Degree programs
Features:
The department’s curriculum is divided into two main fields: Communication Technology and Content Creation. However, students are encouraged to take courses across both fields. The program aims to cultivate professionals skilled in multimedia imaging, printing and publishing technologies, as well as media technology integration.
Graduation Credits:
Please refer to the Course Information System of the Office of Academic Affairs for the applicable requirements for each academic year.
Features:
In response to technological advancements, our department focuses on diverse teaching and research areas that integrate creative design principles with cutting-edge digital technologies. The main teaching and research areas include:
1. Interactive Media and User Experience (UX)Design
2. Branding and Marketing Communication
3. Visual Storytelling for Film and Animation
4. Printing and Digital Publishing Technology
5. Data Visualization and Information GraphicsDesign
6. Visual Effects for Film Production
7. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality(VR) Content and Technology
8. Visual Color Engineering
9. Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC)
10. Project-Based Learning and Industry Collaboration
*Our department also offers professional internship courses.
Graduation Credits:
Graduate students in this department’s Master’s program must complete at least 36 credits. The credit requirements for the Master’s curriculum are as follows (applicable to students admitted in or after the 2020 academic year):
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Core Required Courses:
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Research Methodology (3 credits)
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Seminar (I) and (II) (2 credits each)
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Total: 7 credits
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Special Topics Research:
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Students must take one course designated by their advisor from the semester’s available special topics courses.
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Elective Courses:
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Students are to select courses designated by their advisor from the semester’s list of electives
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Degree Examination and Thesis:
Graduate students whose research falls under the “Arts” category (including Visual Communication Arts, Film and Television, and other graphic communication arts fields) may submit a creative work accompanied by a written report in place of a traditional master’s thesis.
Graduate students whose research falls under the “Applied Technology” category (including Printing and Publishing Technology, Multimedia Technology, and other graphic communication technology fields) may submit a practical project along with a technical report in lieu of a master’s thesis.
Students must complete both the Proposal Defense and the Final Degree Examination in two separate stages to be considered as having completed the Master’s degree requirements.
Overview:
In response to technological trends, the department focuses on a diverse range of teaching and research areas. By integrating creative design principles with cutting-edge digital technologies, the program emphasizes fields such as digital content, multimedia applications, immersive technologies, image display technologies, and artificial intelligence.
Features:
The Continuing Education Master’s program opens new career opportunities for professionals by leveraging three key pillars: image design, digital publishing, and information communication. As globalization accelerates and technology evolves rapidly, the Department of Graphic Communication is committed to advancing with you toward the forefront of innovation.
Led by a team of top-tier faculty, the program combines rigorous and engaging teaching methods, balancing theoretical foundations with practical applications. The current instructors are all highly respected scholars from both domestic and international academic circles, each with deep expertise and a strong reputation in their respective fields.
This program welcomes applicants from all academic backgrounds, aiming to create a dynamic and diverse elite network. It also regularly hosts workshops and seminars to help in-service students develop a broader international perspective.
Duration of Study:
The program can be completed in 2 to 4 years. Students who are unable to fulfill the required coursework or complete their thesis within this period may apply for a maximum 2-year extension.
Graduation Credits (for students admitted in or after the 2020 academic year):
A minimum of 29 credits is required for graduation, including:
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Required Courses – 5 credits (Research Methodology: 3 credits; Seminar: 2 credits)
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Elective Courses – At least 24 credits, including electives offered by the department and cross-disciplinary courses approved by the student’s advisor.
Degree Examination and Thesis:
Graduate students whose research falls under the “Arts” category (including Visual Communication Arts, Film and Television, and other graphic communication arts fields) may submit a creative work accompanied by a written report in place of a traditional master’s thesis.
Graduate students whose research falls under the “Applied Technology” category (including Printing and Publishing Technology, Multimedia Technology, and other graphic communication technology fields) may submit a practical project along with a technical report in lieu of a master’s thesis.
Students must complete both the Proposal Defense and the Final Degree Examination in two separate stages to be considered as having completed the Master’s degree requirements.