DE110512
Higher Diploma in Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design (Subject Group)
The programme aims primarily at students who have completed their secondary school education and expect to take up specialist spatial and environmental design studies. The Department of Architecture, Interior and Product Design runs a one-semester spatial and environmental based curriculum common to all first-year Higher Diploma students studying in Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design. The programme covers fundamental skills and knowledge in design, creativity and technology, and serves as an introduction to, and preparation for, the Year One students for the next four to five-semester study in their respective professional design programmes.
Students will choose one of the following specialised programmes so as to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas :
- Higher Diploma in Architectural Design (HKDI)
- Higher Diploma in Interior Design (HKDI)
- Higher Diploma in Landscape Architecture (HKDI)
*The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the professional programmes in the 2nd semester, subject to their programme choice, academic performance and study place availability in specific programme.
*Only graduates of "Higher Diploma in Architectural Design" and "Higher Diploma in Landscape Architecture" are eligible for the Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme (VPAS).
Please refer to General Entrance Requirement page.
1.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.
2.The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.
The 1st semester Higher Diploma in Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design (Subject Group) common foundation studies curriculum:
• Creative and Design Thinking
• Architectural Visualization: Hand Drawing Technique
• Design Studio: Spatial Definition
• History and Theory of Design: Introduction
• Principles of Building: Structure and Construction
• Expanded Studies: Local Field Trip
• Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
• Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
• IT Essentials - Design
Remark: The curriculum includes two Enrichment Modules.