Prospectus 2024/25 PROSPECTUS 2024/25 HONG KONG DESIGN INSTITUTE
About Us Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), a member of VTC Group, was established in 2007 with the mission to provide high-quality education to cultivate knowledge and professionalism, nurturing design talents to support Hong Kong’s creative industry development. HKDI brings together the strengths of its four design departments – Architecture, Interior and Product Design, Communication Design, Digital Media and Fashion and Image Design – to provide over 20 full-time higher diploma design programmes, preparing students for work-readiness with socially conscious solutions. With a view to providing professional designers for the creative industries, it promotes the “think and do” approach and encourages interdisciplinary synergy in its broad range of design programmes that cultivates students’ cultural sensitivities and sense of sustainability. HKDI maintains a strong network with industry and provides its students with essential practical experience and first-hand knowledge of the latest industry trends. Overseas exchanges are actively arranged for students to broaden their international perspective. Cover photo credit Lee Justin Lik Tsz
82 Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects 84 Higher Diploma in Arts Technology 86 Higher Diploma in Creative Media 88 Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography 90 Higher Diploma in Music Production 48 Higher Diploma in Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design (Subject Group) 50 Higher Diploma in Architectural Design 52 Higher Diploma in Interior Design 54 Higher Diploma in Landscape Architecture 56 Higher Diploma in Design For Event, Exhibition and Performance 58 Higher Diploma in Product, Furniture and Jewellery Design (Subject Group) 60 Higher Diploma in Furniture and Lifestyle Product Design 62 Higher Diploma in Jewellery Design and Technology 64 Higher Diploma in Product Design 70 Higher Diploma in Advertising Design 72 Higher Diploma in Illustration 74 Higher Diploma in Visual Arts And Culture 76 Higher Diploma in Visual Communication Architecture, Interior and Product Design Fashion and Image Design Digital Media Diploma Communication Design Contents 38 Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate – Design 40 Diploma of Vocational Education Programmes Design-Related 42 Diploma of Foundation Studies – Design 1 About HKDI 4 Principal’s Message 6 Nurturing Future Professionals 8 Univeristy Degree Pathway 10 General Information 12 Learning Environment and Facilities 16 Knowledge Centres 24 HKDI Gallery 26 Master Lecture Series 28 International Academic Collaborations and Exchanges 30 Student Exchange Programmes 32 Awards 96 Higher Diploma in Costume Design for Performance 98 Higher Diploma in Digital Fashion Branding and Buying 100 Higher Diploma in Fashion Design 102 Higher Diploma in Fashion Image Design 104 Higher Diploma in Fashion Media Design 106 Bachelor’s Degree 110 Continuing Education 2 3 Contents Contents
Initiative” to encourage more cross-sector, crossdisciplinary creative and cultural cooperation projects to enhance the influence of Hong Kong’s popular culture and promote the development of cultural and creative industries. This is another great set of opportunities for our graduates to spread their wings in areas of innovation that were once not so readily available, from green innovation, sustainability, and circular design to new initiatives in arts technology, then metaverse, new materials processing, upcycling and many more. Underpinning all this growth are our derived values of “Think and Do”: equitable access to vocational and professional education and training, diversity and inclusion, environmentally sustainable practices, respect, resilience, excellence and innovation. These qualities guide our continuing commitment to supporting our city and improving the knowledge, skills, resources, and wellbeing of everyone in our diverse communities. 4 Principal’s Message 5 Principal’s Message Welcome to Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), a premier design school specialising in creative art and design. Over the years, we have equipped young emerging talents with theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills through top-notch design education and well-rounded extended learning opportunities. We continue to bring international perspectives and regional insights with local relevancy in curriculum design, partnering with industry participants and spearheading the latest technologies to nurture our students. 2023 has been a year of accomplishments in which we extended our work-based projects, collaborating with governmental departments, major enterprises and NGOs, to ensure our students are job-ready when they graduate. The awards we win from worldrenowned competitions in Hong Kong, Europe, the USA and Aisia Pacific region are a testament to the excellence of our students and staff. To uplift our students’ skills and to master the latest technology, new teaching facilities like Craft Maker Lab, Jewel- Tech Space, advanced Arts Tech equipment, and development opportunities on metaverse are provided to ensure our leading position in design, balancing the conventional and virtual space. Dr Lay Lian ONG Principal Hong Kong Design Institute At HKDI, student-centred learning happens not only in classrooms but also through engagement in projects and events. We provide industry-relevant programmes that fosters all our students with a global immersion experience through collaborative projects, such as renovating a commercial property, place-making a public garden, and redesigning graphics for public transportation, to name a few. To bring art and design to a broader community, one can also find our students’ designs or projects showcased in public spaces, like libraries, shopping malls, buildings and bridges. Our academic staff are highly qualified experts in their fields, regularly recognised for excellence in teaching. We aim to inspire students via a more comprehensive range of opportunities beyond the classroom, including master lectures by international design academics and professionals, in-campus world-class exhibitions and industry attachments. In the 2023-2024 Budget, the Hong Kong Government invested HKD 500 million in the “Creative Smart Principal’s Message HKDI strives to create impact and nurture young talents in supporting Hong Kong’s growth as Asia’s creative capital. Art and technology are the two domains that drive the future of the creative and design sector. Our state-of-theart facilities and real-world relevant curriculum provide fertile soil for creativity, innovation and exploration in the design sector. We welcome you to learn more about HKDI and join us on your exciting journey of design inspired by new ideas and experiences.
