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College of Innovation and Design, Tungnan University

Department of Digital Media Design

Academic Programs:

  1. Four-year college program.
  2. Two- year college program for continuing Education.

Educational Goal:

The educational goals of this department are as follows: (1) developing students’ creative thinking skills and design capabilities applicable to ergonomic design by combining aesthetic design with technical and scientific applications; (2) fostering the idea of design as having cultural connotations as well as keeping up with current social trends by integrating concepts regarding health, ecology, and energy saving into the professional field of interior design, in accordance with the aims of sustainable development.

In curriculum planning, courses in this department are divided into three areas/modules:

  1. Core courses: basic design (I) to (II), graphics, color schemes, human factors engineering, computer-aided design, computer aided drafting, performance techniques, indoor materials and construction, interior design (I) to (VI), interior decoration practice, working drawings, multimedia production and application, the interior physical environment, interior design Practical Projects. Eastern and Western Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage Management, Beverage Management, Hospitality Services and etc.
  2. Interior energy-saving design: interior energy conservation and hydropower design, air-conditioning design principles, lighting design, air conditioning design practices thematic green building indoor environment, furniture design.
  3. Interior decoration project management: interior fire safety materials and valuation, labor safety and health, the interior building codes and deed, interior decoration project management.

 

Department of Interior Design

Academic Programs:

  1. Four-year college program.
  2. Two- year college program for continuing Education.

Educational Goal:

The educational goals of this department are as follows: (1) developing students’ creative thinking skills and design capabilities applicable to ergonomic design by combining aesthetic design with technical and scientific applications; (2) fostering the idea of design as having cultural connotations as well as keeping up with current social trends by integrating concepts regarding health, ecology, and energy saving into the professional field of interior design, in accordance with the aims of sustainable development.

In curriculum planning, courses in this department are divided into three areas/modules:

  1. Core courses: basic design (I) to (II), graphics, color schemes, human factors engineering, computer-aided design, computer aided drafting, performance techniques, indoor materials and construction, interior design (I) to (VI), interior decoration practice, working drawings, multimedia production and application, the interior physical environment, interior design Practical Projects. Eastern and Western Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage Management, Beverage Management, Hospitality Services and etc.
  2. Interior energy-saving design: interior energy conservation and hydropower design, air-conditioning design principles, lighting design, air conditioning design practices thematic green building indoor environment, furniture design.
  3. Interior decoration project management: interior fire safety materials and valuation, labor safety and health, the interior building codes and deed, interior decoration project management.

 

Department of Creative Product Design

Academic Programs:

  1. Four-year college program.

Education objectives:

The educational goals of our department include fostering creative product design talents who have the ability to innovate, a sense of aesthetics, and a thorough understanding of the science and technology relating to product design. In addition, “innovation,” “design,” “practice,” and “technique” are our specific teaching features, with the aim of furthering the skills and talents of modern product designers in terms of “innovative capability,” “design capability,” “manufacturing knowledge,” and “practical ability.”

Curriculum Content:

The courses are based on the above educational goals by the curriculum planning committee (consisting of professional from various different fields) with the purpose of fostering core competencies in students. The main courses include the following:

  1. Innovative Capability: Courses such as Innovative Strategies, Patent Practice, and Creative Design foster the development of innovative thinking.
  2. Design Capability: This includes aesthetic quality and engineering design capability.
  3. Fine Manufacturing: Through courses such as Modeling Manufacturing, Manufacturing Practices and Procedures, and Plastic Product Designing, students receive a solid grounding in practical manufacturing procedures, so that they are capable of producing fine products.
  4. Practical Skills: Based on the courses mentioned above, as well as through courses such as Product Designing, Product Development, Project Design, Portfolio Design, and Exhibition Design, “hands-on” practical capability is enhanced to meet the required professional design abilities of the industry.