Lunchtime Performance with Dr.Samuel Wong!

Ever had a thing or two for Chinese plucked instruments? We know in today's era, the tradition and interest in these instruments are slowly fading. However, Dr.Samuel Wong inspired a number of students on a Chinese plucked stringed instrument called the Pipa. The Pipa is endowed with a highly expressive character and a sound likened to pearls falling on a jade tray. The KDU School of Communication and Creative Arts invited Dr.Samuel Wong during the Lunchtime Performance. 

Dr.Samuel Wong posing for a group photo with KDU UC students

The lunchtime performance aims to inspire the entertainment arts students as well as those who are interested in the similar scene. The event took place at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus on 8th May 2013.

AIYOO!- A Lunchtime Performance

Lunch times can be a bore at times. However, a little fun is in this time. The School of Communication and Creative Arts launched the SCCA Lunchtime Performance so that the KDU Community can come together, have fun and a good laugh, relax, enjoy as well as catching culture and art live at the Black Box studio. The first performance took place at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus on 19th March 2013.

Random Happy Day!

The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up. -Mark Twain-

Students from KDU University College, Bachelor of Communication (Hons) events management class recently organized a Random Happy Day. The students strolled around the heart of Kuala Lumpur, in the LRT station, in the LRT train itself and around walkways in KL city. They were randomly going around giving out free candies and balloons without asking any favour in return. 

The Hook up with Dato' Karam Singh Walia!

When it comes to news journalism, I'm sure we Malaysians have probably heard or known of a person called Dato' Karam Singh Walia. He came down to KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus on 8th March 2013 for the Hook up Series, organized by the School of Communication and Creative Arts. 

He has a strong passion for investigative journalism. To be more specific, he specializes in Environmental Investigative Journalism. To the general public, he is "Nature's Knight and the People's Champion". He has won no less than 40 journalism and public service awards from both local and international institutions making him Malaysia's most decorated journalist.

The students had a great time with him. He was such an inspiration and admiration to many as he shares his experiences as an investigative journalist. He helped the nation and society to live in a better place and environment, helping them to solve a particular environment issues or raise an unheard issue. It takes more than just loud crisp-clear voice or a natural on screen to become a journalist. He has been through tough threatening situations in his life and even getting dirty by going through mud, clogged water, infected water, you name it. It takes months or even years to investigate and research on a certain issue/story before he can present it. 

Fun Class with Mr. Lee Swee Keong!

KDU University College's Entertainment Arts students were fortunate enough to have an exclusive class session with the one and only Mr.Lee Swee Keong for 2 days. This encourages full participant of the students, going in-depth of the entertainment arts scene. We bring in industry professionals to mould students to what they want to achieve, and reaching them closer to their goals and dreams. The class took place at the Black Box studio, KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus.

He taught the students on body movement in the dance and movement class.

Universal Children's Day with KDU University College!

In life, not many are born lucky, or living the expected life. However, things can change if we, the society, do something about it and take action on what needs to be done in order to create change.

This time around. the Diploma in Mass Communications students of KDU University College’s School of Communication and Creative Arts took the initiative to organized a fund-raising campaign campaign for different NGOs and charitable organisations that work towards the benefit of children aged 18 years old and below.

The event took place at Publika, Solaris Dutamas on 11th November 2012.

Infographics Exhibition 2012- MALAYSIAku

In conjunction with the 55th Merdeka Day, students from KDU UC will be putting up an INFOGRAPHICS Exhibition. Come let's all celebrate as Malaysia gained independence for the nation. The showcase is curated by Ms.Pouline (Comm & Creative Arts Lecturer) with the support from KDU's School of Communication & Creative Arts. 

Date: 28th August - 4th September 2012

Venue: White Box, Publika Solaris Dutamas (KL)

Time: 11.00am-7.00pm

Sample work- Tan Chi Min

The exhibition will feature a range of infographic design by 57 Desktop Publishing (DTP) students from the Diploma in Mass Communication programme with the intention to use their newly acquired knowledge and skill to remind their friends and the public the history of Malaysia and the development the country has accomplished over the last 55 years.

Jayson Puah in Paper Crane, the musical at KLPAC!

With the introduction of the diploma of entertainment arts in April 2012, one of our five students Jayson Puah has landed himself a ensemble role in the musical opening tomorrow (27 July 2012) at Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts (KLPAC). 

For we hope that entertainment arts students will get themselves into the pulse of the local performing arts scene in Malaysia. 

Tickets are available. Do order them through the ticket hotline HERE.

The Turtle Project!

The Corporate Social Responsibility class is back again with yet another cause! This semester, the students from CSR class of April 2012 consisting of Mass Communication & Games Design Degree students have joined together in a fundraising event in the name of turtles, with the support of Juara Turtle Project (JTP). You can find more information about the Juara Turtle Project HERE.

The Turtle Project has raised a sum of RM 3,300 and will be contributed towards the Juara Turtle Project. JTP is a non-governmental organization that aims to preserve sea turtles one egg at a time on the coast of Kampung Juara on Pulau Tioman. The fundraiser event was held between 16^th to 17^th July 2012 at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus.

