Prospects
Development Overview
In response to advancements in technology and the increasing demand from industries for professionals in User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design, interactive programming, interactive art and performance, service design, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), and the Metaverse, our department has adopted "Interaction Design" as its central development focus.
The department's vision is to meet the current and future manpower needs of industries in digital content, cultural and creative industries, information and communications technology (ICT), animation and gaming, mobile application services, Internet of Things (IoT), and social media, while nurturing students with forward-thinking, interdisciplinary, and cross-sector critical capabilities. The establishment of the Department of Interaction Design aligns with national industrial development needs, providing talent cultivation and training to meet market demands. It also fosters internationalized educational perspectives, equipping a new generation of designers with the essential knowledge and skills for the future.
Program Features
The department focuses on cultivating talent through interdisciplinary learning, enabling students to become creative, integrative, and adept at applying interactive technologies. Students are equipped with professional expertise in fields such as cultural creativity, digital content, and smart living. Collaborations with industries, government agencies, and academic institutions strengthen practical learning through internships and international partnerships, fostering a forward-looking outlook among faculty and students. Key features include:
- Teaching Development Based on the Integration of "Design" and "Programming"
- Curriculum Centered on Interaction Design
- Research Outcomes Aligned with Digital Media and ICT Industry Development
- Internationalization to Attract Talented Students and Create a Multidisciplinary Learning Environment
Educational Objectives
In line with societal and international developments, the department has set its educational goals based on the university's and the college’s objectives:
- Cultivate interdisciplinary leaders proficient in both design and programming.
- Strengthen international collaborations to enhance global perspectives and visibility.
- Establish industry-government-academic cooperation to train talent aligned with industry trends.
- Integrate design, technology, and digital content for interdisciplinary development and innovative applications.
- Promote diverse design care and comprehensive interactive application education.
Core Competencies
The department aims to foster talent through interdisciplinary learning, enabling design-background students to understand programming and programming-background students to understand design, producing creative, integrative, and interactive technology professionals. Core competencies for students include:
Undergraduate Program
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration and planning.
- Multimedia aesthetic design.
- Application of interactive programming.
- Interface and experience design.
- Practical integration and implementation.
- International collaboration and competition.
Master Program
- Cross-disciplinary learning and teamwork.
- Academic writing and research project capabilities.
- Experience and interface design.
- Introduction of new technologies and workflow planning.
- Artistic creation and project proposal development.
- International collaboration and competition.
On-the job Master Program
- Cross-disciplinary learning and teamwork.
- Logical research writing and hardware-software integration.
- Experience and interface design.
- Introduction of new technologies and workflow planning.
- Artistic creation and project proposal development.
Career Prospects
Graduates are expected to work in fields related to interaction design, with roles including but not limited to:
- Interaction Designer
- User Interface (UI) Designer
- User Experience (UX) Designer
- User Experience Researcher
- Game Designer
- Web Designer
- Visual Communication Designer
- Interactive Programmer
- Interactive Art and Performance Designer