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Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography

Programme Aims

The programme aims to equip students with necessary skills and production knowledge for film, television and photography industries, covering on-screen performance, pre-production, production and post-production techniques, and photography skills.

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)
Programme Stream

Students may choose one of the following streams so as to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas:

  • Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Acting)
  • Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Cinematography)
  • Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Directing and Scriptwriting)
  • Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Photography)
  • Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Post-Production)

The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the streams in the 2nd semester, subject to their stream choice, academic performance and study place availability in specific streams.

Entrance Requirements

Please refer to General Entrance Requirement

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as screen actor, programme emcee, director, scriptwriter, art director, producer, cinematographer, photographer, gaffer, editor, television technical director, digital imaging technician, visual effects producer, etc.

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programme offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

  • BA (Hons) in Cinematic Arts and Technology

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

  • City University of Hong Kong: BA in Creative Media
  • Hong Kong Baptist University: BFA (Hons) in Film and Television / BFA (Hons) in Acting for Global Screen
  • Hong Kong Metropolitan University: BA (Hons) in Creative Writing and Film Arts / BFA (Hons) in Imaging Design and Digital Art
  • The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts: BFA (Hons) in Film and Television
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Design (Media Design)

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

Professional Recognition

Students are eligible to apply for student or affiliate membership of the Hong Kong Association of Motion Picture Post Production Professionals (AMP4), the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA), the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA) and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (Hong Kong Section).

Note

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.

 

Curriculum
  • Aesthetics and Sustainability
  • Acting Workshop
  • Photographic Workshop
  • Post-Production Workshop
  • Storytelling Principles
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • IT Essentials - Design

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Acting):

  • Cultural Studies
  • Fundamentals of Acting
  • Movement and Physicality
  • Voice and Speech
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Cinematography):

  • Cultural Studies
  • Cinematography Workshop
  • Location Sound Recording
  • Multicam Variety Show Production
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Directing and Scriptwriting):

  • Cultural Studies
  • Drama Writing Research
  • Fundamentals of Directing and Production Management
  • Multicam Variety Show Writing and Directing
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Photography):

  • Cultural Studies
  • Culinary Photography
  • On-location Photography
  • Studio Portraits
  • Videography Workshop
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Post-Production):

  • Cultural Studies
  • Sound Editing
  • Video Compositing
  • Video Editing and Grading
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Acting):

  • Creative and Design Thinking
  • Screen Acting and Directing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Cinematography):

  • Creative and Design Thinking
  • On-Location Drama Film Production
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Directing and Scriptwriting):

  • Creative and Design Thinking
  • Drama Script Writing
  • On-Location Drama Film Directing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Photography):

  • Creative and Design Thinking
  • Music Video Production
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Post-Production):

  • Creative and Design Thinking
  • Drama Editing Workshop
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Acting):

  • Casting Workshop
  • Drama Acting and Script Analysis
  • Non-Drama Performance and Content Design
  • Scenario Acting
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Cinematography):

  • Pre-Production Studio
  • Scenario Shooting
  • Virtual Set Cinematography
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Directing and Scriptwriting):

  • Pre-Production Studio
  • Drama Script Writing
  • Film Directing Workshop
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Photography):

  • Advertising Photography
  • Architectural Photography
  • Expressive Editorial Portraits
  • High-end Products Photography
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Post-Production):

  • Advanced Post-Production Workflow
  • Color Grading Workshop
  • Sound Design and Mixing
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Acting):

  • Graduation Project for Film, Television and Photography : Acting
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace

Higher Diploma in Film and Television (Cinematography):

  • Graduation Project for Film, Television and Photography
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Directing and Scriptwriting):

  • Graduation Project for Film, Television and Photography
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Photography):

  • Graduation Project for Film, Television and Photography
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace

Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography (Post-Production):

  • Graduation Project for Film, Television and Photography
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Industrial Attachment

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