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2026/02/26
Ming Chuan University 2026 International Conference on Excellence in Higher Education
In an era defined by global net-zero transformation and the urgency of sustainable development, the role of design is evolving—from a creator of form to a driver of systems thinking and innovation strategy. Centered on the theme “Sustainable Futures × Design Innovation,” this conference highlights how design responds to critical issues in the net-zero era, including environmental sustainability, technological application, and industrial transformation.
The symposium will bring together scholars and industry experts to share sustainable design practices, innovative case studies, and forward-looking perspectives. Through keynote speeches and paper presentations, participants will gain insight into emerging design trends, broaden their professional horizons, and foster interdisciplinary dialogue as well as industry–academia collaboration.
We warmly invite faculty members, students, and professionals interested in sustainable development, innovative design, AI applications, and industrial transformation to join us in exploring actionable pathways and future possibilities for design in the net-zero era.
📅 Date: March 13 (Friday)
🌐 Event Information: http://web.sdsymposia.mcu.edu.tw/
📌 Contact Person: Pei-Chen Hung (Ext. 3283)
We look forward to welcoming you and working together to address the challenges of a sustainable future through the power of design.
2026/02/26
Meet Ming Chuan | 3/7 Online Admissions Information Session
Interested in learning more about the academic strengths and diverse programs at Ming Chuan University? Join our “Meet Ming Chuan — Online Admissions Information Session” and get all the key insights about the admissions process from the comfort of your home via Microsoft Teams.
✅Attend online and quickly explore each department’s unique characteristics and development directions.
✅ Engage in live Q&A with professors
✅ Discover academic programs | Learn about faculty and facilities | Plan your future
✅ Get answers to all your questions about the application process and campus life
📌 Date & Time: March 7, 2026 | 13:30–14:30
🎯 Target Audience: Prospective high school students (Academic Year 2026) and parents
📞 Contact: Admissions Center, Office of Academic Affairs | +886-2-2880-9748
📝 Register Now: 👉 Click here to sign up
We look forward to meeting you online and exploring the unlimited possibilities at Ming Chuan University together.
2026/02/26
Nine Faculty Members from the Department of Digital Media Pass the “Generative AI Art and Design Competency” Certification
To enhance faculty expertise in the professional application of generative artificial intelligence, nine faculty members from the Department of Digital Media participated in and successfully passed the “Generative AI Art and Design Competency” certification examination organized by the Institute for Information Industry.
This certification focuses on the practical application of generative AI in visual creation and art design. The assessment covers AI image generation workflows, prompt engineering, creative integration strategies, and ethical considerations in AI usage. Through structured training and formal evaluation, participating faculty members have strengthened their ability to integrate AI tools into both teaching practice and creative production.
The Department will continue promoting the integration of AI into curriculum design and professional certification guidance, with the aim of enhancing overall teaching quality and equipping students with the competencies needed to remain competitive amid digital transformation and evolving industry landscapes.
2025/11/10
D-mart Wins Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2025
Faculty and Students Attend Award Ceremony in Berlin
One of the world’s most influential design awards, the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2025, held its award ceremony on November 7, 2025, at the Konzerthaus Berlin in Germany.
The 22nd Graduation Exhibition Curatorial Team of the Department of Digital Media Design at Ming Chuan University, titled D-mart, was honored with the Red Dot Award: Winner. Faculty members and students traveled to Berlin to attend the ceremony in person, marking a significant milestone in the department’s international achievements.
In addition to receiving the award, the D-mart team was also invited to exhibit their work as part of the “Taiwan Cultural Year in Europe” initiative organized by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, further extending the project’s international visibility.
This prestigious recognition highlights the innovative energy, curatorial vision, and global competitiveness of Ming Chuan University’s design education, reaffirming the Department of Digital Media Design’s strong presence on the international design stage.
2025/10/25
Ming Chuan University Digital Media Design Wins Jury Special Award at the 2025 Taoyuan Design Award
To support and nurture emerging young designers, the 2025 Taoyuan Design Award, organized by the Taoyuan City Government Youth Affairs Bureau, held its award ceremony on September 23 at the Taoyuan Arts Center.
The graduation project Red Blink, Green Blink, created by students from the Department of Digital Media Design at Ming Chuan University, was honored with the Jury Special Award in the New Designer Category – Digital and Multimedia Design. The award was personally presented by Mayor Simon Chang (Chang San-cheng), highlighting the project’s outstanding creative and professional quality.
This recognition once again demonstrates the exceptional capabilities and creative strength of Ming Chuan University’s young designers, affirming the university’s continued excellence in cultivating emerging talents in digital media and multimedia design.
2025/10/20
MCU Digital Media Design Alumnus Huang Mei-Ching Shines at the 60th Golden Bell Awards
The 60th Golden Bell Awards ceremonies for the Program Category and Drama Category were held on October 17 and 18 at the Taipei Music Center, once again highlighting the outstanding achievements of Ming Chuan University alumni.
