Higher Diploma in Creative Design and Media (Moving Image)

Introduction
HKCT Higher Diploma in Creative Design and Media (Moving Image)
This programme nurtures video producers who are able to develop a media project from concept, to master the video production and monitor the quality of production
2022 Graduation Show - Design Express

Design is all about expressing an idea in a variety of ways through careful planning.  Just like in the process of logistics management, in addition to planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating, controlling and supervising, it also needs to cooperate with different departments.

Contents

Programme Contents
Higher Diploma in Creative Design and Media (Moving Image) features both theory and practice of moving image production and broadcasting; focus on nurturing video producers who are able to develop a media project from concept, master video production to monitor the quality of product; strengthen students' critical thinking and team work. Students learn from practicum, which will lay a good foundation for their future careers. In particular, creative thinking, aesthetic sense, filming and editing are essential skills for professional moving image producers who are required to possess all-round practical skills to tackle all kinds of challenges and difficulties during productions.

Programme Features

  • Professional Equipment: HKCT provides professional moving-image filming and post-production equipment such as high definition production studio, audio booth, outside broadcasting facilities, aerial filming drone quadcopter and 3 axis gimbals stabilizer.
  • Industry Networking: Professional talks and seminars by experienced practitioners in the industry will be arranged.
  • Diverse Opportunities: Students can enhance their practical skills and accumulate production experiences through practical exercises and experiential learning activities
  • Software at Industrial Level: The programme includes different professional software such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Animate, Dreamweaver, etc.
  • No Written Assessment: Students are assessed by professional practice and project assignments.
  • Career Oriented: The programme is career-oriented which emphasizes practical and applied learning, students could have more opportunities to use professional equipment and software. 
  • Small Class Teaching: Lectures are conducted in small class size, students could receive more individual attention.

Featured Modules

  • Innovation and Information Technology in Society
  • Creative Thinking
  • Digital Media and Design Appreciation
  • Storyboarding
  • Introduction to Audio Visual Imaging
  • Animation
  • Introduction to Post-Production
  • Project Development and Presentation
  • Sound Editing and Mixing
  • Post-Production
  • Studio and Outside Broadcasting
  • Final Project (Moving Image)
Graduation Path

Graduates may further study degree in media production or related disciplines. More than 90% of graduates are employed in the media production industry. Graduates can take up various positions such as assistant producer, producer, production assistant, cameraman, video editor, post-production operator, duty director, AV support technician, and media-related administrative staff / coordinator.

Internship

Students may be arranged for internship in 4As advertising company/student enterprise/related overseas organization to obtain practical work experience. 

Programme Details
Mode of Study

Full Time

Teaching Mode

Face to face (Classes may need to be conducted via online platform depending on epidemic for the sake of students’ safety)

Commencement of Study

September 2023

Duration

2 Years

Location
Entry Requirements
  1. Attained Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects, including Chinese and English [each applicant is allowed to use not more than two Applied Learning subjects at “Attained” level as equivalent to Level 2 in the application]; or 
  2. Pass in 1 A-Level or 2 AS-Level subjects (with 5 passes in HKCEE subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language); or 
  3. Holder of Diploma Yi Jin; or 
  4. Holder of Diploma for Tertiary Studies; or 
  5. Holder of Pre-Associate Degree; or 
  6. Holder of Diploma and 
    - the qualification should be awarded by one of the local or overseas recognised tertiary institutions / post-secondary colleges; and 
    - the length of study is at least 450 teaching hours; or 
  7. Aged 21 or above with 1 year working experience; or 
  8. Equivalent qualifications; 
    AND 
  9. Pass the admission interview. 

Year 1: $55,749 Year 2: $61,290

The tuition fee above is under 2023/24 Cohort.
This programme is subsidised under Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP). In the 2023/24 academic year, a subsidy of up to $39,140 per academic year will be provided to each eligible local student admitted to this laboratory-based programme. The first-year tuition fee after subsidy is $16,609. HKCT offers the lowest tuition fee after deduction of SSSDP maximum subsidy when comparing with other institutions’ higher diploma programmes in the same discipline. 

QF Level
The qualification of this programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework in Hong Kong.
QF level:4
QR Registration No.:21/000168/L4
Registration Validity Period:1/9/2021 to 31/8/2024
Tuition fees and subsidies are to be reviewed and adjusted annually on various factors.
This programme is subsidised under Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP). In the 2023/2024 academic year, a subsidy of up to $39,140 per academic year will be provided to each eligible local student admitted to this laboratory-based programme. The first-year tuition fee after subsidy is $16,609. Only local students are eligible for the subsidy under SSSDP.