22’ Semester Curriculum

1.
ESSENCE OF GRAPHIC DESIGN (ELEMENTARY)
    Mar 21–Apr 29, 2022
    Planner: Hsing-Kai Peng.
    I.
    Documentation of Sketches
    II.
    Geometries and Shapes
    III.
    The Symbolic of the Graphics
    IV.
    Languages of Color
    V.
    Aesthetic Fundamental Theory
    VI.
    Shapes of Type
    VII.
    Composition and Visual Psychology
    VIII.
    Unspeakable Language
    IX.
    Photography and Image
    X.
    Practice of Printing

2.
INSPIRATION OF SENSIBILITIES & EXPERIMENTAL INTERPRETATION
    Apr 16–Jun 25, 2022
    Convener and planner: YuehYueh Liu.
    Lecturer: YuehYueh Liu, Gao Xiao Gao, Prasadini, WANG Chia-ming, Huai-An Hsing.
    I.
    Abstract Sketches
    II.
    Expression of Movements
    III.
    Object and Space
    IV.
    Paint above Vision
    V.
    Interpretations of Sound
    VI.
    Emotions
    VII.
    Interpretation of Cognitions
    VIII.
    Depiction above Tactil
    IX.
    Perception of Time
    X.
    Meditation–Spiritual Perceptions

3.
CONTEMPORARY IMAGES AND PHOTOGRAPHY EDITING
    Sep 6–Nov 24, 2022
    Planner: Yi-Ting Zhong, Convener: Hsing-Kai Peng.
    Lecturer: I-Hsuen Chen, Yi-Ting Zhong, Monbo Key, Hsiang-Lin Wang
    I.
    Towards a Philosophy of Images
    II.
    Introduction: Linear and Non-Linear Narrative
    III.
    Editing Implementation: Photograph Editing
    IV.
    Strategy of Image Creating
    V.
    Era and Image, Daily and Object
    VI.
    The Metaphorical Relationship between the Context of Taiwanese Films and Visuals
    VII.
    The Metaphorical Relationship between Films and Visuals
    VIII.
    The Impetus of Underground Culture and Contemporary Visual
    IX.
    Deconstruction and Discussion
    X.
    Time, Place, and Memory
    XI.
    Language of Images
    XII.
    Editing and Discussion
    XII.
    Poet of Space

4.
PRACTICAL GRAPHIC DESIGN (INTERMEDIATE)
    Jul 24–Sep 4, 2022
    Convener: Hsing-Kai Peng.
    Lecturer: Shuyu Tsai, Paixpro, Andrew Wong, Mist Room, Yaode JN, Chen-Huang Chian, Hsin Feng.
    I.
    Proust moment
    II.
    Gaze & ResonateGaze & Resonate
    III.
    Type Reshaping
    IV.
    Symbolic Transformation of Multimedia
    V.
    Light & Illusion
    VI.
    Deconstruct & Reconstruct
    VII.
    Curating: Context & Form

5.
GRAPHIC DESIGN AS CREATIVE METHOD (ADVANCED)
    Jul 1–Sep 2, 2022
    Convener and planner: Hsing-Kai Peng.
    Lecturer: Yaode JN, Hsing-Kai Peng, Kayn Chen, Mist Room, Paixpro, Sample Animal, Ting-An Ho, Huai-An Hsing.
    I.
    Cultural Inheritance and Thought Colonization
    II.
    Philosophical Aesthetics of Graphic Design
    III.
    Context of Form 1. Digital Experience Integration of Graphic Design
    IV.
    Context of Form 2. Sense of Light
    V.
    Context of Form 3. Observe & Resonate
    VI.
    Context of Form 4. Trace
    VII.
    Context of Form 5. Ephemerality
    IX.
    Deconstruction and Collection of Life Experience
    X.
    Subject and Object
    XI.
    Planned Collection
    XII.
    Identity and Multidirectionality
    XIII.
    Emotion and Image
    XIV.
    Color of Space–
Interpretation and Individual
    XV.
    Space Modeling and Sampling
    XVI.
    Projection and Composition
    XVII.
    Midterm Assessment
    XVIII.
    Deconstruction of Styles and Forms
    XIX.
    Worldview Setup
    XX.
    Social Positioning and Language Strategy
    XXI.
    Practice: Context and Interpretation
    XXII.
    Dialectics of Thought and Self-questioning