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Information Technology Discipline

Higher Diploma in Multimedia, VR and Interactive Technology

Programme code IT114212

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)
IVE (Lee Wai Lee)
IVE (Sha Tin)
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
Click here to view the programme highlights video (narration in Cantonese)

This programme is designed to equip students with up-to-date professional knowledge and techniques in interactive multimedia, web broadcasting, and virtual reality technologies that meet the rising demands in various creative industries. Students will acquire practical and hands-on experience through internship and participating collaborative projects with the industry.
 
This programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience, to well prepare the students to further studies and pursue a career after graduation.
Career Prospects
Graduates can work as multimedia developer & producer, VR/AR application developer, web broadcasting producer, UI/UX designer & developer, mobile apps developer, advertising producer, exhibition coordinator, web designer & developer and, creative professional or even to develop their SOHO business in the industry.
Articulation
Graduates can apply for admission to the following programmes:
  1. Local degree programmes offered by VTC's member institution:
    • The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)
  2. Degree programmes in local universities:
    • The City University of Hong Kong
    • The Hong Kong Baptist University
    • The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • The Hong Kong Metropolitan University
    • The University of Hong Kong
  3. Articulation degree programmes in overseas universities (conducted at IVE campus):
    • The Coventry University, UK
    • The University of the West of England, UK
  4. Other universities in the UK and Australia
Professional Recognition
The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate membership.

The programme is also recognised by the industry and professional bodies. Students could enroll to the professional certifications, such as Adobe Certified Associate, Autodesk Certified Associate, Pro Tools Certified User, Unity Certified Associate etc. with student-discounted rate to enhance their career prospects. The Discipline will provide the latest information on the fee and reimbursement of parts of the certification fees to the students.
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.