The mechanics of managing the Cultural and Creative Industry ParkCultural and Creative Industry Park in National Taiwan University of Arts

Abstract

Abstract In response to the trend of creative economy and in support of the national education policy of university-industry links and the mission of cultivating talents, National Taiwan University of Arts established the first Cultural and Creative Industry Park in Taiwan in 2007. This also qualifies National Taiwan University of Arts as the only university affiliated with a cultural and creative park in Taiwan. This paper aims to explore the mechanics of managing the Cultural and Creative Industry ParkCultural and Creative Industry Park in National Taiwan University of Arts. Through document analysis this article reveals the six operational characteristics of this park, including renovating the old paper mill factory, planning the multifunctional space, inviting excellent cultural and creative manufacturers to station in, establishing a specialized management unit, utilizing university academic and administrative resources, and striving for the government subsidy and industry reward. There are five objectives of the operational content of the Cultural and Creative Industry ParkCultural and Creative Industry Park, including teaching and internship, consultation for starting an enterprise, research innovation, industry incubation, and life aesthetics promotion. Finally, the paper points out three concerns regarding current operations.