Visual Communication (Publishing Design and Print Media)

After integration of digital media technology, the technological advancement of design, publishing and print media is fast, which leads the contemporary design become more creative and varieties. In the past years, the industries are lacking of employees with creative and advanced technology training. This programme can satisfy the manpower need of the industries by training students with the above advanced technologies, also, it offers an valuable opportunity for the teenagers to develop their career in these potential industries.


Professional fields covered:

  • Commercial printed matter design
  • Packaging design
  • Design and print media workflow
  • Digital Design and layout making
  • Commercial digital photography
  • Image manipulation
  • Colour Management
  • Sales strategy

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4 Major Advantages for Earn and Learn
Earn and Learn : Under the scheme, participants will receive on-the-job training and classroom learning at the same time. A steady income and a recognized qualification are guaranteed
All-round Career Support : One-stop career counselling and placement services
Professional Career after Scheme Completion : Upon completion of the scheme, graduates of Higher Diploma will be entitled to a monthly salary not less than $12,000
Flexible Articulation Pathways : Graduates can pursue further studies to acquire higher qualifications and become a professional in the field


Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Publishing Design and Print Media)
 

Study Arrangement

The first year (The first 4 semesters)

Participants will study the full –time Higher Diploma in Visual Communication at HKDI.

The second to third years

Participants will be employed by the participating companies as apprentices starting from the fifth semester. The employer will sponsor the trainee to study the Higher Diploma in Visual Communication (Publishing Design and Print Media) programme at HKDI for one day per week.


Allowance & Salary*

The second to third years

Participants will receive a total of $30,800 Industry Incentive Allowance and $54,000 government subsidy from their employers and the government respectively. Given a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $9,000#, the total monthly income will be above $10,000.
 
The second year of training
Monthly salary not less than $9,000# and an average of $2,000& Government Allowance
Monthly average
$11,000 or above
The third year of training
Monthly salary not less than $9,000# and an average of $2,500& Government Allowance
Monthly average
$11,500 or above
An additional subsidy during second to third year $30,800

*  Mode of issuing subsidy and Government Allowance may vary across trades and industries.
#  For apprentices who join the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme on or after 1 April 2024, the guaranteed monthly salary will be adjusted to $10,000.
&  For apprentices who join the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme on or after 1 April 2024, they will be entitled to the Monthly Apprenticeship Training Allowance of $1,000 per month during the apprenticeship.


For enquiries, please contact the Office of the Director of Apprenticeship.
 


Tuition Fees

 
  • Participants will need to pay the tuition fees for the first 4 semesters of HD programme.
  • Employers will sponsor the tuition fees for the second and third year (from semester 5) of HD programme.
 


Entry Requirement

 
  • Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; or
  • VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies; or
  • VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education; or
  • Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin or Equivalent.
 


Offering Institutes:

        


For enquiries:

Office of the Director of Apprenticeship

Tel: 3907 6786

Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk


Information as of February 2024. VTC reserves the right to revise or cancel any programme if circumstances so warrant. Details will be announced on the Admission Homepage.


Please submit online application via the “VTC Admission Portal” and choose the programme:

 

 

For more information of HD programmesplease visit the website of VTC Admission Page:

https://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission/en/programme/s6/higher-diploma/

 

 

Enquiry: Office of the Director of Apprenticeship

 

Tel: 3907 6786

Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk

URL: www.vtc.edu.hk/apprenticeship