Assumption University's Creative Leap in China

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Assumption University's Creative Leap in China

March 30, 2024

WRITER: THE AU LIBRARY

Asst. Prof. Nattanan Naewmalee

A. Checkchanok Bullakul

A. Pechet Burapathanin

The Department of Creative Communication Design (CCD) at the Albert Laurence School of Communication Arts, proudly announces its recent collaboration with the School of Arts and Humanities at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in Chongqing, People's Republic of China. This partnership was highlighted by a series of lectures and an art workshop conducted from March 17 to March 23, 2024.

The workshop, titled "Formalist Pioneer," was led by Asst. Prof. Nattanan Naewmalee, A. Checkchanok Bullakul, and A. Pechet Burapathanin from Assumption University. It brought together 20 undergraduate and graduate students from the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute to explore new topics and materials for interpreting artworks, fostering innovative communication, discussion, and experiential advancement with the CCD ABAC faculty team.

The workshop schedule included sessions on formalist avant-garde creation, writing art/design statements, curating, and exhibition design. The participants had the opportunity to present their creative works, showcasing their interpretations and ideas. The culmination of the workshop was an exhibition at Zhi Art Space, Sichuan Fine Art Institute, where students showcased their creative works, totaling 10 pieces.

In addition to the workshop, faculty members from Assumption University participated in the "Communication and Generation: China-ASEAN International Art Forum," organized by the Curatorial and Theoretical Art Committee of Chongqing Artist Association and Art Critics Committee of Chongqing Literature and Art Critics Association. Asst. Prof. Nattanan Naewmalee and A. Checkchanok Bullakul presented topics related to communication design and creative work in Thailand, fostering sustainable learning and international relations in arts and design education.

Assumption University's Creative Leap in China

Assumption University's Creative Leap in China

Dr. Marissa Chantamas, Dean of the Albert Laurence School of Communication Arts, expressed her enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "This partnership with Sichuan Fine Arts Institute is a testament to our commitment to fostering global perspectives in our students. By engaging in international collaborations, we are not only expanding our students' horizons but also contributing to the global dialogue in creative communication design."

This international collaboration between Assumption University and Sichuan Fine Arts Institute highlights the commitment of both institutions to promoting cultural exchange and advancing creative education. The Department of Creative Communication Design, Albert Laurence School of Communication Arts, extends its heartfelt gratitude to all participants, professors, and staff members for their contributions to this successful event.

Special thanks are also extended to the professors, staff, and students from the School of Arts and Humanities, Sichuan Fine Art Institute, Mr. Zhang Pujie from the International Cooperation Office, The Thai-Chinese International College at Assumption University, and Dr. Marissa Chantamas, Dean of the Albert Laurence School of Communication Arts, for their support and hospitality.