Author: Mel D’Cruz
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Muse 5.0: 10 years of Creativity in Bliss
Muse has been a long standing collective by ICAD that features the artistic side of the academic and non-academic staff of INTI Center of Art and Design, Subang Jaya. A platform to encourage creativity among staff and harness a sense of inspiration to students in their journey through creativity and…
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From Magic Illusions to Animation: Discovering the Secrets of Moving Images
Have you ever wondered how moving images came to be? Before the age of the silver screen and digital animation, pioneers of entertainment relied on creative inventions to bring images to life. Recently, a group of curious students were encouraged to take on the challenge to explore some of the…
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#TrippingSingapore2022: Capturing Architectural Elements in Water and Colour
In my #throwbackThursday, this long outstanding post on my short tripping to Singapore deserves some attention. Throughout the years, Singapore has been making headlines for its breathtaking skylines and modern environmental enhancements. The city-state’s futuristic architecture has become a symbol of its ambition and innovation. From the iconic Marina Bay…
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Craftsmanship Chronicles: From Molten Metal to Masterpieces at the Royal Selangor
As someone who has always been captivated by the beauty and the historical significance of traditional and local craftsmanship, Royal Selangor Pewter comes to mind with high regard. Since childhood, pewter has been one of the oldest gifts that my family has received as a gesture of gratitude or appreciation.…
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Tracing the Influences: A Visual Diary Journey Through the History of Art and Design
Challenging the long-held belief that art and design history is dull, I decided to revolutionize the study of the History of Art and Design. By embracing the transformative learning techniques of the Visual Diary, I made an attepted and unlocked a captivating approach that cultivates a comprehensive understanding and fosters…
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DIGITAL ART: Where did you come from? Where are you going?
In recent news, artificial technology has been revolutionizing various forms and disciplines. Taking an in-view into the world of art and design, we see a transformative evolution from handprints on cave walls to generative AI art. Hence, this article explores the influences and impact of artificial intelligence in art and…
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A #ThrowbackThursday2022: Art Horde hits National Art Gallery
Among the many highlights of 2022 at NAG, KL was the Australian ‘Walking through a Songline’ digital immersive design exhibition that celebrated the Australian Indigenous arts, culture, and creativity.
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Unboxing Animations’ secrets with the wizardry of QR and Zines
When history meets students in immersive design, creativity hits the roof as they discover the magic of animation and how it evolves into media and immersive design.
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Kagape 2023: East Malaysian fusion of Faith and Culture
Culture and heritage is both a beautiful and colorful in Malaysia. Added on the beauty is intensified when fused with the Roman Catholic Faith
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Guts. Glamour. Guerilla: Crafting Captivating Campaigns with a Twist
Guerilla gets more than a strategic warfare plan when creativity is added to it. Throw in some glamour and create an unexpected effect to see the action to reaction.