Programmes - Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology

Duration of Study

2 Years

Mode of Study

Full-time

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

HKIIT at IVE (Tuen Mun)

Programme Aims

The programme aims to equip students with all-rounded knowledge and skills in operating theme parks and theatre-related entertainment performances by integrating aspects of stagecraft, theatre lighting, sound technology and visual effects etc. It provides opportunities for professional training, industrial attachment and career development, and nurtures a new generation of technical personnel with IT talents.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

Notes

The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate Membership.

Entrance Requirements

Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including Chinese Language and English Language; OR
VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR
VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR
Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education; OR
Relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer), with demonstrated ability to undertake sub-degree education; OR
Equivalent

Remarks

An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose.
A "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively (for 2024 HKDSE and before). One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose. Recognition of Other Language subject (Category C subjects) in 2025 HKDSE will be announced later.
An “Attained” in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at “Level 2” for admission purpose.
If one of the five HKDSE subjects is Citizenship and Social Development, the general entrance requirement would become “Attained” for Citizenship and Social Development and Level 2 or above in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. Besides, Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, either one of the modules (with a higher level) will be counted for admission purpose.
Applicable to holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules).
Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Higher Diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.

Articulation

Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes:

Degree programmes in local universities:
- The City University of Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Baptist University
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- The Hong Kong Metropolitan University
- The University of Hong Kong
Articulation Degree programmes in overseas universities (conducted at IVE campus):
- The University of the West of England, UK
Other Universities in the UK and Australia

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as designers, technical managers, operators and technicians in theme parks, professional theatre companies and theatre venues.

Curriculum

Semester 1:

CAD Study
Entertainment Technologies and Professional Practices
Sound Technology in Theme Park and Theatre
Lighting Technology in Theme Park and Theatre
Digital Video and Photography Fundamentals
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
IT Essentials - Media

Semester 2:

Sound Design and Operation
Stage Lighting Design and Operation
Video Production and Stage Visual Effects
Interactive Media Programming
Mathematics and Problem Solving Techniques
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A)

Semester 3:

Entertainment Project Development
Live Entertainment Event Broadcasting
Enrichment Module B
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)

Semester 4:

Live Event Management and Strategies
Integrated Theme Park and Theatre Entertainment Study
Final Year Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace

Semester 5:

Audio-Visual Installation and Technical Assembling
IT Professionalism
Final Year Project
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Enrichment Module A

Industrial Attachment:
Students will have opportunity to join internship in Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park Hong Kong, Theatre venues under Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, Chung Ying Theatre Company and other professional theatre companies.