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Programme Advantages

Continuous learning assessment

Project-based learning for effective and effortless knowledge acquisition.

Stay aligned with industry needs

Learn the latest applications to enhance industry competitiveness, foster comprehensive student growth.

Communication skills

Strengthen communication and presentation skills, fully preparing for further education and career.

Continuous learning assessment

Project-based learning for effective and effortless knowledge acquisition.

Stay aligned with industry needs

Learn the latest applications to enhance industry competitiveness, foster comprehensive student growth.

Communication skills

Strengthen communication and presentation skills, fully preparing for further education and career.

Basic Information

The programme aims to provide students with design fundamentals, language and generic skills for further studies. Through a "think and do" interactive approach, the design modules emphasise the conceptual and practical skills, design technology, the creative process, and the key aspects of the design industry. Students also learn presentation, communication and interpersonal skills necessary for the study of design.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 1 Year

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

HKDI
IVE (Kwun Tong / Morrison Hill)
Youth College (Tuen Mun)

Study Places HKDI - 360
IVE (Kwun Tong) - 250
IVE (Morrison Hill) - 60
Youth College (Tuen Mun) - 30

Professional Recognition

Students who are studying Diploma of Foundation Studies - Design are eligible to apply for the following student membership:

Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA)
Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong Limited (IDSHK)

Remarks

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

Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary Academic Structure); OR
Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates of Diploma of Foundation Studies are eligible to apply for VTC’s Higher Diploma programmes, which normally require five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including Chinese Language and English Language.

Career Prospects

The programme equips students with skills required for employment in the design and creative industries and also prepares them for further studies.

Curriculum

Design Profession and Practice
Design Concepts and Methods
3-Dimensional Design and Visualisation
Creative Studio
Vocational English I
Vocational English II
Vocational English III
Vocational English IV
Vocational English V
Foundation Mathematics I
Foundation Mathematics II (A)
Information Technology Applications
Essentials of Personal Development
Wellness in Action
Vocational Chinese: Discussion and Social Correspondence
Vocational Chinese: Reading Comprehension & Administrative Text Writing
Vocational Chinese: Putonghua Conversation & Discussion
Optional Module: Foundation Mathematics III (1)

Remarks

Diploma of Foundation Studies students may also consider taking the optional module 'Foundation Mathematics III' for the eligibility to apply for VTC's Higher Diploma programmes or related civil service jobs which require Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics as one of their entrance requirements. Separate tuition fee will be charged for this optional module.

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fees (HK$)

$21,630

Remarks

The study duration of Diploma of Foundation Studies programmes is normally 1 year. The tuition fee is payable in two installments.
In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees.
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.
Students of Diploma of Foundation Studies programmes may choose to take the optional module “Foundation Mathematics III” with a separate tuition fee.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review. 6. The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

HKDI x KMB Collaborative Project - "永續‧Get Set‧Go!"

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Design) students participated in a collaborative event organised by HKDI and KMB: The Bus Body Graphics Design Competition. The winning students' designs were selected to be featured on three buses, which will be operating in various districts across Hong Kong.

「點睇廣東話」- Illustration exhibition at Airside

Students from Diploma of Foundation Studies (Design) created a series of illustrations themed around Cantonese, utilising the design skills they have learned. These works were exhibited at the Airside, attracting a significant number of viewers.