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Design Discipline

Higher Diploma in Design for Event, Exhibition and Performance

Programme code DE114511

The following section presents the programme information offered in September 2023. Application information for AY 2024/25 will be announced in early November 2023.
Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full-time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
HKDI
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 :
  1. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose.
  2. 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, and one Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
Programme Aims
Hong Kong is one of the most popular places in the world for international Event, Exhibition and Performance. As a result, there is a high demand for specialist graduates to design, produce and manage of various activities every year.
 
This unique programme will give students the knowledge and skills to work as Design for Stage, Concert, Film & TV Set, Event, Exhibition, Museum, Window Display and Shopping mall Decoration & Festival Design. Students will learn design methodology and techniques including cultural context and spatial design, and also creative production skills.
 
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 can be employed as designer for stage, concert, film and TV set, theatre set, props, event, exhibition, conference, museum, window display and shopping mall decoration & festival design.  And, also eligible to work as project coordinator for event and activity’s planning and logistic co-ordinations.
Articulation
Graduates can 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) :
  • University of Lincoln, UK: BA(Hons) Design for Event, Exhibition and Performance#
    (Registration Number of Non-local Higher and Professional Education: 252461)
# It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE.

Graduates can also apply for admission to relevant degree programmes of local universities :
  • The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts: BFA (Hons) in Theatre and Entertainment Arts
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Environment and Interior Design
Upon admission to relevant degree programmes, graduates can apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on an individual basis.
Professional Recognition
Students are eligible to apply for student membership of Hong Kong Association of Theatre Technicians & Scenographers (HKATTS), the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) and the Hong Kong Visual Merchandising Art Association (HKVMAA).
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.