and television, Wing Mo has been nominated for Best Actress at the Hong Kong Theatre Libre Awards, and received the Outstanding Actress Award from HKAPA during her studies. She has participated in over 40 theatrical productions and has performed on stage in Argentina, France, Taiwan, and Mainland China. With extensive hosting experience, Wing Mo won the championship in the CRHK 903 DJ Competition and hosted the radio program "id人辦." She has worked as a host, anchor trainee, and reporter for TVB Entertainment News Channel, Cable TV Entertainment News Channel, and online Travel Program. She has also served as an emcee for the 37th Hong Kong Film Awards ViuTV Red Carpet.

Bespoke Services Extending Performing Arts for All Introduction Afterschool Programme Performance Production Bespoke Services / Corporate Training / Bespoke Service by EXCEL Corporate Training Corporate Training Programme offers a unique opportunity for corporate clients, schools, government departments, and other organisations to develop their employees’ practical knowledge of performance and production. Our programme also emphasises creative thinking, confidence, and communication skills, which are essential qualities for success in today’s competitive business world. Our Honorable Clients Other Bespoke Services: Afterschool Programme More Information Performance Production More Information Have a Question? Contact Us

Directing and Acting Series Unfold the captivating stories ON and OFF screens Copy of Directing and Acting Series / Directing and Acting Series Ho Cheuk Tin x Wing Moa Immersive Film Workshop Step into the Director's Chair - Join us as Director Ho Cheuk Tin, the Best New Director of the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards, renowned for his feature-length films "The Sparring Partner" and "Over My Dead Body," shares his invaluable insights on guiding actors on set. Alongside him, acting coach Wing Moa will shed light on their collaborative process, showcasing their distinct approaches to elicit the best from the actors in their roles. Through live demonstrations and interactive sessions, audience will have the chance to engage directly with the speakers and discover the transformative power of director-actor collaboration. Date: 4 November 2023 (Sat) Time: 2 pm - 6 pm Venue: HKAPA Language: Cantonese Fee: $550 Enrol Speakers Ho Cheuk Tin HO Cheuk Tin is a graduate of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, with a major in directing. After graduation, he participated in a wide range of projects, from feature-length film projects (Unbeatable and To the Fore ), commercials, to music videos. Ho's first feature-length film The Sparring Partner was released in 2022 and became the fourth Hong Kong film to break through HK$40 million box office in the same year. The film received 16 nominations including Best Film and Best Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Ho was named the Best New Director of the year. His latest work is Over My Dead Body , a black comedy which has just been released in Hong Kong in April 2023. Wing Moa Graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (Drama) and the University of Hong Kong (Comparative Literature, German, Media and Cultural Studies), Wing Mo is currently an actress, acting coach, and emcee, actively involved in the cultural and arts scene. In recent years, she has been actively engaged in film and television production. including serving as a acting coach and actress for Ho Cheuk-Tin's film The Sparring Partner , Philip Yung's film Papa (unreleased) and ViuTv drama series "十七年命運週期" (unaired). She also starred in ViuTV drama series "島嶼協奏曲" (unaired) and "iSWIM". In addition to her work in film and television, Wing Mo has been nominated for Best Actress at the Hong Kong Theatre Libre Awards, and received the Outstanding Actress Award from HKAPA during her studies. She has participated in over 40 theatrical productions and has performed on stage in Argentina, France, Taiwan, and Mainland China. With extensive hosting experience, Wing Mo won the championship in the CRHK 903 DJ Competition and hosted the radio program "id人辦." She has worked as a host, anchor trainee, and reporter for TVB Entertainment News Channel, Cable TV Entertainment News Channel, and online Travel Program. She has also served as an emcee for the 37th Hong Kong Film Awards ViuTV Red Carpet.

THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS Study Areas / Theatre & Entertainment Arts / Quick View Fundamentals of Stage Lighting Design Add to Cart Quick View Fundamentals of Sound Technology and Operation Course Add to Cart Quick View Fundamentals of Stage Management Full / Closed Quick View Fundamentals of Music Coding Add to Cart

Film Directing Workshop: Decision Making Unfold the captivating stories ON and OFF screens Film Directing Workshop: Decision Making Ho Cheuk Tin Film Directing Workshop The Film Directing workshop has invited Ho Cheuk Tin, the Best New Director of the year (known for "The Sparring Partner" and "Over My Dead Body") to provide a unique opportunity to gain insights into the decision-making process involved in filmmaking. Through this workshop, attendees will have the chance to explore the factors that guide a director's decisions during the film production. The workshop aims to explore the impact and significance of effective decision-making in film production, while providing valuable insights into Director Ho's personal experiences of his decision-making process. Interactive and discussion sessions will be incorporated to facilitate engagement and idea exchange between the participants and Director Ho. Date: 28 April 2024 (Sun) Time: 2 pm - 6 pm Venue: HKAPA Language: Cantonese Fee: $600 Enrol Speakers Ho Cheuk Tin HO Cheuk Tin is a graduate of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, with a major in directing. After graduation, he participated in a wide range of projects, from feature-length film projects (Unbeatable and To the Fore ), commercials, to music videos. Ho's first feature-length film The Sparring Partner was released in 2022 and became the fourth Hong Kong film to break through HK$40 million box office in the same year. The film received 16 nominations including Best Film and Best Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Ho was named the Best New Director of the year. His latest work is Over My Dead Body , a black comedy which has just been released in Hong Kong in April 2023.

Director in Focus Ryusuke Hamaguchi Director in Focus: Ryusuke Hamaguchi / Director in Focus Seminar Series Ryusuke Hamaguchi Enrol Welcome to the world of renowned director Ryusuke Hamaguchi ! With a screening session of selected movie and a corresponding seminar, this course series offers a unique opportunity to delve into the cinematic journey of Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Each week, participants will attend a screening session at MOViEMOViE in the Pacific Place. Following the screening, esteemed film critics from Hong Kong will facilitate a brief sharing session, sharing their valuable insights and analysis for approximately 20 minutes. Continuing the exploration, a 2-hour class will be held at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) later in the same week. Led by the esteemed film critics, Ka Ming (家明) or Born Lo (四維出世), this class will foster engaging and in-depth discussions based on the selected film. ***Upon full attendance of this course, there will be a certificate of completion jointly issued by HKAPA EXCEL and MOViE MOViE.*** Date: 20 November 2023 (Mon) - 14 December 2023 (Thu) Sessions: 8 (4 Screenings, 4 Seminars) Venue: - Screening: MOViEMOViE, Pacific Place - Seminar: HKAPA Language: Cantonese Fee: $1,800 Schedule Session 1 Passion Screening: Date: 20 Nov (Mon) Time: 7:15 pm - 10:00pm Seminar: Date: 23 Nov (Thu) Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Session 3 Touching The Skin Of Eeriness Screening: Date: 4 Dec (Mon) Time: 7:15 pm - 9 :0 0pm Seminar: Date: 7 Dec (Thu) Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Session 2 Intimacies (Part 1) Screening: Date: 27 Nov (Mon) Time: 7:15pm - 10 :0 0pm Seminar: Date: 30 Nov (Thu) Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Session 4 Happy Hour (Part 1) Screening: Date: 11 Dec (Mon) Time:7:15 pm - 11 :0 0pm Seminar: Date: 14 Dec (Thu) Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Speakers Ka Ming Renowned film critics in Hong Kong. He has been teaching on part-time basis for many years in various tertiary institutions in Hong Kong and also at the Academy. Born Lo Studied Architecture and always love Movies. Born is a Film Historian and his article appeared on Sing Pao, Hong Kong Economic Journal, Hong Kong Economic Times, Film Bi-Weekly, City Magazine, initial Media, Ming Pao Century etc. He has been writing film critique for Ming Pao Sunday for more than 10 years, and taught schools such as HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity and HK Baptist University. He has also been a tutor in School of FTV, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts since 2010. Born is also a Registered Architect and HKIA Member. He started Architectural Design education in HKDI and worked in the Hong Kong Movie Industry before. His production design team won the Hong Kong Film Award and Taiwan Golden Horse Award.

Bespoke Services Extending Performing Arts for All Introduction Corporate Training Performance Production Bespoke Services / Afterschool Programme / Bespoke Service by EXCEL Afterschool Programme Afterschool Programme is a customised extracurricular programme designed for schools. With the guidance of professional instructors, students and teachers will learn the necessary skills and expertise required to deliver a successful production using their school’s equipment, while also fostering the development of their creative thinking and communication skills. Stage Production Film & Television Production Other Bespoke Services: Corporate Training More Information Performance Production More Information Have a Question? Contact Us