The third annual event of the Asian Animation Education Network (AAEN) was held in person on December 22, 2024, at the Hainan Campus of the Communication University of China.

The event commenced with participants from the 15th Co-Work Project, a joint initiative by Korea National University of Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts, and Communication University of China, presenting the outcomes of Co-Work 2024.

Additionally, five universities, including Silpakorn University and King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi from Thailand, showcased their recent student works and projects.

The event concluded with nine speakers from six universities, including Hong Kong Baptist University, sharing their latest research in the field of Asian animation education

Part 1: Co-work: Continuing Traditions

Part 2: AAEN Student Works

  • Korea National University of Arts
  • Tokyo University of the Arts
  • Silpakorn University
  • King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
  • Communication University of China

Part 3: 3 Animation and Digital Art Education in the Intelligentization Trend

Presentation Speaker
City Nightwalk and Digital Arts Education Empowered by Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content (AIGC) Yichen Jiang (Deputy Director of Environmental Design Department, School of Theater, Film, and Television, Communication University of China; Campus Asia+ Programme Coordinator)
Integrating Generative AI and Machine Learning into Animation Production Education in Thailand: Strategies and Implications Panas Chanpum (Lecturer, Associate Dean for Academic Services)
The Collaboration of AI and Human Creativity Matsuda Kalin (Film Artist)
Exploring Motion Representation as a Way to Support Motor Memory Andreas Kratky (Professor and Director of the Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University)
MediaTier: Creating a Metaverse University Based on Fantasy Theory Wisit Supangkaratana (Chairperson of Bachelor of Fine Arts Program in Media Arts)
AI in Animation Education at KARTS: Questions and Possibilities JongShin Park (Head Professor in Korea National University of Arts)
Synergy of Self and Machine: Evolving Personal Style Through the Age of Intelligentization Kanitta Meechubot (Lecturer, Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University)
The Future of Storytelling: AI in Animation and Digital Art Education Chanisa Changadvech (Professor, Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University)
Exploration of AIGC Innovative Teaching Practice in Public Spaces Wang Ye (Department head of New Media Arts at the School of Animation and Digital Arts, Communication University of China)