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1 Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Admission for the Academic Year 2014 Application Period:January 2 to March 31, 2014 November 14, 2013 Tainan National University of the Arts Passed by the First International Student Evaluation Meeting for the Program Year 2014 Produced by Tainan National University of the Arts Enrollment Committee Address:No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian Dist., Tainan City Tel: , ext Website:

2 Key Dates for 2014 Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Admission Events Date Announcement Brochure December 10, 2013 Mail Application January 2 to March 31, 2014 Applications sent for Departmental Preliminary Evaluation Announcement of Acceptance List Review Result and Letter of Acceptance Mailed Verification and Mail Check-in From April 8 to April 21, 2014 Estimated to be by May 30, 2014 June 6, 2014 July 11, 2014 Registration Mid September, 2014 Additional Comment Free download of the announcement available on the University website Mail Applications Must be postmarked by the deadline or the application won t be accepted. This Brochure may be downloaded for free online or requests may be made to the Registry Section at the Office of Academic Affairs Division. Download the Brochure at: To download application materials for free, visit: Address:Registry Section Office of Academic Affairs Division Tainan National University of the Arts No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian Dist., Tainan City Phone Number: ext

3 Table of Content I. Application Instructions 1. Applicant Deadline Application Procesure Qualifications Departments and Enrollment Quota Maximum Program Period Required Materials Application Instructions Evaluation Date, Methods and Location Admission Requirements Check in Instructions Registration Scholarship Dormitory and Fees Appeals Contact Information II. Departmental Requirement Art History Department Graduate Institute of Plastic Art...14 Graduate Institute of Applied Art.. 16 Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary & Film Archiving (Institute of Studies in Documentary).. 18 Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary & Film Archiving (Institute of Studies in Film Archiving) Graduate Institute of Art History and Art Criticism.22 Graduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics (Institute of Museology)..23 Graduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics (Institute of Conservation of Cultural Relics).24 Graduate Institute of Ethnomusicology Graduate Institute of Collaborative Piano Master Program of Music Master Program of Chinese Music. 29 Doctoral Program in Art Creation and Theory 30 III. Attachments 1. Tainan National University of the Arts Regulatons Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan Tainan National University of the Arts Scholarships for International Students Ministry of Foreign Affairs Taiwan Scholarship (International Students) Ministry of Education Taiwan Scholarship Tainan National University of the Arts 2013 Fee Schedule Required Materials Checklist Internatioanl Student Application Affidavit for International Student Document Verificaton Declaration Study Plan Recommendation Letter Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary & Film Archiving-Study Plan (Format) Institute of Studies in Documentary Portfolio Cover of Application Envelope