Huang Mei-Ching, an alumna of the Department of Digital Media Design at Ming Chuan University, was awarded the Best Visual Effects Award (Drama Category), earning high recognition for her exceptional professional accomplishments and bringing renewed prestige to the university.
Her award-winning achievement underscores the strong foundation provided by Ming Chuan University’s Digital Media Design program and reflects the department’s continued success in cultivating industry-ready talents who excel on Taiwan’s most prestigious television awards stage.
2025/10/03
Ming Chuan University Digital Media Design Film Relocation Screened at Taoyuan Film & Culture Hall as Part of Youth Film Promotion Program
To encourage and nurture the next generation of film and media talents, the Taoyuan Film & Culture Hall launched the “Traces of Light” Film Festival, featuring a special program titled Youth Film and Media Promotion & Education. As part of this initiative, Relocation, a 2023 graduation film by students from the Department of Digital Media Design at Ming Chuan University, was officially selected for screening.
The event also invited the student director to participate in a post-screening discussion, providing an opportunity for young filmmakers to share their creative process and engage in dialogue with the audience. Through this program, visual works created by local youth in Taoyuan were given the rare opportunity to be showcased on the cinema screen in a public setting.
Faculty members, students, and members of the public are warmly invited to attend the screening and experience the creative vision and storytelling of emerging talents from Ming Chuan University’s Digital Media Design program.
2025/09/30
Ming Chuan University Digital Media Design Animations Move Judges to Tears at the 16th “Touching Moments” National Short Film Competition
The 16th “Touching Moments” National Campus Short Film Competition, jointly organized by the ASUS Foundation and Public Television Service (PTS), held its award ceremony on September 27. Students from the Department of Digital Media Design at Ming Chuan University stood out among nearly 400 submissions, winning a Bronze Award and two Honorable Mentions in the Horizontal Short Video Category with three animated works: Transient Cycles Fading into the Wind, The Butcher and the Cat, and Last Wag.
Notably, the Bronze Award–winning animation contains no dialogue, yet conveys profound emotional depth purely through visual storytelling. Its sensitive use of imagery and pacing deeply resonated with the judging panel, moving several judges to tears.
These award-winning works demonstrate Ming Chuan University students’ strong abilities in visual narrative, emotional expression, and animation craftsmanship, affirming the Department of Digital Media Design’s continued excellence in cultivating creative talents capable of touching audiences through meaningful and heartfelt storytelling.
2025/08/27
Three Ming Chuan University Digital Media Design Projects Win Awards at the Bahamut ACG Creation Contest
To encourage creators in Taiwan’s Animation, Comics, and Games (ACG) industries to develop works driven by passion and originality, the 14th Bahamut ACG Creation Contest, organized by Bahamut Gamer, held its award ceremony and networking reception on August 23 at the NTUH International Convention Center.
Students from the Department of Digital Media Design at Ming Chuan University delivered an outstanding performance, with three graduation projects receiving awards. The game project Requiem won the Best 2D Art Award in the Game Category, while the animated works RUN! RUN? and Red Blink, Green Blink were both honored with the Outstanding Selection Award in the Animation Category.
These achievements highlight the creative strength, artistic quality, and cross-disciplinary expertise of Ming Chuan University’s Digital Media Design students, further demonstrating the department’s strong presence in Taiwan’s ACG creative community.
2025/07/07
MCU Digital Media Design Adjunct Professor Kuo Hsien-Tsung Wins Best Visual Effects at the 27th Taipei Film Awards
The Taipei Film Awards ceremony of the 27th Taipei Film Festival was held on the evening of July 5, 2025, at Zhongshan Hall in Taipei. Kuo Hsien-Tsung, Visual Effects Director of Reappear Image Production and an adjunct faculty member of the Department of Digital Media Design at Ming Chuan University, won the Best Visual Effects Award for the film Dead Talents Society.
2025/07/01
Ming Chuan University Digital Media Design Wins Six Awards at the 34th Times Young Creative Awards
Known as the “Academy Awards of Chinese Youth Creativity,” the 34th Times Young Creative Awards International Competition, organized by the Want Want China Times Group, held its award ceremony on June 28 at the New Taipei City Government Auditorium.
2025/06/16
Ming Chuan University Digital Media Design and Animation Programs Achieve Outstanding Results at the 21st Technical College and University Computer Animation Competition
Guided by the Ministry of Education, the 21st Technical College and University Computer Animation Competitionaims to encourage creative design in animation, film, and computer-generated imagery. The award results were officially announced on June 11.
2025/05/12
Ming Chuan University Digital Media Design Students Win Gold at the 2025 Golden Pin Design Award – New Talent Category
The 2025 Young Designers’ Exhibition (YODEX), Taiwan’s largest and most influential design showcase for emerging talents, held its official award ceremony for the 2025 Golden Pin Design Award – New Talent on the afternoon of May 11 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, 7th Floor.
