Course Aims This course provides students with authentic learning experiences to acquire the fundamental theories and concepts of film and transmedia 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, project learning, visits to TV studios or post-production companies, professional talks and sharing, 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, 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 and Transmedia Industry (12 hours)
- Film and transmedia industry profile and trend in global context
- Film and transmedia industry in Hong Kong and the Mainland
- Roles and responsibilities of practitioners
- Copyright and intellectual property right issues
- Fundamentals of Film Production (45 hours)
- Fundamental cinematography
- Editing theory and application
- Sound design and application
- Scene design and realisation
- Transmedia Storytelling (45 hours)
- Application in film narrative of transmedia
- Principles and elements of transmedia storytelling
- Scriptwriting and storyboarding
- Implementation of visual storytelling
- Content creation in relation to different media platforms (such as video-sharing websites, social media and interactive media)
- Exploring Film Aesthetics (36 hours)
- Global and local film appreciation
- Electives (choose one of the topics)
- Cinematographic art or
- Art of post-production
- Integrated Project: Short Film Production (42 hours)
- Film production pipeline
- Pre-production planning
- Short film production
- Post-production
- Annual Screening and Presentation
Further Studies Courses related to transmedia, film studies, film making, creative arts, digital media, television production, production management, film scripting and television writing, 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
Higher Diploma in Advertising Design
Higher Diploma in Music Production
Employment Careers in the fields of creative arts, such as film production, transmedia, digital media, radio and television production, film scripting and television programme writing.
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.
$15,100 (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.
