Arts and design curriculum integration

Department of Arts and Design is an all in one academic program. The undergraduate program includes “Core Curriculum”, “Program of Studio Art” and “ Program of Creative Design” as curriculum and teaching programs. Moreover, the graduate program puts modern technology and media to application, uses artificial intelligence product design and new visual communication as research purpose. Our faculty members include three professors, four associate professors and two assistant professors. Seven from the nine hold doctoral degrees and two with master’s degrees. What sets our teachers’ apart, besides their professionalism and expertise, is their unfailing dedication and commitment, of which we are most proud.

Both of the programs the department offers have 21 credits planned. For further information, please refer to the curriculum handbook. The "Program of Creative Design" aims to equip students with new visual experiences, creation works and cognitive theory development; our “Program of Studio Art” emphasizes on the unique landscape, culture and life on the east coast of Taiwan to develop individual art styles and writing abilities. Nevertheless, our students’ self-exploration and self-fulfillment are of the greatest priority. The serene beauty and rustic charm of Hualien provide the ideal study environment and help students connect more with themselves in creating art.

Student-centered teaching

We believe in the guiding of our students’ self-exploration and self-fulfillment being of the utmost importance. Our students also enjoy the additional advantage Hualien, a place of lovely serenity, provides for their journey of art. Moreover, the department strongly encourages teachers and students to hold or participate in art exhibitions, competitions, workshops and international communication.

Development

The "Program of Creative Design"  aims to train students in new visual experiences, creation works and cognitive theory development; the “Program of Studio Art” takes the unique landscape, culture and life on the east coast of Taiwan in hopes of developing individual art styles and writing abilities.

Features

The department carefully cultivates an atmosphere where freedom, creation, concentration and responsibility are of much emphasis.

The professional teaching facilities and equipment on the department besides satisfying the needs of teachers and students alike, provide research and leisure environment. For instance, both the research setting for graduate students and the environment for undergraduate students to have individual development promote research and creation.

Rich international communication

Regarding the department’s take on international communication, we are mapping multiple cooperation plans with various countries. It is through the spirit of interdisciplinary arts and free creation, that we hope to solve the limitations of fixed curriculum and faculty in order to enhance students’ participation in international arts activities.

Presently, the department is in cooperation with the Triangle Art Trust and is holding International Artists Workshop with civic groups.