MFA Visual Communication Design
philosophy
Providing education for students to achieve academic achievement By using the education that emphasizes learning outcomes with graduates leading Merge science and art Create value for society According to the educational philosophy of Silpakorn University and develop academics and professionals with knowledge high-level ability in the field of visual communication design that is relevant to the context and responsible for society. Environment and culture By the research process to independently pioneer and seek new knowledge. Including having the ability to integrate creativity Knowledge and skills in the art of communication design and other sciences effectively. Have academic and professional morality and ethics
objective
- To develop the potential of personnel who are ethical and responsible for themselves and society to enter the labor market in the field of visual communication arts design.
- To transfer knowledge and innovation in visual communication design related to the social context. Environment and culture by giving importance to the integration of creativity Knowledge and skills in the art of communication design and other sciences.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
- PLO1 Manages design projects or research projects systematically and efficiently
- PLO2 Communicate in visual communication design. In Thai and English systematically and efficiently
- PLO3 Use technology to search, create, present, and disseminate work at the national level.
- PLO4 Conducts research according to research methods. and ethics of research
- PLO5 Apply theories, principles, and professional practices. Knowledge from research Integrated regulations and creativity in design
- PLO6 Research or create design work. using cultural capital or creativity To promote and develop communities and society or increase knowledge in design.
- PLO7 Analyze, criticize, and evaluate the value in visual communication design.
- PLO8 Research or create designs that express creativity or are unique.
- PLO9 Research or create design work that is responsible for yourself, society, culture, and the environment.
Careers that can be pursued after graduation
- Visual communication design professionals, such as graphic designers, advertising designers
- Media and multimedia designer Illustrator, photographer, photo editor, exhibition designer and events, etc.
- Business operators in the field of communication arts design, such as graphic design business, advertising business, media and multimedia production business. Print media and television media business Exhibition and event business production house etc.
- Researcher and academic in the field of communication arts design
- Instructor and professor of visual communication design
Plan A, Form A2, not less than 36 credits
- Required courses 18 credits
- Elective courses not less than 6 credits
- A thesis is equivalent to 12 credits.
- Total credits throughout the program are not less than 36 credits.
Plan B, not less than 36 credits
- Required courses 18 credits
- Elective courses not less than 12 credits
- Independent research It is equivalent to 6 credits.
- Total credits throughout the program are not less than 36 credits.
Subjects
Required courses
- 362 511 Visual Communication Design Management 3(3-0-6)
- 362 512 Creative Design Process 3(2-2-5)
- 362 513 Research Methodology 3(3-0-6)
- 362 514 Visual Communication Design Seminar 3(3-0-6)
- 362 515 Aesthetics in Design 3(3-0-6)
- 362 516 Visual Communication Design and Society, Environment,and Culture 3(2-2-5)
Elective course Students are allowed to choose to study from the following subjects or other subjects at the graduate level. that the Curriculum Executive Committee approves
- 362 521 Technology and Innovation in Visual Communication Design 3(3-0-6)
- 362 522 Psychology of Design 3(3-0-6)
- 362 523 Experimental Design (1-4-4)
- 362 524 Thai Inspiration 3(2-2-5)
- 362 525 Creative Marketing in Visual Communication Design 3(2-2-5)
- 362 526 Selected Topic in Visual Communication Design 3(2-2-5)
A Thesis 12 credits
- 362 531 Thesis 12 credits
Independent Study in Visual Communication Design 6 credits
- 362 532 Independent Study in Visual Communication Design 6 credits
Study plan
Plan A Form A 2
| Year 1, Semester 1 | ||
| code | Subject | Credit |
| 362 511 | Visual Communication Design Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| 362 512 | Creative Design Proces | 3(2-2-5) |
| 362 513 | Research Methodology | 3(3-0-6) |
| Elective course | 3 | |
| Total | 12 |
| Year 1, Semester 2 | ||
| code | Subject | Credit |
| 362 514 | Visual Communication Design Seminar | 3(3-0-6) |
| 362 515 | Aesthetics in Design | 3(3-0-6) |
| 362 516 | Visual Communication Design and Society, Environment,and Culture | 3(2-2-5) |
| Elective course | 3 | |
| Total |
| Year 2, Semester 1 | ||
| Code | Subject | Credit |
| 362 531 | Thesis | 6 |
| รวมจำนวน | 6 | |
| Year 2, Semester 2 | ||
| Code | Subject | Credit |
| 362 531 | Thesis | 6 |
| รวมจำนวน | 6 | |
Plan B
| Year 1, Semester 1 | ||
| code | Subject | Credit |
| 362 511 | Visual Communication Design Management | 3(3-0-6) |
| 362 512 | Creative Design Proces | 3(2-2-5) |
| 362 513 | Research Methodology | 3(3-0-6) |
| Elective course | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | |
| Year 1, Semester 2 | ||
| code | Subject | Credit |
| 362 514 | Visual Communication Design Seminar | 3(3-0-6) |
| 362 515 | Aesthetics in Design | 3(3-0-6) |
| 362 516 | Visual Communication Design and Society, Environment,and Culture | 3(2-2-5) |
| Elective course | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | |
| Year 2, Semester 1 | ||
| Code | Subject | Credit |
| Elective course | 6 | |
| Total | 6 | |
| Year 2, Semester 2 | ||
| Code | Subject | Credit |
| 362 532 | Independent Study in Visual Communication Design | 6 |
| Total | 6 | |
1. Admission:
Accepts both Thai and international students who can speak Thai well.
2. Qualifications of students
For students in Plan A, Form A 2
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree Field of study: Visual Communication Design or fields of study related to art design They must have one of the following qualifications:
1) Average educational attainment of 3.00 and above (no work experience required)
2) Average educational attainment is not less than 2.75 and has at least 1 year of professional experience in design.
3) In the event that the qualifications do not meet the above criteria, it is at the discretion of the curriculum management committee.
For Plan B students
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree Field of study related to art design or other professional fields
who have work and experience working in design They must have one of the following qualifications:
1) Average educational attainment of 3.00 and above (no work experience required)
2) Average educational attainment is not less than 2.75 and has at least 1 year of professional experience in design.
3) In the event that the qualifications do not meet the above criteria, it is at the discretion of the curriculum management committee.
Have all the qualifications according to Silpakorn University regulations regarding graduate studies.
2018, Clause 6 (see Appendix A) and/or which has been changed later.
3. Recruitment
Details via https://graduate.su.ac.th/main
4. Expenses
280,000 baht for the entire program (70,000 baht per semester, 4 semesters)