Bachelor of Design Communication Design Bachelor s Degree (Top-Up) Programme Bachelor Full-time Year 2012 9th Intake Programme Code: 123-19460 CRICOS Code: 064718K Part-time Year 2012 2nd Intake Programme Code: 123-29560 CRICOS Code: 064718K Digital Media Design Full-time Year 2012 7th Intake Programme Code: 123-19470 CRICOS Code: 070845G Part-time Year 2012 4th Intake Programme Code: 123-29570 CRICOS Code: 070845G QF Level: 5 QR Registration Number: 11/001066/5 and 11/001067/5 Validity Period: 01/08/2011 to 31/07/2015 www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/design These programmes are exempted courses under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance (reference number 412092 & 411516). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which these programmes may lead.
Swinburne University of Technology From its establishment in 1908, Swinburne has grown into a multi-disciplined, multi-campus provider of vocational and higher education and training of national and international significance. Swinburne offers a range of educational programmes from apprenticeships to PhDs in a range of disciplines from science, business, design, engineering, media and information technology. Swinburne has a reputation for educational and research excellence and ranked one of the top 500 Universities in the world. Swinburne is an international university with its own Malaysian campus and extensive international partnerships that enable collaborative teaching and research, staff and student mobility. Swinburne is the only Australian university invited to be a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU). Satisfaction and Staff Qualifications. The Good Universities Guide is Australia's only comprehensive degree and university ratings guide. Swinburne has now been ranked the best university in Melbourne for teaching quality for the last five years. Swinburne s Faculty of Design is considered a leader in Australian Design education. The Faculty also includes the National Institute of Design, the National Institute for Design Research and the Swinburne School of Film and Television. It has developed a reputation for its industry-focused programmes, the quality of its graduates and its excellence in teaching and learning. http://www.swinburne.edu.au CRICOS Provider code: 00111D According to The Good Universities Guide 2012, Swinburne is given the highest rating for Teaching Quality, Generic Skills and Graduate
Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Programme Code: Full-time 123-19460 Part-time 123-29560) (CRICOS Code: 064718K) About the Programme This locally accredited programme aims to nurture imaginative designer to effectively communicate messages and information through a wide variety of visual means. Students will graduate with a portfolio that reflects a diversity of ideas, production skills and experiences that will prepare them to cope with the challenges of an exciting and evolving industry. With the knowledge and skills acquired from the programme, graduates are able to work effectively in areas, such as advertising, publishing, publicity, printing, merchandising, multimedia, education and research. Programme Structure The Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) programme is a three-year programme consisting of a total 300 credit points. In Hong Kong, the full-time and part-time mode of the top-up degree programme will be offered and students will receive 150 or 200 credit points of advanced standing from prior study. To qualify for the award, a student must attain 100 or 150 credit points by completing eight units of Professional Major (100 credit points) and - depending on exemptions - an additional four units of Advanced Minor (50 credit points). Students taking 150 credit points have to complete 12 units either in the full-time mode across three semesters in a year, or six semesters in two years in the part-time mode. Students taking 100 credit points have to complete 8 units either in the full-time mode across two semesters in a year, or four semesters in two years in the part-time mode. Unit Code HDC005HK Unit Title Contemporary Design Issues Credit Point Contact Hours per teaching week Student's work for Communication Design Strategy Professional Major Units (compulsory for all students) HDCOM211HK Typography for Publication HDCOM212HK Package Design HDCOM221HK Branding and Identity HDCOM311HK Communication Design Strategy HDCOM312HK Design for Production HDCOM321HK Publication Design HDCOM322HK Information and Interface Design DESIGN MANAGEMENT Advanced Minor Units # HDC006HK Managing Design HDC008HK Design Systems and Services HDC009HK Design and Business Strategy HDC011HK Design Thinking # note: holders of Associate of Arts in Digital Visual Design (AADVD) from Community College of City University will receive 200 credit points exemption and be required to study 8 units of 100 credit points. However, they have the option to take in extra the four units under Design Management for an additional fee. Book Exhibition, Basheer Design Books Special Features Guest lectures conducted by industry and professional bodies provide students with practical and valuable out-of-class knowledge. Design Show held at the end of the academic year provides students an opportunity to practice design management and project management skills. Graduate s Sharing Nowadays, most companies are seeking staff with higher education background. The BDCD programme not only equipped me to be an imaginative designer, but also allowed me to gain insights of the design industry through sharing by guest lecturers. The knowledge gained from the programme could allow me to be a well communicator and a qualified candidate in different design companies. Studying this programme is certainly a right move! Yuen Yan Lok, 2011 Graduate Recipient of Scholarship 2011
