Design(A) 140300
This interdisciplinary master’s program at multiple schools integrates design theory, fashion culture, innovation, and technology. It fosters advanced research skills and practical applications across various domains including fashion, materials science, and digital media. Leveraging the institution’s unique strengths in both creative and technical fields, it prepares students for leadership roles in design, management, and technological innovation.
Sub-Directions:
01 Design Theory and Fashion Culture
This direction explores the theoretical foundations of design and their application to fashion culture. Students investigate historical contexts, cultural significance, and social impacts of clothing and accessories.
02 Fashion Design and Innovative Applications
Focusing on creative design processes, this track emphasizes innovative applications in fashion and accessory design. It covers trend analysis, material innovation, and user-centered design approaches.
03 Design Management and Fashion Communication
This program integrates design principles with business management and communication strategies. It focuses on brand development, marketing strategies, and digital media for fashion industries.
04 Innovation and Technology in Design
Exploring the intersection of design and technology, this direction investigates how emerging technologies can enhance creative practices. It includes topics such as smart textiles, digital fabrication, and interactive design solutions.
Design(P) 135700
This professional master’s program brings together diverse design disciplines across multiple schools, emphasizing practical innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and industry relevance. With a focus on fashion, product, communication, and experience design, it cultivates versatile designers who can lead creative projects in both local and global contexts.
Sub-Directions:
01 Costume Culture and Design
Explores the cultural, historical, and symbolic dimensions of dress in contemporary design practice.
02 Fashion Design and Management
Combines creative fashion design with strategic planning, brand positioning, and production coordination.
03 Fashion Design and Innovation
Focuses on new approaches to garment creation, integrating materials, technologies, and sustainable practices.
04 Apparel Styling and Application
Develops skills in visual storytelling through clothing styling for media, advertising, and fashion shows.
05 Costume Design for Theater and Film
Prepares students to design and produce costumes for stage, film, and performance-based media.
06 Knitwear Innovation and Practice
Emphasizes experimental knit techniques, material exploration, and functional design applications.
07 Color Design
Trains students in color theory, trend forecasting, and application across products, interiors, and fashion.
08 Jewelry and Accessories Design
Focuses on conceptual and wearable art, combining craftsmanship with contemporary design thinking.
09 Footwear and Accessories Design
Covers design, prototyping, and branding strategies for shoes, bags, and lifestyle accessories.
10 Industrial Design
Applies human-centered design principles to develop innovative consumer products and user experiences.
11 Design Management
Bridges design practice with business strategy to drive innovation and brand development.
12 Arts and Crafts
Promotes traditional craftsmanship combined with modern aesthetics and sustainable material use.
13 Textile Design
Integrates pattern, material, and digital technologies to create innovative fabric solutions for fashion and interiors.
14 Interior and Architectural Design
Focuses on spatial design that balances functionality, aesthetics, and environmental sustainability.
15 Urban and Landscape Design
Investigates public space design, urban interventions, and ecological landscape strategies.
16 Visual Communication Design
Explores branding, typography, and multimedia design for print, web, and interactive platforms.
17 Animation
Offers training in 2D/3D animation, storytelling, and character design for entertainment and education.
18 Digital Media Art
Combines art, technology, and interactivity to create immersive and experiential media content.
19 Luxury Design and Management
Focuses on the creative and strategic aspects of luxury product development and brand identity.
20 Lifestyle Design and Trend Studies
Analyzes emerging lifestyles and future trends to inform design innovation and market strategies.
21 Fashion Performance
Trains models and performers in runway presentation, visual expression, and fashion communication.