COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Department of Information and Communication
Degree Offered: B.A ,M.A.
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Chair: Liu, Hui-chuan
The Department
The Department of Information and Communication, established in 1998, offers on in-depth study of various aspects of an increasingly technology mediated communication world. The mission is to achieve academic excellence and gain national as well as international recognition in education, research and service. As the boundaries among communication media become blurred, scholars and professionals are presented unprecedented opportunities and challenges to participate in the shaping of the digital future. The curriculum aims to address the broad range of changes that have occurred in the information and communication industry in recent years. Students may tailor their studies based upon two main tracks: (1) interactive new media design and production, and (2) information and communication management and marketing. Although students are encouraged to focus their studies on one of the two tracks upon their admission to the program, students may move freely between the tracks to gain necessary expertise needed in today's workplace. Overall the program will enhance students' understanding of information and communication technologies and their social, cultural and commercial consequences; prepare students to excel in diverse new communication environments; promote artistic creativity, strategic planning and scholarly research in all areas of digital media; and prepare students for careers in new media as well as traditional media industries being transformed by new information and communication technologies.
Faculty
Associate Professors
Jow, Mei-ling ; Liu, Hui-chuan
Assistant Professors
Shih, Chien-chou ; Wang, Ying-hsun ; Sun, Chien-yu
Lecturer
Lu, Hsian-fu
Degree Requirements
- Requirements for a degree of B.A. in Information and Communication Successful completion of 138 credits of courses, including 85 credits of required courses and 53 credits of elective courses.
- Requirements for a Master's degree in Information and Communication :
Successful completion of 30 credits of courses, including 12 credits of required courses and 18 credits of elective courses. Students are also required to submit a written master's thesis completed under the supervision of a faculty member, and pass an oral examination.
Facilities
The Department has its own Creative Digital Media Laboratory (CDML)
Course Descriptions
Undergraduate Courses
A1930 Introduction to Human Communication (2/0) This course provides an overview of concepts and principles in human communication studies.
A1932 Introduction to Visual Communication (2/2) This course introduces basic elements of visual images and explore techniques of reading and analyzing visual images.
A1566 Introduction to Communication Technologies (2/0) This course introduces developments, applications and consequences of major communication technologies.
M0978 Introduction to Information and Communication Systems (0/2) This course provides a survey of information and communication systems with an emphasis on telephony and the Internet.
A2409 Introduction to Photography (2/0) This course explores theories of photographic materials and processes, and introduces photographic techniques and equipments.
A2258 Introduction to Sketch (2/0) This course introduces elements of sketch to enhance the ability of visual thinking through hands-on practice.
E0718 Computer Graphics (0/2) This course introduces general principles, techniques and hands-on practice of computer-aided drawing and painting.
A2364 Principles of Color and Design (2/0) This course introduces fundamental concepts of color and design.
A1931 Information, Communication and Society (0/2) This course explores the interplay of new media, information technologies and digital art forms in the information society.
A1209 Communication Theories (2/2) This course surveys major theories and models of studying processes, functions and general principles of communication.
F0139 Introduction to Psychology (2/0) This course gives an overview of general principles and mechanisms of human psychology.
A1084 Introduction to Sociology (0/2) This course introduces basic concepts and theories of sociology.
B0061 Introduction to Marketing (0/2) This course introduces basic principles of marketing strategy and planning.
M0405 Introduction to Management (0/2) This course introduces basic principles and theories of management.
A3420 Aesthetic Strategies and Design (2/0) This course explores fundamental concepts of aesthetics and its applications to creative design.
E0756 Digital Photographic Image Processing (0/2) This course provides students with general principles, specific techniques and hands-on practice of computer-aided photographic image editing.
A2007 Digital Video Production (0/2) This course provides students with general principles, specific techniques and hands-on practice of computer-aided video production and editing.
A2005 Fundamentals of Sound Effects (2/0) This course explores basic principles and production techniques of digital sound effects.
A2008 Introduction to MIDI (0/2) This course introduces the general principles, specific techniques and hands-on practice of digital music production.
E0594 Program Design (2/0) This course introduces fundamental topics in computer programming, including HTML and VBScript programming.
A3440 Web Animation (2/0) This course introduces general principles, specific techniques and hands-on practice of web computer animation design and production.
A1970 Introduction to Economics (2/0) This course introduces basic concepts, models and theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics.
