Course Aims This course provides students with authentic learning experiences to acquire the fundamental theories and concepts of film production, and helps students develop their creative minds, work ethics and various soft skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving and creative thinking through hands-on practice and interactive learning and teaching activities.
Diversified Learning and Teaching Activities There will be lectures with demonstrations, practical training, film appreciation, visits to TV studios or post-production companies, professional talks and sharing, project learning, annual screening and presentation, etc.
Simulated Learning Environment Equipped with industry-standard facilities and equipment, e.g. 4K TV studio, digital color grading studio, special effects shooting studio, XR virtual production studio etc.
Professional Recognition Students will obtain a Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 3 certificate in addition to HKDSE qualification upon successful completion of the course. The School has established cohesive links with the related industries and professional bodies including Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA).
Filmmaking is a collaborative effort. In addition to learning the fundamentals, the course cultivates students' organisational skills and creativity, enhancing their communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to visualise interesting ideas.
- Overview of Film Industry (12 hours)
- Hong Kong film industry profile
- Roles and responsibilities of practitioners
- Intellectual property rights and ethics of practitioners
- Evolution and forecast of filming technology
- Film Production (36 hours)
- Understanding of film language
- Understanding of filming equipment
- Photographic skills and aesthetics
- Fundamental lighting practice
- Fundamental sound recording practice
- Film appreciation and analysis
- Short film production practice
- Film Post-Production (36 hours)
- Workflow of film post-production
- Editing theory
- Editing software application
- Audio and sound effect application
- Film appreciation and analysis
- Editing practice
- Visual Storytelling (36 hours)
- Storytelling principles
- Mise-en-scene
- Screenwriting
- Storyboarding
- Art direction & generative image
- Film appreciation and analysis
- Integrated Project: Short Film Production (66 hours)
- Screenwriting
- Pre-production planning (pilot and final film)
- Short film production (pilot and final film)
- Post-production (pilot and final film)
- Self-evaluation
- Annual Screening and Presentation
Further Studies Courses related to film studies; film making; television and radio production; production management; film scripting and television programme writing; creative arts; transmedia; digital media and digital content development, etc. For example, there are some related courses offered by the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) / Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI):
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Digital Advertising
Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects
Higher Diploma in Arts Technology
Higher Diploma in Visual Arts and Culture
Higher Diploma in Visual Communication
Higher Diploma in Creative Media
Employment Careers in production officer, continuity clerk, screenplayer, research writer, digital content writer, camera operator, video editor and multimedia producer.
Every Saturday
09:00 – 12:00 OR
13:00 – 16:00
Subject to mutual agreement between the school and the VTC.
- Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI)
3 King Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O, N.T.
Students are required to attend a group interview and a written test, or an online interview/ assessment. Selection is based on student’s interest, attitude and willingness to learn, communication skills as well as creativity competence.
$16,230 (Course fee is fully subsidised by the EDB.)
Remarks:- Lessons may also be scheduled during summer holidays.
- Final class venue/ time may be subject to change with respect to the confirmed number of enrolment and other special circumstances.
