Center for Creativity and Innovation Studies, National Chengchi University

About the Program The Center for Creativity and Innovation Studies has long been engaged in both academic research and social practice in the fields of innovation and creativity. Drawing from this experience, the Center has specifically designed the “創新與創造力學分學程” (Innovation and Creativity Credit Program) to serve as an integrated platform for all creativity-, innovation-, and entrepreneurship-related courses at NCCU. The program offers students an interdisciplinary knowledge scaffold and learning roadmap, while providing faculty with a space for professional dialogue and mutually beneficial collaboration. The evolution of human civilization relies on adaptability (“唯變所適”) in mindset and skills, with creativity being an essential competency for advancing with the times. Accordingly, this program aligns with the distinctive characteristics of NCCU’s colleges and departments, focusing on the humanities, social sciences, and education as its core areas, while also integrating knowledge from business, communication, and technology. Through a sequential learning process—from creative ideation and innovative practice to entrepreneurship planning—the program aims to cultivate students’ creativity and inspire an entrepreneurial mindset. Admissions Eligibility The program admits up to 40 students each academic year. Undergraduate and graduate students from NCCU and the Taiwan University System, regardless of department, are eligible to apply. Program students enjoy priority in course registration, activity participation, and access to facilities. Upon completion of all program requirements within the study period, students will receive a bilingual certificate of completion for the 創新與創造力學分學程 (Innovation and Creativity Credit Program). Application Period Applications typically open every October. Please stay tuned to the program’s social media platforms and website for announcements. Graduation Requirements Students must complete 15 credits with passing grades: Required: “X創業家” (X-Entrepreneur), 3 credits Module Course: Either “跨界專題–X計畫”(Project X: A Cross-Discipline Study) or “新媒體與創業” (New Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship), 3 credits Electives: 9 credits from core or jointly offered program courses Course Overview Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student at NCCU, you may earn the program certificate during your enrollment by completing 15 credits from the “Course List,” including the specially designed required course “X創業家,” one module course (either the practicum “跨界專題–X計畫” or “新媒體與創業”), and nine credits of electives. Upon completion, you will be awarded the “Innovation and Creativity Credit Program” certificate. Program Structure: Innovation and Creativity Credit Program (創新與創造力學分學程) Required Course 1: X創業家 (X-Entrepreneur) – 3 credits Elective Courses: 9 credits Module Course 2: 跨界專題–X計畫 (Project X: A Cross-Discipline Study) / 新媒體與創業 (New Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship)– 3 credits Curriculum Framework The program is designed to cultivate creativity and inspire an entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing the learning process from ideation, innovative practice, to entrepreneurship planning. This aligns with the EU definition of entrepreneurship: “Entrepreneurship is an individual’s ability to turn ideas into action,” helping students develop the ability to identify opportunities and create change. The curriculum is structured in three stages: “Initiation (起),” “Development (承),” and “Transformation/Integration (轉/合)”: Initiation (起): The first course, “X創業家,” introduces “Humanities Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” “Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” and “Educational Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” all of which use creativity as a foundation to stimulate students’ ideation. Development (承): After the first course, students begin developing project ideas in the fields of humanities, social, or educational innovation. Through 18 elective courses, they enrich their knowledge and practical skills, refining their initial ideas through interactions with instructors or industry mentors. Transformation/Integration (轉/合): After acquiring professional knowledge and consulting with industry mentors, students can choose from four elective “entrepreneurial competency” courses to learn how to transform models in the humanities, social sciences, and education into business models. Students then proceed to “transformation/integration” courses, which emphasize both hands-on practice and the demonstration of outcomes. These capstone courses, currently offered as “新媒體與創業” or “跨界專題–X計畫,” integrate and showcase the learning achievements of the earlier stages through various formats such as exhibitions, actions, and more. Important Notes: Credits completed before formal admission to the program may be retroactively counted toward program completion. Please refer to the “Course List” for eligible courses in the current semester. Applications for program completion are generally accepted every May and December. General Education courses are not counted toward the program’s graduation credit requirements. Please confirm with your home department whether program courses can be counted as elective graduation credits. For a complete list of courses offered in the Innovation and Creativity Credit Program  , please refer to the attached course list.

