ApL Student Manual 2024-2026 Cohort ; S4 Entry in September 2023 Film and Transmedia
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] Contents Page No. 1. Course Aims 1 2. Learning Outcomes 1 3. Content and Organisation 2 4. Learning Topics 5 5. Course Duration 11 6. Medium of Instruction 11 7. Reference Books 11 8. Assessment Scheme 13 9. Performance Descriptors of Attained 14 10. Further Studies and Employment 14 11. Contact Information 17 Appendices Appendix A Leave Application Form Appendix B Application for Reassessment / Resubmission
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 1 1 1. Course Aims This course provides an authentic context for students to acquire the fundamental theories and concepts of film and transmedia, and helps students develop their creative thinking, professional ethics and various soft skills in communication, team work, problem-solving and critical thinking through handson practice and the interactive learning and teaching activities. 2. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: 1. demonstrate a basic understanding of roles, responsibilities and professional ethics of a practitioner in the film and transmedia industry; 2. apply basic theories and skills in film language including cinematography, editing, sound and scene design; 3. express visual ideas through storyboarding and transmedia storytelling principles; 4. develop critical thinking skills and appreciation skills through an understanding of film and transmedia industry, different cultural characteristics and styles of moving images; 5. integrate teamwork and problem-solving skills in film production projects; and 6. enhance self-understanding and explore directions on further studies and career pursuits.
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 2 1 3. Content and Organisation Module One: Overview of Film and Transmedia Industry (12 hours) In this module, students will have an overview of the profile and trend of the film and transmedia industry in global context, roles and responsibilities as well as media ethics required of an industry practitioner. Major contents: Film and transmedia industry profile and trend in global context Film and transmedia industry in Hong Kong and the Mainland Roles and responsibilities of practitioners Copyright and intellectual property right issues Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production (45 hours) This module focuses on skill training of filmmaking. Students will be equipped with the equipment operation techniques and knowledge essential to onlocation production and post-production. Major contents: Fundamental cinematography Editing theory and application Sound design and application Scene design and realisation Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling (45 hours) This module introduces the principles and elements of storytelling and enables students to have strong awareness of the content in relation to the platforms as well as the audience. Major contents: Application in film narrative of transmedia Principles and elements of transmedia storytelling Scriptwriting and storyboarding Implementation of visual storytelling Content creation in relation to different media platforms (such as videosharing websites, social media and interactive media)
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 3 1 Module Four: Exploring Film Aesthetics (36 hours) This module aims at shaping students’ artistic sensitivity. Students will be taught to consider different forms of film aesthetics in wider contexts. Also, they will be given elective choices to further their studies on one of the two specialised areas – Cinematographic Art or Art of Post-Production, where they will elevate their learnt skills in Module 2 from operational level to artistic level. Major contents: Global and local film appreciation Electives-“Cinematographic art”/ “Art of post-production” Module Five: Integrated Project: Short Film Production (42 hours) This module consolidates students’ prior learning in film production. Students will learn about the film production pipeline at different production stages in more detail. Towards the end of this module, students are required to apply and integrate their specialised skills, with consideration of the legal and ethical issues related to the film industry, in a short film production project. Major contents: Film production pipeline Pre-production planning Short film production Post-production Learning Platform: Annual Screening and Presentation
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 4
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 5 4. Learning Topics Please refer to the timetable for the dates of lessons. Lesson Content 1 Module One: Overview of Film and Transmedia Industry Explore the profile and global trend of film and transmedia industry and its latest application 2 Module One: Overview of Film and Transmedia Industry Understand the business ecology of co-production between Hong Kong and China 3 Module One: Overview of Film and Transmedia Industry Understand the roles of crew members involved in the production process and their responsibilities Realise the copyright and intellectual property right issues in film production 4 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production Moving image theory Basic operations of still camera and video camera In-class exercise: still camera and video camera usage 5 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production Concept and structure of lenses Characteristics of different lenses and their image effect Basic concept of exposure 6 Module One: Overview of Film and Transmedia Industry Assessment Task (1): Integrated Test on Film and Transmedia Industry 7 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production Camera movement and shot sizes Concepts of framing and its application Basic concept of lighting and equipment application Location sound recording technique In-class exercise: application of framing and lighting technique