4 2014 Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Admission Brochure This brochure was passed during the first Internatioanl Student Evaluation Meeting on November 14, I. Application Instructions 1. Application Deadline:From January 2 (Monday) to March 31 (Friday), Application Procedure: (1) Determine whether the applicant is eligible under the Ministry of Education s Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan and Tainan National University of the Arts Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan. (2) Determine whether the academic program applied accepts international admissions. (3) For mailed applications, please mail all required documents to Registry Section Office of Academic Affairs Division Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian Dist., Tainan City 72045, postmarked by March 31, 2014 (Monday). Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing. (4) Eligibility review. (5) Required admission document review. (6) Admission committee review. (7) Admission list posted. (8) Admission notification mailed. 3. Qualifications (1) An individual of a foreign nationality who was never a holder of ROC citizenship (According to Article 2 of the Nationality Act) and does not have the Overseas Chinese status. An individual of foreign nationality, who has never held a nationality status from the Republic of China and who does not possess an overseas Chinese student status at the time of his/her application, is qualified to apply for admission under this regulation. (2) An individual of foreign nationality, pursuant to the following regulations and who has continuously stayed overseas for no less than 6 years, is also qualified to apply for admission under this regulation. 1. An individual who has a nationality status from the Republic of China at the time of birth but does not hold a household registration must state this fact on the college application. 2. An individual who has had nationality status from the Republic of China but has no R.O.C. nationality at the time of application shall have an annulled status regarding the R.O.C. nationality for no less than 8 years after an annulment of the R.O.C. nationality by the Ministry of the Interior. 3. Regarding individuals mentioned in both of the above subparagraphs, they must not have studied in Taiwan under the status of an overseas Chinese nor received placement permission for an academic school year by the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students. Note 1: The six and eight year calculation period as prescribed above shall be calculated from the starting date of the semester (Aug. 1st) as the designated due date for the time of study. Note 2: Overseas is limited to countries or regions other than Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau; the term continuously means that an individual may stay in Taiwan for no more than a total of 120 days per calendar year. When the duration of overseas stay falls in 2 calendar years, the duration of stay in Taiwan for each calendar year shall be deemed as less than 120 days. The only exceptions to this method of calculation are for those who fulfill one of the following requirements with written supportive proof: a. Attended overseas youth training courses organized by the Overseas Compatriot Affairs Council or technique training classes accredited by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry ); b. Attended a Mandarin Chinese language center at a university/college of which foreign student recruitment is approved by the Ministry, and to which the total length of stay is less than 2 years; c. Exchange students, whose length of total exchange is less than 2 years; or d. An Internship in Taiwan which has been approved by an authorized central government agency, to which the total length of stay is less than 2 years. An applicant that holds a foreign citizenship and the permanent residency of Hong Kong 4

5 or Macau, having no history of household registration record in Taiwan, and at the time of application, has resided in Hong Kong, Macau or overseas continuously for no less than 6 years. An applicant being a former citizen of Mainland China and holds a foreign nationality, having no history of household registration record in Taiwan, and at the time of application, has resided overseas continuously for no less than 6 years is qualified to apply for admission under these regulations. However, an individual who plans to apply for study at a department of medicine, dentistry, or Chinese medicine must reside overseas continuously for no less than 8 years. Note 3: According to Article 2 of the Nationality Act, a person who meets one of the following requirements has acquired nationality of Republic of China: (1) A person whose father or mother was, at the time of his (her) birth, a citizen of the Republic of China. (2) A person born after the death of his (her) father or mother who was, at the time of his (her) death, a citizen of the Republic of China. (3) A person born in the territory of the Republic of China and whose parents are both unknown or are stateless. (4) A naturalized person. (3) Qualifications for pursuing various degree programs: 1. Applicants who have graduated from a high school, college or university recognized by the Ministry of Education, ROC can apply for admission. International students with a high school diploma are eligible to apply for undergraduate programs; bachelor's degree holders for Master's programs; Master's degree holders for doctoral programs. 2. Or other educational qualification equivelant to the requirements in the educational system in Taiwan. (4) Must meet the application requirements of the individual departments in the brochure. (5) International students who have received bachelor degrees or above in Taiwan and wish to continue to apply for master's program or above shall submit the diploma and transcripts from all school years and apply as required. (6) For applicable rules and regulations, please refer to Ministry of Education s Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan and Tainan National University of the Arts Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan. 5

