Mission, Vision & Core Value
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mission
Dynamic Learning
To provide a dynamic and interdisciplinary learning environment
that fosters creativity, critical thinking and technical excellence.
Research & Innovation
To integrate research and innovation into design education, addressing contemporary challenges of the built environment.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
To promote interdisciplinary learning and collaboration across architecture, art, design and media institutes.
Global Perspectives
To build global perspectives through collaborations, exchanges and exposure to international practices.
Sustainable Futures
To promote sustainable and ethical design practices for the betterment of society.
To nurture creative and critical thinkers into globally competent, multidisciplinary design professionals who transform the design ecosystem through research, innovation, sustainability and socio-cultural responsiveness.
Core Values
Creativity & Innovation
Encouraging originality across all design disciplines
Interdisciplinarity
Integration of architecture, design, art and media
Sustainability
Commitment to environmental and cultural responsibility
Excellence
Continuous quality enhancement
Ethics & Professional Responsibility
In line with COA and professional standards
Inclusivity & Cultural Sensitivity
Respect for diversity and context
Collaboration
Synergy across institutes and with industry/global partners
Social Responsibility
To nurture socially responsible professionals who respond sensitively to cultural, environmental and community contexts.