The College of Digital Design at STUST hosted its annual OPEN DAY on March 15, transforming the N Building Concert Hall into an interactive event titled “Digital Dream Launch Camp.” The event welcomed over 70 participants from 27 high schools across Taiwan, including educators, students, and parents, immersing them in the boundless possibilities of digital design. Planned collaboratively by five major departments—Information Communication, Visual Communication Design, Creative Product Design, Multimedia & Entertainment Science, and Popular Music Industry—the camp provided an engaging, hands-on experience in digital creativity.

【Winners of the event’s game experience were taking a photo with Professor Cheng-shun Shie from the Department of Multimedia and Entertainment Science.】

【[International visitors were exploring the STUST campus during OPEN DAY.】

【NTS x ONE from the Department of Popular Music Industry was performing in the event】

The camp kicked off with an electrifying performance by the university’s idol group— NTS x ONE from the Department of Popular Music Industry. The event also featured interactive gaming challenges designed by the Department of Multimedia & Entertainment Science, allowing participants to experience the convergence of digital technology and music firsthand. Following this, Dean Bing-zhang Chen introduced the college’s curriculum, officially launching an immersive journey into digital education. Participants toured key campus facilities, including the weatherproof stadium, six-dormitory student housing, Yoho Hall, the library, and the W-building Magnificent Hall. Visitors then engaged in department-specific interactive experiences: the Department of the Information Communication—virtual influencer lab & studio operation drills; the Department Visual Communication Design—3D modeling & creative design workshops; the Department of Multimedia & Entertainment Science—game art design applications; the Department of Creative Product Design—creative product workshops & presentations; the Department of Popular Music Industry—rehearsal hall lighting & sound experience, drum master class, and live band interaction. Through this all-encompassing digital exploration, visitors experienced cutting-edge technology, engaged with expert faculty, and gained hands-on exposure to the creative industries.

【International visitors were participating in an interactive course from the Department of Visual Communication.】

【Professor Yi-feng Gao was leading a session in the Department of Visual Communication.】

【Prof. You-de Lu, Chairman of the Department of Information Communication was conducting a workshop.】

【Prof. Ya-lin Chen was instructing a handmade leather crafting course for the Department of Industrial Design.】

【International visitors were taking a photo with the team from the Department of Popular Music Industry at the OPEN DAY event.】

President Neng-fu Huang emphasized that the Digital Dream Launch Camp embodies the university’s commitment to fostering innovative education and industry collaboration. He noted that participants highly praised the event, describing it as an opportunity to experience cutting-edge technology firsthand and explore their creative potential. This event not only deepens understanding of digital design but also sparks imagination for future careers. President Huang said that STUST hopes more young talents will join us on this exciting journey into digital innovation.

【Opening game experiences at the College of Digital Design OPEN DAY】

【Distinguished alumnus Pin-chiao Zeng returned to STUST to deliver a special lecture.】