6 4. Departments and Enrollment Quota Program College Department Undergraduate Program Master Program Letters and Culture Heritage Enrollment Quota Art History Department 3 Graduate Institute of Plastic Arts 3 Visual Arts Graduate Institute of Applied Arts 2 Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary (Institute of Studies in Sound and Documentary) 1 Image Arts Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary (Institute of Studies in Film Archiving) 1 Graduate Institute of Art History and Art Criticism 2 Letters and Graduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics Culture (Institute of Museology) 1 Heritage Graduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics (Institute of Conservation of Cultural Relics) 1 Graduate Institute of Ethnomusicology 2 Music Graduate Institute of Collaborative Piano 2 Master Program of Music 2 Master Program of Chinese Music 2 Doctoral Program Visual Arts Doctoral Program in Art Creation and Theory 1 Note: According to the Ordinance issued by the Ministry of Education, Tai-Jiao-Gao (4) Tze No S on November 4, 2013, the admission quota shall be 3 students for undergraduate program, 19 students for Master s program and 1 student for doctorial program. 5. Maximum Program Period Undergraduate Program:4 to 6 years Master Program:1 to 4 years Doctoral Program:2 to 7 years 6. Required Materials Please compile the following required materials in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide all materials into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Please keep copies of the application materials for future use if necessary. All submitted application materials become the property of the University and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. (1) Required Materials Checklist (see Attachment 4) (2) One Application Form (each with a 1 bust photo without hats off) (see Attachment 5). (3) One photocopy of the passport or other certificate of nationality. (4) Affidavit for International Student (see Attachment 6) (5) One photocopy and Chinese translation of the highest degree diploma authenticated and sealed by the Taiwan Overseas Mission authorized by ROC s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (6) One photocopy of the complete transcript for the highest degree authenticated and sealed by the local ROC s consulate, embassy or offices authorized by ROC s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Chinese translations must be provided for languages other than Chinese and English. The translations must be authenticated and sealed.) 6

7 (7) One Study Plan in English or Chinese (Attachment 8). (8) Two Letters of Recommendation (Attachment 9). Departments that required 2 letters of recommendation: Applied Music Department, Art History Department, Graduate Institute of Applied Arts, Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary and Film Archiving, Graduate Institute of Animation and Film Art, Graduate Institute of Art History and Art Criticism, Geaduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics, Graduate Institute of Ethnomusicology, Doctoral Program in Art Creation and Theory (9) Validated financial statement certifying sufficient funds for the student s education in Taiwan or certification of full scholarship provided by the government, educational institution or other private organizations. (10) Other Professional Evaluation Materials specified by each department (see P10~22 of this brochure). (11) For those who once held dual-citizenship, provide a copy of Certificate for Annulment of Nationality issued by the Ministry of Interiors or other documents certifying to the same effect. 7. Application Instructions (1) Starting from August 1, 2012, international students applying for admissions for the academic year 2013 shall follow the latest Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan posted on the website of the Ministry of Education for the required materials and related requirements. Please regularly visit the websites of the Ministry of Education and TNNUA (Website: (2) The enrollment is handled in accordance with Regulations Regardinhg International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan issued by the Ministry of Education and TNNUA Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan. (3) Diplomas and official transcripts submitted by the applicant must be authenticated by Taiwan Overseas Mission (with seals). (4) Overseas Chinese who are citizens of foreign countries but do not possess ROC nationality shall follow either these Regulations or the Regulations for Overseas Chinese to Study in Taiwan according to their choice. Those who violate the above-mentioned rules by applying for admission in the capacities of both overseas Chinese and foreigners will face immediate cancellation of their admission or the deprivation of their recognized status as TNNUA students, once their violation of regulations is discovered and confirmed. (5) As regulated by the Ministry of Education, international students who withdraw from a university/college after admission shall not apply for TNNUA under the Regulation Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan again. Students deemed in violation of this regulation will lose the admission status. (6) The applicant may apply for a maximum of one degree program. Please review the application materials carefully. Once the application materials is confirmed and mailed, the application cannot be revoked, and the degree program cannot be changed for any reason. (7) Applicants who are not accepted after the preliminary and secondary reviews will be notified separately by the Registry Section of TNNUA. (8) Please keep a copy of all submitted materials (including the portfolio and study plan) for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. (9) International students applying to study in Taiwan: (1) Students who have obtained the Bachelor s Degree in Taiwan and wish to continue studying in a Master program or above shall submit the diploma and transcript from a public or private university or an independent college acknowledged by the Ministry of Education in order to be exempt from the requirement of submitting the photocopy of the passport and academic certificate for degrees obtained overseas. (2) For international students who wish to enroll in the Master or Doctoral programs, if the students have obtained a Bachelor s Degree or above from TNNUA and are able to provide the diploma and certificate of academic performance for said degree, they shall be exempt from the requirement of submitting the photocopy of passport and academic certificate for degrees obtained overseas. 7