Bachelor of Design (Digital Media Design) (Programme Code: Full-time 123-19470 Part-time 123-29570) (CRICOS Code: 070845G) About the Programme This locally accredited programme aims to nurture student s knowledge and skills required to work with design for digital film production, the world-wide-web and computer interactive media. With the training in time-based sequence design, students will develop expertise in animation, including 3D modeling, digital video, audio media, and multimedia design for electronic media. Graduates with highly developed and relevant skills will be able to start their career in diverse industries, such as post-production houses, digital video, animation, interactive media, web design consultancies, and video game design house. Programme Structure The Bachelor of Design (Digital Media Design) programme is a three-year programme consisting of a total 300 credit points. In Hong Kong, the full-time and part-time mode of the top-up degree programme will be offered and students will receive 150 or 200 credit points of advanced standing from prior study. To qualify for the award, a student must attain 100 or 150 credit points by completing eight units of Professional Major (100 credit points) and - depending on exemptions - an additional four units of Advanced Minor (50 credit points). Students taking 150 credit points have to complete 12 units either in the full-time mode across three semesters in a year, or six semesters in two years in the part-time mode. Students taking 100 credit points have to complete 8 units either in the full-time mode across two semesters in a year, or four semesters in two years in the part-time mode. Student s work for Group Research Project Professional Professional Major Major Units Units (compulsory (compulsory for for all all students) students) Unit Code HDC005HK HDMMD211HK HDMMD212HK HDMMD221HK Unit Title Contemporary Design Issues Interactive Design for Games and Web Applications Digital Video Camera Techniques Typography for Screen and Motion Credit Point Contact Hours per teaching week HDMMD311HK Group Research Project HDMMD312HK HDMMD321HK HDMMD322HK Multimedia Design: New Technologies Individual Research Project Multimedia Design: Advanced Technology DESIGN MANAGEMENT Advanced Minor Unit # HDC006HK Managing Design HDC008HK Design Systems and Services HDC009HK Design and Business Strategy HDC011HK Design Thinking # note: holders of Associate of Arts in Digital Visual Design (AADVD) from Community College of City University will receive 200 credit points exemption and be required to study 8 units of 100 credit points. However, they have the option to take in extra the four units under Design Management for an additional fee. Taiwan Study Tour, Shih Chien University Special Features Study tour provides students an opportunity to widen their horizon and a taste to collaborate with peers of different cultural background. Students can participate in various exhibitions and seminars, providing them a valuable platform to cooperate with professional practitioners. Graduate s Sharing The programme has provided me with practical design knowledge as well as entrepreneurship theories and practices. The design management units taught us how to integrate design with business, we got the taste of running a business and ample chances to train up project and team management skills through group work. Apart from studying I also got many opportiunities to participate various exhibitions in Hong Kong, Beijing as well as in Canada. This for no doubt has widened my horizon and expanded my peer network in design. All the knowledges and experiences I obtained from the programme has given me a good foundation to start my career in the design industry. Lau Chun Kit, 2011 Graduate Recipient of Scholarship 2011