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 6 Lesson Content 8 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production Introduction of video editing techniques Overview of compression code and its application Introduction of different kinds of video and audio format 9 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production Introduction of video editing software interface Basic editing workflow In-class exercise: video editing(I) 10 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production Concepts of different video editing technique and theory In-class exercise: video editing(II) 11 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production Application of dialog and music editing in video editing software The technique in detaching video and audio track In-class exercise: video and audio editing(I) 12 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production Assessment Task (2): Cinematography 13 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production Concepts and importance of audio design In-class exercise: video and audio editing(II) 14 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production Application of special effects Titles and subtitles production In-class exercise: video and audio editing(III) 15 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production In-class exercise: group video shooting 16 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production In-class exercise: individual editing 17 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production Basic of shot design Basic of scenes and scenes design
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 7 Lesson Content 18 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production Film appreciation and analysis (scene design) 19 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling Understand the concept of transmedia storytelling in relation to the changing audience behavior and platforms in the social media era 20 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling Identify the usages of transmedia storytelling in film narrative 21 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling What is classical film narrative Story fundamental elements: time, locations and characters Cause and effect relationship within the story 22 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling Story creation principles and processes Source of inspiration and creation methods 23 Module Two: Fundamentals of Film Production Assessment Task (3): Editing a Dialog Scene 24 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling Script development Script: character building In-class exercise: film appreciation and analysis 25 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling Elements of transmedia storytelling – variety of story forms In-class exercise: film appreciation and analysis 26 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling Elements of transmedia storytelling – the relation between bunified storyworld and multiple media platforms 27 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling Elements of transmedia storytelling – audience participation 28 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling Workflow of creating script Formats of script In-class exercise: short story creation 1
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 8 Lesson Content 29 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling Storyboard creation and technique : from word to image (1) In-class exercise: storyboard creation 1 30 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling Storyboard creation and technique : from word to image (1) In-class exercise: storyboard creation 2 (based on short story 1) 31 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling Content and Platform – Video-sharing Websites 32 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling Content and Platform – Social Media 33 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling Content and Platform – Interactive Media 34 Module Three: Transmedia Storytelling Assessment Task (4): Transmedia Storytelling 35 Module Four: Exploring Film Aesthetics Relationship and interaction between film and society (Hong Kong) 36 Module Four: Exploring Film Aesthetics Relationship and interaction between film and society (Western) 37 Module Four: Exploring Film Aesthetics New technology in the 21st century and future development of the film industry 38 Module Four: Exploring Film Aesthetics Film appreciation and discussion (Hong Kong) 39 Module Four: Exploring Film Aesthetics Film appreciation and discussion (Hollywood)
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 9 Lesson Content 40-46 Module Four: Exploring Film Aesthetics Electives (Select one of the following elective parts) Cinematographic art Art of post-production dialogue shooting techniques advance lighting technique chroma key shooting technique Assessment Task (5): Film Aesthetics advance special effect color grading technique chroma key editing technique Assessment Task (5): Film Aesthetics 47 Module Five: Integrated Project: Short Film Production Workflow of the production : pre-production, on-location shooting and post-production 48 Module Five: Integrated Project: Short Film Production Assessment Task (6): Integrated Project on Short Film Production – Script Creation and Pre-Production (1) 49 Module Five: Integrated Project: Short Film Production Assessment Task (6): Integrated Project on Short Film Production – Script Creation and Pre-Production (2) 50 Module Five: Integrated Project: Short Film Production Assessment Task (6): Integrated Project on Short Film Production – Script Creation and Pre-Production (3) 51 Module Five: Integrated Project: Short Film Production Assessment Task (6): Integrated Project on Short Film Production – Script Creation and Pre-Production (4) 52 Module Five: Integrated Project: Short Film Production Assessment Task (6): Integrated Project on Short Film Production – Film Shooting (1) 53 Module Five: Integrated Project: Short Film Production Assessment Task (6): Integrated Project on Short Film Production – Film Shooting (2) 54 Module Five: Integrated Project: Short Film Production Assessment Task (6): Integrated Project on Short Film Production – Film Shooting (3)
