Sunway University's School of Arts in the 4th Pulau Ketam International Art Festival 2024: Fostering Creativity and Connections with Industry and Academia Local and Abroad
Under the witness of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, as well as Tourism Selangor, Sunway University's School of Arts was invited as one of the leading universities to collaborate with the Pulau Ketam Art Association in offering students the opportunity to engage in creative designs related to the theme of ‘Art Ketam’ in the 4th Pulau Ketam International Art Festival 2024.
Nine art and design students supervised by lecturers Dr Fiona Wong and Mr Hans Teo were selected to participate in the festival, learning through fieldwork while contributing art and design ideas for the community and environment of Pulau Ketam. The participation is supported by Professor Mayco Santaella, AP Dr Padma Pillai, AP Dr Catherine Lee, AP Dr Zuhaili Ismail, AP Dr Goh Yi Sheng, as well as Lester Lee and team from International Office, Sunway Education Group.
This collaboration not only allows students to deeply experience the practical impact of industry connections during their studies but also provides them with a platform to interact with academicians and professionals from local and abroad, thereby laying a solid foundation for their future career development. The students' creative works reflect the university's core principles of "sustainability, innovation, and creativity" and further demonstrate Sunway University's outstanding achievements in enhancing employability.
