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Higher Diploma in Fashion Image Design
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code DE114303

Higher Diploma in Fashion Image Design

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Transform Passion into Profession: Crafting Stories in Fashion Image Design

Blends creativity, fashion aesthetics, and visual arts, transforming passion into a profession.

Programme Advantages

Immersive Learning Experiences

Offer opportunities for overseas and the Mainland China study trips and participation in prestigious design competitions.

Programme Advantages

Transform Passion into Profession: Crafting Stories in Fashion Image Design

Blends creativity, fashion aesthetics, and visual arts, transforming passion into a profession.

Programme Advantages

Immersive Learning Experiences

Offer opportunities for overseas and the Mainland China study trips and participation in prestigious design competitions.

Basic Information

Fashion Image Design has emerged as a new profession specialising in make-up, hair styling, fashion styling and fashion photography to create the best and most appropriate image and styling for individual, brand and corporate. The programme seeks to enable students to master the most up-to-date communication strategies, knowledge and skills of image creative sector for fashion.

The programme offers students opportunities to work with industries professionals, and exposure of the newest trends by industry guest seminars. Students will be taught with systematic and professional training in enhancing the abilities of both individual and collaborative practice. By the time of programme completion, graduates are ready to contribute in various roles of creative talents in fashion communication, advertising, film, TV and media, and art direction, etc.

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 - 180
Admission Score Average Result: 14 1
Score Range: 10- 20 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 Fashion Image Design (Hair and Make-up Styling)
  • Higher Diploma in Fashion Image Design (Styling and Photography)
The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the streams in the 2nd semester, subject to their stream choice, academic performance and study place availability in specific streams.

Professional Recognition

Students are eligible to apply for ordinary membership of the Asia Hair Masters Association (AHMA) and the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association (HKFDA). Students are eligible to apply for student membership of Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA).
Remarks
  1. 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
  1. The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
Core/Elective Subject 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
  7. 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 Arts (Honours) in Fashion Design
Graduates may pursue relevant Degrees locally or overseas. They are eligible to apply for admission to the top-up Degree programme offered by the following university in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE):
  • Nottingham Trent University, UK: BA (Hons) International Fashion Business# (Registration Number of Non-local Higher and Professional Education: 251505)
# It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE.
Graduates may also apply for admission to relevant Degree programmes of local universities:
  • The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts: BFA (Hons) Degree in Theatre and Entertainment Arts Programme - Costume Technology / BFA (Hons) in Theatre and Entertainment Arts - Set and Costume Design
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) Scheme in Fashion
Upon admission to relevant Degree programmes, graduates may apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on an individual basis.
Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed as fashion stylists, fashion image consultants, magazine stylists, film make-up artists, bridal make-up artists, hair stylists, fashion photographers, etc.

Curriculum

  • Creative and Design Thinking
  • Fashion Illustration and Presentation
  • Professional Process for Fashion Image Design
  • Visual Research for Image Design
  • Expanded Studies: Introduction to Image Design
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
  • IT Essentials - Media

Higher Diploma in Fashion Image Design (Hair and Make-up Styling)

  • Cultural Studies
  • Historical Make-up Artistry
  • Introduction to Hair Styling
  • Introduction to Make-up
  • Expanded Studies: Image Accessories Workshop
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (Part 1)

Higher Diploma in Fashion Image Design (Styling and Photography)

  • Cultural Studies
  • Fashion History
  • Fashion Photography: Image Production
  • Fashion Technology: Pattern and Fitting
  • Expanded Studies: Experiential Project for Image Design
  • Expanded Studies: Image Accessories Workshop
  • Expanded Studies: Introduction to Fashion Styling
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (Part 1)

Higher Diploma in Fashion Image Design (Hair and Make-up Styling)

  • Aesthetics and Semiotics
  • Character Make-up
  • Historical Hair Dressing
  • Expanded Studies: Experiential Project for Image Design
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (Part 2)
  • Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Fashion Image Design (Styling and Photography)

  • Aesthetics and Semiotics
  • Fashion Photography and Concept
  • Fashion Technology: Draping and Special Effects
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (Part 2)
  • Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Fashion Image Design (Hair and Make-up Styling)

  • 3D Make-up and Technical Process
  • Creative Hair and Make-up Styling
  • Creative Hair Techniques
  • Industry Practice: Hair and Make-up for Fashion
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Fashion Image Design (Styling and Photography)

  • CAD for Styling and Photography
  • Fashion Image Development: Styling and Photography
  • Fashion Photography: Editorial Workshop
  • Expanded Studies: Advance Image Studio
  • Expanded Studies: Fabrication and Trimmings
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Fashion Image Design (Hair and Make-up Styling)

  • Critical Practice for Image Design
  • Fashion Plus: Industry Processes
  • Portfolio Development for Hair and Make-up Styling
  • Wig Techniques
  • Graduation Project
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace

Higher Diploma in Fashion Image Design (Styling and Photography)

  • Critical Practice for Image Design
  • Fashion Plus: Industry Processes
  • Portfolio Development for Styling and Photography
  • Fashion Imaging
  • Expanded Studies: Advance Image Studio
  • Graduation Project
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Industrial Attachment

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
Remarks
  1. The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

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