8 University Degree Pathway Note 1 S6 3 YEARS DVB Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate DVE Diploma of Vocational Education Note 6 & 7 1 YEAR DFS Diploma of Foundation Studies DVE Diploma of Vocational Education Note 4 & 5 HKDSE Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 2 YEARS HIGHER DIPLOMA University Degree Pathway 9 University Degree Pathway Notes 1. Higher Diploma (HD) graduates can apply for admission to top-up degree programmes offered by VTC in collaboration with overseas universities or degree programmes offered by local or overseas universities. 2. Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) admits eligible Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education graduates or applicants with equivalent qualification to its Bachelor’s Degree programmes; and students with HD or equivalent sub-degree qualifications in a relevant area of study may be admitted into Year 3 of the degree programme. Duration of study for full-time top-up degree programmes offered by THEi is usually two years. Please visit THEi website for details. 3. The duration of Bachelor’s Degree programmes offered by our partner universities in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) are one year (Full-time) and 18-24 months (Part-time) respectively. Please visit SHAPE website for details. * The application for registration of the courses in collaboration with UWE Bristol has been submitted to Non-local Courses Registry and is under process. 4. Students who have completed Secondary 6 (S6) are eligible for admission to the one-year Diploma of Foundation Studies (DFS) – Design and the Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) programmes, namely Design and Print Media, Fashion, Interior and Exhibition Design, and Jewellery Design and Technology. THEi Website SHAPE Website VTC Admissions Website 5. Holders of the Diploma of Foundation Studies (DFS) and Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) award, upon successful completion of prescribed modules, are eligible to apply for HD programmes, as well as module exemption based on comparable formal academic achievements, subject to approval. Specific entrance requirements may apply to certain programmes. 6. Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programme, students can progress to degree or higher diploma programmes in Hong Kong and abroad, subject to their internal and external academic results. Students shall pay attention to the specific entrance requirements of some degree / higher diploma programmes (if applicable). 7. Students who have completed Secondary 3 (S3) or above are eligible for admission to the three-year Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) – Design and the Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) programmes, namely Design and Print Media, Fashion, Hairdressing, Image Design, Interior and Exhibition Design, and Jewellery Design and Technology. For the latest and comprehensive information of the DVE programmes, please visit http://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission For specific entrance requirements of each programme, please visit VTC Admissions website.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Applicants who wish to apply for full-time post-secondary 6 programmes offered by HKDI in the Academic Year 2024/25 should meet the following general entrance requirements: Higher Diploma Programmes Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; OR • VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR • VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate*; OR • Diploma of Applied Education#; OR • Equivalent * Upon Completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to degree or higher diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results. Students shall pay attention to the specific entrance requirements of some degree / higher diploma programmes (if applicable) # Formerly named “Yi Jin Diploma” / “Diploma Yi Jin” Diploma of Foundation Studies / Diploma of Vocational Education Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary Academic Structure); OR • Equivalent ADMISSION DETAILS This prospectus provides programme information only. For admission details, please refer to the Admissions Homepage at http://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission Remarks: 1. The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. 2. The study duration of Diploma of Foundation Studies and Diploma of Vocational Education programmes is normally 1 year. 3. An “Attained”, “Attained with Distinction (I)” and “Attained with Distinction (II)” in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at “Level 2” , “Level 3” and “Level 4” respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose. 4. A “Grade D or E” and a “Grade C or above” in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at “Level 2” and “Level 3” respectively, and one Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose. 5. Holders of Diploma in Vocational Education/Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules) and holders of Diploma of Applied Education (DAE) are considered having met the general entrance requirements of Higher Diploma programmes (not applicable to programmes with specific entrance requirements). 6. Individual programmes may have specific entrance requirements. Please refer to the Admissions Homepage (http://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission) for details. 7. Offering of study place is subject to the applicants’ academic qualifications, interview / test performance (if applicable), other learning experience and achievements, and availability of study places. 10 General Information General Information Remarks: 1. In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma Programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for English modules and Chinese & Putonghua modules. 2. Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged. 3. Students of Diploma of Foundation Studies programmes may choose to take the optional module “Foundation Mathematics III” with a separate tuition fee. 4. The information listed above is only applicable to local students. 