Programme Advantages

Promising Career Prospects

Collaborate with professionals and organisations in the fashion industry and related fields to acquire practical skills.

Rich learning experience

Offers a rich learning experience, providing students with opportunities for both domestic and international study and competition.

Promising Career Prospects

Collaborate with professionals and organisations in the fashion industry and related fields to acquire practical skills.

Rich learning experience

Offers a rich learning experience, providing students with opportunities for both domestic and international study and competition.

Basic Information

The programme is designed to enable students to work in the fashion design and product development field. Students will find the programme both practical and creative, learning through fashion shows, live projects, design competitions, international exchange programmes, working with visiting practitioners and organisations from fashion and related industries. Students will be expected to acquire the techniques in design concept generation, pattern making and sewing of fashion product. The knitwear design stream will further provide students with a more comprehensive learning scope as needed in the market.

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 - 120

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 Design
Higher Diploma in Fashion Design (Knitwear Design)
Higher Diploma in Fashion Design (Greater Bay Area Practice)*

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.

^* In cooperation with Shenzhen Polytechnic University

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 Designers Association (HKDA) and the Hong Kong Institute of Textile and Apparel (HKITA).

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 Arts (Honours) in Fashion Design

Graduates may pursue relevant Degrees locally or overseas. They are eligible to apply for admission to top-up Degree programmes offered by the following university in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE):

Nottingham Trent University, UK:
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design^# (Registration Number of Non-local Higher and Professional Education: 251504)
- 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 programme of local university:

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 designer, fashion knitwear designer, fashion accessories designer, fashion coordinator, stylist, product development executive, fashion buyer, fashion visual merchandiser and fashion editor, etc.

Curriculum

Creative and Design Thinking
Computer Aided Design in Fashion
Fashion Design Concept Development
Fashion Illustration
Introduction to Fashion Workshop
Expanded Studies: Experimental Fashion Materials for Fashion Design
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
IT Essentials - Design

Higher Diploma in Fashion Design:

Cultural Studies
Fashion Design Project
Intermediate Fashion Workshop
Textiles Design Studio
Expanded Studies: Experiential Project for Fashion Design
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 Design (Knitwear Design):

Cultural Studies
Introduction to Knitwear Design Concept
Introduction to Knitwear Design Workshop
Expanded Studies: Experiential Project for Knitwear Design
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 Design (Greater Bay Area Practice):

Cultural Studies (Greater Bay Area Practice)
Fashion Design Project (Greater Bay Area Practice)
Intermediate Fashion Workshop (Greater Bay Area Practice)
Textiles Design Studio (Greater Bay Area Practice)
Expanded Studies: Experiential Project for Fashion Design (Greater Bay Area Practice)
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 Design:

Aesthetics and Semiotics
Fashion Plus: Industry Processes
Garment Manufacturing Enhancement Workshop
Expanded Studies: Studio Practice for Fashion Design
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (Part 2)

Higher Diploma in Fashion Design (Knitwear Design):

Aesthetics and Semiotics
Fashion Plus: Industry Processes
Practical Knitwear Workshop
Expanded Studies: Studio Practice for Fashion Design
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (Part 2)

Higher Diploma in Fashion Design (Greater Bay Area Practice):

Aesthetics and Semiotics (Greater Bay Area Practice)
Fashion Plus: Industry Processes (Greater Bay Area Practice)
Garment Manufacturing Enhancement Workshop (Greater Bay Area Practice)
Expanded Studies: Studio Practice for Fashion Design (Greater Bay Area Practice)
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (Part 2)

Higher Diploma in Fashion Design:

Advanced Fashion Workshop
Final Fashion Collection Development
Final Fashion Collection Workshop
Expanded Studies: Competition Studio for Fashion Design
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Fashion Design (Knitwear Design):

Constructed Knitwear Design Workshop
Knitwear Collection Development
Knitwear Collection Workshop
Expanded Studies: Competition Studio for Fashion Design
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Fashion Design (Greater Bay Area Practice):

Advanced Fashion Workshop
Final Fashion Collection Development
Final Fashion Collection Workshop
Expanded Studies: Competition Studio for Fashion Design
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Fashion Design:

Design Portfolio
Fashion Plus: Workshop / Lab Practice
Professional Practice: Design and Business
Graduation Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace
Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Fashion Design (Knitwear Design):

Design Portfolio
Fashion Plus: Workshop / Lab Practice
Professional Practice: Design and Business
Creative Knitwear Design Workshop
Graduation Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace
Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Fashion Design (Greater Bay Area Practice):

Design Portfolio
Fashion Plus: Workshop / Lab Practice
Professional Practice: Design and Business
Graduation Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace
Enrichment Module B

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.