Design & technology / HD504
Higher Diploma in Digital Design
- Qualification
- Higher Diploma
- Duration
- 2 years full-time
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Campus
- Kwun Tong East Campus
- Programme code
- HD504
01 / Programme overview
Programme structure
The first year builds visual and typographic foundations; the second year completes a cross-disciplinary project and an industry placement.
Facilities
Digital studios, a photography room, 3D printing and laser cutting, open under tutor supervision.
02 / Curriculum
Curriculum
Visual and typographic foundations
Grids, type and colour: build a visual language that communicates clearly.
Brand and identity systems
Develop marks, guidelines and touchpoints for a real or simulated client.
Interaction and UX design
Design usable digital interfaces through user research, prototypes and testing.
Cross-disciplinary studio project
Work with students from other fields to deliver a project you can present.
03 / In practice
Make an idea, then make it better.
From the first sketch to a model you can hold, each test raises new questions and points to the next improvement.
04 / Admissions
Entry requirements
Level 2 in five HKDSE subjects including English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
A design portfolio is required; classroom work is accepted.
05 / Your next step
Progression & careers
Graduates progress to local degrees in design, media or digital innovation, or work in brand design, user experience and content production.
06 / Fees & funding
Applying
Fees & funding
Indicative annual fee HK$42,000, with instalments and scholarships available.
How to apply
Before applying, read the application steps and entry requirements. If you have questions about the programme, study arrangements or fees, send us an enquiry.
07 / Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need my own computer?
Studio computers are provided; a laptop able to run design software is recommended.
Is a placement included?
The second year includes a 120-hour industry placement matched by the department.
YSD / Your next step
Higher Diploma in Digital Design
Higher Diploma · 2 years full-time · Kwun Tong East Campus