8 (10) If any document submitted is found to be false, forged, altered, or illegitimate, the admission will be canceled and registration denied. No degree certificate will be issued. If said incident is found after registration or graduation, the student status will be revoked and the degree diploma will be retracted. All the above-mentioned violations will be reported to the Ministry of Education, and criminal liability will be imposed. (11) International students shall not apply for any recurrent educational programs that TNNUA offers, which include the School of Continuing Education, In-service Master Programs or other programs conducted only in the evenings or weekends and holidays, with the exceptions of students who possess Alien Resident Certificates in Taiwan or Permanent Alien Resident Certificates, or who have studied in international programs offered by the university with special permission from the MOE. 8. Evaluation Date, Method and Location (1) Date: April 8 to April 21, 2014 (Time as specified by each Department). (2) Method: Based on the evaluation of the written information. (Evaluation will be made as specified by each Department. Please review the instructions from each Department in this brochure carefully. When necessary, the applicant may be notified to take the proficiency tests for professional subjects or Chinese profiency test.) (3) Location: At each Department (Time and location as specified by each Department.) 9. Admission Requirements (1) Admission Standards: 1. The admission list is determined by the Internation Student Admission Evaluation Committee after taking into consideration the results of the preliminary evaluation from each Department (Institute) and after determining the students qualified for the second evaluation. The International Student Admission Evaluation Committee shall determine the minimum admission standards prior to posting the acceptance list. Students who meet the mimimum requirements but not admitted will be placed on the waiting list. When the admitted students forfeit the admission status, the status may be given to students on the waiting list until reaching the maximum enrollment quota. When the number of applicants meeting the minimum admission requirements is less than the enrollment quota, the applicant still may be rejected even even though the enrollment quota is not met. 2. If the applicant is absent or has a zero score on any exams for the required subjects, the applicant will be disqualified. (2) Acceptance Announcement and Notification 1. Acceptance Announcement Date:By May 30, 2014 (Friday) 2. Announcement will be made on: (1) TNNUA Academic Affairs Website: (2) TNNUA student enrollment: 3. Admission results and Check-in Notification will be mailed separately. 10. Check-in Instructions (1) Check-in:Check-in is notified by mail. Check-in Date: July 11, 2014 (Friday) or as specified on the Check-in Notification. Students who fail to report on time are deemed as forfeiting the admission status and replaced by a student from the waiting list without further objections. (2) Admitted students shall report to TNNUA and check in according to the rules specified on the admission notice and submit (verify) the following documents or the admission status will be revoked. Students who fail to check-in on time will be deemed as voluntarily forfeiting the admission status. 1. Original passport. 2. One photocopy and Chinese translation of the diploma from the highest degree institution authenticated by Taiwan Overseas Mission. (Must be stamped with the seal of the Overseas Mission) 3. One copy of the official transcript for the highest degree authenticated and sealed by 8

