On July 19, 2024, Professor Xian Yan, Executive Deputy Director of the Department of Digital Media Art at the International Institute of Creative Design, and Professor Geng Lu, Secretary of the Teaching Team, led representatives of undergraduate and graduate students majoring in digital media art to visit and exchange ideas at Holovis Digital Technology Co., Ltd. in Shanghai. Mr. Mao Cheng from Holovis Company warmly received the delegation and had in-depth communication and exchanges with the teachers and students, jointly exploring the relevant work of industry education integration.
Holovis is a British company founded in 1998, renowned for its professionalism and innovative capabilities in the field of immersive solution design. The products and services provided by the company include multi-channel display devices, 2D and 3D cinemas, portable fixed screen cinemas, and fully immersive 3D virtual reality experiences, providing highly specialized solutions for global customers. The faculty and students of the college have gained a deep understanding of Holovis' development history, core business, and technological innovation. Mr. Mao Cheng from the company provided a detailed introduction to Holovis' latest achievements in the field of immersive experiences, as well as how to apply these technologies to the education and cultural industries, bringing new perspectives and inspiration to teachers and students.
This visit is not only an academic and technical exchange, but also an important measure for the Digital Media Art Department of the International Institute of Creative Design to deepen the integration of industry and education and promote educational innovation. Through in-depth communication with Holovis company, the college hopes to learn from and introduce advanced creative experience design and immersive technology, provide students with more diversified and high-quality practical platforms, and cultivate digital media art talents with international perspectives and innovative abilities. Through the three synergies model, the college will continuously improve the quality of education and students' practical abilities, cultivate more high-quality professionals for the development of the digital media art industry, and jointly open a new chapter in the development of digital media art education and industry.