Communication design is a mixed discipline between design and information-development which is concerned with how media intervention such as printed, crafted, electronic media or presentations communicate with people. A communication design approach is not only concerned with developing the message aside from the aesthetics in media, but also with creating new media channels to ensure the message reaches the target audience. Some designers use graphic design and communication design interchangeably due to overlapping skills.

Communication design can also refer to a systems-based approach, in which the totality of media and messages within a culture or organization are designed as a single integrated process rather than a series of discrete efforts. This is done through communication channels that aim to inform and attract the attention of the people one are focusing one's skills on. Design skills must be tailored to fit to different cultures of people, while maintaining pleasurable visual design. These are all important pieces of information to add to a media communications kit to get the best results.[1]

Within the discipline of Communication, a framework for Communication as Design has emerged that focuses on redesigning interactivity and shaping communication affordances.[2] Software and applications create opportunities for and place constraints on communication. Recently, Guth and Brabham examined the way that ideas compete within a crowdsourcing platform, providing a model about the relationships among design ideas, communication, and platform.[3] The same authors have interviewed technology company founders about the democratic ideals they build into the design of e-government applications and technologies.[4] Interest in the Communication as Design framework is growing among researchers.

This major cultivates students with solid theoretical foundation and rich practical ability，and focus on cultivating students' innovative spirit.This major is dedicated to improving students' comprehensive quality and making students become outstanding talents who can engage in professional related work.

Age: 18 to 25.

With an educational background equal to high school graduation in China.

(1) Application Form completely filled up.

(2) Photocopy(scanned copy) of passport details.

(3) 20 pieces of your recently-taken color passport photos(full face,front view,and bareheaded against a white background, size 53*35mm, all should be provided at registration).

(4) Graduate certificate and transcripts in English(originals should be provided at registration).

(5) Bank statement.

(6) Medical examination record.

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