Introduction

The subject of Design for Exhibition and Museums is about creating exciting and engaging three-dimensional, communicative environments. It is all about 'storytelling', whether this is a brand, a collection or an idea. By using a multidisciplinary approach that includes aspects of interior, graphic, product and communication design, exhibition designers construct a narrative that acts as an 'interpretive bridge' between the expert or client and their audience. This programme emphasises on interpreting content and narrative for specific audiences and on devising appropriate means of delivery in constructed spaces. 
 

UK-specific contents may not be applicable to HK students
 

Programme Features

High ranking
Lincoln is ranked 1st in the UK in the “Product Design” subject area (The Guardian University Guide 2024).

Exhibition 
You will have opportunities to exhibit your work through curating student-led exhibitions in the Graduate Show.

Multi-disciplinary 
This distinctive programme is multi-disciplinary and collaborative in nature and will appeal to students with a wide range of interests in all aspects of arts.

No examinations 
Assessments are 100% based on portfolios, report and projects.

Employable graduates
95% graduates were employed within 6 months upon graduation.

Student achievements 
17% outstanding students were awarded Government Scholarships in 2021.

Modules

Exhibition Design Process 3.1: Selection: Atmosphere & Experience

You will respond to a pre-defined project brief for a small-scale communicative environment. The project requires conceptual thinking and the spatial translation of design intentions. This project offers an opportunity to add a distinctive project to the final year portfolio and illustrate proficiency in a specific are oaf design practice.

Exhibition Design Process 3.2: Autonomy: Concept & Design

You will develop a scheme design for a self-directed medium scale communicative design project, which forms the basis of the exhibition design treatise. The module incorporates interpretive and thematic planning, strategic and conceptual thinking, and the spatial translation of design intentions.

Exhibition Design Process 3.3: Technical Resolution & Communication

The detailed exploration and communication of a complete design resolution for a previously defined and developed communicative environment.

Research Process 3: Design Exegesis 

You are expected to complete a large-scale self-directed research study to support the design treatise. The research study captures the design brief, and serves to extend critical thinking, research, and reflective thinking skills.

Assessment
Portfolios, reports, presentation and projects.

QF Level

QF Level : Level 5 QR Registration No. : 21/000489/L5 Validity Period : 01/09/2021 - 31/08/2027

Importance of choosing a non-local top-up with QF Level 5 Employment Degree qualifications pitched at QF Level 5 are formally recognised by the HKSAR Government for employment purposes within the Civil Service for graduate posts. Further Studies Having been recognised at QF Level 5, this top-up degree programme meets the standard of locally-accredited bachelor's degree programmes. Upon graduation, students can pursue their further studies at Master’s degree level in Hong Kong or Overseas. Financial Assistance and Scholarships Various HKSAR Government financial assistance schemes and scholarships are only made available to eligible students enrolled into programmes with QF recognition.

Entry Requirements

Holders of VTC Higher Diploma in Event/Exhibition/Stage Design areas

• HD in Event and Exhibition Design
• HD in Stage and Set Design

OR

Holders of Higher Diploma (HD) or Associate Degree (AD) or equivalent qualification in a relevant Event/Exhibition/Stage Design area awarded by a recognised institution, or equivalent experience will also be considered.  Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview and submit a portfolio.

English Proficiency Requirements

An overall band score of at least 6.0 in IELTS, with no subtest score of less than 5.5, or equivalent.

Applicants having successfully completed a Higher Diploma / Associate Degree delivered and assessed in English by a recognised institution in Hong Kong will be considered to have met the English language requirement.
(VTC Higher Diploma graduates are exempted from the requirements.)

Fees

• Application Fee : HK$200 (No application fee before the deadline!)
• Registration Fee : HK$3,500
• Tuition Fee : HK$93,590 by 2 instalments

Scholarships

A variety of attractive scholarships are available to current and graduating SHAPE students.

"The BA (Hons) Design for Event, Exhibition and Performance at SHAPE has allowed me to turn my ideas into visual reality. The inspiration from the faculty and the English language assistance have significantly enhanced my design knowledge and language proficiency. This programme has laid a crucial foundation for my future design career, covering a comprehensive skills training from 2D to 3D modelling and spatial visual presentation. This is the ideal career development path for me." Cheung Ka Ying BA (Hons) Design for Event, Exhibition and Performance HKSAR Government Outstanding Performance Scholarship 2023-24

Financial Aids 
The following HKSAR Government financial assistance schemes are available to eligible students who pursue this programme at SHAPE:

Financial Assistance Schemes		Amount (HK$)
	Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme (NMTSS)	Up to $34,390 per year  [AY2024/25]
	Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP)	Up to $91,040 (Tuition fee grant) Up to $8,810 (Academic expenses grant) Up to 57,340 (Living expenses loan) [AY2023/24]
	Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS)	Up to the annual tuition fees payable in the academic year

For details including eligibility and subsidy amount, please refer to the hyperlink of each scheme.

Career Prospects

Owing to the multi-disciplinary approach of the course, graduates may choose to work on event, retail, theatre, exhibition, or communication design-based projects. 95% graduates in 2021 were employed within 6 months upon graduation.

Further Studies

Having been recognised at QF Level 5, this top-up degree programme meets the standard of locally-accredited bachelor's degree programmes. Upon graduation, students can pursue their further studies at Master’s degree level in Hong Kong or Overseas.

Project Showcase
Owing to the multi-disciplinary approach of the course, graduates may choose to work on event, retail, theatre, exhibition, or communication design-based projects. 95% graduates in 2021 were employed within 6 months upon graduation. 

 

Student Awards

"Students of this programme can study and work on group projects at studios in the campus, I enjoyed this facility a lot and it had brought me many memorable moments. The projects of this programme were very practical and enhanced my thinking and development process, this will definitely benefit my future career." So Ka Yu BA (Hons) Design for Event, Exhibition and Performance ​Exhibition Designer, Hong Kong Oval Design 2015 Worldskill SaoPaulo - Visual Merchandising and Window Dressing, Medallion HKSAR Government Outstanding Performance Scholarship

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