Programmes - Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology

Duration of Study

2 Years

Mode of Study

Full-time

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

HKIIT *
HKIIT at IVE (Lee Wai Lee)
HKIIT at IVE (Sha Tin)
* Class venue: HKIIT and IVE (Tsing Yi). HKIIT is located at VTC Tsing Yi Complex, 20A Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi Island, New Territories.

Programme Aims

The programme equips students with professional knowledge and skills in digital media technologies, generative AI (artificial intelligence) and interactive media applications, and live streaming and broadcasting to create engaging digital experiences in various environments.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience, to well prepare the students to further studies and pursue a career after graduation.

Notes

The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.

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 articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Multimedia Technology and Innovation
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Digital Advertising

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 Education 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 digital media developer & producer, VR / AR application developer, streaming and broadcasting developer & producer, UI / UX designer & developer, mobile apps designer & developer, advertising producer, exhibition coordinator, web designer & developer, YouTube content creator, generative AI specialist or even to develop their SOHO business in the digital media industry.

Curriculum

Semester 1:

Mathematics and Problem Solving Techniques
Digital Video and Photography Fundamentals
Introduction to Visual Communication
Introduction to Programming
3D Modelling & Rendering Techniques
Introduction to AI for Digital Media Applications
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
IT Essentials - Media

Semester 2:

VR/AR Studies
Motion Graphics
Digital Video Production
Generative AI for Digital Media Production
Metaverse Technology Studies
Mobile Advertising and App Design
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A)

Semester 3:

Industrial Attachment
Web Design and Development
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)
Enrichment Module A

Semester 4:

Final Year Project
Digital Music and Sound Design
Art Technology with AI
3D Visualization for Multimedia and VR
Immersive Experience Design
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace

Semester 5:

IT Professionalism
Live Entertainment and eSports Event Broadcasting
Final Year Project
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentation, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Enrichment Module B
Multimedia and VR Post-Production