Course Aims
This course aims to develop students’ creativity and to equip them with the basic knowledge and skills required for interior design and event spatial design, enabling them to apply their learning to the creation of ideas and development of spatial design. Also, emphasis is placed on enriching students’ understanding of culture, aesthetics, technology, design and society, facilitating their further development in the creative industry. Students may choose, according to their personal interest, “Interior Design” or “Event Spatial Design” as their electives.
Diversified Learning and Teaching Activities
Different modes of learning activities (e.g. drawing surrounding environment by hand sketch, creating 3D testing model to present spatial design ideas, and using computer-aided design software to draw basic 3D shapes and forms). Field visits will be organised, including various important exhibitions and designer studios of significant values in Hong Kong to recognise special features of interior and exhibition design in Hong Kong.
Simulated Learning Environment
Equipped with industry-standard facilities and equipment, e.g. Drawing Studio, Design Studio, Three-Dimensional Design Workshop, Photographic Studio, etc. for students to practise related knowledge and skills.
Professional Recognition
Students will obtain a Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 3 certificate in addition to HKDSE qualification upon successful completion of the course.
Art is borderless, while design is surrounding us in everyday life. In particular, interior design connects people with their living environment. This course introduces the interior and exhibition design fundamentals and nurtures students’ design sense.
- Design Principles and Appreciation (24 hours)
- Built environment and event spatial design as a profession and design business in local and global context
- Aesthetics and appreciation of 3D forms and spaces
- Spatial design and project typologies
- Spatial design spaces around cityscape
- Building structure principles in Hong Kong and the significance of structural safety in the built environment and event spatial design
- Work ethics for design industry
- Visualisation and Presentation Techniques (36 hours)
- Drawing tools and media
- Basic drafting skills for built environment and event spatial design
- Understand the commonly used computer-aided design software in the built environment and event spatial design
- Introduction to software and hardware for visual presentation
- Working models to express 3D forms/ space
- Spatial Design Fundamentals (60 hours)
- Drawing tools and media
- Basic drafting skills for built environment and event spatial design
- Understand the commonly used computer-aided design software in the built environment and event spatial design
- Introduction to software and hardware for visual presentation
- Working models to express 3D forms/ space
- Interior Design Project (60 hours)
- Appreciation of good interior design projects
- Research study on project background
- Spatial planning and programming
- Schematic Design:
- Ideation, style and mood, material application, lighting and furniture selection
- Design development records
- Final design drawing and model
- Presentation of the interior design project
- Event Spatial Design Project (60 hours)
- Appreciation of good event spatial design projects
- Research study on project background
- Spatial planning and programming
- Schematic Design:
- Ideation, style and mood, material application, structure, lighting and furniture selection
- Design development records
- Final design drawing and model
- Presentation of the event spatial design project
Further Studies
Courses related to interior design, furniture and lifestyle product design, event and exhibition design, stage and set design, architectural design, landscape architecture, product design and visual communication. 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 Interior Architecture and DesignBachelor of Arts (Honours) in ArchitectureBachelor of Arts (Honours) in Landscape ArchitectureBachelor of Arts (Honours) in Product DesignHigher Diploma in Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design (Subject Group)Higher Diploma in Design for Event, Exhibition and PerformanceHigher Diploma in Product, Furniture and Jewellery Design (Subject Group)
Employment
Careers in the fields of interior design, furniture and lifestyle product design, exhibition design, stage and set design, architectural design, landscape architecture, product design.
Every Saturday
13:30 – 17:30
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 or an online interview/ assessment. Selection is based on student’s interest in design, motivation and willingness to learn, aptitude, drawing and design-related skills as well as communication skills.
$16,050 (Course fee is fully subsidised by the EDB.)
Remarks:
- Lessons will 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.