About X Humanities Innovation Credit Program (人文創新學分學程) Guided by the three pillars of “Exploring the Unknown,” “Translating the Humanities,” and “Mutual Growth Between Teachers and Students,” the Humanities Innovation Credit Program (人文創新學分學程) aims to serve as a cross-disciplinary platform for collaborative learning among all NCCU faculty and students. The program offers a diverse range of interdisciplinary courses integrating four core elements: creativity, narrative, digital literacy, and aesthetics. Its mission is to cultivate the core competencies needed for students to thrive in an era of renewed humanistic values. Grounded in fundamental literacy, the program further enhances capabilities through practical implementation and scenario-based imagination. Teachers and students collaborate to apply knowledge from the humanities and social sciences, breaking through institutional boundaries and creating learning spaces that blend the virtual and the real, the new and the old. Based in the Creative Lab on the third floor of the Arts Center, the program connects in-class teaching with out-of-class workshops, lectures, performances, and community activities, forming an organic, experimental space for creative education. Here, we strive to nurture a generation of NCCU students who are courageous in facing the future and equipped with strong problem-solving skills. X Admissions "Education must prepare students for jobs that have yet to be invented." — David Thornburg "Our mission is to undertake a new endeavor, to explore an uncharted area, to venture into a forest where there are neither professional guides nor established paths." — Rollo May I. Background The Humanities Innovation Credit Program, established by the Center for Creativity and Innovation Studies at National Chengchi University (hereafter referred to as the Program or X College), builds on the legacy of NCCU’s Creativity Program, University Micro-Revolution, X書院, and 藝遊計畫. Anchored in the Creative Lab of the Arts Center and drawing upon humanities and social sciences, the program breaks through institutional constraints to create an interdisciplinary credit program blending virtual and real, new and old, nurturing faculty and students who are both courageous and capable. II. Philosophy For the Program, relationships are fundamental. We encourage teachers to guide teachers, teachers to guide students, and students to guide each other. Practical application is our strength, so we incorporate aesthetics, creativity, narrative, and technology to cultivate perceptiveness, analytical skills, and expressive abilities among both teachers and students. Scenarios drive our motivation; thus, we explore social issues and personal contexts, leading all participants to think creatively and embark on journeys beyond the known. III. Eligibility The Program admits up to 40 undergraduate students from NCCU and the Taiwan University System each academic year, regardless of department, with priority given to sophomores and juniors. Enrolled students receive priority in course registration, activity participation, and use of facilities. Upon fulfilling all requirements within the designated study period, students are awarded a bilingual certificate of completion for the Program. IV. Curriculum Structure Humanities Innovation Credit Program (人文創新學分學程) Required Course 1: 跨界實驗室 (X Lab), 3 credits Elective Courses: 9 credits Required Course 2: 跨界專題–X計畫 (Project X: A Cross-Discipline Study), 3 credits The introductory course, “跨界實驗室  (X Lab),” brings together the program’s four main elements—creativity, aesthetics, digital, and narrative—exploring the potential of humanities and dynamic arts. Through practical assignments, students are encouraged to engage in cross-disciplinary learning from the outset. The capstone project, “跨界專題–X計畫(Project X: A Cross-Discipline Study),” serves as the program’s concluding course, with students taking the lead—supported by faculty—in addressing real-world challenges. V. Graduation Requirements To graduate, students must complete 15 credits with passing grades: Required Course 1: “跨界實驗室  (X Lab),” 3 credits Required Course 2: “跨界專題–X計畫 (Project X: A Cross-Discipline Study),” 3 credits Electives: 9 credits from core or jointly offered program courses VI. Admission Channels Completion of either required course—“跨界實驗室 (X Lab)” or “跨界專題–X計畫 (Project X: A Cross-Discipline Study)”—qualifies students for official admission to the Humanities Innovation Credit Program. X Graduation To receive the program certificate, students must complete 15 credits with passing grades: (1) Required Course 1: “跨界實驗室(X Lab),” 3 credits (2) Required Course 2: “跨界專題–X計畫 (Project X: A Cross-Discipline Study),” 3 credits (3) Electives: 9 credits from core or jointly offered program courses Important Notes: Credits earned prior to formal admission to the program may be retroactively counted toward program completion. For details on eligible courses, please refer to the “Program Course List by Academic Year” for the current semester. Applications for program completion are generally accepted in May and December each year. General Education courses are not included in the program’s credit requirements for graduation. For confirmation on whether program courses count toward elective graduation credits in your department, please consult your home department. For a complete list of courses offered in the Humanities Innovation Credit Program, please refer to the attached course list.