Professional Recognition Membership in the Association Graduates from Communication Design Programme Administration Graduates from Digital Media Design Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) Design Institute of Australia Australian Graphic Design Association Melbourne Art Directors Multimedia Industry Network HKCAAVQ Accreditation The Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) and Bachelor of Design (Digital Media Design) programmes have been accredited by Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) as locally accredited top-up degree programmes to reach HKQF Level 5, which is equivalent to the standing of bachelor s degrees offered by local universities in Hong Kong. The programmes are administered by the School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE), City University of Hong Kong while Swinburne University of Technology will monitor the teaching and progress of the programmes. Further Studies & Career Prospects Graduates of the Communication / Digital Media Design programmes will be able to apply for a diverse range of employment opportunities, locally and overseas. In fact, with the degree granted by Swinburne, graduates are equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge to start their own design studios in addition to applying for jobs. With the advent of digital media and communications, many new employment opportunities have also arisen in recent times, such as advertising and branding, 2D and 3D animation, broadcast film production and video post-production, interactive and multi-media design, online marketing multimedia design etc. As shown by the past years' employment survey, 100% of the graduates of the programme in Hong Kong have found a job in a related field within two months after completing all the courses. Some of these graduates are now working with international advertising agencies like Ogilvy, DRAFTFCB, Grey Worldwide, and J. Walter Thompson; and a few are with well-established local communication studios like Maxi Communications and Ouch League. Graduates of the Hong Kong programme are also eligible to continue their studies with an honours degree of the same programme in Melbourne; or they can apply directly for the first year of the Masters programme offered by Swinburne in Melbourne. Assessment and Award Assessment of all modules is by coursework. A student will be recommended for the award of Bachelor of Design conferred by Swinburne University of Technology, upon successful completion of the programme. Design Show 2011
Entrance Requirements To be eligible for admission to the Communication / Digital Media Design programmes, an applicant must satisfy the following programme entrance requirements: a) Satisfactory completion of the Associate of Arts in Digital Visual Design (AADVD) programme from Community College of City University (CCCU); or b) Sub-degree holders in related disciplines in design from local universities and other post-secondary design institutions; or c) Demonstration of skills and capabilities acquired through professional experience. Applicants are required to demonstrate an English proficiency level of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Those with English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Each application will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Fees Application fee: HK$140 (to be paid at the time of application) Programme fee (full-time) : HK$108,000 for 12 units HK$72,000 for 8 units (part-time) : HK$120,000 for 12 units HK$80,000 for 8 units Graduation fee: HK$400 (to be paid with the first instalment of programme fee) In the case of re-assessment and / or retaking of a unit, additional fees will be charged. Application A completed application form, together with copies of academic certificates, portfolio of design projects and proof of payment / payment of the application fee of HK$140, should be sent to SCOPE on or before the deadline. (Please refer to the application guide for details) Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Selection will be made based on the applicant s portfolio, academic qualifications and the performance at the interview, if any. Subject to this, non-cccu AADVD graduates may only need to take 8 units of Professional Major. All applicants will be informed of the application results by mail. Please contact SCOPE if you do not receive the results by 13 August 2012. Closing Date for Application 31 May 2012 (First round) and 30 June 2012 Government Financial Assistance Education Grant and Loans * Eligible students enrolled in the full-time programme can apply for government grant and loans under the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) and Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) schemes. For details about eligibility requirements, please visit the government's website: www.sfaa.gov.hk. Non-means-tested Education Loan (NLS) Students who are not covered under FASP and NLSPS can apply for the government loan under the Nonmeans-tested Loan Scheme (NLS). For details, please visit the government's website: www.sfaa.gov.hk. Continuing Education Fund (CEF)* The programmes have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Government s Continuing Education Fund (CEF). For details, please visit the government's website: http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/ cef/intro.htm * Eligible students can only apply for either FASP or CEF before commencement of the programme. Enquiries School of Continuing and Professional Education Location : LG/F., Academic Exchange Building, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel : 3442 5815 / 3442 7423 Fax : 3442 0399 Email : team4@scope.edu Website : www.scope.edu Programme website : www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/design SCOPE/1/12/02/055