The Gifted Education Team of our school co-organized a 'Laboratory visit and an exchange workshop about Bachelor of Arts with Honours in New Music and Interactive Entertainment’ with the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) on May 3, 2024. Twenty-eight S3 to S5 students, including students studying Visual Arts, Information and Communication Technology, members of the Music Society, as well as students selected as members of the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education, participated in the event that day.
During the workshop, the students visited the music and mixed reality production studios, as well as the digital art laboratory equipped with large-scale immersive installations. The students had the opportunity to get an initial exposure to computer animation and visual effects, and also personally experienced the use of digital technology in image shooting and creative production. The activity broadened the students' horizons on the integration of technology into art and music, as well as provided them with a deeper understanding of the latest developments and trends in the creative industries.
Sharings from participating students
‘The workshop gave me the opportunity to get in touch with the university's art creation programs. The animation and visual effects works produced by the students in these programs really opened my eyes.’ Chau Ka Fung, S5, a member of the Music Society
‘The combination of visual arts and information technology can allow art works to integrate technology, and I experienced very practical image generation and photo editing techniques. Through the digital art laboratory, I understood the fusion of technology and art, and how to create art pieces that are fun and interactive. This not only integrates art into life, but also enhances the participants' level of engagement. The workshop was able to inspire and enlighten me in my future study and career choices.’ Leung Lai Yin Matthew, S4, studying Visual Arts, Information and Communication Technology
‘The introduction to the study program was very informative. The learning content was able to stimulate my creativity and inspire my thinking. I also got to know different creative media. Although creative art technology is a new thing for me, my impression of it is very positive.’
Chan Cheuk Yau, S4, a member of The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education
