Subjects and Coursework Requirements
Introductory Subjects
The introductory subjects are compulsory and are taken in the first semester of the first year of the course. The lecturers from all four studios share the responsibility of teaching these subjects. In advising students regarding the introductory subjects, the lecturers from each studio consider the responses and judge the appropriateness of each student before advising the students as to which studio they should join. - Motif Work (2 compulsory units)
- Media Literacy (2 compulsory units)
- Presentation in English I, II (2 compulsory units)
- English C (6 elective units)
Foundation Theory Subjects
The foundation theory subjects are designed to broaden each student's academic and creative horizons. They are held by faculty from Studio 4 (Media Aesthetics). - Principles of Media Expression I, II (4 compulsory units)
- Contemporary Philosophy (2 elective units)
Common Specialist Subjects
Each studio offers various theory and practical subjects. Students can select any subjects that interest them, focusing on the subjects offered by their studio. In addition to the subjects offered by the four studios, students can also select subjects from common specialist subjects taught by part-time lecturers. These subjects increase student awareness and insight in academic areas pertaining to digital media as well as topical issues concerning the current digital media era. - Students must take at least 4 subjects (8 units) from a possible 14
Project Subjects
One of the four studios assumes responsibility for each project. A lecturer from within the studio is chosen to lead the project and authorizes granting of unit credits. Students must undertake project work within the same project as much as possible. If they take the course in successive semesters they can obtain 2 units in the first semester of their first year, 2 units in the second semester, and the final 2 units in the first semester of their second year.- Practical Project Work (2 units each, total of 6 compulsory units)
Special Research Projects
The special research project subjects are consultative style classes held by supervising lecturers. They are designed to give the students an opportunity to receive direction and equip them with the necessary problem solving skills to be able to complete their thesis and graduation work. Students select a lecturer from their studio as their supervisor, who then advises them on completing their research and creative works. When the student's research theme covers multiple fields, it is possible to have a deputy supervisor in a studio other than in the student's original studio. - Special Research I (1 compulsory units)
- Special Research II (1 compulsory units)
- Special Research III (2 compulsory units)
- Special Research IV (2 compulsory units)