5. Tuition fees are subject to annual review. TUITION FEE • The tuition fees for the 2024/25 academic year are currently under review. These will be determined taking into account inflation, curriculum structure and other relevant factors. Tuition fees are subject to annual reviews. • The tuition fees for the 2024/25 academic year will be announced on the Admissions Homepage (http://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission) at a later stage. • The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two instalments each year. • The study duration of Diploma of Foundation Studies and Diploma of Vocational Education programmes is normally 1 year. The tuition fee is payable in two instalments. AY 2023/24 TUITION FEES (For full-time programmes are listed below for reference) Programmes Tuition fees per year (HK$) For reference ony Year 1 Year 2 Higher Diploma (Subvented Programmes) $31,570 $31,570 Diploma of Foundation Studies* / Diploma of Vocational Education# (Subvented Programmes) $20,500 N/A * Formerly named “Foundation Diploma (Level 3)” # Formerly named “Diploma in Vocational Education” 11 General Information APPLY NOW
Learning Environment and Facilities CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LANGUAGE LEARNING A rich language learning environment is fostered for students to learn English and Putonghua in an inviting and relaxing atmosphere with the support of native English-speaking Language Assistants stationed in the centre. DESIGN BOULEVARD Stretching over 125 meters and conceived as a “breathing space” for the campus, this open area connects the four towers of HKDI, the auditorium and exhibition spaces, offering space for public events, student activities and the interaction of creative minds. Design Boulevard 12 Learning Environment and Facilities EXHIBITION SPACES Open to the public to showcase the breadth of design generated in HKDI and beyond. HKDI Gallery, d-mart and Experience Centre provide a combined exhibition space of over 1,800 square metres. Exhibitions, trade and industry related events, and displays of student works are hosted in these three venues. LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE A laboratory for inspired knowledge, the centre offers students all the information and data tools they need to transform lessons learnt into understanding and creative action. Exhibition Spaces Learning Resources Centre 13 Learning Environment and Facilities
Studio Infinity STUDIO INFINITY A multipurpose and comprehensive studio embedded with advanced facilities such as video wall, touch panel, wireless projection, high quality PTZ camera and flexible furniture. Makerspace Maker Commons 14 Learning Environment and Facilities MAKER COMMONS With various workstations and different study facilities, Maker Commons provides an open and flexible home-based self-study area for students to work and study anytime. Learning Environment and Facilities (cont’d) VTC Auditorium 15 Learning Environment and Facilities MAKERSPACE A collaborative space and digital output centre with emerging technologies including 3D printing and scanning, 12 colour large format printing, laser cutting service, UV printing service and photography kiosk. VTC AUDITORIUM The staging, acoustics and seating in the auditorium make it a world-class space for performances, conferences and fashion shows.
Through Knowledge Centres, HKDI offers students access to interdisciplinary platforms and enables them to engage in projects with industry partners. Knowledge Centres 16 Knowledge Centres CCD is a knowledge hub associated with the Department of Communication Design at the Hong Kong Design Institute. The Centre bridges theory with real world practices and applications, combining curricula teaching with professional consultancy and applied research projects undertaken by faculty. Centre for Communication Design (CCD) 17 Knowledge Centres
HKDI’s Retail Knowledge Lab — CDSS serves as a multidisciplinary retail knowledge exchange hub for academics and retailers locally, regionally and internationally, with a vision to build business strategies and design solutions for future challenges by synergizing the latest developments, innovative ideas, and best practices. Its services comprise the four areas of big data analytics, e-commerce, design incubation, and technology-driven in-store experience, bringing design innovation, creative ideas, and business solutions under one roof. Centre of Design Services and Solutions (CDSS) 19 Knowledge Centres Centre of Innovative Material and Technology (CIMT) HKDI’s Material Lab – CIMT is a comprehensive material lab for all design disciplines. It aims to inspire the creativity of students and facilitate material innovation, multidisciplinary studies and collaborations. Housing over 2,000 kinds of cross-disciplinary classical, sustainable and innovative materials sourced locally and globally, it offers students first-hand experience of a wide range of cutting-edge materials, unconventional multi-material applications, and innovative end-products from different design industries. 18 Knowledge Centres
Fashion Archive HKDI’s Fashion Resource Lab — Fashion Archive is a pioneering and interactive fashion resource lab in Hong Kong, connecting local and international fashion industry and design professionals, facilitating partnerships and alliances between academia and industry and providing space for theme-based fashion and culture exhibitions and workshops. Housing over 2,000 fashion items sourced around the world, it provides wide-ranging real-life fashion resources contributing to teaching and learning and applied research. The access to iconoclastic fashion items through its physical and digital archiving system helps enhance visitors’ understanding in fashion design, culture and history. 20 Knowledge Centres HKDI’s Social Design Research Lab — HKDI DESIS Lab is a cross-disciplinary social design research platform advocating “designers as enablers of social change” and social design. It is part of the international DESIS Network which comprises about 60 DESIS Labs around the world and aims to advance international knowledge in design for the social good and to develop social practices that benefit Hong Kong society. HKDI Design for Social Innovation and Sustainability Lab (HKDI DESIS Lab) 21 Knowledge Centres
