Higher Diploma
Visual Communication
2 Year(s)
FULL TIME
This programme aims to develop students’ ability to communicate visually through conventional and digital means that is effective as well as creative. The focus of the programme is to equip students with visual communication skills on analytical thinking, visual expression and problem solving, message interpretation, manipulation and communication through a wide range of graphic design areas including typography, branding and marketing, persuasive strategy, information design, user experience design, digital publishing design and visual manipulation. It aims at nurturing self-motivated problem-solvers who are observant, curious, passionate and dare to explore new frontiers in visual communication.
Curriculum
Students may choose one of the following streams at semester 2 so as to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas.
HD in Visual Communication (A – Visual Communication)
HD in Visual Communication (B – Brand Design)
HD in Visual Communication (C – Information Design)
HD in Visual Communication (F – Publishing Design and Print Media)
HD in Visual Communication (Earn and Learn)
HD in Visual Communication (G – User Experience Design)
- HD in Visual Communication (A – Visual Communication)
- HD in Visual Communication (B – Brand Design)
- HD in Visual Communication (C – Information Design)
- HD in Visual Communication (F – Publishing Design and Print Media)
- HD in Visual Communication (Earn and Learn)
- HD in Visual Communication (G – User Experience Design)
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Articulation
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BA (Hons) Graphic Design #1
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BA (Hons) Illustration #2
Graphic design makes a powerful contribution to the cultural and economic life of contemporary society. It exists in the public domain, acts as an indicator of current cultural thinking and is a catalyst for social, cultural and political change. This programme prepares you for an idea-driven, sustainable and flexible freelance practice, or studio career in graphic design.
Programme Features
Career-oriented
You will study in a studio environment with professional-standard facilities and the focus on the real-world skills you need to succeed in your career.
More course details: https://www.shape.edu.hk/course/BA_Hons_Graphic_Design
#2 Introduction
Studying illustration opens the door to diverse careers in the creative industries. You will respond to ideas, explore narratives and work across a range of media, including 2D, 3D and moving image. Self-directed projects could range from editorial to narrative, 3D model-making to film, animation to artists’ books, providing excellent preparation for the commercial world.
Programme Features
Build your professional skills in illustration
We encourage you to create and develop your own personal visual language. Through the research project module, you will be able to build your creative, professional and research skills, critical questioning and persuasion skills, and expand your ideas about what illustration can be and do.
More course details: https://www.shape.edu.hk/course/BA_Hons_Illustration
Staff
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Perry Leung
Programme leader, HD in Visual Communication
Associate Director (Projects), Centre for Communication Design
Senior Lecturer
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Billy Chan
Lecturer
billycsc@vtc.edu.hk -
Monica Chiu
Programme leader, PEEC
Lecturer
monchiu@vtc.edu.hk -
John Tsoi
Stream Leader, HD in Visual Communication
Course Leader, PEEC
Lecturer
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Cherine Wong
Project Manager (Production), Centre for Communication Design
Lecturer
cherine@vtc.edu.hk -
Dr Sandra Wong
Degree Programme Coordinator
Project Manager (Entrepreneurship)
Lecturer
sandrawong@vtc.edu.hk