Duration of Study | 2 Years | |
Mode of Study | Full-time | |
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Entrance Requirements | Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; OR VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR Diploma Yi Jin; OR Equivalent. Remarks :
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Programme Aims | To cope with the ever-changing economic environment and business development of the Fashion and Image Design industry. This programme is designed to fill the talent demand of the rigorous and demanding industries of the Film, TV, Entertaining and Show business sector. This programme aims to nurture students and develop designers for character and fashion design in connection with the performance requirements to enter the niche of the fashion and entertainment market. With the strong support of Fashion Archive and through a series of structured studio practices, master lectures and collaborations with the industries, graduates are capable of working independently from developing concepts to realising the outputs in eastern and western period costumes, props, accessories and character design for performance. 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. | |
Career Prospects | Graduates may be employed as costume designer and hair and make-up stylist for film, tv and theatre performance, costume consultant, theme park stylist/costumier, etc. Additional opportunities are available in advertising campaigns, corporate entertainment, professional performing companies, events, festivals, circus, pageants, concerts and light entertainment. | |
Articulation | Graduates can pursue relevant degrees locally or overseas. They are eligible to apply for admission to top-up degree programme offered by:
Graduates can also apply for admission to relevant degree programmes of local universities:
Upon admission to relevant degree programmes, graduates can apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis. | |
Professional Recognition | Students are eligible to apply for ordinary membership of the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association (HKFDA) and student membership of the Hong Kong Association of Theatre Technicians and Scenographers (HKATTS), the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) and the Hong Kong Institution of Textile and Apparel (HKITA). | |
Notes | Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant. |
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