XJTLU Academy of Film and Creative Technology visited Chill Lab

February 17, 2023

On February 14 2023, Professor Li-Chuan (Evelyn) Mai, Associate Dean of Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University - Academy of Film and Creative Technology (AFCT) and the Programme Director of the MSc Cultural and Creative Industries, along with Dr Yang Yiqing, the Project Coordinator, were invited to visit Chill Lab, a Cultural Industry company in Suzhou High-Tech Zone. During the meeting, both sides had a fruitful exchange of ideas and experiences on cultural and creative industries.

Chill Lab Studio

In the meeting, Professor Mai and Dr Yang introduced their innovative education concept and the practical curriculum design, which aims to cultivate students' comprehensive abilities and practical skills by combining academic knowledge with hands-on experience. Chill Lab and the Academy of Film and Creative Technology had in-depth discussions on topics such as the design and development of virtual characters, the application of digital media arts, and the cultivation of future creative and innovative talents. Both sides expressed their interest in the field and the potential for its development, and they look forward to strengthening their cooperation and creating new opportunities for the cultural and creative industry.

Chill Lab Immersive Space

Moreover, the meeting also explored how to provide more internship opportunities for students in the cultural and creative industry. Both sides agreed that more practical opportunities through cooperation with industry could help cultivate students' practical abilities and professional qualities. Therefore, they will further deepen their cooperation and explore more possibilities to provide internship opportunities for students in the cultural and creative industry to support their career development.

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Chill Lab Project-market

 

By Yiqing Yang, Wenzhen Li

Photos courtesy of Chill Lab

February 17, 2023