Professional Diploma in Fashion Design (DE424306D)
政府資助: 
Professional Certificate in Fashion Design and Illustration (DE424305C)
Professional Certificate in Fashion Pattern Design (DE424307C)
Professional Certificate in Fashion Garment Making and Fitting (DE424308C)
| Course Code |
QF Level |
QF |
QF Validity Period |
Study Mode |
Duration | |
| DE424306D | 4 | 15/000013/L4 | 01/09/2014 - 31/08/2031 | Part-time | 270 hrs (~18 mths) |
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| Upon successful completion of the 3 Professional Certificates below, students will be awarded the Professional Diploma: |
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| DE424305C | 4 | 14/003633/L4 | 01/09/2014 - 31/08/2031 | Part-time | 90 hrs (~6 mths) |
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| DE424307C | 4 | 14/003634/L4 | 01/09/2014 - 31/08/2031 | Part-time | 90 hrs (~6 mths) |
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| DE424308C | 4 | 15/000014/L4 | 19/01/2015 - 31/08/2031 | Part-time | 90 hrs (~6 mths) |
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| Remarks: |
| (1) Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the programme is cancelled. |
| (2) This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4). |
| (3) Teaching Language: English (supplemented with Cantonese if necessary) |
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A government subsidy Vplus is available for our part-time students of QF registered programme(s).
| Eligibility: | HK Permanent Resident Identity Card holders |
| Reimbursement %: | 60% |
| Max. Reimbursement: | HK$36,000 |
| Ceiling No. of Prog.: | More than one eligible programme (until used up of the max. reimbursement) |
| Application Period: | Within 30 days from the programme commencement |
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Discover the process of fashion design and create your own collection, beginning from research, ideation, illustration, pattern and garment making through fitting. Apparelled not just to express yourself, but to get ready for a career in the fashion business.
Choose based on your goal:
- Illustrate your fashion designs a Enroll in Fashion Design and Illustration
- Make your own garments a Enroll in Pattern Design + Garment Making and Fitting together
To Learn Design and Illustration
Professional Certificate in Fashion Design and Illustration
Duration: 90 hours
Learn fashion drawing basics — body proportions, fabric rendering, and creating your own croquis. Develop a fashion collection with your own style, and build a portfolio to showcase your work.
Modules:
- Fashion Illustration and Styling (FID4010Y)
- Fashion Design and Branding (FID4011Y)
- Fashion Design Portfolio for Interviews (FID4012Y)
Commencement and Application
| Intake | 20 |
| Commencement | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Target Completion | 22 Mar 2027 |
| Class Day | Mon & Thu |
| Class Time | 19:00 - 22:00 |
| Venue | HKDI |
| Online Application |  |
Course Fee
| Full Fee | HK$17,100 |
| Early Bird Fee (10% off) |
HK$15,390 (deadline: 16 Sep 2026) |
| After Vplus Reimbursement (based on early bird fee) |
HK$6,156 (saved HK$9,234) |
Remark: Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the course is cancelled.
To Learn Garment Making
Bundled
Professional Certificate in Fashion Pattern Design
Professional Certificate in Fashion Garment Making and Fitting
Duration: 180 hours
Why Study Pattern Design and Garment Making Together?
These two certificates are specially scheduled to run concurrently, as pattern design and garment making are closely connected. Studying both allows you to:
- Apply pattern-making knowledge directly to garment construction
- Follow a seamless process from pattern development to fitting
- Learn womenswear, menswear and draping techniques
- Build comprehensive, practical garment-making skills
- Enjoy a bundle discount
Modules Sequence:
- Project Runway - Pattern Drafting and Alteration (FID4013Y)
- Project Runway - Womenswear Making and Fitting (FID4017Y)
- Project Runway - Draping for 3D Fashion Design (FID4016Y)
- Project Runway - Pattern Design and Fashion Trends (FID4014Y)
- Project Runway - Professional Pattern Development (FID4015Y)
- Project Runway - Tailored Menswear Making and Fitting (FID4018Y)
Bridging Course:
Industrial Sewing Workshop
Successful applicants of DE424307C and DE424308C are required to take this Bridging Course if they do not have the basic techniques in industrial sewing. Portfolio review and interview may be required.
Commencement and Application
| Commencement | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Target Completion | 28 Aug 2027 |
| Class Day | Wed & Sat |
| Class Time | Wed 19:00–22:00 / Sat 14:00–17:00 |
| Venue | HKDI |
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Course Fee
| Full Fee | HK$36,000 |
| Early Bird Fee (10% off) |
HK$32,400 (deadline: 6 Oct 2026) |
| After Vplus Reimbursement (based on early bird fee) |
HK$12,960 (saved HK$19,440) |
Remark: Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the course is cancelled.
Entry Requirements
Basic Qualification
| (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) | Basic knowledge of fashion related area is preferred. | |
| (d) | An interview may also be required on a need basis. |
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants, i.e. those aged 21 or above with at least two years’ relevant working experience, can be admitted. Where appropriate, the applicant may be required to pass an entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form.
Documents Required for Application
1) Completed Application Form (Online)
2) Upload Copy of proof for Academic Qualifications
3) Upload Copy of proof for Working Experience
Supporting Organisations
Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC)
Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA)
Hong Kong Apparel Society Limited (HKAS)
Hong Kong institution of textile and apparel (HKITA)
Enquiry
3928 2777 
hkdi.ca@vtc.edu.hk
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HKDI reserves the right to make changes to the schedule, course content and advertised course information.
HKDI保留修改課程內容、上課日期、或其他課程資料的權利。
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