Higher Diploma in Visual Arts and Culture

Semester 1:

• Creative and Design Thinking
  
• 3D Visual Expression: Object and Space
  
• Drawing
  
• Introduction to History of Visual Arts
  
• Photography and Moving Image
  
• Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  
• Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  
• IT Essentials - Smart Living
  

Semester 2:

• Cultural Studies
  
• 2D Visual Expression: Image Making
  
• Contemporary Hong Kong Art
  
• Digital Media and Sound
  
• Expanded Studies: Workshop Practice I
  
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  
• Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 1)
  

Semester 3:

• Aesthetics and Semiotics
  
• Master Class / Visiting Artist
  
• Expanded Studies: Workshop Practice II
  
• Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 2)
  

Semester 4:

• Independent Studies
  
• Introduction to Arts Project Management
  
• Introduction to Asian Art
  
• Visual Arts Research and Analysis
  
• Expanded Studies: Community Art
  
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  
• Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  
• Enrichment Module A
  

Semester 5:

• Professional Practice: Exhibition and Career Management
  
• World Culture
  
• Graduation Project for Visual Arts and Culture
  
• Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  
• Enrichment Module B
  

Modules Across Semesters:

• Industrial Attachment