Creative Fiesta 2019

Opening gambit (from left): Chong, Loh, Prof Ewe, Anthony, Dr Tneh, Dr Loo, Thinavan and Dr Yuen

Students from the Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI) had the opportunity to showcase their creative works at Creative Fiesta 2019. The fiesta was held at UTAR Sungai Long Campus from 13 to 15 February 2019.

Taking a creative turn, the opening ceremony took place at the entrance of the Campus. Attending the opening ceremony were UTAR Vice President of Internationalisation and Academic Development Prof Ir Dr Ewe Hong Tat, FCI Dean Dr David Tneh Cheng Eng, FCI Deputy Dean for R&D and Postgraduate Programmes Dr Loo Hong Chuang, FCI Deputy Dean for Academic Development and Undergraduate Programmes Thinavan Periyayya, Head of Media Department Anthony Gandolfo Miranti Jr, Head of Multimedia Design and Animation Department Dr Yuen May Chan, Head of Student Affairs Department Loh Nyuk Leung, Creative Fiesta Chairperson Chong Jia Jing, staff and students.

“The neuroplasticity allows billions of neurons in our brains to continuously accept new information and build new connections. This gives us the capability to enhance our creativity by exploring new things and reading, be it books or online. All these will create the possibility for new ideas to be generated. This event is also very important to the students; it not only helps to showcase their works but through organising such event it also helps to enhance their soft skills, leadership skills and other capabilities that could enrich their self-value,” said Prof Ewe.

“The objective of the Creative Fiesta is to expose FCI to the public and the community around UTAR. It will also provide a more in-depth understanding of what FCI programmes have to offer for the students that enrol in them. While at it, we do it through fun activities,” said Chong.

Chong explaining the objective of the fiesta

Prof Ewe praising the unique opening ceremony

Held for the first time, the event saw numbers of activities, exhibition and games offered to the staff, students and the public. The fiesta was organised by the Student Representative Council (SRC) of Sungai Long Campus in collaboration with course-based societies, namely Graphic Design and Multimedia Society, E-Sports and Game Development Society, and Corporate Communication Society.

Chong and Prof Ewe (right) viewing the digital artworks of students

The guests checking out the Blackmagic Design booth, a digital cinema company and manufacturer

Visitors get to try green screen and other equipment frequently used in broadcasting

Gaming booth where visitors can challenge their friends

Visitors were allowed to become mock journalists at Journalism in Chinese Media booth

Visitors exploring the methods and props behind 2D and 3D production

Hand-painted artworks amid multimedia projects

A two-metre tall cardboard Lego, made by the committee, welcomed the visitors at the entrance