Target |
All staff and students |
|---|---|
Date |
26 January 2024 (Fri) |
Time |
12:30 pm – 3:20 pm |
Venue |
E-P-01 (Conference Centre) |
Speaker |
Mr. Victor WONG CEO/ VFX Supervisor of vFxNova Digital Production, Inventor of A.I. Gemini (A.I. Ink Artist), Winner of Best Visual Effects of Hong Kong Film Awards & Golden Horse Awards |
Panelist |
Mr. Victor WONG CEO/ VFX Supervisor of vFxNova Digital Production, Inventor of A.I. Gemini (A.I. Ink Artist), Winner of Best Visual Effects of Hong Kong Film Awards & Golden Horse Awards |
Moderator |
Dr. KONG Suet Yee Suria Senior Lecturer, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Education and Human Development, The Education University of Hong Kong |
Language |
English |
Participation in this seminar can be counted towards the Certificate Course “Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education” under the theme, “Seminars/Workshops in Learning and Teaching”. For students who attended the seminar, the hours of the seminar will be recorded in the Experiential Learning and Achievements Transcript (ELAT)
Mr. Victor WONG’s bio
CEO/ VFX Supervisor of vFxNova Digital Production, Inventor of A.I. Gemini (A.I. Ink Artist), Winner of Best Visual Effects of Hong Kong Film Awards & Golden Horse Awards
Victor Wong, an award-winning cross-media artist and director, is widely recognized for his distinctive approach to visual art and effects. His artistic prowess spans multiple mediums, including film production, art-tech installations, sculptures, 3D animation, AR, VR, MR, and, more recently, the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics with traditional Chinese ink painting. With a profound understanding of traditional Chinese philosophy and a contemporary digital sensibility, Wong’s works embody a harmonious fusion of cultural heritage and technological innovation.
For more detailed information about Mr Wong’s background and accomplishments, please visit the links:
Dr. HUNG Keung
Associate Professor, Department of Cultural and Creative Arts, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, The Education University of Hong Kong
Dr Hung Keung is a New & Digital Media Artist / Scholar / Researcher / Media Art Specialist / Associate Professor, Department of Cultural and Creative Arts, The Education University of Hong Kong / Director and Founder of innov + media lab (imhklab) / MA @ Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (UK) / Research @ ZKM (Germany) / PhD @ The Planetary Collegium, Zurich University of the Arts (Switzerland) & University of Plymouth (UK). Dr. HUNG’s innovative practice involves working and researching across a range of media, including interactive performance, moving images, photography, experimental ink painting, installation and writing, etc. Alongside his artistic research projects, he also leads a research lab ‘imhk lab’ focusing on new media art and design practice in research related to Chinese philosophy and interactivity, which began in 2005.
Dr. LEUNG Chi-hin
Assistant Professor, Department of Cultural and Creative Arts, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, The Education University of Hong Kong
East and West blend in Dr. Chi-hin Leung’s compositions, revealing his varied cultural background and interest in timbral and textural explorations. His achievements include the Gold Medal and Top 20 Best Invention Award from the International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, the Special Prize from the Romanian Inventors Forum, the Silver Medal from the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, the Bronze Medal from the International Trade Fair “Ideas – Inventions – New Products” in Nuremberg, and the EdUHK President’s Award for Outstanding Performance in Knowledge Transfer and Teaching. His works have been featured by ISCM World New Music Days, the UNESCO International “Arts for Peace” Festival, the International Rostrum of Composers, among other prestigious events. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts at the Education University of Hong Kong.