22 Knowledge Centres Media Lab is a forerunner of innovative media technology and its related applications. Through the experimentation with user experience design and convergent technologies, it aims to nurture and reinforce the integration of innovative ideas, media technologies and collaborations between education, applied research, professional training and industry applications. Media Lab 23 Knowledge Centres
HKDI GALLERY HKDI Gallery is a dynamic exhibition arm of HKDI with unique vision. We engaged with parties at home and abroad, including internationally acclaimed museums, acclaimed designers and curators. With contemporary design as the cornerstone, we present a series of topnotch exhibitions every year ranging on graphic design, architecture, fashion, product design, multimedia and so on. Notable exhibitions from the past includes Waste Age, What can Design do? (2023), Zaha Hadid Architects: Vertical Urbanism (2022), Look: The Graphic Language of Henry Steiner (2021) etc. Through museum quality exhibitions, HKDI Gallery transforms the exhibition venue into an education hub where HKDI’s design students, local design community and general public can exchange design knowledge and exposing themselves to design masters’ creations and latest design trends via tailor-made tours, talk and panel discussion. Waste Age: What Can Design Do? 24 HKDI Gallery
Massimo Giacon Vladan Nikolic Neville Brody Michael Krohn Hiroshi Fujiwara Daito Manabe Yat Siu Fiona Raby Richard Goossens Lynne Corner Henry Steiner Karin Krokfors Lawrence Zeegen Dai Fujiwara Gordon Hush Paul Chapman Hernan Diaz Alonso HKDI regularly invites design masters, academics and professionals from various design disciplines around the world to share with our students their inspiration, experience, perspectives and cultural insights. Master Lecture Series 26 Master Lecture Series
HKDI is dedicated to cultivating students’ global perspective and cultural sensitivity. Through partnerships with renowned design schools around the world, we offer an opportunity for students to engage in cross-cultural learning supported by overseas exchange scholarships. Angélina Marie Verschueren Higher Diploma in Stage and Set Design Inbound exchange from École nationale supérieure des arts visuels de La Cambre (ENSAV), Belgium (Autumn 2022) Lau Cheung Ling Higher Diploma in Furniture and Lifestyle Product Design Outbound exchange to Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, UK (Summer 2023) Supported by Hong Kong Furniture and Decoration Trade Association and A-Fontane International Exchange Scholarship 30 Student Exchange Programmes Student Exchange Programmes Interacting with other young designers was one of the highlights of the New Designers Show. These exchanges were a two-way street, where I had the opportunity to share my own ideas and receive feedback, while also gaining insights from their innovative processes and methodologies. These interactions were intellectually stimulating that broaden my perspective on design. During the semester, I came across many stories and friendly encounters, and I came back with a mind full of warmth and richness. I learned valuable skills and views on my stage design practice which all became very precious to me. Being able to dive into another culture is an unforgettable moment of life, one of a value that is hard to convey with words. 31 Student Exchange Programmes
Awards Pui Hong Yiu Higher Diploma in Jewellery Design and Technology “Over Game” • 1st runner-up (Student group), 40th Hong Kong Watch and Clock Design Competition 33 Awards Tsui Kai Yuen Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography “Father and son” • Winner (Open category), 2021 粵港澳大灣區青少年 短片比賽 Cheung Hiu Nam, Eunice Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Publishing Design and Print Media) 「燈火欄柵」紙品燈飾設計 • Gold Award (Environmental Creative Products), Hong Kong Print Award Our students excel in design and have won numerous well-deserved awards. Find out more about our future industry leaders here. Chan Ka To Higher Diploma in Product Design “saFe” • Gold Award in Conceptual Category (Student Product Group), Hong Kong Smart Design Award 2023 Chan Yin Lam, Eva Higher Diploma in Fashion Image Design “Flame Dance” • Student Innovation Award, 2023 World of WearableArt Show 32 Awards
Chan Kwun Hop, Theo Higher Diploma in Fashion Design “Slave Liberation” • CreateSmart Young Design Talent Special Award, DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award 2022 34 Awards Awards (cont’d) Chan Hiu Man, Mabel; Lau Ying Nam, Raina Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Publishing Design and Print Media) 「字療對對碰」桌遊設計 • Gold Award (School Printing Materials), Hong Kong Print Award 35 Awards Lee Lik Tsz,Justin Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography “Geometry” • Gold in Advertising/ Self-Promotion, Prix de la Photographie, Paris Young Oi Leng Higher Diploma in Visual Communication “The 41st Hong Kong Film Awards – Gala Glam” • Champion, The 41st Hong Kong Film Awards Student Poster Design Competition
Peng Ming Hao Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate – Design Diploma of Vocational Education Programmes Design-Related Diploma of Foundation Studies – Design For the latest and comprehensive information of the programmes, please visit http://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission
