Programme Content

• Theory of Hanzi-Latin multilingual typography
• Aesthetic and digital craft skills
• Multilingual typographic design practice

Lecturer: Keith TAM
Keith is a typographer, information designer, researcher and teacher. He is currently Head of Communication Design and Director of the Centre for Communication Design at the Hong Kong Design Institute. He also holds a courtesy appointment as Distinguished Research Fellow at Shanghai University. With 23 years of experience in the field and 17 years in design education, Keith has practiced, taught, researched, and provided academic leadership across the UK, Canada and Hong Kong. He was previously Director of the MA Information Design programme at the Department of Typography & Graphic Communication at the University of Reading (UK), and headed the Communication Design discipline at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University for 9 years, where he also founded and ran the Information Design Lab. In 2016, Keith received a "Best Design Educator" award from the Hong Kong Designers Association. Keith frequently disseminates his research through different channels, and acts as consultant for various organisations such as Microsoft, Monotype and HSBC.

Schedule

Intake 3   |   2022 Jul 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: Sat, 2pm - 5pm   |   Early Bird Deadline: 2022 Jan 14

Intake 2   |   2021 Jun 19, 26, Jul 3, 10 (Completed)
Time: Sat, 2pm - 5pm

Intake 1   |   2021 Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 (Completed)
Time: Sat, 2pm - 5pm

Remark:
(1) Students are required to bring their own laptop (installed with Adobe InDesign) to the classes.
(2) Classes may go online depending on the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(3) Students are recommended to have a printer (any models) if the classes are delivered online.

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Fee

Full Fee   |   HK$2,940
Early Bird Discount (10% off)   |   HK$2,646
After Vplus Reimbursement   |   HK$1,058 (saved HK$1,588; based on early bird fee)
Financial Aids   |   Vplus Creative Industries

*Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the course is cancelled.

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Entry Requirement

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 relevant working experience.
(c) Basic knowledge of graphic design (particularly page layout) is highly preferred.
(d) An interview may also be required on need basis. 

Mature Applicants:
Mature applicants, i.e. those aged 21 or above with at least two years’ relevant working experience, may 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 Work Experience