Program Features

This program is founded on the principles of cultural preservation, transmission, and application. It is pioneering in integrating the Indigenous Peoples College’s seasonal ceremonial activities into an innovative instructional module. Emphasizing the concept of learning through everyday life, the program combines theoretical and practical coursework to cultivate professionals in cultural communication and design.
In line with industry trends, the curriculum includes performance showcases, industry internships, and related experiential courses, enabling students to apply their professional knowledge in real-world settings, enhance practical competencies, and strengthen their competitiveness in the job market.
The program also highlights community-based learning, deepening students’ Indigenous identity, cultural grounding, intercultural competence, and global perspective. Through these approaches, students develop distinctive cultural-creative abilities rooted in Indigenous cultures, preparing them to become globally competitive Indigenous professionals.

Learning Facilities

The program is supported by comprehensive instructional facilities and professional learning environments. These include the Pulima Creative Studio, editing classrooms, a radio broadcasting studio, control rooms, motion and still photography studios, a recording studio, rehearsal and performance spaces, a small theater, design studios, and media planning and production classrooms.
Students also have access to professional-grade equipment such as photography systems, 3D printers, laser cutters, and electric kilns, ensuring sufficient resources for course instruction.
To strengthen students’ hands-on experience and align with industry demands, the program has established cooperative training partnerships with Indigenous Television (TITV), Indigenous Radio, media production companies, and organizations in graphic design, creative design, and multimedia production. These collaborations provide opportunities for students to gain practical industry experience and professional exposure.

Faculty Structure

The program is supported by a diverse and experienced faculty, including one professor, two assistant professors, and three lecturers. In addition, faculty members from the Department of New Media Design, Department of Creative Design and Development, Department of Film and Television, and Department of Mass Communication jointly offer courses, ensuring students receive comprehensive professional training.
The program also invites senior industry practitioners and Indigenous master artisans as co-instructors, integrating the latest industry knowledge with traditional community wisdom. This collaborative teaching model cultivates unique professional skills and further enhances graduates’ competitiveness in the workforce.