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Professional Certificate in Photography
| Class Code | Commencement Date | Class Location | Medium of Instruction | Apply Online | Class Remarks | Class Status |
| DE424209C_5_V01 | 2025.02.11 |
Hong Kong Design Institute
Hong Kong Design Institute |
English supplemented with Cantonese |
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The Modules
- DDM4011Y Photography Essentials (36 hrs)
- Equipment and techniques of photography
- Light: How images are formed
- Design and composition principles of photography
- DDM4012Y Image Retouching and Digital Workflow (36 hrs)
- Digital workflow
- Digital photo shooting techniques
- Post-production
- Device calibration and control
- Digital data management and publishing
Upon successful completion of this Professional Certificate and the Professional Certificate in Studio Photography (DE424210C), students will be awarded the Professional Diploma in Commercial Photography:
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Professional Trainers
Carl TSANG æ¾åæ¨
A Hong Kong-based photographer, a member of Asia Region’s most prestigious photography Institute - Hong Kong Institute of Professional Photographers (HKIPP) and the chief photographer of CT Creative & Production. Carl focuses mainly on portraits, still life, and landscapes for his clients.
He started working with the Taiwan Tourism Bureau Hong Kong in 2013 to photograph the beauty of Taiwan. In using his professional photographic skills, he managed to combine beautiful scenic views, local culture, and tourism elements into his photographs to show a different Taiwan to the public.
On the other hand, Carl has held a number of Solo Photography Exhibitions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, SuperStar Virgo, and Eslite Bookstore in Hong Kong to promote Taiwan Tourism and Photography. At the same time, he was invited by many brands as a speaker and writer in many talks and columns in various magazines and Internet media. Since 2016, Carl has held regular talks in Eslite Bookstore and shared his knowledge of Tourism and Photography with the public. Due to his contribution to Taiwan Tourism, he has received awards from the Taiwan Tourism Bureau Hong Kong for consecutive 3 years from 2014 to 2016.
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Entry Requirements
| (a) | - | Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent; OR |
| - | Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E / Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent; OR | |
| - | Completion of a QF Level 3 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Board; OR | |
| - | Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written; OR | |
| - | Other relevant verifiable prior learning and/or work experience that is/are deemed appropriate by respective Programme Board AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written. | |
| (b) | Applicants are required to have at least 1 year of relevant working experience. | |
| (c) | An interview may also be required on a need basis. |
Enrollment
- Press the “Apply Online” button at the right-top corner of this page
- Complete the Online Application Form
- Upload the supporting documents required (e.g. for academic qualifications and work experiences)
- Settle the tuition fee (by bill payment via online banking or ATM; or by a crossed cheque payable to “Vocational Training Council”)
- Submit the cheque or proof of the bill payment.
- Bill Payment proof: ATM receipt or online payment confirmation (PDF or screencap; should include the bank name, payment status, transaction date, paid amount, and bill account code); can be submitted by email.
- Cheque: write down your full name and the programme title on the back
Payment Methods and Bill Account Codes
Notes for Applicants:
- It is necessary for applicants to supply their personal data and to provide all the information required in the application documents, as otherwise, the Institute may be unable to process and consider their applications.
- To study in Hong Kong, all non-local applicants are required to obtain a student visa issued by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government, except for those admitted to Hong Kong for employment or as dependants, who do not need prior approval before taking up part-time studies. It is the responsibility of individual applicants to make appropriate visa arrangements. Admission to an HKDI programme/workshop does not guarantee the issue of a student visa. Applicants may wish to note that part-time courses are generally not considered by the Immigration Department for visa purposes.
- Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- Early Bird Discount will be counted on the postmark date (for cheque) or the transaction date (for bill payment).
- Commencement of classes depends on enrollment or other unexpected circumstances. The Institute reserves the right to make changes to the schedule, programme content, mode of teaching, and other advertised programme information. The Institute also reserves the right to cancel a course if there is insufficient number of enrollments.
- The information provided in the form will be used by VTC for admission, academic and programme administration, research, statistical, and marketing (including direct marketing) purposes.
- Assignments and works of students (in any formats, e.g. photos, videos, printouts, etc; including activities in and outside the classroom) may be used for teaching and marketing (including direct marketing) purposes.
Tel: 3928 2777 Email: peec.hkdi@vtc.edu.hk
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