9 Taiwan Overseas Mission. (Chinese translations must be provided for languages other than Chinese and English. The translations must be authenticated and sealed.) 4. One copy of financial statement that certifies financial capability for studying in Taiwan. 5. Proof of insurance: (1) As required by Ministry of Education s Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan and Tainan National University of the Arts Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan, at the time of registration, international students must have gone through physical checkups and submit proof of insurance with medical and accident coverage effective for 6 months from the date the student arrives at Taiwan. Starting from the 5th month, international students shall be enrolled in the universal health insurance. (2) The proof of insurance and records of physical checkup shall be verified by Taiwan Overseas Mission. (3) It is mandatory for the uninsured to pay for the insurance premium and TNNUA shall apply on the student s behalf. (4) For students who are uninsured, their enrollment eligibility shall be revoked. (3) Admitted students: Please complete the check-in process by mail according to the time frame specified in the admission notification. Please submit a photocopy of the certificate of degree or the declaration if the student is unable to submit such certificate at this time. Said certificate may be submitted no later than the registration date for new students or the admission status will be revoked. Students who fail to check-in within the specified time frame shall forfeit the admission status without objections. Students on the waiting list: Once admitted, students on the waiting list will be notified in order by the Recruitment Committee of Graduate Programs. The students must complete the check-in process in writing by mail within the specified time frame as indicated in the admission notification. The student shall submit a photocopy of the certificate of degree or the declaration if the student is unable to submit such certificate at this time. Said certificate may be submitted no later than the registration date for new students or the admission status will be revoked. Students who fail to check-in within the specified time frame shall forfeit the admission status without objections. This process will continue until the first day of class for the first semester of the 2014 academic year (Mid - September). (4) Should students who have submitted the application or have been admitted to TNNUA found to be ineligible for application, or should the materials submitted found to be forged, fake, or false, they will face immediate cancellation of their admission or the deprivation of their recognized status as TNNUA students. No certificate of degree will be issued. If such incident is found after graduation, the diploma must be returned and the degree canceled. (5) After the acceptance list is posted, admitted students and students on the waiting list shall complete the check-in process within the specified time frame even if the students did not receive the check-in notification prior to the check-in date. Students who fail to complete the check-in process within the specified time frame may not be excused for any reason, and the admission status shall be revoked. Admission status of students on the waiting list who fail to complete the check-in process on time shall also be revoked. 11. Registration (1) TNNUA will mail registration information to admitted students by July 31, 2014 and the fee statement in a separate mailing in August. Information for New Students will also be posted on the website of Academic Affairs. Admitted students shall complete the reporting and check-in process as regulated by TNNUA. Those who fail to do so will have their admission status revoked without objections. (2) When applying for the student visa, applicants must submit the health certificate (including HIV, measles, a positive test result on rubella antibody or proof of vaccination) issued by a hospital to the Taiwan Overseas Mission. 9

10 (3) At the time of registration, new international students shall submit proof of medical and accident insurance (verified by Taiwan Overseas Mission) with a minimum of 6-month-coverage starting from the date the student arrives in Taiwan. Students already enrolled shall submit proof of enrollment in the National Health Insurance. The insured period must cover the entire school enrollment period. Students who are not yet insured (only for those who have been admitted) may pay for the insurance premium at the time of registration and TNNUA shall process the insurance matter on the student s behalf. Proof of insurance issued overseas shall be verified by Taiwan Overseas Mission. (4) International student will be allowed to register for the first semester should the student s arrival time dates within one-third period of the first semester. International students will be allowed to register for the second semester should the student s arrival dates over one third period of the first semester. (5) Admitted students shall make payments for the tuition and fees, register for courses and complete the registration and enrolment process or the admission status shall be revoked and given to the student on the waiting list. (6) Once admitted, the student s study and student status shall be governed by the regulations promulgated by the Ministry of Education and TNNUA. (7) Once registered, the required courses, credit hours and qualifications for graduation shall follow the regulations of each degree program. (8) For issues not covered in this admission packet, please refer to Ministry of Education s Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan, Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Credentials for Institutions of Higher Education, Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Academic Credentials for Institutions in Mainland China, Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Credentials for Institutions in Hong Kong and Macau, and Tainan National University of the Arts Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan, or they shall be determined by the Admissions Committee. 12. Scholarship (1) National Tainan Univeristy of the Arts International Student Scholarship. Please refer to the webpage of Office of International Affairs: (2) International students may apply for Taiwan Scholarship from Taiwan Overseas Mission prior to entering the country. For information regarding the scholarship, please refer to the webpage of Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program: Dormitory and Fees (1) All dormitories are air-conditioned. The electricity bill is calculated according to the electricity meter. An advance payment for the electricity will be listed on the statement of registeration fees. The difference between the advance payment and the actual bill will be paid or returned when the semester ends. (2) Dormitory Assignment: 1. Students in the graduate programs will be assigned to the rooms with 2 beds in Dormitory 1 and Dormitory Students in the undergraduate program will be assigned to the rooms with 2, 3 or 4 beds in Dormitories 3, 4, 5, and 6. The rooms will be assigned by the Office of Student Affairs Division according to the number of students. (Department of Applied Music Dormitories 3 and 4; Department of Material Arts and Design, Department of Art History - Drmitories 5 and 6; Department of Chinese Music Dormitories 4 and 5; Department of Music Dormitory 4.) 10

