With the aim of increasing Chung Chi students' understanding and interest in art, the Programme subsidizes Chung Chi students' enrolment in short art courses offered by recognized organizations. The nature of courses can be practical, technical, theoretical, appreciative and historical etc.

The recognized organizations and areas of arts are listed below.

Courses will not be subsidized if they are distance learning courses, focus on software teaching, require participants to have that particular art training for one year or above.

The Programme is reviewed and updated from time to time. Students are advised to read the details before applying for art courses and the Programme.

Recognized Organizations

• City Contemporary Dance Company
• Extension and Continuing Education for Life, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
• HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education
• Hong Kong Art School
• Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
• Hong Kong Dance Company
• Hong Kong Museum of Art
• Hong Kong Repertory Theatre
• Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre
• School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
• School of Continuing and Professional Studies, CUHK
• The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions Spare Time Study Centre  (Chinese version only)
• Tax-Exempt Charities

 Areas of Arts

Visual Arts

• Chinese Painting: Landscape, Flowers and Birds, Figures, Modern Ink and Water
• Western Painting: Drawing, Watercolour, Oil, Mixed Media
• Calligraphy: Seal Script, Clerical Script, Standard Script, Running Script, Cursive Script
• Seal Engraving
• Print-making: Relief, Intaglio, Screen, Planographic
• Sculpture: Clay and Plaster, Wood, Stone, Metal, Other Materials
• Craft: Ceramics, Glass, Fiber, Knitting, Other Materials
• Installation Art
• Flower Arrangement
• Design
• Photography

Performing Arts

• Music (Introductory Courses - Instruments)
• Music (Introductory Course - Vocal Singing)
• Chinese Dance: Classical Dance, Folk Dance
• Western Dance: Ballet, Folk Dance, Modern Dance, Modern Jazz, Ballroom Dance, Other National Dances
• Drama: Acting, Directing, Script Writing, Stage Technique

Integrative Arts

• Video
• Filming                                                

Subsidy Details

Attendance: Only students with an attendance record of 80% or above can apply for the subsidy.

Subsidy: The maximum subsidy is 70% of the tuition fee or HK$2000, whichever is the lower. Other miscellaneous costs such as material fees and equipment fees will not be included in the scheme. [Updated in September 2025]

Quota: 100 per year [Updated in September 2025]

The maximum number of applications equals the normative study period (NSP). i.e., A student with NSP of 4 years can apply for a subsidy for at most 4 courses; exchange students can apply for 1 course.

Remarks for Final-Year Students: Final-year students can apply for a subsidy for courses completed by July 31 in their graduation year. Students whose final term of studies falls within the first academic term may apply for a subsidy for courses completed by 31 December. [Updated in September 2025]

Application Procedures

1. Students have to apply for the courses by themselves. Please consult the Programme Office in advance if there is uncertainty of whether the course is deemed recognized by the Programme.
2. Please bring the following documents to the Programme Office (Room M2, Chung Chi College Administration Building) within 2 months after the completion of the courses:

1. Completed Application Form (applicable to the first application)  download the Form here
2. Original copy of the course fee receipt
3. Certificate of attendance issued by the course organizer

* Submitted form are kept by the Office. Applicants submitting a second or further applications should approach the Office to retrieve their form for subsequent application.

3. Upon successful approval, subsidy will be offered by cheque or bank transfer.

Sharing & Reflections

Applicants are more than welcome to share their artworks, photos, videos, feedback or reflections of the courses with us at ccc@cuhk.edu.hk; artwork may be delivered to the Programme Office. Suitable pieces will be uploaded to the Programme website.

Enquiries

Telephone: 3943 6020 / 3943 6444    

Email: ccc@cuhk.edu.hk