Mode of Study
Full-time
Medium of Instruction
Except for Chinese language courses, lectures will be conducted in English (supplemented with Chinese as appropriate) and teaching notes and course assessments are in English.
Duration
2 Years Full-time
Supported by
 
Enquiries
Fee
2021-2022 Intake
[Local Students]
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Tuition Fee Per Year
(HKD) |
Subsidy from SSSDP ^
(HKD) |
Actual Tuition Fee*
(HKD) |
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Year 1 |
$62,560 |
-$38,400 |
$24,160 |
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Year 2 |
$62,560 |
-$38,400 |
$24,160 |
^ This programme is subsidized by the government under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP). In academic year 2021/22, local students enrolling in the subsidized places of the programme will receive an annual subsidy up to $38,400.
* Tuition fees will be paid in 2 equal installments, i.e., HK$12,080 each semester
[Non-local Students]
Total Fees (for 2 years): HK$163,600
(Paid in 4 equal semester installments, HK$40,900 each)
Introduction
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Technology is enabling the fashion industry to grow in new direction with reduced lead time from concept to product and market launch
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In this regard, industry players are adopting new approaches to fashion design and production, such as virtual sampling, rapid prototyping and personalisation/customised production (McKinsey and BOF Report 2019)
The programme aims to foster a creative mindset and equip students with technical competencies for the creation of fashion-related products. Through the digital approach of fashion design and creation, students will be able to learn and practice skills in:
- Digital pattern making for fashion
- Digital pattern cutting for fashion
- Virtual fashion show
  
  
Programme Information
Objectives
Upon completion of the programme, participants should be able to :
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Apply various techniques of digital fashion technology in the design and development process;
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Review and analyze the development of global fashion industry, emerging trends and business prospects;
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Develop patterns and prototypes which meet the requirements of digital fashion creation; and
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Present fashion collection and portfolio in a professional manner using digital technology.
Programme Features
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Focuses on the application of digital technology in fashion design and product development.
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Covers three major areas: (1) Design conceptualization; (2) Fashion design process; and (3) Fashion product development.
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Experience sharing by fashion industry practitioners, entrepreneurs and Maker-culture enthusiasts
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Supported by Work-Integrated Learning
Entry Requirement
Entry Requirement
Applicants are normally required to have either one of the following qualifications:
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Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects (including English and Chinese)^; or
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Grade E in 1 HKALE A-Level (or an equivalent number of AS) subject(s); and
(i) 5 passes in HKCEE including English and Chinese*; or
(ii) 3 passes in HKCEE plus level 2 or above in English and Chinese*; or
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Satisfactory completion of a Pre-Associate Degree, Diploma or an equivalent programme (at QF level 3);
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Satisfactory completion of Diploma Yi Jin ; or
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Other acceptable equivalent qualifications (including non-local qualifications obtained in or outside HK, or other qualifications / experience deemed to be equivalent); or
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Mature applicants who are 21 years of age or above with a minimum of 3 years' working experience will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
^Applicants possessing an “Attained”, "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject are regarded as equivalent to HKDSE subject at “Level 2”, “Level 3” and “Level 4” respectively, with a maximum of two ApL subjects can be counted for admission purpose.
* A pass in a quality-assured Applied Learning (ApL) subject is deemed to be a pass in one HKCEE subject. (Except Chinese Language and English Language)
Admission Interview: Applicants will be invited to an admission interview
Programme Structure
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Fashion Technology I & II 時裝技術 (一)及(二)
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Fashion Product Development 時裝產品開發
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Introduction to Digital Fashion Design 數碼時裝設計基礎
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Digital Fashion Product Development I & II 數碼時裝產品開發 (一)及(二)
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Innovations and Entrepreneurship in Creative Industries 創意產業創意談
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Design Thinking and Visual Communication 設計思維與視覺傳意
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Creative Industry in East Asia 亞洲的創意產業
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Digital Fashion Product Development Studio 數碼時裝產品開發工作室
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General Education Course 通識科目
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Effective Chinese Communication Skills 應用中文傳意技巧
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English for Communication I, II & III 英語溝通技巧 (一)、(二)及(三)
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IT and Digital Literacy 電腦及數位素養
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Digital Fashion Design Portfolio 數碼時裝設計作品
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Gaining the Most from your Work-integrated Learning 從實習中成長
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Work-integrated Learning in Fashion^ 時裝設計工作綜合實習^
[1] Students who have attained Level 3 or above in DSE English Language can be exempted from taking English for Communication I.
[2] Non-Chinese speaking students can be exempted from taking Effective Chinese Communication Skills. They will have to take a GE course as replacement for fulfilment of the overall credits for graduation.
^ Course includes not less than 90 practicum hours
Articulation Pathways
Further Studies
Graduates are eligible to apply for:
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Year 3 of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Scheme in Fashion and Textiles offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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Year 2 of Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Cinematic Design and Photographic Digital Art offered by OUHK
Career Prospect
Career Prospect
Graduates may pursue a career as junior fashion designer, fashion product developer, 3D fashion designer, digital fashion technologist or fashion graphic designer.
Work-integrated Learning, Visits and Career Talks
Students from Higher
Diploma in Digital
Fashion Creation visited
Hong Kong Design Center
and design studios of
and 3 fashion designers
(Mass Luciano, Kevin Ho,
Jay Ching). During the
visit, 3 designers
shared their ideas with
students on latest
fashion industry.
Endorsement From The Industry
Mr Roger Chan
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Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer
Cobalt Fashion (Hong Kong) Ltd.
(Owned by the Fung Group)
Cobalt Fashion's teams are digitalizing the supply chain through virtual sampling. So we are looking for talents with relevant skills to work in the digital environment and the prospective graduates from HD in Digital Fashion Creation would have the qualities that are in high demand.
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