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Higher Diploma in Digital Media Production

Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code DE114203

Higher Diploma in Digital Media Production

Programme Edges

Promising Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed in media production such as Multimedia Designer, Assistant Art Director, Digital Content Creator, AI concept assistant, Graphic Designer, Mobile Game Designer, etc.

Promising Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed in media production such as Multimedia Designer, Assistant Art Director, Digital Content Creator, AI concept assistant, Graphic Designer, Mobile Game Designer, etc.

Basic Information

The programme aims to prepare students to become future content creators in the field of multimedia and cross-platform digital entertainment. It will combine the latest generative AI aesthetic techniques, allowing students to learn about art direction, visualisation, and the creative process. These techniques will help students confidently choose and create diverse digital media design works.

The programme is also 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

Professional Recognition

Students are eligible to apply for student or affiliate membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA), the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA) and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (Hong Kong Section).

Remarks

The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
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.

Entrance Requirements

HKDSE

Chinese Language 2

English Language 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

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.
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. Recognition of Urdu Language subject in 2026 HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) will be announced later. For details, please click here. One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
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.
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).
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.
Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

BA (Hons) in Cinematic Arts and Technology
BSc (Hons) in Multimedia Technology and Innovation

Graduates may pursue for admission to relevant Degree programmes offered by local or overseas universities. They are eligible to apply for admission to the top-up Degree programmes offered by the following university in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE):

University of the West of England, Bristol, UK: BA (Hons) Digital Media^# (Registration Number of Non-local Higher and Professional Education: 252421)
University of the West of England, Bristol, UK: BA (Hons) in Graphic Design^# (Registration Number of Non-local Higher and Professional Education: 253266)

^# 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.

Graduates may pursue relevant Degrees locally or overseas. Admission to relevant Degree programmes of local universities:

Hong Kong Baptist University: BASc (Hons) in Arts and Technology
The City University of Hong Kong: BA Creative Media / BAS New Media
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Design (Media Design)
Hong Kong Metropolitan University: BFA (Hons) in Imaging Design and Digital Art

Upon admission to relevant Degree programmes, graduates may apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on an individual basis.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as Multimedia Designer, Assistant Art Director, Digital Content Creator, AI concept assistant, Graphic Designer, Mobile Game Designer, etc

Curriculum

Aesthetics and Sustainability
Digital Imaging with Generative AI
Fundamentals of Animation Principles
Mobile Game and Interaction Design Basics
Digital Media Production Studio
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
IT Essentials - Design

Cultural Studies
Story development with Generative AI
Select 4 Elective Modules

3D Modelling for Mobile Platforms
Character Design and Figure Drawing
Digital Visualisation for Scene Design
Music Theory Essentials
MIDI Sequencing and Music Appreciation
Mini Game Design
Studio Photography
UI Design for Portable Screen
Video Post-Production Techniques
Videography Studio for Social Media

Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Creative and Design Thinking
Moving Image with Generative AI
Select 1 Elective Module:

Music Editing and Mixing
Platform Game Design Workshop
Storyboarding and Animatic Production for Visual Storytelling
Sound Editing Studio

Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Enrichment Module A

AI Model Training
Portfolio Consultation
Project Management

Select 2 Elective Modules:

AI-Powered Music Creation
Animation Creation with Generative AI
Motion Comics
Music Video Design Workshop
Role-playing Game Design
Tower Defense Game Design with Generative AI
Drama Film Production with Generative AI

Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enrichment Module B

Capstone: Digital Media Portfolio Creation
Distribution and Publishing
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace

Industrial Attachment

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the AY2025/26 is listed below for reference. The tuition fees for AY2026/27 will be announced at a later stage.

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
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.
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.
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.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.