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Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography

Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code DE114111

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography

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Promising Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as cinematographer, photographer, director, producer, screen actor, programme emcee, gaffer, editor, scriptwriter, art director, television technical director, digital imaging technician, visual effects producer, etc.

Promising Career Prospects

Basic Information

The programme aims to equip students with necessary skills and production knowledge for film, television and photography industries, covering on-screen performance, pre-production, production and post-production techniques, and photography skills.

The 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.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 2 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

HKDI

Programme Stream

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

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Acting)
Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Cinematography)
Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Directing and Scriptwriting)
Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Photography)
Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Post-Production)

The 1^st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the streams in the 2^nd semester, subject to their stream choice, academic performance and study place availability in specific streams.

Professional Recognition

Students are eligible to apply for student or affiliate membership of the Hong Kong Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals (AMP4), the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA), the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA) and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (Hong Kong Section).

Remarks

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.

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. Recognition of Urdu Language subject in 2026 HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) will be announced later. For details, please click here. 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

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programme offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

BA (Hons) in Cinematic Arts and Technology

Graduates may also apply for admission to relevant Degree programmes of local universities:

City University of Hong Kong: BA in Creative Media
Hong Kong Baptist University: BFA (Hons) in Film and Television / BFA (Hons) in Acting for Global Screen
Hong Kong Metropolitan University: BA (Hons) in Creative Writing and Film Arts / BFA (Hons) in Imaging Design and Digital Art
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts: BFA (Hons) in Film and Television
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Design (Media Design)

Upon admission to relevant Degree programmes, graduates may apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as screen actor, programme emcee, director, scriptwriter, art director, producer, cinematographer, photographer, gaffer, editor, television technical director, digital imaging technician, visual effects producer, etc.

Curriculum

Aesthetics and Sustainability
Acting Workshop
Photographic Workshop
Post-Production Workshop
Storytelling Principles
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
IT Essentials - Design

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Acting):

Cultural Studies
Fundamentals of Acting
Movement and Physicality
Voice and Speech
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Cinematography):

Cultural Studies
Cinematography Workshop
Location Sound Recording
Multicam Variety Show Production
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Directing and Scriptwriting):

Cultural Studies
Drama Writing Research
Fundamentals of Directing and Production Management
Multicam Variety Show Writing and Directing
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Photography):

Cultural Studies
Culinary Photography
On-location Photography
Studio Portraits
Videography Workshop
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Post-Production):

Cultural Studies
Sound Editing
Video Compositing
Video Editing and Grading
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Acting):

Creative and Design Thinking
Screen Acting and Directing
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Cinematography):

Creative and Design Thinking
On-Location Drama Film Production
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Directing and Scriptwriting):

Creative and Design Thinking
Drama Script Writing
On-Location Drama Film Directing
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Photography):

Creative and Design Thinking
Music Video Production
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Post-Production):

Creative and Design Thinking
Drama Editing Workshop
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Acting):

Casting Workshop
Drama Acting and Script Analysis
Non-Drama Performance and Content Design
Scenario Acting
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Cinematography):

Pre-Production Studio
Scenario Shooting
Virtual Set Cinematography
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Directing and Scriptwriting):

Pre-Production Studio
Drama Script Writing
Film Directing Workshop
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Photography):

Advertising Photography
Architectural Photography
Expressive Editorial Portraits
High-end Products Photography
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Post-Production):

Advanced Post-Production Workflow
Color Grading Workshop
Sound Design and Mixing
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Acting):

Graduation Project for Film, Television and Photography : Acting
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Cinematography):

Graduation Project for Film, Television and Photography
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Directing and Scriptwriting):

Graduation Project for Film, Television and Photography
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Photography):

Graduation Project for Film, Television and Photography
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Post-Production):

Graduation Project for Film, Television and Photography
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace

Industrial Attachment

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the AY2025/26 is listed below for reference. The tuition fees for AY2026/27 will be announced at a later stage.

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for Chinese & Putonghua modules.
Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.