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Higher Diploma Programmes

Application Period: 1 December 2012 to 28 February 2013 Apply Now
DE114502 Higher Diploma in Landscape Architecture
Duration of Study Semester-based (Normally to be completed in 2 years)
Mode of Study Full Time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s) HKDI

(The classes of this programme are mostty held at  IVE(Kwun Tong))
Planned Places

HKDI - 30
Average result of admitted students in 2012 (Note 1)
15
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:

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Programme Aims

This programme lays a foundation of both design philosophy and technical knowledge for students who intend to pursue the landscape architecture profession, providing the background training in basic design skills, planting design, landscape architecture theory and history, technology, and visual communication, for the students to practice or to advance to further studies in landscape architecture. It equips students with technical aptitude, professional knowledge and skills together with the necessary legal and managerial knowledge, professional language, leadership qualities, interpersonal and other generic skills, initially at a para-professional level, via the blending of theoretical knowledge and practical application, to enable them to pursue careers in the profession of landscape architecture. It also aims to cultivate a holistic approach to design education that encompasses both conceptual and professional concerns leading to graduates capable of independent decision-making.

It prepares students for articulation to further education in landscape architecture so as to advance their careers as landscape architects and project managers in landscape architecture. Graduates can apply for admission to the degree programme offered by THEi. They can hence continue to further their studies in relevant Master's degree programmes, sit for professional examinations for membership in professional organizations, and be qualified as Registered Landscape Architect.

This 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.
Curriculum

Semester 1:


  • English and Communication : Workplace Interaction
  • Whole Person Development : Self-efficacy Enhancement
  • Information Technology Essentials – Design
  • Cultural Studies Fundamentals
  • Design Vocabulary and Communication
  • Expanded Studies 1 : Local Field Trip
  • History and Theory 1
  • Principles of Landscape 1
  • Landscape Visualization 1
  • Landscape Design Studio 1

Semester 2:


  • 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 : Hemisphere Thinking
  • Expanded Studies 2 : Study Trip A
  • History and Theory 2
  • Principles of Landscape 2
  • Landscape Visualization 2
  • Professional Practice 1
  • Landscape Design Studio 2

Semester 3:


  • English and Communication : Reports
  • Whole Person Development : Global Vision
  • Creative Thinking 2 : Strategic Thinking
  • Expanded Studies 3 : Community Workshop
  • Expanded Studies 4 : Study Trip B
  • Principles of Landscape 3
  • History and Theory 3
  • Landscape Design Studio 3

Semester 4:


  • English and Communication : Persuasive Presentation
  • Vocational Chinese Communication : Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Cultural Studies and Design
  • Expanded Studies 5 : Study Trip C
  • History and Theory 4
  • Principles of Landscape 4
  • Landscape Visualization 3
  • Professional Practice 2
  • Landscape Design Studio 4

Semester 5:


  • English and Communication : Promotional Materials
  • Aesthetics and Semiotics
  • Expanded Studies 6 : Competition Studio
  • History and Theory 5
  • Principles of Landscape 5
  • Landscape Visualization 4
  • Graduation Project (for Landscape Architecture)

Modules across semesters :


  • Industrial Attachment – Coaching Session (to be conducted from Semester 2 to 4)
  • Industrial Attachment (to be conducted during Semester 3)

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

Possible careers for graduates of the HD in Landscape Architecture are landscape architectural assistants, project assistants and technical officers in landscape architectural firms, contractors, developers, and governmental sectors.
Articulation

Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to top-up degree programmes offered by :
Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEI) : BA(Hons) in Landscape Architecture

They can hence continue to further their studies in relevant Master's degree programmes, sit for professional examinations for membership in professional organisations and be qualified as Registered Landscape Architects.
Professional Recognition

Graduates with relevant Master's degree could sit for professional examinations for membership in professional organizations and be qualified as Registered Landscape Architects.
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.