Professional Certificate in Publishing | Hong Kong Design Institute

Eligibility:	HK Permanent Resident Identity Card holders

Reimbursement %:	60%

Max. Reimbursement:	HK$36,000

Ceiling No. of Prog.:	More than one eligible programme (until used up of the max. reimbursement)

Application Period:	Within 30 days from the programme commencement

Programme Objectives

provide learners with profession-specific knowledge and skills for editing, design and print/digital production required in a publishing environment; and
equip learners with analytical thinking, problem-solving, content interpretation and manipulation, graphic communication, and print and digital production abilities;
have a holistic view of the publishing industry and an understanding of the publishing process;
develop core editorial skills; and
make bright decisions of editorial, design and production based on market, business, content and technical requirements.

Suitable for

those who newly joined the publishing industry; or
those who are going to equip themselves to launch their career in publishing

Programme Outlines

M1: DCD4034Y Content Creation for Publishing (24 hrs)

Content generation for publishing
Tools and strategies to process the content publishing workflow
Copyright, digital rights management, agreements and contracts

M2: DCD4035Y Design for Publishing (24 hrs)

Overview of publishing design
Execution of publishing design
Articulating design decisions

M3: DCD4036Y Production for Publishing (24 hrs)

Overview of offset and digital printing workflow
Creating production-ready artwork
Media and materials for design project applications
Publishing Production planning

Commencement and Application

Intake	1
Commencement	Coming soon in Sep 2023
Target Completion	Feb 2024
Class Day	Sat
Class Time	14:00 - 18:00
Venue	HKDI/Kowloon Bay
Early Bird Deadline	-
Online Application	-

Course Fee

Full Fee	HK$19,800
Early Bird Fee (10% off)	HK$17,820
bodw+ Member Fee (10% off) (details)	HK$17,820
After Vplus Reimbursement (based on early bird fee)	HK$7,128 (saved HK$10,692)

➞ Payment Methods
Remark: Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the course is cancelled.

Financial Aids

Entry Requirements

Basic Qualification

(a)	-	Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent; OR
	-	Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E / Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent; OR
	-	Completion of a QF Level 3 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Board; OR
	-	Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written; OR
	-	Other relevant verifiable prior learning and/or work experience that is/are deemed appropriate by respective Programme Board AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written.
(b)		Applicants are required to have at least 1 year of relevant working experience.
(c)		BBasic knowledge in graphic design, publishing, print media or related area is preferred.
(d)		An interview may also be required on a need basis.

Mature Applicants
Mature applicants, i.e. those aged 21 or above with at least two years’ relevant working experience, can be admitted. Where appropriate, the applicant may be required to pass an entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form.

Documents Required for Application
1) Completed Application Form (Online)
2) Upload Copy of proof for Academic Qualifications
3) Upload Copy of proof for Working Experience

Contact Us

3928 2777 peec.hkdi@vtc.edu.hk

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HKDI reserves the right to make changes to the schedule, course content and advertised course information.
HKDI保留修改課程內容、上課日期、或其他課程資料的權利。

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