FCI students showcase their talents at Creative Expo 2020

Prof Ewe (second from left) turning the magic cube to officiate the event With the support of five departments from the Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI), the course-based societies in FCI along with UTAR Department of Student Affairs (DSA), Student Representative Council (SRC) of Sungai Long Campus had organised Creative Expo 2020 at Sungai Long Campus from 10 to 11 March 2020. The event aimed to provide a platform for FCI students to showcase and exhibit their projects at the two days exhibition to increase the public awareness about FCI programs.

Attending the opening ceremony were UTAR President Ir Prof Dr Ewe Hong Tat, FCI Dean Dr David Tneh Cheng Eng, FCI Student Development and Industrial Training Deputy Dean Lee Lih Su, FCI Master of Communication Programme Head Beh Chun Chee, FCI Department of Mass Communication Head Cynthia Lau Pui-Shan, FCI Department of Media Head Anthony Gandolfo Miranti Jr, DSA Sungai Long Campus Head Loh Nyuk Leung, Organising Chairperson Danny Tse Wei Chun, staff and students.

From left: Beh, Danny Tse, Prof Ewe, Dr David Tneh, Lee, Loh, Cynthia Lau and Anthony Gandolfo

Prof Ewe feels proud to have talented alumni and students at UTAR

Prof Ewe said in his opening speech, “Over the years, our FCI has graduated many talented students who have gone on to be successful in their careers. Our Journalism students are employed in major press and media companies, many other graduates have gone to work in multinational companies and many are also overseas. Our alumni Quek Shio Chuan is a successful film producer, writer and director. I am proud that FCI has many talented students and I am also glad that our graduates are well received in the industry for their knowledge, talent and creativity. So, an expo like today is truly a showcase of our students’ efforts which include teamwork and good management. It is not just about projects and assignments but also about working together, gathering ideas and managing expectations.”

Danny Tse welcoming the participants, and expressing his gratitude to the guests, sponsors, organising committees and helpers

Held for the second time, the event saw numbers of activities and exhibition offered to the staff, students and the public. The departments involved were Broadcasting, Digital Animation, Game Design, Game Development, Graphic Design and Multimedia, Media & Creative Studies, Early Childhood Education, Journalism in Chinese Media, and Corporate Communication. The event provided an opportunity to promote and showcase their content to the UTAR students, as well as the public. Creative Expo 2020 also provided an opportunity for the course-based societies in FCI which helped in the pre-event talks for this event to increase their exposure and recruit new members in the exhibition. The course-based societies in FCI which involved in the exhibition include Media & Digital Animation (MDA) Society and Early Childhood Society (ECS).