Launch of the Black Box with Hong Kong Director, Ko Chi Sum!

Mr.Ko Chi Sum and Datin Teh Geok Lian (CEO, KDU Education Group)

Heads up for the Entertainment Arts students of KDU University College! A new facility has been build and improvised for these students to train and equipped themselves for a more comfortable environment to practise in. KDU presents the BLACK BOX! The Black Box acts as a performing arts studio and through this programme, students will be trained to be all-rounded performers, versatile and ever ready to take on any role, be it a radio presenter, emcee, stage actor, dancer and so on so forth. Students will have a vast variety of performing arts elements and activities to choose from. We believe in grooming them the right way, with a quality education here at KDU University College.

This time around, Mr.Ko Chi Sum was invited to officiate the launch of the Black Box. The official launch took place at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus on 29th May 2012. Who is Ko Chi Sum? His name would ring some ears, but for those who are not familiar with this gentleman, he is a renowned Hong Kong movie Director. He is currently the permanent honorary president of the Hong Kong Screenwriter’s Guild. Apart from that, Mr. Ko’s background covers the education sector as well. He became the honorary professor of Hebei University, China in 2005. He was also the producer for Spring-Time Stage since 1995, and an added achievement, produced also the 17th Hong Kong Film Awards, which has became the the most viewed Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony in history. If you would be interested to take a look at some of his works, you can click HERE.

Cooking up with Darren Chin!

In KDU University College, we are always proud to feature our successful alumni. This time around, we got in contact with Darren Chin. Darren has won numerous awards and achievements over the years. Taking up his dad's advice when he was in his early teens, right after the SPM examinations, he enrolled into the KDU Diploma in Professional Chef Training in 1998.

Part of the reason he chose to pursue his studies at KDU, is because of it's reputation in the name of the Hospitality industry. Studying at KDU has given him the right platform in cooking and training, as well as opportunities to operate restaurants. The great part is, after all these years, he is still in contact with some of the lecturers who are still here up to date!

Experience:

He has an amazing 10 years experience in mending and operating a restaurant called "Daves Bistro Bar and Grill", which is part of his family business. The restaurant is currently located in "1 Utama" shopping mall. As the Group Director/Head Chef, it has became a life learning experience for him. After committing a fairly large sum of his life in the restaurant, he decided he needs to revitalize himself, determined to go back to studies. Not just studies alone, but studying in one of the world's best Culinary School. You name it, Le Cordon Bleu Paris, France. He then got into it for a 9 month programme, specializing in pastry and cuisine. He is currently doing a 2 months internship in a 2 star michelin restaurant called "Lassere" in Paris. He will then further continue his internship with Chef Pierre Sang Boyer (Finalist for the TopChef France title, 2011)

His achievements in Le cordon Bleu

June Student Activities!

Students of KDU! Get involved with a whole new line-up of activities, organized by the Student Life and Services Centre. Have loads of fun and tag along a friend or two! Prizes awaits for winners. Shall there be more information, do email Ms.Azura (tmsharifah@kdu.edu.my) or Mr.David (kc.lee@kdu.edu.my). You can also walk over to Student Life and Services Centre (1st Floor, opposite Exam Dept)

The Malaysian Games & Comics Convention @ KDU UC!

Games and comics have and will always have a place in the culture and history of a country. This is also true in Malaysia. This past weekend, KDU University College (Damansara Jaya campus) was the host of the Malaysia Games and Comic Convention of 2012. 

It was a star studded event that spanned the 19th and 20th of May which attracted over 2,500 people

The Hook Up with Ko Chi Sum!

「从喜剧谈创意」

香港知名导演高志森先生之讲座

喜剧给我们带来欢乐，但是那欢乐背后隐隐作痛的，往往是一个重要的人生启示。在观众尽情的笑时，在一名导演的心里，是不是也在尽情欢笑呢？应该是的，因为如果导演都笑了，那观众也一定会开心的；但是，在一个导演的心里，更为重要的，有可能是如何在创作喜剧时，在笑声中发挥无限创意。这创意是极富挑战性的。香港知名电影导演高志森将与我们分享他历年丰富之制作与导演经验，并给创作者、学生、学者、以及热爱电影的朋友们讲述喜剧里的源源创意。

The next Hook-Up series will be a very interesting one. Presenting you, Mr.Ko Chi Sum! He is a renowned Hong Kong Movie Director. Chi Sum currently holds the position of the permanent honorary president of the Hong Kong Screenwriter's Guild. He was also the producer of the 17th Hong Kong Film Awards. He'll be giving a public lecture on being creative in comedy films, sharing his experience in film making, challenges faced and how to think creatively in film making. Join him at:

Venue: KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus (LHE)

Date: 28th May 2012

Time: 11am-1pm

*Open to public

*He will also be launching the "Black Box" at KDU University College, DJ campus on 29th May. (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150872288794545&set=a.378626569544.154065.363294114544&type=3&theater)

JinnyBoyTV Live at KDU University College

An ordinary film studies class became an awestruck event for the students of KDU who managed to meet Jin, Reuben and Dennis from JinnyBoyTV. The trio were special guests for the Introduction to Film Studies lecture of the Diploma in Mass Communication program. The trio presented their recipe of success on YouTube Channel, where their videos have garnered over a hundred thousand views, and over a million views for their video entitled “My Generasi.”