Zakka Workshop- Design Your Own Bag!

The second Zakka workshop has arrived in its own unique form. This time around, participants were taught how to design their own personalized bag! The event took place at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus on 14th July 2012, to a room full of bag design enthusiast.

Proud participants with their personalized handmade bag!

Organized by the School of Communication and Creative Arts, the workshop was conducted by self-taught local renowned zakka maker Florence Lui who has been producing handmade bags since 1990s.

According to Florence, entrepreneurial makers should create products that not only look good but also functional and useful.

The Hook-Up with Irene Ang!

Irene Ang in action!

Does the name Rosie Phua rings a bell to your head? If yes, you would have probably watched Singapore’s longest running sitcom comedy, “Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd” and subsequently “Phua Chu Kang Sdn. Bhd”. Irene Ang (a.k.a Rosie Phua) plays as Phua Chu Kang’s (Gurmit Singh) wife in the sitcom series.

KDU Zakka Workshop- Everyone is a Creative Entrepreneur

Recently, KDU School of Communication and Creative Arts has taken an interest in Japanese zakka culture, bringing the interest from local arts bazaar scene into the institution. On June 16, the “Stitch Your Own Notebook” workshop kicked off the series of zakka events, aiming to turn arts, hobbies, skills and interests into an ever possible entrepreneurship.

The given materials used in book-stitching

With a strong group of 30 participants made up of zakka enthusiasts from different background – students, educators, homemakers and other professions, they learned the aesthetic of kettle stitching taught by local renowned zakka maker, Samsiah Jendol of Little Syam.

2 days MAKEOVER with the Amber Chia Academy!

5 lucky students from the KDU Entertainment Arts had the chance to undergo a makeover by the Amber Chia Academy. This plays an important role for the performing arts students as they need to be well groomed in order for them to be on stage plays, TV, or even performances. First impression always counts, be it during interviews, meetings, or even during business presentations. This time around, the Amber Chia Academy, which consists of 4 main important people, Supermodel Amber Chia herself, Catwalk Guru, Benjamin Toong, professional make-up artist, Jil Yong and fashion stylist, Swing. Tagged along in this event were also the Mass Communication students where they get the chance to experience and cover the event. 

Letters from an Alien by Sophelia Lee

KDU Student, Sophelia Lee has won 2nd place in the Flash Fiction Writing Competition! First place was Yolanda Robert, with her story "Blood and Bones". You can read it HERE. Yet to have a look at Sophelia's story, here it is :) 

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.

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.”

JinnyboyTV at KDU University College!

Laughter and applause echoed continuously at KDU University College’s Damansara Jaya campus on May 17th 2012. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Jinnyboy TV crew were in KDU and they definitely rocked the house!Jin Lim, Reuben Kang and Dennis Yin were in KDU to deliver a talk on budget film-making as well as sharing their latest and upcoming projects.  The lecture hall was packed, there was hardly enough space to even swing your legs! 

Being the latest and trending YouTube sensation, Jin and his crew were simply being themselves; spontaneously funny and witty. The session kicked off with Jin and Reuben sharing a brief introduction on how the JinnyboyTV YouTube channel started and how they met as well as what inspired them to start making short yet meaningful comedic videos that became such a phenomenon.  

Students were given a real treat right at the very beginning of the session when Jin and Reuben mischievously announced that they were going to show the audience at KDU University College their latest video, a video that has not yet been uploaded on YouTube, an exclusive premiere.

Flash Fiction Writing Competition- Prize giving!

Writing, is a skill that one possesses, some writes with flair, while others, in creativity. Writing can come in many forms. However, when it comes to flash fiction writing, these four writers, namely; Yolanda Robert, Sophelia Lee, Nur Suaidah Raja Azrul and Wendy Thian stands out from the others.

This time around, on May 17^th 2012, a prize giving ceremony for KDU University College’s Flash Fiction Writing Competition was held. The ceremony took place at LHE, KDU University College’s Damansara Jaya Campus. Organized by the School of Communication and Media Studies.

Yolanda received a medal from KDU University College alongside a whopping RM300 book voucher! 

Sophelia Lee won the second place and bagged a RM200 book voucher. She wrote a science fiction named “Letters from an alien”, a story with a gripping plot and eccentrically well crafted fiction characters and planets.

Tied at the third place are Nur Suaidah Raja Azrul and Wendy Thian, both of them received RM100 book vouchers. Wendy Thian wrote a piece called “Sci Mare”, a blood pumping and mind boggling thriller. Meanwhile, Nur Suaidah wrote “Learning a world without you”, a romantic short story that would undoubtedly own the hearts of readers.

The Hook Up with Adrian Foong!

Bubbly and generous are words to describe Adrian Foong, the Senior Manager from Lelong.my. He has 7 years experience being in the e-commerce scene. He is also the co-founder of Malaysia’s number one online hardware store.

Mr. Foong made his way to KDU University College’s Damansara Jaya campus on 16^th May 2012 to give a talk on e-commerce seller versus online seller. Providing a clearer picture to students from the Business, Computing and even Mass Communications School, he's here to inspire young entrepreneurs and get them to understand the difference between an online seller and e-commerce seller.