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Higher Diploma in Music Production
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code DE114202

Higher Diploma in Music Production

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Promising Career Prospects

Monthly average salary of graudates from this programme is HK$18,000.

Programme Advantages

Vibrant Learning Experiences

Can join the DigiCon6 and ACM SIGGRAPH to represent Hong Kong in various contests and festivals.

Programme Advantages

Promising Career Prospects

Monthly average salary of graudates from this programme is HK$18,000.

Programme Advantages

Vibrant Learning Experiences

Can join the DigiCon6 and ACM SIGGRAPH to represent Hong Kong in various contests and festivals.

Basic Information

The programme integrates education and training in pop music production. Students have direct access to some of the latest technologies for song singing, composition, arrangement, recording, mixing, and mastering music.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic, language and communication training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 2 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
HKDI
Study Places HKDI - 150
Admission Score Average Result: 14 1
Score Range: 10- 20 1

Programme Stream

Students may choose one of the following streams so as to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas:
  • Higher Diploma in Music Production
  • Higher Diploma in Music Production (Vocal Performance)
The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the streams in the 2nd semester, subject to their stream choice, academic performance and study place availability in specific streams.

Professional Recognition

Students may become "associate writer member" of the Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong (CASH) after assessment. Students are eligible to apply for student or affiliate membership of the Hong Kong Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals (AMP4), the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA), the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA).
Remarks
  1. Admission score in 2024 refers to score of the best 5 HKDSE subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language of admitted students in 2024. For reference only. (Scoring scale: 5** = 7 points; 5* = 6 points; 5 = 5 points: 4 = 4 points; 3 = 3 points; 2 = 2 points; 1 = 1 point).
Notes
  1. The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
  2. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
  3. The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.

Entrance Requirements

  • HKDSE
Chinese Language 2
English Language 2
Core/Elective Subject 2
Core/Elective Subject 2
Core/Elective Subject 2
  • VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR
  • VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR
  • Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education; OR
  • Relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer), with demonstrated ability to undertake sub-degree education; OR
  • Equivalent
Remarks
  1. Applicants can use HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subjects (except ApL Chinese) for admission purpose. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an ApL subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively for admission purpose.
  2. For 2024 HKDSE and before, 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; From 2025 HKDSE onwards, Language Proficiency Level A2 or above in French / German / Spanish, N3 or above in Japanese and TOPIK II: Grade 3 or above in Korean are also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement (Subject to approval by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)). One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
  3. An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
  4. If one of the five HKDSE subjects is Citizenship and Social Development, the general entrance requirement would become "Attained" for Citizenship and Social Development and Level 2 or above in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. Besides, Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, either one of the modules (with a higher level) will be counted for admission purpose.
  5. Applicable to 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).
  6. Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Higher Diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
  7. Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation
Graduates may pursue relevant Degrees locally or overseas. Admission to relevant Degree programmes of local universities:
  • Hong Kong Baptist University: BMus (Hons) in Creative Industries
  • The Education University of Hong Kong: BA (Hons) in Creative Arts and Culture and BEd (Hons) (Music) Co-terminal Double Degree Programme
Upon admission to relevant Degree programmes, graduates may apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis.
Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed in music production as pops singer, backing vocalist, music composer, arranger, sound designer, film & TV music scoring and sound designer, studio and live sound recording and mixing engineer, front of house engineer, etc.

Curriculum

  • Aesthetics and Semiotics
  • Critical Listening for Music Production
  • Fundamental Music Theory
  • Introduction to Recording and Mixing
  • Live Sound Production
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • IT Essentials - Smart Living

Higher Diploma in Music Production:

  • Cultural Studies
  • Ear Training for Music Professionals
  • Harmony 1 - Tonal Harmony
  • Instrumentation and Orchestration
  • MIDI Sequencing and Keyboard Skills
  • Recording and Mixing
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Music Production (Vocal Performance):

  • Cultural Studies
  • Harmony 1 - Tonal Harmony
  • Instrumentation and Orchestration
  • Fundamentals of Sightsinging and Ear Training for Vocalist
  • Fundamentals of Vocal Performance (Unlocking Your Voice)
  • MIDI Sequencing and Keyboard Lab for Vocalist
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Music Production:

  • Creative and Design Thinking
  • Harmony 2 - Reharmonization
  • Critical Listening for Audio Production
  • Song Writing and Arrangement - Cantopop
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Music Production (Vocal Performance):

  • Creative and Design Thinking
  • Song Writing and Arrangement - Cantopop
  • Ear Training and Sightsinging for Vocal Intonation and Pitch Accuracy
  • Vocal Performance Technique Introduction
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Music Production:

  • Film Scoring and Media Composition
  • Advanced Mixing for Music Production
  • Song Writing and Arrangement - Western Pop
  • Vocal Production
  • Graduation Project for Music Production (Part 1)
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Music Production (Vocal Performance):

  • Recording and Mixing
  • Song Writing and Arrangement - Western Pop
  • Ear Training for Vocal Harmonic Recognition
  • Live Performance Workshop (Group)
  • Vocal Performance Technique for Studio Recording
  • Graduation Project for Vocal Performance (Part 1)
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Music Production:

  • Performance Production Workshop
  • Graduation Project for Music Production (Part 2)
  • Professional Development / Academic Writing Workshop
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace

Higher Diploma in Music Production (Vocal Performance):

  • Live Performance Workshop (Solo)
  • Graduation Project for Vocal Performance (Part 2)
  • Professional Development / Academic Writing Workshop
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Industrial Attachment

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
Remarks
  1. The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
  2. 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 Chinese & Putonghua modules.
  3. 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.
  4. Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
  5. The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

Music Label

Music Label

VTC established "V Music" and the "V Music Library" to nurture young musicians by furthering their education and promoting their original music to the industry and streaming platforms. This initiative fosters collaboration between students, alumni, and industry professionals, enhancing career development and growth.

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