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Design and Information Technology

Diploma of Vocational Education (AI and Information Technology)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma

Programme Code FS113397

Diploma of Vocational Education (AI and Information Technology)

Programme Edges

Project-based Learning (PBL)

Through mini-projects, students are equipped with basic project skills.

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Students are motivated and their learning interest is aroused by using different means of technologies.

Work-integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL activities can enrich students' learning experiences.

Project-based Learning (PBL)

Through mini-projects, students are equipped with basic project skills.

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Students are motivated and their learning interest is aroused by using different means of technologies.

Work-integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL activities can enrich students' learning experiences.

Basic Information

The programme aims to help students develop, through a balanced curriculum with generic and vocational knowledge and skills, and structured whole person development competencies in a specific trade to enhance their opportunities for employment and/or further studies. The programme provides hands-on and professional training, including knowledge of artificial intelligence, creative media, networking and cloud technologies. Graduates may choose to seek employment or to pursue further studies.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 3 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Kwai Fong / Tin Shui Wai / Tuen Mun / Yeo Chei Man)
HKIIT¹

Programme Stream

Creative and Entertainment Applications Stream (FS113397A) offered by Youth College (Kwai Fong / Tin Shui Wai / Yeo Chei Man)
Cloud and AI Applications Stream (FS113397B) offered by Youth College (Kwai Fong / Tuen Mun) and HKIIT

Remarks

HKIIT is located at VTC Tsing Yi Complex, 20A Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi Island, New Territories.

Notes

For some modules of the programmes, the medium of instruction and assessments is Chinese.
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

Completion of Secondary 3; OR
Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Holders of Diploma of Vocational Education (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). Please refer to the details of Higher Diploma programmes in this homepage.

Career Prospects

Graduates may enter the IT profession at junior level or be employed as technician trainees in industrial and commercial organisations to provide technical support.

Curriculum

Vocational English
Vocational Chinese
Mathematics
Information Technology
Whole Person Development Modules

Safety, Health and Environment
AI in Computer Aided Design
Database Concepts
Elementary Programming
Vibe Coding and Web Authoring
Introduction to Cybersecurity
IT Fundamentals
Physical Network Engineering
Computer Programming
Introduction to Networks
Podcast Production
Project Skills
3D Animation Fundamentals
Visual Storytelling
AI enabled UX Design
Character Animation and Motion Capture
Audio and Visual Effects
Introductory Concepts on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Digital Graphic Production and Visualization
Game Design and Development

Safety, Health and Environment
AI in Computer Aided Design
Database Concepts
Elementary Programming
Vibe Coding and Web Authoring
Introduction to Cybersecurity
IT Fundamentals
Physical Network Engineering
Computer Programming
Introduction to Networks
Podcast Production
Project Skills
Server Configurations
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Web Application Development with AI
Mobile Application Development
Supporting Routing and Switching Network Devices
AI Applications
Cloud Computing Infrastructure
Cloud Configuration and Security
Introductory Concepts on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Remarks

DVE students may consider taking the elective module “Mathematics 3E: Mathematics for Further Studies” for the eligibility to apply for VTC’s Higher Diploma programmes which require Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics as one of their general entrance requirements. Students may be required to pay a separate tuition fee for this elective module.