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Higher Diploma Programmes

Application Period: 1 December 2012 to 28 February 2013 Apply Now
DE114107 Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing
Duration of Study Semester-based (Normally to be completed in 2 years)
Mode of Study Full Time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s) HKDI
Planned Places

HKDI - 90
Average result of admitted students in 2012 (Note 1)
13
Entrance Requirements

Holder of S6 (NSS) Qualification:

Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; OR VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3); OR VTC Diploma in Vocational Education; OR Yi Jin Diploma; OR Equivalent.

Remarks :

  1. An "Attained" and an "Attained with Distinction" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects can be counted for admission purpose.
  2. 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, and one Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
  3. Holders of DVE award upon successful completion of prescribed modules are eligible to apply for Higher Diploma Programmes.
  4. Applicants may be required to attend an interview with an original work portfolio.

Holder of S7 Qualification:

Click HERE for the entrance requirements
Programme Stream

Students may choose one of the following streams so as to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas :


  • Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing
  • Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing (e-Publishing)
  • Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing (Publication Design)

The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the streams in the 2nd semester, subject to their choice, academic performance and availability of places in specific streams.
Programme Aims

The programme aims to offer students comprehensive understanding of the state-of-the-art publishing and printing technologies in design, commercial printing, book publishing, e-publishing, publication design and packaging areas, with the essential knowledge and skills in effective selling, marketing and management functions within the diverse sectors of the printing and publishing industry.

This course 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.

HKDI is the unique education provider offering higher diploma printing programmes in Hong Kong with strong industry support. The employment rates of our graduates always exceeded 95% in the past 30 years.
Curriculum

Semester 1:


  • English and Communication : Workplace Interaction
  • Whole Person Development : Self-efficacy Enhancement
  • Information Technology Essentials – Design
  • Cultural Studies Fundamentals
  • Expanded Studies 2 : Master Class
  • Publishing Principles
  • Computer Aided Design in Printing and Publishing
  • Design Vocabulary and Communication

Semester 2:
Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing :


  • English and Communication : Workplace Correspondence
  • Vocational Chinese Communication : Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Whole Person Development : SMART in Action
  • Whole Person Development : Integrated Career Development
  • Creative Thinking 1 : Hemispheric Thinking
  • Professional Practice : Portfolio and Career Management
  • Print Publishing Technology and Materials
  • Photography and Advanced Retouching
  • Colour Management System

Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing (e-Publishing) :


  • English and Communication : Workplace Correspondence
  • Vocational Chinese Communication : Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Whole Person Development : SMART in Action
  • Whole Person Development : Integrated Career Development
  • Creative Thinking 1: Hemispheric Thinking
  • Professional Practice : Portfolio and Career Management
  • Illustration Studies
  • Editorial Design
  • Photography and Retouching
  • Video Production for e-Publishing

Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing (Publication Design) :


  • English and Communication : Workplace Correspondence
  • Vocational Chinese Communication : Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Whole Person Development : SMART in Action
  • Whole Person Development : Integrated Career Development
  • Creative Thinking 1 : Hemispheric Thinking
  • Professional Practice : Portfolio and Career Management
  • Editorial Design
  • Photography and Advanced Retouching
  • Print Publishing Technology and Materials

Semester 3:
Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing :


  • English and Communication : Reports
  • Whole Person Development : Global Vision
  • Creative Thinking 2 : Strategic Thinking
  • Digital Workflow System

Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing (e-Publishing) :


  • English and Communication : Reports
  • Whole Person Development : Global Vision
  • Creative Thinking 2 : Strategic Thinking
  • Multi-platform Design
  • Principle of Colour Management System

Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing (Publication Design) :


  • English and Communication : Reports
  • Whole Person Development : Global Vision
  • Creative Thinking 2 : Strategic Thinking
  • Principle of Colour Management System
  • Copywriting and Editing

Semester 4:
Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing :


  • English and Communication : Persuasive Presentations
  • Vocational Chinese Communication : Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Cultural Studies and Design
  • Expanded Studies 3 : Cultural Study Trip / Exchange Programme
  • Quality Management in Print Production
  • Sales and Marketing for Printing and Publishing
  • Packaging Design and Technology

Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing (e-Publishing) :


  • English and Communication : Persuasive Presentations
  • Vocational Chinese Communication : Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Cultural Studies and Design
  • Expanded Studies 3 : Cultural Study Trip / Exchange Programme
  • Interactivity
  • Sales and Marketing for Printing and Publishing

Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing (Publication Design) :


  • English and Communication : Persuasive Presentations
  • Vocational Chinese Communication : Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Cultural Studies and Design
  • Expanded Studies 3 : Cultural Study Trip / Exchange Programme
  • Publishing Design
  • Packaging Design and Technology
  • Multi-platform Design

Semester 5:
Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing :


  • English and Communication : Promotional Materials
  • Aesthetics and Semiotics
  • Professional Practice : Design and Business
  • Expanded Studies 5 : Event / Community Workshop
  • Graduation Project
  • Printing and Publishing Management

Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing (e-Publishing) :


  • English and Communication : Promotional Materials
  • Aesthetics and Semiotics
  • Professional Practice : Design and Business
  • Expanded Studies 5 : Event / Community Workshop
  • Graduation Project
  • Printing and Publishing Management

Higher Diploma in Printing and Publishing (Publication Design) :


  • English and Communication : Promotional Materials
  • Aesthetics and Semiotics
  • Professional Practice : Design and Business
  • Expanded Studies 5 : Event / Community Workshop
  • Graduation Project
  • Printing and Publishing Management

Modules Across Semesters :


  • Industrial Attachment

Remark : Students have to complete the Common Elective Module in Semester 3 or 4.
Career
Prospects

Graduates will be employed as design and production technician, sales representative, customer service representative, and management trainee, in a range of print media and publishing business such as design house, publisher, advertising agency, pre-press company, printing equipment supplier, book printing company, and packaging printing company, etc.
Articulation

Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to the following degree programme:
Wuhan University：Bachelor in Printing and Packaging

Upon admission to relevant degree courses, graduates can apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis.
Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised by the following professional body as satisfying the academic requirements for its student membership :
Institute of Print-media Professionals
Note(s):
  1. Average result in 2012 refers to the total score of the best 5 HKDSE subjects of admitted students in 2012 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)
  2. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme name, content or change the offering campus(es) before class commencement if circumstances so warrant.

There might be changes in the course details.