11 (3) Rooms in Dormitory 5 are private rooms (with bathroom), the rest are regular rooms. (4) Dormitory fees per student for each semester: Dormitory 1, 2 beds: NT$ 5,400 Dormitory 6, 2 beds: NT$ 5,400 Dormitory 3, 3 beds: NT$ 4,700 Dormitory 3, 4 beds: NT$ 3,800 Dormitory 4, 3 beds: NT$ 4,600 Dormitory 4, 4 beds: NT$ 4,500 Dormitory 5, 2 beds: NT$ 7,500, 3 beds: NT$ 6500, 4 beds: NT$ 6,000 (5) The above listed fees are for the rooms only, a one-time room deposit of NT$1,500 and an advance electricity payment of NT$ 800 will be listed on the statement for registeration fees. (6) The room assignment will be posted on the website of the Student Affairs Division two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. For rules and regulations regarding living on campus, please refer to the following websites: The website of the Student Affairs Division: Appeals If the applicants have questions concerning the evaluation results or matters related to the evaluations, a written appeal with detailed descriptions with supporting evidence must be submitted to the Registry Section of TNNUA. TNNUA will handle the appeal in accordance with the related regulations. Anonymous cases will not be accepted. 15. Contact Information Operator Website Office of Academic Affairs Division Office Subject Matter Extension Registry Section 1.Inquiries on enrollment affaris 2.Check-in and Document Verification 3.Registration and Admission Undergraduate Program 1211 Graduate Program 1212 Office of International Affairs Scholarship and Financial Aids 1901 Extracurricular Activities Student Loan 1311 Section Student Counseling Information on housing and renting 1322 Section Student Affairs Graduates and Division Overseas Consulations on Visas, Exit and Entry, and Students 1370 National Health Insurance Counseling Section Health Section 1. Physical examination for new students General Affairs Division Cashiers Section Office of each Department 2. Student Accident Insurance The mailing and reissuance of fee 1533 statements. Please refer to P10~P22 for the requirements of the individual Department Ministry of Education Telephone:

12 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of International and Cross-Strait Education Bureau of Council Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website: Telephone: (886) Website: Telephone: Website: Telephone: Website: 12

13 II. Departmental Requirements College College of Letters and Culture Heritage Department Department of Art History Degree BACHELOR OF ARTS 3 Enrollment Quota (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Qualification Must possess high school diploma or above. 1. Required Materials Review Method 2. Interview (For those who can not attend the interview in Taiwan, the interview may be conducted through telephone or video conferencing.) 1. Required Materials 70% Evaluation Method 2. Interview 30% Language Students from non-chinese speaking countries shall submit proof of Chinese Requirements proficiency or proof of Chinese courses taken. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Required Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the sole Application responsibility of the applicant. Materials and Other Please keep a copy of all submitted materials (including the study plan) for Requirements your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) 1 copy of Biography in Chinese. (2) 1 copy of Study Plan in Chinese. (3) 1 copy of Proof of awards received. (4) Two Recommendation Letters (Attachment 9). 3. The interview schedule will be posted on the websites of the University and the Department. Additional Remarks em2632@mail.tnnua.edu.tw Tel: #2611 Website: 13

