I. Program Duration
The normal study period of Master of Design program is 2 years. The maximum study period is 3 years.
II. Study Mode
Lectures
III. Medium of Instruction
Chinese or English
IV. Academic Field
Fine Arts
V. Major*
- Communication Design
- Product Design
- Interior Design
- Fashion and Textile Design
- Design Management
- Cultural Heritage Conservation
*In the academic year of 2023/2024, only Communication Design, Interior Design and Design Management major are offered for admission.
VI. Course Structure
Table 1: Core courses (6 credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
MADZ13 |
Research Methodology in Art Design and Practice |
6 |
Table 2: Major courses** (27 credits)
Communication Design |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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MADM14 |
Basics of Design Management |
3 |
|
MADM15 |
Project Methodology |
3 |
|
MADM16 |
Project Management |
3 |
|
MADM17 |
Ethics of Communication |
3 |
|
MADM18 |
Project Methodology of Visual Communication |
6 |
|
MADM19 |
Advanced Graphic Design |
3 |
|
MADM20 |
Advanced Photography |
2 |
|
MADM21 |
Advanced Web Design |
2 |
|
MADM22 |
Advanced Computer Graphics |
2 |
|
Product Design |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
MADM15 |
Project Methodology |
3 |
|
MADM23 |
Special Topics in Product Design |
6 |
|
MADM24 |
History of Industrial Design |
3 |
|
MADM25 |
Special Topics in New Material Technology |
3 |
|
MADM26 |
Special Topics in Rendering 3D |
3 |
|
MADM27 |
Special Topics in Project Culture |
3 |
|
MADM28 |
Lighting Design and Technology |
3 |
|
MADM29 |
Integrated New Media |
3 |
|
Interior Design |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
MADM15 |
Project Methodology |
3 |
|
MADM25 |
Special Topics in New Material Technology |
3 |
|
MADM26 |
Special Topics in Rendering 3D |
3 |
|
MADM27 |
Special Topics in Project Culture |
3 |
|
MADM28 |
Lighting Design and Technology |
3 |
|
MADM29 |
Integrated New Media |
3 |
|
MADM30 |
Special Topics in Interior Design |
6 |
|
MADM31 |
History of Interior Design |
3 |
|
Fashion and Textile Design |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
MADM15 |
Project Methodology |
3 |
|
MADM22 |
Advanced Computer Graphics |
2 |
|
MADM32 |
Special Topics in Fashion Design |
6 |
|
MADM33 |
Special Topics in Textile Design |
3 |
|
MADM34 |
Special Topics in Material Culture |
3 |
|
MADM35 |
Special Topics in Visual Design |
3 |
|
MADM36 |
Special Topics in Art Direction |
2 |
|
MADM37 |
Special Topics in Decoration |
3 |
|
MADM38 |
History of Applied Arts |
2 |
|
Design Management |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
MADZ01 |
Arts of Design |
3 |
|
MADZ02 |
Design of Communication |
3 |
|
MADM14 |
Basics of Design Management |
3 |
|
MADZ07 |
Design Brand Strategy and Practice |
6 |
|
MADE01 |
Digital Display Design and Practice |
3 |
Complete 4 courses on the left |
MADE02 |
Readings of Design Classics |
3 |
|
MADE03 |
Architecture and Space |
3 |
|
MADE04 |
Theory and Practice of Urban Public Art |
3 |
|
MADE05 |
Consumer Behavior |
3 |
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Cultural Heritage Conservation |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
MADZ01 |
Arts of Design |
3 |
|
MADZ02 |
Design of Communication |
3 |
|
MADZ08 |
History of Urban And Architectural Development |
3 |
|
MADZ09 |
Fundamentals of Cultural Heritage Conservation and Practice |
6 |
|
MADE01 |
Digital Display Design and Practice |
3 |
Complete 4 courses on the left |
MADE02 |
Readings of Design Classics |
3 |
|
MADE03 |
Architecture and Space |
3 |
|
MADE04 |
Theory and Practice of Urban Public Art |
3 |
|
MADE05 |
Consumer Behavior |
3 |
** The University has the ultimate right to decide which course or whether the course will be opened for all Major and Elective courses.
Table 3: Others (4 credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
MADZ30 |
Academic Activities |
1 |
MADZ31 |
Internship |
3 |
Table 4: Design Work and Thesis (6 credits)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
MADZ32 |
Design Work |
3 |
MADZ33 |
Thesis |
3 |
VII. Teaching Requirements
- Students are required to complete the core courses in Table 1, the major courses in Table 2, academic activities (ten times of attendance) and internship in Table 3, design work in Table 4 to gain 40 credits.
- Students are required to complete an original research master’s thesis in no less than 8,000 words and pass the thesis oral defense.
- After finishing each course, students will be assessed based on regulations established by the instructor and the Faculty.
VIII. Study Time
- The duration for taking all courses is 18 months and the duration for thesis writing is 6 months.
- Classes will generally be scheduled from Monday to Sunday, daytime or at nights.
IX. Graduation Requirements
Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Master’s Degree will be conferred on a student when he or she has:
- Completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above (excluding thesis)
- Abided by the regulations of the University
- Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed
If students pass all courses required in Table 1, 2, 3 and design work in Table 4 above with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, but fail to submit or pass the final thesis oral defense during the specified period, he/she can only get a completion certificate.
Note:
This study plan applies to students enrolled from the academic year of 2019/2020 onwards. Students enrolled in the academic year of 2018/2019 or before should refer to the study plan of their enrollment year for details.
All curriculums and study plans are based on the newest announcement of the Boletim Oficial da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau.
※In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.