DE110512B
Higher Diploma in Interior Design

Higher Diploma in Interior Design
Programme Aims

Interior designers work to create harmonious, practical and aesthetically pleasing environments and spaces. During the programme, students learn how to achieve this by understanding the relationship between historical, social, cultural, economic, and technical considerations with successful designs. They also learn how to research and develop and present creative ideas. Students will be equipped with professional and technical design skills through individual and team projects. Graduates will possess confidence, technical competence, presentation skills and project management skills to work in a professional design studio.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic, language and communication training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

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Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full Time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI)
Entrance Requirements

Please refer to General Entrance Requirement

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed in small or large-scale architectural and interior design firms in corporate, residential, hospitality, retail, food and beverage, and leisure developments, etc. Graduates may also work for industries related to built environment design.

Articulation

Graduates may pursue relevant Degrees locally or overseas. They are eligible to apply for admission to the top-up Degree programme offered by the following university in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) :

  • University of the West of England Bristol, UK: BA (Hons) in Interior Design# (Registration Number of Non-local Higher and Professional Education: 253332) [Not applicable to Mainland students]

# It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE.

Graduates may also apply for admission to relevant Degree programmes of local universities:

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Design (Environmental Design) / BA (Hons) in Design (Interior Design)

Upon admission to relevant Degree programmes, graduates may apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on an individual basis.

Professional Recognition

Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) and the Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA).

Note
  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 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.
  3. To study this programme, applicant should apply for "Higher Diploma in Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design (Subject Group) [Programme Code： DE110512]", please click here for more information.
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
  • Cultural Studies
  • Architectural Graphics 
  • Computer Aided Design: 2D Visualization
  • Interior Design Studies: Residential
  • Interior Technology: Furniture and Construction Details
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
  • Aesthetics and Semiotics
  • Computer Aided Design: 2D Communication 
  • Interior Technology: Interior Materials and Finishes
  • Interior Technology: Interior Lighting and Colours
  • Professional Practice: Building Services and Design Business
  • Enrichment Module A
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Computer Aided Design: 3D Communication
  • Interior Design Studies: Industry Based
  • Expanded Studies: Design Research Methodologies
  • Expanded Studies: Industry Based Workshop for Interior Design
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B
  • Computer Aided Design: 3D Visualization
  • Interior Technology: Design Detailing for Graduation Project
  • Graduation Project
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Professional Practice: Portfolio and Career Management for Interior Design
  • Industrial Attachment

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