14 College College of Visual Arts Department Graduate Institute of Plastic Arts Degree MASTER OF FINE ARTS Enrollment Quota 3 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Qualification Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. Admission Criteria Application materials review Evaluation Language Requirements 100% for application materials review 1. Students from non-chinese speaking countries shall submit proof of Chinese proficiency or proof of Chinese courses taken. 2. Nwqqwew students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following conditions may be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or above); (2) TOEIC score 650 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above;(6)students from English speaking countries(great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Mail the documents to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and documents of creations) should be submitted before the deadline of application. Please ensure that the required application materials are complete. Incomplete application materials or disqualification are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Applicants should ensure that files are backed up, as the application documents will be not returned regardless of admission status. Required Documents and Other Requirements 1. Please refer to p5~p6 of this brochure for the general required materials 2. An official transcript of your academic record of highest level, which shows grades achieved. 3. Additional required materials: (1). On a data disc labeled with the creator's name, please provide image files of ONE of the following genres: 20 pieces of 2-D work 7 pieces of 3-D work (with 2 to 3 different angles for each piece) 7 pieces of mixed media work (with 2 to 3 different angles for each piece) 3 pieces of audiovisual work any combination of the aforementioned genres, including 2D (eg. painting, photographe, etc.), 3D, mixed media, image, sound and new technology. The number of image files you should submit is 20 and imited to 20 in total. The works shoud be your creations within the last five years. Each still-image file should be in JPEG format, less than 1MB and titled with the work's title. For the submission of the audiovisual-only genre, the files of the 3 pieces of work must be in VOB or MPEG2 format. The disc should include: I. Videos showing the overall relationship between the 3 pieces of work and their exhibition spaces (under 2 minutes). 14

15 II. Excerpts of the full videos of the 3 pieces of work (under 4 minutes). III. Full videos of the 3 pieces of work. Applicants who failed to meet the requirements of the submission will not be considered. Additional Remarks (2) Work Descriptions: Hard copies of the works should be provided in the order corresponding to the printed list from the ordered files stored in the disc. Each hard copy should be labeled with the title of artwork, medium, size, year of creation and concepts of creation. The applicant's name should be shown clearly on the cover page. (3) Resume and Learning Backgrounds. (4) Study Plan Please type items (2) (3) (4) and bind them in letter size paper. em1812@mail.tnnua.edu.tw Tel: #2241 Website: 15

16 College Department Institute Degree Enrollment Quota Qualification Review Method Evaluation Method Language Requirements Required Application Materials and Other Requirements College of Visual Arts Graduate Institute of Applied Arts Institutes of Ceramics, Fiber, Jewelry and Metal Arts, Metal Products and Jewelry Design MASTER OF FINE ARTS 2 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. Required Materials Required Materials 100% If the score for the required materials does not meet the minimum requirement, the student may be rejected even when the enrollment quota is not met. New students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following conditions may be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or above); (2)TOEIC score 650 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above; (6) Students from English speaking countries (Great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Please keep a copy of all submitted materials (including the portfolio and study plan) for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) Compact Disc in PC-compatible format: 20 image files containing 10 to 15 of the applicant's personal creative works. (Pictures of the same work from different angles are allowed. Each image file should be in JPEG format and less than 1MB in size.) The name of each file should be identical to the corresponding title. The compact disc should be marked with the degree program the applicant is applying for and the author's name (no score will be given to submissions that fail to comply with the requirements.) (2) Work Descriptions: Hard copies should be provided in the order in which 16

17 Additional Remarks their corresponding digital image files appear on the compact disc. Each hard copy image should be labeled with the title, material, size, year completed and creative concepts; the cover should include the applicant's name. (3) Resume, learning experience and study plan. (4) Two Recommendation Letters (Attachment 9). Please type items (2) (3) (4) in English or Chinese and bind them in letter size paper. 3. Applications must be marked with the degree program or they will not be accepted. Tel: #2271 Website: 17