Cheng Snowie 39 Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate – Design PROGRAMME AIMS The Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes prepare students for recognised qualifications for flexible articulation to higher education locally or overseas. This programme aims to equip students with generic and vocational knowledge and skills in a specific vocational field, as well as to develop students’ transferable skills, attitude and values, so as to facilitate their further studies and / or entry to the employment market. The Design programme covers mainly fundamental knowledge and skills required in various areas including graphic design, 3D and spatial design, media design, and fashion design. DURATION 3 Years Remarks: The classes of this programme are held at HKDI and IVE (Lee Wai Lee). FURTHER STUDIES 1. Meritorious graduates, based on the internal and / or external academic results, can apply for admission to relevant Degree programmes offered by local and overseas universities, subject to fulfillment of specific entrance requirements, if any. Please check with individual institutions for any specific entrance requirements. 2. Holders of Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) are considered having met the general minimum entrance requirements of VTC’s Higher Diploma programmes (not applicable to programmes with specific entrance requirements). PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA). FS113840 DIPLOMA OF VOCATIONAL BACCALAUREATE – DESIGN 職專國際文憑 — 設計
40 Diploma of Vocational Education Programmes Design-Related PROGRAMME AIMS The Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) programmes aim at helping students to develop, through a balanced curriculum with generic and vocational knowledge and skills, and structured whole person development competencies in a specific trade so as to enhance their opportunities for employment and / or further studies. DURATION Secondary 6 school leavers can normally obtain a DVE award through one year (three semesters) of full-time study. School leaver from Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 normally takes three years to acquire the DVE award. FURTHER STUDIES Holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules) are considered having met the general entrance requirements of Higher Diploma programmes (not applicable to programmes with specific entrance requirements). S6 ENTRY Youth Collage Programme Title Programme Code Kowloon Bay Diploma of Vocational Education (Jewellery Design and Technology) FS113690 Yeo Chei Man Diploma of Vocational Education (Interior and Exhibition Design) FS113683 Kwai Chung Diploma of Vocational Education (Fashion) FS113686 Kowloon Bay Diploma of Vocational Education (Design and Print Media) FS113687 DIPLOMA OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMES DESIGN-RELATED 職專文憑 — 設計 41 Diploma of Vocational Education Programmes Design-Related S3 ENTRY Youth Collage Programme Title Programme Code Kwai Fong, Tuen Mun, Yeo Chei Man Diploma of Vocational Education (Hairdressing) FS113352 Kowloon Bay Diploma of Vocational Education (Jewellery Design and Technology) FS113390 Tuen Mun, Yeo Chei Man Diploma of Vocational Education (Interior and Exhibition Design) FS113383 Tin Shui Wai, Yeo Chei Man Diploma of Vocational Education (Image Design) FS113385 Kwai Chung Diploma of Vocational Education (Fashion) FS113386 Kowloon Bay Diploma of Vocational Education (Design and Print Media) FS113387 S3 Entry S6 Entry For the latest and comprehensive information of the DVE programmes, please visit https://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission
LCuhi aSnh Pu un i L i anmg 43 Diploma of Foundation Studies – Design PROGRAMME AIMS This programme aims to provide students with design fundamentals, language and generic skills for further studies. Through a “think-and-do” interactive approach, the design modules emphasise the conceptual and practical skills, design technology, the creative process, and the key aspects of the design industry. Students also learn presentation, communication and interpersonal skills necessary for the study of design. DESIGN MODULES • Creative Studio • Design Concepts and Methods • Design Profession and Practice • Three-dimensional Design and Visualisation CAREER PROSPECTS This programme equips students with skills required for employment in the design and creative industries and also prepares them for further studies. FURTHER STUDIES Graduates of Diploma of Foundation Studies (DFS) are eligible to apply for VTC’s Higher Diploma programmes, which normally require five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language. Remarks: The offering campuses are HKDI, IVE (Lee Wai Lee), IVE (Kwun Tong), IVE (Morrison Hill) and Youth College (Yeo Chei Man). FS113002D DIPLOMA OF FOUNDATION STUDIES – DESIGN 基礎課程文憑 — 設計
44 45 Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR AND PRODUCT DESIGN Architecture, Interior and Product Design Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design (Subject Group) • Architectural Design • Interior Design • Landscape Architecture Design for Event, Exhibition and Performance Product, Furniture and Jewellery Design (Subject Group) • Furniture and Lifestyle Product Design • Jewellery Design and Technology • Product Design Yeung Hoi Ki For the latest and comprehensive information of the programmes, please visit http://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission
46 47 Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design 建築、室內及 產品設計 建築、室內及園境設計 (科目組) • 建築設計 • 室內設計 • 園境建築 活動、展覽及表演場景設計 產品、傢俱及珠寶設計 (科目組) • 傢俱及時尚產品設計 • 珠寶設計及科技 • 產品設計 46 Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design 建築、室內及園境設計高級文憑 (科目組) 建築設計高級文憑 旨在幫助有志成為建築師及從事建築設計行業的學生確立設 計理念並奠定專業知識的基石，通過包括視覺傳意、二維及三 維空間設計、建築理論、設計邏輯和海外交流等培訓，提升 學生的設計意念和專業知識。 室內設計高級文憑 旨在培訓學生從歷史、社會、文化、經濟及技術各層面去了解 室內設計，並發展其於室內及環境設計的創作能力。本課程亦 幫助學生熟習各種研習技巧，培訓學生良好的人際關係技能， 以助於工作時與顧客及同業溝通；使學生能夠獨立處理設計 問題，並培訓具創意及技術的室內設計專才。 園境建築高級文憑 旨在幫助有志從事園境建築行業的學生確立設計理念，通過 包括園境規劃與空間設計、園境建築理論和歷史、種植設計， 園境技術和視覺傳意等方面的專門培訓，提升學生的專業知 識和技能。在理論及實踐並重的原則下，涵蓋全面的園境建 築基礎知識和實際應用技能，為學生開始園境建築職業生涯 建立良好的基礎。 活動、展覽及表演場景設計高級文憑 旨在讓學生取得相關行業上所需的知識和技能，相關設計範圍 包括舞台、演唱會、電影及電視場景、活動、展覽、博物館、橱窗 和商場裝飾等設計。學生除了學到基本設計方法及技巧外(包括 文化背景及空間設計)，更會接觸到業界最新及極具創意的製 作等技巧。 產品、傢俱及珠寶設計高級文憑 (科目組） 傢俱及時尚產品設計高級文憑 課程著重傢俱及時尚產品的設計，引導學生探索當代設計大師 的經典作品，並對古今國際傢俱及時尚產品潮流作深入認識。 學生的設計習作主要圍繞室內空間、時尚生活風格、傢俱及時尚 設計用品的配合。 珠寶設計及科技高級文憑 課程重點涵蓋珠寶設計、科技及品牌籌劃等三方面。當中包 括多元化的珠寶、個人形象產品設計及相關實習科目外，還包 括電腦輔助製造科技及寶石學等範疇，學生從學習中獲得廣 闊和深入的珠寶設計、工藝、生產、寶石學的專業知識。 產品設計高級文憑 讓學生學習到時尚文化和生活模式對產品設計的影響、產品 市場趨勢研究和分析、設計技術，以及改良產品或重塑產品 的意念。 ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR AND PRODUCT DESIGN
