Higher Diploma in Theme Park and Theatre Creative Technology (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Cantonese))

Basic Information

The programme aims to equip students with all-rounded knowledge and skills in operating theme parks and theatre-related entertainment performances by integrating aspects of stagecraft, theatre lighting, sound technology and visual effects etc. It provides opportunities for professional training, industrial attachment and career development, and nurtures a new generation of technical personnel with IT talents.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language 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)

HKIIT at IVE (Tuen Mun)

Medium of Instruction

Chinese (Cantonese)¹

Remarks

Except some modules in English.

Notes

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.
The programme is newly offered in AY2026/27. The accreditation of programme will be conducted in 2026.

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 (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.
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

Application for mapping for articulation pathways to local and overseas universities will be sought.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as designers, technical managers, operators and technicians in theme parks, professional theatre companies and theatre venues.

Curriculum

CAD Study
Entertainment Technologies and Professional Practices
Sound Technology in Theme Park and Theatre
Lighting Technology in Theme Park and Theatre
Digital Photography & Video Shooting Fundamentals
Digital Video Editing Fundamentals
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction⁺
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & ⁺
IT Essentials - Media⁺

Sound Design and Operation
Stage Lighting Design and Operation
Video Production and Stage Visual Effects
Interactive Media Programming
Mathematics and Problem Solving Techniques
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence⁺
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A)⁺

Entertainment Project Development
Live Entertainment Event Broadcasting
Enrichment Module B
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search⁺
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)⁺

Live Event Management and Strategies
Integrated Theme Park and Theatre Entertainment Study
Final Year Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing⁺
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace⁺

Audio-Visual Installation and Technical Assembling
IT Professionalism
Final Year Project
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation⁺
Enrichment Module A

Remarks

Modules to be delivered in English.

Industrial Attachment: Students will have opportunity to join internship in Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park Hong Kong, Theatre venues under Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, Chung Ying Theatre Company and other professional theatre companies.