Faculty’s Corner │ Recognized merit and integrated philosophy: Driving the inheritance and development of local music

Serving City’s Development, Cultivating Talents through Innovative Interdisciplinary Programs

The Faculty of Innovation and Design (FIAD) places innovation as the core of its development, aiming to effectively address the ever-changing social, economic, technological and environmental demands for urban development. In the new era, FIAD is dedicated to cultivating academic and innovative leaders in urban governance, urban management, design and art, with an international vision. It aspires to become an internationally renowned, innovative, and research-oriented faculty that embodies global perspectives, a sense of mission, and local characteristics.

FIAD, dedicated to supporting Macao’s industrial diversification and development needs, offers a comprehensive curriculum featuring interdisciplinary elements. Its seven programs, including a Bachelor of Arts in Design and Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Urban Planning and Design, Fine Arts, and Design, are taught by a team of authoritative faculty through an intercultural learning, research, and practices. This commitment to interdisciplinary learning and expert instruction makes FIAD a leading institution for cultivating high-end design professionals.

Faculty’s Corner

This issue, we have invited Professor Dai Dingcheng at the Faculty of Innovation and Design to share his teaching experiences and educational philosophy. Prof. Dai is a recipient of the “Medal of Merit–Culture” of the Macao SAR for his outstanding contribution to arts and culture. He serves on the Advisory Committee of the Chinese Musicians’ Association, is an adjudication panelist for the China National Arts Fund, and is an academic committee member of the national research center for elementary and middle school arts teaching materials at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. His profound scholarship and professional insights continue to drive innovation in music, arts development, and arts education.

The content is available in Chinese. Click here to read.

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