48 49 Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design Wai Shiu Chun Ngai Pak Ching PROGRAMME STREAMS Students will choose one of the following specialised programmes to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas: • Higher Diploma in Architectural Design • Higher Diploma in Interior Design • Higher Diploma in Landscape Architecture The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the professional programmes in the 2nd semester, subject to their programme choice, academic performance and study place availability in specific programme. PROGRAMME AIMS This programme aims primarily at students who have completed their secondary school education and expect to take up specialist spatial and environmental design studies. The Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design runs a one-semester spatial and environmental based curriculum common to all first-year Higher Diploma students studying in Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design which reflects the context of basic design and creative knowledge and skills which serve as an introduction to, and preparation for, the year one students for the next four to five-semester study in their respective professional design programmes. • Architectural Visualisation • Design Studio: Spatial Definition • Expanded Studies: Local Field Trip • History and Theory of Design: Introduction • Principles of Building DE110512 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN (SUBJECT GROUP) 建築、室內及園境設計高級文憑 ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR AND PRODUCT DESIGN
50 51 Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design PROGRAMME AIMS This programme lays a foundation of both design philosophy and technical practicality for students who intend to pursue the architectural profession, providing the background training in visual communication, two and three dimensional designs, architectural theory and history, building principles and overseas field trips for the students to practise or to continue with further study in architecture. Students can design projects in various scales gradually such as house, entertainment centre, exhibition complex or urban space. The design scope can range from the unique external form to the atmospheric internal space. This programme also places emphasis on the chance for students to realise their designs and to join overseas exchange activities. PROFESSIONAL CORE MODULES • Architectural Design Studio • Architectural Visualisation • History and Theory of Design • Professional Practice and Overseas Field Trip CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates may be employed as architectural designer, architectural assistant, architectural draftsman, architectural visualiser, architectural renderer, project coordinator, BIM designer, and other positions related to built environment design. ARTICULATION TO UNIVERSITY Graduates can apply for admission to relevant degree programmes of local universities: • Chu Hai College of Higher Education: BSc (Hons) in Architecture • City University of Hong Kong: BSc (Hons) Architectural Studies • The Chinese University of Hong Kong: BSSc Architectural Studies • The University of Hong Kong: BA in Architectural Studies They can continue to further their studies in relevant Master’s degree programmes, sit for professional examinations for membership in professional organisations and be qualified as Registered Architects. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA). Graduates with relevant Master’s degree can sit for professional examinations for membership in professional organisations and be qualified as Registered Architects. Remarks: Applicants who are interested to study this programme, please apply for the “Higher Diploma in Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design (Subject Group) “. ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR AND PRODUCT DESIGN Cheng Ka Yi Higher Diploma in Architectural Design 建築設計高級文憑
52 Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design PROGRAMME AIMS Interior designers work to create harmonious, practical and aesthetically pleasing environments and spaces we live in. This programme helps students learn to achieve this by understanding how historical, social, cultural, economic and technical considerations help to make good designs, as well as to learn how to research, develop and present creative ideas and concepts. Students will be equipped with professional and technical design skills through individual and team projects. This programme provides internship opportunities, industrial projects and seminars by renowned design professionals, through which students will understand industry requirements and acquire valuable and practical experience. Graduates will possess confidence, technical competence, presentation skills and project management skills to work in a professional design studio. PROFESSIONAL CORE MODULES • Computer Aided Design • Interior Design Studies • Interior Technology • Professional Practice CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates can work for small or large-scale architectural and interior design firms in corporate, residential, hospitality, retail, food and beverage, and leisure developments, etc. Graduates may also work for industries related to built environment design. ARTICULATION TO UNIVERSITY Graduates can apply for admission to relevant degree programmes of local universities: • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Environment and Interior Design Upon admission to relevant degree programmes, graduates can apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) and the Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA). Remarks: Applicants who are interested to study this programme, please apply for the “Higher Diploma in Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design (Subject Group) “. Higher Diploma in Interior Design 室內設計高級文憑 Chan Chi Wing ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR AND PRODUCT DESIGN