A2407 Theories of Creativity (0/2) This course explores principles and theoretical conceptualizations of creativity.
M1081 International Marketing (0/2) This course introduces major concepts, issues and practices of marketing management applied to the international marketplace.
A1907 Introduction to Cultural and Creative Industries (2/0) This course introduces developments, practices and challenges of cultural and creative industries.
A2404 Introduction to the Digital Content Industry (0/2) This course introduces developments, practices, strategies and challenges of the digital content industry in Taiwan.
A2312 English Readings in Information and Communication (1/1) This course introduces reports and papers on current developments of information and communication written in English and published in trade journals or on the internet.
A2315 Selected English Readings in Information and Communication (1/1) This course introduces reports and papers on current issues of information and communication written in English and published in trade journals or on the internet.
A2406 Web-Based Interactive Programming Design (2/0) This course introduces principles and practices of web-based interactive programming design.
A2405 Integrated Project in Digital Content Ⅰ(2/0) This course introduces production techniques and provides hands-on experiences in developing digital content projects.
A2411 Integrated Project in Digital Content II (0/2) This course introduces advanced production techniques and provides hands-on experiences in developing digital content projects.
A0679 Communication Research Methods (2/2) This course introduces students with approaches to social research in communication as well as procedures and techniques of data collection and analysis.
A2365 Information and Communication Theories (2/0) This course introduces major concepts, constructs and theories pertaining to information and communication or new media.
M0979 Legal Aspects of Information and Communication (0/2) This course introduces fundamental legal issues pertaining to information and communication technologies and industries.
A2163 Topical Seminar in Information Networks (0/2) This course explores current trends and issues pertaining to information and communication networks and industries.
A2168 Web Marketing Strategies and Applications (2/0) This course introduces marketing strategies and applications targeted to information networks such as the Internet.
A2164 Management of Information Network Systems (2/0) This course provides an overview of theoretical frameworks that guide managerial activities and concrete examples that illustrate appropriate managerial practices relevant to information network systems.
A1870 Human-Computer Interface and Message Design (2/0) This course explores relevant interface and message design issues pertaining to interactive computer systems from a user's perspective.
A3443 3D Animation (0/2) This course introduces general principles, specific techniques and hands-on practice of 3D computer animation design and production.
A2169 Web Multimedia Design and Production (0/2) This course introduces principles, techniques and hands-on practice of network-based interactive multimedia design and production.
A2367 Computer Programming: Active Server Pages (2/0) This course introduces basic concepts and principles of the Active Server Pages (ASP) programming design.
A2259 Practicum of Creative Digital Media I (2/2) This course provides opportunities for students to develop team projects on topics relevant to creative multimedia.
M0980 Current Issues in Information and Communication (3/3) This course examines current issues resulting from the emergence of advanced information and communication technologies.
A1330 Graduation Project (3/3) This course provides opportunities for students to work on projects in their areas of specialization within the realm of new media.
A1780 Internship (2/0) This course provides opportunities for students who wish to gain professional working experiences in various areas of the information and communication industry before graduation.
A2267 Sociology of Communication (0/2) This course discusses concepts and theoretical constructs in social theory relevant to the social and cultural aspects of information and communication.
A2260 Practicum of Creative Digital Media II (1/1) This course provides opportunities for students to develop team projects on topics relevant to creative new media.
A3447 Creative Design of Digital Content (0/2) This course explores various creative ways of designing digital contents.
A3568 Advanced 3D Animation (2/0) This course provides advanced principles, techniques, and hands-on practice of 3D computer animation design and production.
A2209 Psychology of Communication (2/0) This course discusses concepts and theoretical constructs in psychological theory relevant to the psychological and cultural aspects of communication.
Master's Program
T0081 Research Methodology (2/2) This course introduces students with approaches to social research in information and communication as well as procedures and techniques of data collection and analysis.
T1196 Pro-Seminar for Academic Research (1/1) This course acquaints students with possible academic research topics and procedures in the discipline of information and communication or new media.
A2365 Information and Communication Theories (3/0) This course explores major concepts, theoretical constructs pertaining to information and communication or new media.
A2455 Seminar in Media Database System (3/0) This course explores design issues pertaining to digital media database system.
A2456 Economics of Information and Communication (3/0) This course explores major theoretical conceptualizations pertaining to economics of information and communication.
A2452 Digital Media Arts (3/0) This course introduces creative processes of various modern digital media art forms.
