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Course Information
Schedules
- Sep 2025
Registration period
19 Mar 2025 (Wed) - 31 Mar 2025 (Mon)
Price
HKD 95,550
(Fees
Application Fee : HK$200 (No application fee before the deadline!)
Registration Fee : HK$3,500
Tuition Fee : HK$95,550 by 2 instalments)
(Fees
Application Fee : HK$200 (No application fee before the deadline!)
Registration Fee : HK$3,500
Tuition Fee : HK$95,550 by 2 instalments)
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
1 Year(s)
Language
English
Location
Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) & IVE (Lee Wai Lee)
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Course Overview
Introduction
Graphic design is a powerful force shaping the cultural and economic landscape of the 21st century. This programme prepares you to thrive as an idea-driven, sustainable, and adaptable designer. Student will develop the skills to use design as a tool for innovation, problem-solving, and driving positive change in an increasingly digital and globalized world.
Programme Features
Career-Oriented Curriculum
This design programme immerses you in a professional studio environment, equipping you with the critical skills and real-world experience needed to thrive in your future career. You will have access to industry-standard facilities and work on projects that mirror the challenges and workflows of leading design studios and agencies.
Diverse Career Pathways
The role of the contemporary graphic designer has evolved significantly, expanding beyond traditional studio work. As a graduate, you'll be prepared to pursue a wide range of fulfilling career paths - from graphic design and art direction to digital design, curation, publishing, education, and beyond. The versatile skillset you develop will enable you to contribute as a designer, collaborator, and innovator across a diverse array of studios, companies, and creative industries.
Entry Requirements
Holders of the following VTC Higher Diploma programmes:
HD in Advertising Design
HD in Visual Communication
OR
Holders of Higher Diploma or Associate Degree or equivalent qualifications in relevant areas awarded by recognised institutions will also be considered. Admission to the Programme will also be subject to a review of the applicant’s portfolio of work and an admission interview.
English Proficiency Requirements
Applicants successfully completed a Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree taught and assessed in English from a recognised institution in Hong Kong or equivalent.
OR
At least an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component, or an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Application Deadline
31 Mar 2025
What You’ll Learn
Modules^
Preparation for Extended Study in Graphic Design
This module is designed to give you the opportunity to define a short programme of study on a self-initiated basis in preparation for the major “Extended Study in Graphic Design” module. You will learn through experience how to identify and articulate personal aims and how to plan and manage a period of self-directed work. It also requires you to focus on the relationship of your design ideas/interests to individual career aspirations.
Independent Research Project
Students design and produce a research project that develops a specialised interest in contemporary critical debates and contexts for contemporary creative production. There will be workshops and lectures to support you in developing your ideas, designing and implementing research projects, and provide guidance on independent study. Supervision tutorials will support your on-going research, critical reading and writing.
Professional Practice and Work Experience in Graphic Design 3
In this module, you are required to develop a substantial and coherent body of work that reflects individual interests, intentions and ambitions within the context of Graphic Design, synthesising the use of making and materials in relation to personally generated studio practice. You will need to plan, manage and present your body of work to a professional standard.
Extended Study in Graphic Design
This module enables you to consolidate your knowledge and understanding of your area of practice in relation to the professional context, and develop strategies for graduation and progression to employment or further studies. The module is designed to contribute to the refinement of your contextual understanding of your discipline, and enable you to focus this towards identified personal career aspirations and the opportunities offered, directly and indirectly, by the industry.
^ Under review and subject to change
Skills covered in this course
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