54 55 Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design PROGRAMME AIMS This programme provides a rich learning experience for students with a passion for the environment and people, who aspire to become landscape architecture professionals. It lays a foundation of both design philosophy and technical knowledge for students who intend to pursue the landscape architecture profession, providing the background training in landscape planning and spatial design skills, planting design, landscape architecture theory and history, landscape technology, and visual communication, for students to practise or to advance to further studies in landscape architecture. It equips students with technical aptitude, professional knowledge and skills together with the necessary legal and managerial knowledge, professional language, leadership qualities, interpersonal and other generic skills, initially at a para-professional level, through the blending of Remarks: Applicants who are interested to study this programme, please apply for the “Higher Diploma in Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design (Subject Group)”. theoretical knowledge and practical application, to enable them to pursue careers in the profession of landscape architecture. It also aims to cultivate a holistic approach to design education that encompasses both conceptual and professional concerns leading to graduates capable of independent decision-making. PROFESSIONAL CORE MODULES • Landscape Design Studio • Landscape History and Theory • Landscape Visualisation • Principles of Landscape • Professional Practice and Field Trip CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates may be employed as landscape architectural assistant, project assistant and technical officer in landscape architectural firm, contractor, developer, public sector, arboriculture, horticulture and other positions related to the built environment. ARTICULATION TO UNIVERSITY Graduates can pursue relevant degrees locally or overseas. They are eligible to apply for admission to the top-up degree programme offered by: Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi): BA (Hons) in Landscape Architecture Graduates can also apply for admission to relevant degree programmes of local universities: • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Environment and Interior Design • The University of Hong Kong: BA in Landscape Studies PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) and the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA). Graduates with a relevant Master’s degree and attaining the prescribed amount of relevant work experience can sit for professional examinations for membership in professional organisations and be qualified as Registered Landscape Architects. Higher Diploma in Landscape Architecture 園境建築高級文憑 Chan Yin Chun Ryan ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR AND PRODUCT DESIGN
56 57 Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design PROGRAMME AIMS Hong Kong is one of the most popular places in the world for international events, exhibitions and performances. As a result, there is a high demand for specialist graduates to design, produce and manage various activities every year. This unique programme will give students the knowledge and skills to work as designers for stage, concert, film and TV set, event, exhibition, museum, window display and shopping mall decoration and festival design. Students will learn design methodology and techniques including cultural context and spatial design, and also creative production skills. # It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE (www.shape.edu.hk). PROFESSIONAL CORE MODULES • Storytelling Spatial Design • Location Set Design for Media Performance • Props Making and Technology • Indoor Event and Exhibition Design CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates can be employed as designers for stage, concert, film and TV set, theatre set, props, event, exhibition, conference, museum, window display and shopping mall decoration and festival design, and also eligible to work as project coordinator for event and activity’s planning and logistic co-ordinations. ARTICULATION TO UNIVERSITY Graduates can apply for admission to relevant degree programmes of local universities: • The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts: BFA (Hons) in Theatre and Entertainment Arts • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Environment and Interior Design Upon admission to relevant degree programmes, graduates can apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis. DE114511 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN DESIGN FOR EVENT, EXHIBITION AND PERFORMANCE 活動、展覽及表演場景設計高級文憑 Tang Ming Sin Sophia PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA), the Hong Kong Visual Merchandising Art Association (HKVMAA) and Hong Kong Association of Theatre Technicians & Scenographers (HKATTS). ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR AND PRODUCT DESIGN
58 59 Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design Ma Kwan Lam PROGRAMME STREAMS Students will choose one of the following specialised programmes to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas: • Higher Diploma in Furniture and Lifestyle Product Design • Higher Diploma in Jewellery Design and Technology • Higher Diploma in Product Design The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the professional programmes in the 2nd semester, subject to their programme choice, academic performance and study place availability in specific programme. PROGRAMME AIMS This programme aims primarily at students who have completed their secondary school education and expect to take up specialist product, furniture and jewellery design studies. The Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design runs a one-semester product, furniture and jewellery design broad-based curriculum common to all first-year Higher Diploma students studying in Product Design, Furniture and Lifestyle Product Design, and Jewellery Design and Technology which reflects the context of basic three-dimensional design and creative knowledge and skills, which serves as an introduction to, and preparation for year one students for the next four-semester study in their respective professional product, furniture and jewellery design programmes. PROFESSIONAL CORE MODULES • Computer Aided Design Fundamentals • Design Drawing and Visualisation • Materials and Forms • Three-dimensional Design Studies DE110513 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN PRODUCT, FURNITURE AND JEWELLERY DESIGN (SUBJECT GROUP) 產品、傢俱及珠寶設計高級文憑(科目組) Fung Chi Yin ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR AND PRODUCT DESIGN