18 College Department Institute Degree Enrollment Quota Qualification Review Method Evaluation Method Language Requirements Required Application Materials and Other Requirements College of Sound and Image Arts Graduate Institute in the Studies of Documentary and Film Archiving Institute of Studies in Documentary MASTER OF FINE ARTS 1 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. Based on the required materials. The applicants may be notified to be tested (by phone or video conferencing) on professional subjects and Chinese proficiency, or interviewed if necessary during the preliminary evaluation. Required Materials 100% 1. Students from non-chinese speaking countries shall submit proof of Chinese proficiency or proof of Chinese courses taken. 2. New students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following conditions may be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or above); (2)TOEIC score 650 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above; (6) Students from English speaking countries (Great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqualifications are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Please keep a copy of all submitted materials (including the portfolio and study plan) for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evaluation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) 5 copies of the study plan. (Please use the format provided in Attachment 10. The electronic file of this format is also posted on the website.) The content shall be typed in 12 point font size with a minimum of 8 letter sized pages and bound. The content shall include the following two portions: A. Learning and Creation Experiences: 1. Biography; 2. Motivation; 3. Objectives; B. Future Study Plan: 1. Research (or Creative) Theme; 2. Issue Statement; 3. Literary Exploration; 4. Methodology; 5. Implementation Strategy.) 18

19 Additional Remarks (2) One Documentary Work (Specification:DV, DVD, or VHS/NTSC. Length: within 1 one hour. Must be completed within the last 2 years.) (Or papers and published work related to the history of documentary and art.) (3) Institute of Studies in Documentary Work Information Form (see Attachment 11). (4) Two Chinese or English Recommendation Letters (Attachment 9). 3. The interview schedule will be posted on the websites of the University and the Department. em3115@mail.tnnua.edu.tw Tel: #2441 Website: 19

20 College Department Institute Degree Enrollment Quota Qualification Review Method Evaluation Method Language Requirements Required Application Materials and Other Requirements College of Sound and Image Arts Graduate Institute in the Studies of Documentary and Film Archiving Institute of Studies in Film Archiving MASTER OF ARTS 1 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. Based on the required materials. The applicants may be notified to be tested (by phone or video conferencing) on professional subjects and Chinese proficiency, or interviewed if necessary during the preliminary evaluation. Required Materials 100% 1. Students from non-chinese speaking countries shall submit proof of Chinese proficiency or proof of Chinese courses taken. 2. New students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following conditions may be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or above); (2) TOEIC score 650 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above; (6) Students from English speaking countries (Great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Please keep a copy of all submitted materials (including the study plan) for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) 5 copies of the study plan. (Please use the format provided in Attachment 10. The electronic file of this format is also posted on the website.) The content shall be typed in 12 point font size with a minimum of 8 letter sized pages and bound. The content shall include the following two 20

21 Additional Remarks portions: A. Learning and Creation Experiences: 1. Biography; 2. Motivation; 3. Objectives; B. Future Study Plan: 1. Research (or Creative) Theme; 2. Issue Statement; 3. Literary Exploration; 4. Methodology; 5. Implementation Strategy.) (2) Two Chinese or English Recommendation Letters (Attachment 9). 3. The interview schedule will be posted on the websites of the University and the Department. Tel: #2441 Website: 21

22 College Department College of Letters and Culture Heritage Graduate Institute of Art History and Art Criticism Degree MASTER OF ARTS 2 Enrollment Quota (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Qualification Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. 1. Required Materials Review Method 2. Interview (For those who can not attend the interview in Taiwan, the interview may be conducted through telephone or video conferencing.) 1. Required Materials 70% Evaluation Method 2. Interview 30% 1. Students from non-chinese speaking countries shall submit proof of Chinese proficiency or proof of Chinese courses taken. 2. New students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following Language conditions may be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or Requirements above); (2) TOEIC score 650 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above; (6) Students from English speaking countries (Great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant Required is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the sole Application responsibility of the applicant. Materials and Please keep a copy of all submitted materials (including the study plan) for Other your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. Requirements 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) 1 copy of Biography. (2) 1 copy of Study Plan in Chinese (Research scheme, methodology, and expected research outcome) (3) Two Recommendation Letters (Attachment 9). 3. The interview schedule will be posted on the websites of the University and the Department. em1821@mail.tnnua.edu.tw Additional Tel: #2612 Remarks Website: 22