Curriculum

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Curriculum

What will you study in our department?

Students in our Department learn not only creativity but also craftsmanship as well as respect for professionalism and discipline knowledge, the key competences required for an excellent designer. Today corporations and organizations alike have come to realize the importance of design to succeed , while society as a whole is gradually embracing the concept of how design is playing a vital role in lifestyle improvement. As consumer culture continues to shift, the market demands products that help minimize the environmental impact, while seeking some emotional connection with the objects that surround them.

We prepare our students to meet these needs on both local and global scales, giving them the right professional tools for the future. Our curriculum provides a foundation for design, as it covers such comprehensive fields as user-centered philosophy, manufacturing processes, research methodologies, and design management. Our students can also acquire transdisciplinary knowledge and skills, such as good understanding of materials technologies, global trends and sustainability through the additional programs and transdisciplinary courses they will opt for.

Our curriculum consists of two major tracks: “The Creative Design” and “The Brand and Trend Design”, and they are designed to equip our students with industry level skills, enabling them to become pioneers in product design and related expertise. The curriculum is designed to explore and develop cultural possibilities by utilizing design research methods, meanwhile to focuse on humanistic concern, brand strategy, and popular product design.

These tracks focus on the following themes:

* Sustainable design skill and understanding of their principles, techniques and examples;
* Innovation, hi-tech, humanity and aesthetics of product design;
* Humanistic and ethical responsibilities of the designers’ approach in society;
* Product development in hi-tech goods, green products, objects & activity space for the elderly (EOSA), and package design; alongside the integration of design philosophy, design management, and creative strategic planning and services.

The Department of Creative Product Design cares for student’s individual needs. With innovative curriculum and sufficient teaching resources, we cultivate passion and curiosity in our students to stay aware of the design industry and market trends. Students can fully experience the process of product design through a series of projects, seminars, lectures, and workshops organized by our Department.

Students may take courses across departments within the College and apply for degree examinations through a creative thesis.
Research topics and directions are defined based on each graduate student’s interdisciplinary expertise, integrating academic research, industry studies, and design practice.
Graduate students may choose to apply for degree examinations through either a research-based thesis or a creative thesis, according to their individual strengths and professional orientation.

Product design serves as the foundation for diverse interdisciplinary research approaches.
In addition to shared resources among the five departments within the College of Creative Design, students may engage in collaborative research with departments across Asia University and the China Medical University–Asia University Alliance.
Key research areas include design management, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, design engineering, and design psychology.

Students may apply for exchange programs or pursue dual master’s degree programs with partner institutions of the department.
Domestic and international study experiences enhance career competitiveness and cultivate mid- to senior-level design professionals.
Dual degree programs and international exchange opportunities broaden design perspectives and strengthen academic and professional portfolios.

Students have access to Asia University’s funding resources for international design competitions and patent applications.
The program provides guidance for participation in international design competitions, creative product commercialization, industry–academia collaboration, and intellectual property development.

An optimal academic pathway for pursuing advanced master’s and doctoral degrees.
Undergraduate students of Asia University may apply for the Early Enrollment Program for Graduate-Level Courses, allowing continuity in design projects and research directions.
Qualified students may also apply for the Direct Ph.D. Program, enabling sustained development of research capacity and academic achievement.

Master’s Program ✭ Graduate Institute of Creative Product Design

Master’s Curriculum Plans
Master’s Program Curriculum Plan – Academic Year 114
Master’s Program Curriculum Plan – Academic Year 113
Master’s Program Curriculum Plan – Academic Year 112
Master’s Program Curriculum Plan – Academic Year 111
Master’s Program Curriculum Plan – Academic Year 110
Master’s Program Curriculum Plan – Academic Year 109

Master’s Program Academic Resources
● Master’s Program Student Handbook
● Graduate Thesis–Related Resources
● Master’s Thesis Proposal Evaluation Form
● Master’s Thesis Research Proposal Review Form and Results
(One printed hard copy of the proposal is required)
● Application Form for Master’s Degree Examination Schedule
● Master’s Thesis Oral Examination Committee Approval Form
● Advisor Consent Form for Graduate Student Withdrawal Procedures
● Degree Examination Committee Member Information Form

▶112-1 Online Thesis Submission and Approval System – Click Here

Doctoral Program ✭ Ph.D. Program in Digital Media Design – Creative Design Track

Doctoral Curriculum Plan
● Doctoral Program Curriculum Plan

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Summer & Winter Break Course Information

Description:
The department will periodically announce information regarding summer and winter break courses, including design practice courses, project-based workshops, and professional development programs.
For detailed course schedules, enrollment methods, and registration information, please refer to the link below.

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Department of Creative Product Design | Asia University

Curriculum

Summer & Winter Break Course Information