Master's Program in Design

Train highly specialized engineers capable of practical product and system development with advanced design methods.

The aim of the Design Science major is to develop foundational knowledge in design science, along with advanced specialized knowledge and skills, through fieldwork, exercises, and research activities. Students will learn to identify and solve problems proactively from real-life situations and society, develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, use scientific methods to create new ideas and systems, and acquire advanced design skills that are useful in society, such as digital applications and prototyping. The goal is to contribute to local communities and industries.

In the Master's program of the Design Science major, the objective is to nurture designers with high expertise, creativity, and technical skills. Students will apply design processes across various fields, mastering techniques like team building and presentation, and acquire practical skills such as research, analysis, proposal, and prototyping, enabling them to create practical products and systems.

The Design Science major consists of six research tracks: Product Design, Promotion Design, Space Design, Design Culture, Design Innovation, and Human Factors Engineering. The goals of each research area are as follows:

Product Design: Research the value of products and the possibilities of manufacturing driven by technological advancements, focusing on product design. The goal is to train individuals who can approach design from a comprehensive perspective, considering social factors and the product lifecycle.

Promotion Design: Comprehensively study the design process and value creation, exploring advanced media and techniques from the perspective of communication design to examine possibilities for more accurate communication and promotion.

Space Design: Focus on planning and evaluating space design for both interior and exterior spaces. The goal is to create user-centered designs by evaluating space design from the users' perspective, going beyond just design methods.

Design Culture: Deepen understanding of cultural foundations, such as history, geography, philosophy, art, and industry, and explore the significance of design in modern society by analyzing various phenomena reflecting the changing values.

Design Innovation: Define, understand, discover, and create solutions to issues related to contemporary design themes, proposing new design methods through the innovation process and verifying their effectiveness and relevance.

Human Factors Engineering: Learn methods for measuring physiological data such as human muscle activity, and develop experimental plans to evaluate usability issues in products or spaces based on these measurements.

Summary

Diploma Policy

A degree will be awarded to those who complete the prescribed period, earn the required credits, pass the thesis examination and final exam, and fulfil the following requirements:

(1) Possess advanced specialized knowledge and skills backed by fundamental knowledge in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and design science, along with the necessary general education for becoming a highly specialized engineer or researcher.

(2) Have the ability to independently identify problems in real-life and social issues, and possess advanced knowledge, logical thinking, and technical skills in areas such as product design, promotion design, space design, and human factor engineering necessary for creative problem-solving.

(3) Use advanced specialized knowledge and skills in areas such as product design, promotion design, space design, and human factor engineering to creatively solve design-related challenges and contribute to society with high-level design abilities.

(4) Possess advanced presentation and communication skills to explain one's thinking and judgment processes, supported by specific examples and evidence.

(5) Effectively engage in group work and research activities, utilizing team-building techniques to establish strong cooperative relationships.

(6) Understand the ethics and social responsibilities that must be upheld as an advanced specialist and researcher in the design science field.
Curriculum Policy

To equip students with the abilities outlined in the Diploma Policy, the curriculum is based on the following principles:

(1) Offer courses to develop foundational knowledge and general abilities for applying and developing engineering theories in design science, and ensure students acquire advanced specialized knowledge and skills in product design, promotion design, space design, design culture, design innovation, human factor engineering, and other areas, enabling them to adopt a broad perspective.

(2) Provide courses that utilize advanced and specialized knowledge and skills in areas such as product design, promotion design, space design, design culture, design innovation, and human factor engineering, allowing students to set their own challenges, develop action plans, tasks, and evaluations, and learn practically through collaboration with others to find creative solutions.

(3) Offer courses that promote understanding of ethics and social responsibility, including respecting life, adhering to laws, and prohibiting actions like data manipulation, plagiarism, and theft, as required for advanced engineers and researchers.