60 61 Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design PROGRAMME AIMS This programme is purposely developed and designed to focus on furniture and lifestyle product design. Students will be guided to explore masterpieces by modern masters and the worldwide trend of furniture and lifestyle products, from the past to the present era. Design projects will be emphasised on integration of living style, furniture and lifestyle design objects to achieve a total design outcome. PROFESSIONAL CORE MODULES • Branding and Design of Furniture and Lifestyle Product • Contemporary Trend and Style of Living Space Design • Furniture Design • Furniture Workshop • Interior Product Design CAREER PROSPECTS With the steady growth in property market and economy of Hong Kong recently, there has been a tremendous need for better interior furniture and lifestyle products to suit various urban and modernised living spaces, including household space in residential buildings, working space in commercial buildings and other recreational spaces like trendy restaurants and boutique hotels. The market simply demands for variety in home furniture, office system furniture, designer furniture and other related interior lifestyle products. In this connection, graduates can work in furniture production companies, lifestyle product design companies, furniture brand shops and other furniture retail business. Alternatively, they may work in interior design firms specialised in living space and furniture design. ARTICULATION TO UNIVERSITY Graduates can pursue relevant degrees locally or overseas. They are eligible to apply for admission to the top-up degree programme offered by the following university in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE): Sheffield Hallam University, UK BA (Hons) Product Design# Registration Number: 253188 Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to the top-up degree programme offered by: • Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi): BA (Hons) in Product Design Graduates can also apply for admission to relevant degree programme of local university: • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Product Design Upon admission to relevant degree programmes, graduates can apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on an individual basis. ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR AND PRODUCT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) and the Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong (IDSHK). Remarks: Applicants who are interested to study this programme, please apply for the “Higher Diploma in Product, Furniture and Jewellery Design (Subject Group) “. # It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE (www.shape.edu.hk). Higher Diploma in Furniture and Lifestyle Product Design 傢俱及時尚產品設計高級文憑 Chim Hoi To
62 63 Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design PROGRAMME AIMS This programme covers jewellery design, technology and management, which provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to the fields of jewellery design, personal accessories and image product design such as eyewear and timepiece, CAD / CAM technology, gemmology, marketing and retailing. It enables students to develop their potential in the modern principles of jewellery design, craftsmanship, manufacturing technology, and gemmology. Graduates are equipped with comprehensive skills for building their careers in the jewellery, personal accessories and image product design industry. PROFESSIONAL CORE MODULES • Gemmology • Jewellery Design • Jewellery Illustration • Manufacturing Technology for Jewellery CAREER PROSPECTS This programme is the only sub-degree level programme in Hong Kong which provides training Remarks: Applicants who are interested to study this programme, please apply for the “Higher Diploma in Product, Furniture and Jewellery Design (Subject Group)”. in the field of jewellery design and manufacturing technology. The jewellery industry in Hong Kong is one of the six largest export industries among all manufacturing industries, and the largest earner in the world in terms of output. Industry demand is so great that graduate employment is almost guaranteed. They will work as design professionals in the jewellery industry and eventually become fully fledged jewellery designers. Students will also acquire fundamental knowledge of marketing, branding, timepiece, eyewear, personal accessories, etc. Graduates can work in a wide range of industries as jewellery designer-maker, timepiece designer, eyewear designer, quality controller, merchandiser, supervisor, marketing executive, developing their own brand / product. ARTICULATION TO UNIVERSITY Graduates can pursue relevant degrees locally. Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to the top-up degree programme offered by: • Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi): BA (Hons) in Product Design Graduates can also apply for admission to relevant degree programmes of local universities: • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Product Design • Hong Kong Baptist University: BA (Hons) in Visual Arts Upon admission to relevant degree programmes, graduates can apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on an individual basis. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION This programme is strongly supported by the Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association (HKJMA). Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA), the Hong Kong Jewellery Designers Association (HKJDA) and the Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong (IDSHK). Higher Diploma in Jewellery Design and Technology 珠寶設計及科技高級文憑 Chan Kwan In ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR AND PRODUCT DESIGN
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