Outstanding woodworking alumnus and Kung-Tung teacher Su Chieh-jen admitted to three graduate schools, including Tsing Hua University.
Su Jie-ren, an alumnus of Kung-Tung Senior Industrial & Commercial Vocational High School (KTSI) and National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech), has been admitted to three graduate programs, including National Tsing Hua University. He returned to KTSI to teach, contributing to vocational education. His success demonstrates that vocational students can excel in top design institutions and he promotes the annual 'Shi Guang Xu' exhibition to foster students' design thinking.
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Taitung County's private Kung-Tung Senior Industrial & Commercial Vocational High School (KTSI) issued a press release today announcing that alumnus Su Jie-ren, who attended National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech) after graduating from KTSI, has returned to his alma mater to teach for the 2024–2025 (113–114) academic years. He is currently serving as an external instructor, assisting the school in transforming the future of vocational education through its curriculum.
KTSI stated that Su delivered an outstanding performance in this year’s graduate school recommendation process, gaining admission to the Master’s programs in Art and Design at National Tsing Hua University, Innovation Design at National Taipei University of Technology, and Crafts and Design at National Taiwan University of Arts. His success serves as a testament to the fact that students from the vocational education system can excel on the stages of top-tier design institutions.
According to the school, Su grew up in Taitung. After graduating from the Furniture Woodworking Department at KTSI—where he established a solid foundation in woodworking techniques—he continued his studies in the "Program for Design Excellence" within the Department of Creative Design at YunTech. During his time at university, he not only refined his design skills but also established a "design-linked culture" philosophy through various exhibitions and cross-disciplinary creations.
For his graduation project at YunTech, Su served as the general coordinator for the collaborative exhibition "Turning Point." Centered on the theme "The Transformation of Vocational Students After Entering University," the project broke away from traditional exhibition formats. By combining woodworking, mixed materials, and spatial visual design, he created a narrative-driven exhibition that showcased the growth and evolution of vocational students in the field of design.
Upon graduating, Su chose to return to KTSI to give back to his juniors. He further promoted the Furniture Woodworking Department’s annual exhibition, "Shi Guang Xu," encouraging students to present their three years of learning through "autonomous curation." This approach cultivates students' comprehensive abilities—from piece production to exhibition planning—and fosters design thinking, gradually shaping the department's most important annual showcase.
Through the school, Su expressed his gratitude for his achievements, specifically thanking KTSI and YunTech for their long-term cultivation, as well as his teachers for their dedicated guidance in both technical skills and academics. He also thanked his family and friends for their unwavering support and encouragement, which he cited as a vital driving force in his journey.
KTSI concluded that Su’s performance reflects the school’s long-standing commitment to "rooted technology and innovative design." Through rigorous internship programs, skills competition training, and diverse exhibition opportunities, the school fosters integrated capabilities from technical execution to design innovation, ensuring vocational students maintain a competitive advantage in both further education and the job market. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 2026/04/08
KTSI stated that Su delivered an outstanding performance in this year’s graduate school recommendation process, gaining admission to the Master’s programs in Art and Design at National Tsing Hua University, Innovation Design at National Taipei University of Technology, and Crafts and Design at National Taiwan University of Arts. His success serves as a testament to the fact that students from the vocational education system can excel on the stages of top-tier design institutions.
According to the school, Su grew up in Taitung. After graduating from the Furniture Woodworking Department at KTSI—where he established a solid foundation in woodworking techniques—he continued his studies in the "Program for Design Excellence" within the Department of Creative Design at YunTech. During his time at university, he not only refined his design skills but also established a "design-linked culture" philosophy through various exhibitions and cross-disciplinary creations.
For his graduation project at YunTech, Su served as the general coordinator for the collaborative exhibition "Turning Point." Centered on the theme "The Transformation of Vocational Students After Entering University," the project broke away from traditional exhibition formats. By combining woodworking, mixed materials, and spatial visual design, he created a narrative-driven exhibition that showcased the growth and evolution of vocational students in the field of design.
Upon graduating, Su chose to return to KTSI to give back to his juniors. He further promoted the Furniture Woodworking Department’s annual exhibition, "Shi Guang Xu," encouraging students to present their three years of learning through "autonomous curation." This approach cultivates students' comprehensive abilities—from piece production to exhibition planning—and fosters design thinking, gradually shaping the department's most important annual showcase.
Through the school, Su expressed his gratitude for his achievements, specifically thanking KTSI and YunTech for their long-term cultivation, as well as his teachers for their dedicated guidance in both technical skills and academics. He also thanked his family and friends for their unwavering support and encouragement, which he cited as a vital driving force in his journey.
KTSI concluded that Su’s performance reflects the school’s long-standing commitment to "rooted technology and innovative design." Through rigorous internship programs, skills competition training, and diverse exhibition opportunities, the school fosters integrated capabilities from technical execution to design innovation, ensuring vocational students maintain a competitive advantage in both further education and the job market. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 2026/04/08
FAQ
Which graduate schools did Su Jie-ren get admitted to?
He was admitted to the Master’s programs in Art and Design at National Tsing Hua University, Innovation Design at National Taipei University of Technology, and Crafts and Design at National Taiwan University of Arts.
What is Su Jie-ren currently doing?
He is currently teaching as an external instructor at his alma mater, Kung-Tung Senior Industrial & Commercial Vocational High School, and promoting the annual 'Shi Guang Xu' exhibition to cultivate students' design thinking and practical abilities.