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Programme Advantages

Promising Career Prospects

Monthly average salary of graudates from this programme is HK$18,000.

Vibrant Learning Experiences

Can join the DigiCon6 and ACM SIGGRAPH to represent Hong Kong in various contests and festivals.

Promising Career Prospects

Monthly average salary of graudates from this programme is HK$18,000.

Vibrant Learning Experiences

Can join the DigiCon6 and ACM SIGGRAPH to represent Hong Kong in various contests and festivals.

Basic Information

The integration of arts and technology has become a new trend in arts development and the content creation industries. In response to the foreseen manpower demand of arts tech talents, the programme aims to equip students with artistic sensibility as well as production competence to integrate the latest technologies (such as augmented reality, extended reality, real-time animation, etc.) expanding the possibilities of artistic creation, live performance design, immersive experience and game design.

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

Study Places HKDI - 25

Admission Score Average Result: 14 ¹
Score Range: 11- 16 ¹

Programme Stream

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

Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Game and Immersive Design)
Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Show and Performance)
Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Virtual 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), the Hong Kong Extended Reality Association (HKXRA) and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (Hong Kong Section).

Remarks

Admission score in 2024 refers to score of the best 5 HKDSE subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language of admitted students in 2024. 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).

Notes

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.
The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated 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 (Subject to approval by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)). 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 programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Multimedia Technology and Innovation
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Cinematic Arts and Technology

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

City University of Hong Kong: BA Creative Media / BAS New Media / BSc Creative Media
Hong Kong Baptist University: BAS(Hons) in Arts and Technology
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts: BFA (Hons) in Theatre and Entertainment Arts
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) Scheme in Design / BA (Hons) in Digital Media / BA (Hons) in Interactive Media

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 Arts Tech Specialist, Virtual Art Director, Technical Designer, Extended Reality (XR) Producer, XR Stage Designer, Interactive VFX Designer, Digital Human Designer, Real-time Animation Artist, Game Designer, Immersive Media Designer.

Curriculum

Aesthetics and Semiotics
Live Show Previsualization
Game Design and Production
Interactive Virtual Environment
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
IT Essentials - Smart Living

Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Show and Performance):

Cultural Studies
Selective 1 out of 2 Elective Modules Sets:

Set 1:

Digital Stage Creation
Interactive Show Production
Motion Background for Stage

Set 2:

Virtual Set for Performance
Virtual Avatar Creation
Real-Time Performance Capture and Motion Design

Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Virtual Production):

Cultural Studies
Creative Process for Virtual Production
Cinematic Scene Modeling
Photorealistic Texturing and Lighting for Visual Effects Film
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Game and Immersive Design):

Cultural Studies
Assets Production for Tower Defense Game
Tower Defense Game Design Workshop
Graphics Design for RPG
RPG Development
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Show and Performance):

Creative and Design Thinking
Show Planning and Producing
Select 1 out of 2 Elective Modules

Stage Design
Directing for Live Performance

Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Virtual Production):

Creative and Design Thinking
Virtual Art Direction for Virtual Set
Pre-Production and Pre-visualisation
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Game and Immersive Design):

Creative and Design Thinking
Interactive Spatial Video Production
Immersive Shooting Game Design Workshop
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Show and Performance):

Project Development for Show and Performance
Show Production Management
Immersive Space Studio
Digital Production for Theatre
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Virtual Production):

Project Management for Virtual Production
Video Post-Production
Virtual Production Cinematography
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Game and Immersive Design):

Project Development for Game and Immersive Design
Platform Game Design and Production
Action Game Design Workshop
Digital Assets Creation for Platform and Action Games
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Show and Performance):

Professional Development / Academic Writing Workshop
Portfolio Design
Graduation Project for Show and Performance
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace

Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Virtual Production):

Professional Development / Academic Writing Workshop
Portfolio Design
Graduation Project for Virtual Production
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace

Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (Game and Immersive Design):

Professional Development / Academic Writing Workshop
Portfolio Design
Graduation Project for Game and Immersive Design
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace

Industrial Attachment

Tuition Fees

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.

Programme Highlights

Monster series

Cooperating with local film company mm2 Entertainment, we produced three films about monsters living in the human world, and completed the films using Hollywood's latest film shooting technology - Virtual Production.