Higher Diploma in Digital Media Technology (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Putonghua))

Basic Information

The programme equips students with professional knowledge and skills in digital media technologies, generative AI (artificial intelligence) and interactive media applications, and live streaming and broadcasting to create engaging digital experiences in various environments.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience, to well prepare the students to further studies and pursue a career after graduation.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 2 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

HKIIT at IVE (Sha Tin)

Medium of Instruction

Chinese (Putonghua)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 digital media developer & producer, VR / AR application developer, streaming and broadcasting developer & producer, UI / UX designer & developer, mobile apps designer & developer, advertising producer, exhibition coordinator, web designer & developer, YouTube content creator, generative AI specialist or even to develop their SOHO business in the digital media industry.

Curriculum

Mathematics and Problem Solving Techniques
Digital Photography & Video Shooting Fundamentals
Digital Video Editing Fundamentals
Introduction to Visual Communication
Introduction to Programming
3D Modelling & Rendering Techniques
Introduction to AI for Digital Media Applications
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction⁺
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness⁺
IT Essentials - Media⁺

VR/AR Studies
Motion Graphics
Digital Video Production
Generative AI for Digital Media Production
Metaverse Technology Studies
Mobile Advertising and App Design
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence⁺
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A)⁺

Web Design and Development
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search⁺
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)⁺
Enrichment Module A

Final Year Project
Digital Music and Sound Design
Art Technology with AI
3D Visualization for Multimedia and VR
Immersive Experience Design
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing⁺
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace⁺

IT Professionalism
Live Entertainment and eSports Event Broadcasting
Final Year Project
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentation, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation⁺
Enrichment Module B
Multimedia and VR Post-Production

Remarks

Modules to be delivered in English.

Industrial Attachment will be arranged at an appropriate time during the period of study between Semester 3- 5.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for AY2026/27 will be announced at a later stage.

Programme Highlights

VR Chinese Temple (in Chinese only)

Alien Arts in the Metaverse

Through the Generative Style Transfer artificial intelligence technology, we have created a photo booth that allows visitors to create unique-styled photos through selfies, which are instantly transmitted to a metaverse art gallery. Visitors can not only interact within the gallery but also have their artworks exhibited here. Meanwhile, they also have the opportunity to enter a mysterious UFO and explore unknown territories. (Participant: HASSAN Yin Mei; Guidance Lecturers: Lana CHAN, Dave CHO).