| 課程大綱 Syllabus |
學生學習目標 Learning Objectives |
單元學習活動 Learning Activities |
學習成效評量 Evaluation |
備註 Notes |
序 No. | 單元主題 Unit topic |
內容綱要 Content summary |
| 1 | Introduction: How We See and Why It Matters |
Introduction to visual psychology and its relevance to design. Overview of the course structure and learning approach. Discussion of “seeing” versus “understanding.” |
Understand the scope of visual psychology in design
Become familiar with the course structure and EMI learning mode |
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| 2 | Figure and Ground |
Basic principles of figure–ground perception and visual salience in design contexts. |
Identify figure–ground relationships
Explain how visual focus is formed |
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| 3 | Gestalt Grouping and Completion |
Gestalt principles including proximity, similarity, closure, and simplicity. |
Recognize grouping principles
Describe perceptual completion |
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| 4 | Visual Illusions: Geometry |
Introduction to geometric illusions and their perceptual mechanisms. |
Identify common illusion types
Explain why visual misperception occurs |
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| 5 | Perceptual Constancy |
Perceptual Constancy & Stability of Vision
Content Summary
Size constancy
Shape constancy
Color constancy
Why perception remains stable in changing environments |
Explain why objects appear stable
Connect constancy to design consistency |
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| 6 | Color Perception I |
Physical & Perceptual Mechanisms
Basic concepts of color perception, contrast, and subjective color.
Content Focus
Basic color theory (hue, value, saturation)
Contrast (simultaneous contrast)
Color adaptation
Subjective color illusion |
Students will be able to:
Explain how color is perceived
Identify color contrast effects
Recognize perceptual distortion in color |
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| 7 | Color Perception II |
Color, Emotion, and Meaning
Content Focus
Emotional associations of color
Memory color
Cultural and contextual color perception
Color in branding / interface / game mood |
Students will be able to:
Explain how color influences emotion
Analyze contextual meaning of color
Compare perceptual vs symbolic color |
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| 8 | Midterm Concept Presentation |
How One Visual Psychology Concept Works in Design
Students present one selected concept and demonstrate how it operates in a design context. |
1.Demonstrate conceptual understanding
2.Apply theory to design examples
3.Communicate clearly in English |
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| 9 | Left–Right Brain & Visual Expression |
Basic brain lateralization, habitual hand/eye use, and differences in artistic expression. |
Understand basic left–right brain functions
Recognize how brain habits influence visual expression |
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| 10 | Art Therapy and Visual Expression |
Introduction to art therapy approaches and how drawing reflects psychological states (non-clinical). |
Understand art as a psychological expression
Explore how visual expression relates to emotion |
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| 11 | Depth, Space, and Perceptual Constancy |
Depth cues, spatial perception, perceptual constancy. |
Identify depth cues
Explain perceived spatial relationships |
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| 12 | Final Project Brief & Methods |
Refining project content and preparing final presentation.
Selected concept
Design context
Research question
Planned method |
Structure findings clearly
Prepare visual presentation |
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| 13 | Environmental & Spatial Psychology I |
Perceiving Space
How people visually perceive space and structure.
Synthesize major concepts
Prepare for concept-based evaluation
Spatial perception basics
Depth in physical environments
Visual hierarchy in space
Orientation & wayfinding cues
Visual anchors in environment |
Explain how visual perception operates in spatial contexts
Identify spatial cues that guide attention
Analyze visual hierarchy in real environments |
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| 14 | Findings and Theory Connection |
Organizing observation results and linking findings to textbook concepts. |
Identify key perceptual findings
Connect observations to theory |
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| 15 | Environmental & Spatial Psychology II (15. Environmental & Spatial Psychology II ( ADATA Music Museum)) |
Behavior in Space
How space influences human behavior and interaction.
Environmental psychology basics
Sense of place
Environmental cues and behavior
Navigation and movement patterns
Emotional response to space |
Explain how spatial design affects behavior
Connect visual perception with action
Analyze emotional impact of environment |
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| 16 | Final Project Presentation |
Final Project Presentation
“Visual Psychology Observation Project” |
Present observational findings
Connect theory to real context
Communicate perceptual analysis |
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| 17 | Final Reflection Report and poster |
Individual reflection on learning experience and perceptual awareness.
Final Written Report and poster |
Reflect on personal learning outcomes
Articulate changes in visual awareness |
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| 18 | Final Reflection Report and poster |
Individual reflection on learning experience and perceptual awareness.
Final Written Report and poster |
Reflect on personal learning outcomes
Articulate changes in visual awareness |
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