Semester-based (Normally to be completed in 2 years)
Mode of Study
Full Time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
HKDI
Planned Places
HKDI
- 60
Average result of admitted students in 2012 (Note 1)
14
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 :
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.
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.
Holders of DVE award upon successful completion of prescribed modules are eligible to apply for Higher Diploma Programmes.
Applicants may be required to attend an interview with an original work portfolio.
This programme aims to encourage students to learn visual arts and culture from a variety of aesthetic, theoretical, scientific, sociological and cultural viewpoints, and train their hand skills.
This programme 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.
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
History of Visual Arts
2D Visual Expression : Image Making
Photography and Video Making
Workshop Practice : Computer Aided Imaging
Semester 2:
English and Communication : Workplace Correspondence
Vocational Chinese Communication : Putonghua Conversation and Report
Whole Person Development : SMART in Action
Whole Person Development : Integrated Career Development
Creative Thinking 1: Hemispheric Thinking
Professional Practice : Portfolio and Career Management
Expanded Studies : Inter-Disciplinary Project
2D Visual Expression : Image Development
Workshop Practice : 3D and Extended Media
Studio Practice : Installation
Semester 3:
English and Communication : Reports
Whole Person Development : Global Vision
Creative Thinking 2 : Strategic Thinking
Expanded Studies : Cultural Study Trip / Exchange Programme
Expanded Studies : Event / Community Workshop
Studio Practice : Media Literacy Based Audio-Visual
Introduction to Arts and Cultural Management
Visual Arts Appreciation and Analysis
Semester 4:
English and Communication : Persuasive Presentations
Vocational Chinese Communication : Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Cultural Studies and Design
Expanded Studies : Master Class
Chinese Visual Arts and Culture Appreciation
Sustainability in Visual Arts
Professional Practice : Marketing and Promotion in Visual Arts and Cultural Project
Remark : Students have to complete the Common Elective Module in Semester 3 or 4.
Career
Prospects
The HD in Visual Arts and Culture is developing professionals in response to the rapid growing need of manpower in visual arts related fields in Hong Kong and Asia.
The graduates of the HD in Visual Arts and Culture are capable to be future entrepreneurs who can create community and business value in visual arts; assistant art administrators in museums and art centres, and assistant curators who can run cultural programmes or art exhibitions.
Articulation
Visual Arts and Culture programme is developing articulation to top-up degree programmes offered by universities overseas. Graduates can also apply for admission to the related degree programmes of local universities.
Note(s):
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)
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.