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 10 Lesson Content 55 Module Five: Integrated Project: Short Film Production Assessment Task (6): Integrated Project on Short Film Production – Film Shooting (4) 56 Module Five: Integrated Project: Short Film Production Assessment Task (6): Integrated Project on Short Film Production – Film Editing and Post-Production (1) 57 Module Five: Integrated Project: Short Film Production Assessment Task (6): Integrated Project on Short Film Production – Film Editing and Post-Production (2) 58 Module Five: Integrated Project: Short Film Production Assessment Task (6): Integrated Project on Short Film Production – Film Editing and Post-Production (3) 59 Module Five: Integrated Project: Short Film Production Assessment Task (6): Integrated Project on Short Film Production – Students comment on the completed film 60 Module Five: Learning Platform: Annual Screening and Presentation
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 11 5. Course Duration : 180 hours Students must attend all lessons. If absence is unavoidable, students should make a formal application by completing the “Leave Application Form” (Appendix A), substantiated with documented proof, to the Course Leader or Course Tutor concerned as soon as possible. In case of absence on medical grounds, students should inform the Course Tutor beforehand as far as possible and make a formal application for leave with documented proof (such as medical certificate) immediately upon resuming to studies. The minimum attendance requirement for Applied Learning (ApL) courses is 80% of the total number of contact hours. Students who fail to fulfill the minimum attendance requirement will be considered “Unattained” in the respective ApL course. 6. Medium of Instruction : English 7. Reference Books Andrae, M. & Marqurdt, C. (2016). The Film Photography Handbook: Rediscovering Photography in 35mm, Medium, and Large Format. San Rafael: Rocky Nook. Bordwell, D. (1985). Narration in the Fiction Film. State of Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin Press. Bordwell, D. (2016). The Rhapsodes: How 1940s Critics Changed American Film Culture. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Bordwell, D., Thomspon, K. & Smith, J. (2019). Film art: an introduction. New York: McGraw-Hill Education. Clark, M.J. (2013). Transmedia television: new trends in network serial production. New York: Bloomsbury. Dowd, T., Niederman, M., Fry, M. & Steiff, J. (2013). Storytelling across worlds: transmedia for creatives and producers. Oxford: Focal Press. Giovagnoli, M. (2011). Transmedia storytelling: imagery, shapes and techniques. Nova Scotia: ETC Press. Gronstedt, A. & Ramos, M. (2014) Learning through transmedia storytelling. Virginia: American Society for Training & Development. Jenkins, Henry (2008) Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide, New York University Press. Kenworthy, C. (2012). Master Shots: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your Low-budget Movie. Los Angeles: Michael Wiese Productions. Monaco, J. (2009). How to Read a Film: Movies, Media, and Beyond: Art, Technology, Language, History, Theory. Oxford University Press Murch, W. (2001). In the Blink of an Eye: a Perspective on Film Editing. Los Angeles: Silman-James Press.
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 12 Padova, T. (2017). Adobe InDesign Interactive Digital Publishing: Tips, Techniques, and Workarounds for Formatting Across Your Devices. Adobe Press. Phillips, A. (2012). A Creator’s Guide to Transmedia Storytelling: How to Captivate and Engage Audiences across Multiple Platforms. New York: McGraw-Hill. Pratten, R. (2015). Getting started with transmedia storytelling. Createspace. Turner, G. (2006). Film as Social Practice. Oxford: Routledge Worthington, C. (2009). Producing. New York: AVA Publishing. Zeiser, A. (2015). Transmedia marketing: from film and tv to games and digital media. Oxford: Focal Press.
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 13 8. Assessment Scheme Task No. Task Name Assessment Method Brief Task Description Assessment/ Submission Date Contribution to Final Score (%) 1 Integrated Test on Film and Transmedia Industry Written Test Students are required to complete a written test on the overview and the development of the film and transmedia industry. Question types include multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks questions and short questions. October Year 1 10% 2 Cinematography Practical Assessment Students are required to shoot a specified series of still and moving images to demonstrate their knowledge of basic film language and understanding of basic cinematography including composition, depth of focus, exposure, white balance and shot size. December Year 1 10% 3 Editing a Dialog Scene Practical Assessment Students are required to produce a dialog scene with ready-made movie clips by utilising the non-linear video editing system to demonstrate their understanding on editing theory and audio design. March Year 1 15% 4 Transmedia Storytelling Written Test Students are required to apply transmedia storytelling skills to create a story with platform-specific content for an assigned media platform, and visualise the story in the form of script and creative board of designated format. May Year 1 20% 5 Film Aesthetics Production Project Students are required to, in accordance with their elective module, design a cinematographic / editing style for the script developed in Assessment Task 4 and demonstrate the style in the form of video, with written descriptions illustrating the design concept. December Year 2 15% 6 Integrated Project on Short Film Production Production Project and Written Report (a) Group work: Students in groups initiate a production project and produce a short film, with the application of the basic knowledge of film and transmedia including script creating, shooting and post-production. (b) Individual work: Each student is required to (i) edit own version of short film with the one produced in group; and (ii) submit the whole production report, including a reflection report. May Year 2 30% Notes: If a student is absent from the assessment with valid reason, he/she may apply for re-assessment. Supporting documents should be submitted to the Course Leader for consideration together with the completed form of “Application for Reassessment” attached in Appendix B within 7 days (including weekends and public holidays) after the assessment is held.
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 14 9. Performance Descriptors of Attained Students at this level typically: 1. demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of concepts and principles in the film and transmedia industry; 2. apply basic concepts and skills of filmmaking and transmedia storytelling to develop and communicate simple ideas in planning and making of motion pictures; 3. demonstrate creativity, basic management, presentation and collaborative skills in the creation and production of motion pictures as well as the critical thinking skills in appreciation and critique of films and transmedia projects of different styles; 4. apply basic communication skills to express ideas and work collaboratively with team members and related personnel in the creation and production of motion pictures 5. demonstrate the ability to analyse and evaluate different elements in visual communication and to propose simple solutions in the process of film making; 6. recognise and appreciate the work ethics and responsibilities required for the industry and demonstrate awareness of the relationships between the industry and the society and culture; and 7. demonstrate a basic understanding of the future trends of the film and transmedia industry and the ability to identify opportunities for selfdevelopment. 10. Further Studies and Employment Effective from the 2018 HKDSE Examination, the reporting of student performance in ApL courses is refined to “Attained”, “Attained with Distinction (I)” and “Attained with Distinction (II)”. Performance of “Attained with Distinction (I)” is comparable to Level 3 while “Attained with Distinction (II)” is comparable to Level 4 or above of Category A subjects of the HKDSE Examination. Further Studies Students under the new academic structure are eligible to apply for admission to Associate Degree or Higher Diploma programmes if they meet the minimum entrance requirements of Level 2 in five HKDSE subjects (including Chinese Language and English Language). Each student is allowed to use up to two ApL subjects in the application. Details are available at the New Academic Structure Web Bulletin (http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/new/en/multiplepathway.php). For further studies in Degree programmes, ApL subjects are used as elective subjects, or considered for award of extra bonus or additional information, varying by individual institutions, faculties or programmes. Details are available at the New Academic Structure Web Bulletin (http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/new/en/multiplepathway.php).
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 15 Notes: 1. Individual programmes may have specific entrance requirements. Please refer to the VTC Admission Homepage (https://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission/en/) for details. 2. Holders of the 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) and holders of Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin are considered having met the general requirements of Higher Diploma programmes (not applicable to programmes with specific entrance requirements). 3. Diploma programmes are geared to prepare students for employment after graduation. Graduates may articulate to Professional Certificate / Diploma programmes after having accumulated work experiences in the industry. For enquiries, please contact HTI, CCI or ICI. 4. THEi admits graduates from the relevant higher diploma programmes into the senior years of its degree programmes. 5. Higher Diploma graduates can apply for admission to top-up degree programmes offered by SHAPE in collaboration with overseas universities, or degree programmes offered by local or overseas universities Articulation Pathways in the VTC
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 16 Programmes related to “Film and Transmedia” Graduates of this ApL course may apply for admission to the following Higher Diploma programmes offered by the VTC: Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (HKDI) Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (HKDI) Higher Diploma in Arts Technology (HKDI) Higher Diploma in Music Production (HKDI) Higher Diploma in Creative Media (HKDI) Higher Diploma in Advertising Design (HKDI) Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (HKDI) Higher Diploma in Visual Arts and Culture (HKDI) Graduates of the above Higher Diploma programmes may articulate to related Degree programmes offered by the VTC, or overseas universities in collaboration with the VTC, such as: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Digital Advertising, The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Media, Coventry University, U.K. Work Graduates of this course may pursue career in the film related industries such as assistants to directors, production assistants, continuity clerks, video editor trainees, camera operators, scriptwriter trainees, assistant digital content writers, junior multimedia producers and research writer trainees, etc. Upon completion of the relevant higher-level study programmes, together with the accumulation of substantial operational experience in the field, graduates may gradually rise to positions of directors, producers, production managers, script supervisors, and directors of photography, digital content specialists etc. For details on civil service appointment, please refer to the website of the Civil Service Bureau (http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/info/2170.html).
Applied Learning – Film and Transmedia Applied Learning Courses – Student Manual (2024-26 Cohort; 2026 HKDSE) [Commencing at Secondary 4 in the 2023/24 School Year] 17 11. Contact Information Course Leader Mr Kaman HUI Address: Department of Digital Media Hong Kong Design Institute 3 King Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O, N.T. Tel: 3928 2730 Fax: 3928 2701 Email: kamanhui@vtc.edu.hk Course Coordinator Mr Joe CHAN Address: Department of Digital Media Hong Kong Design Institute 3 King Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O, N.T. Tel: 3928 2752 Fax: 3928 2701 Email: sc_chan@vtc.edu.hk Course Coordination VTC Applied Learning Team Address: Room 1401, 14/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai Tel: 2836 1264 Fax: 3527 0421 Email: apl-enquiry@vtc.edu.hk Website: www.vtc.edu.hk/apl
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