[Mar 05-06, 2025] Computational Approaches to Folkloric Transformations and Semantic Change
Abstracts Seminar: Folkloric Transformations: Folklore Classification with Networks and Deep Learning We present a series of experiments using a large collection of Danish folklore as a starting point. In the first experiment, we show established results from a network reclassification of the corpus. We then move on to a new method for network decomposition to understand the underlying topologies of a complex corpus, revealing latent features in…
[Feb 27, 2025] AI + Teaching Series: Developing Metacognitive Skills for Artists, Writers & Researchers in the Age of AI
Abstract We are excited to welcome Dr. Sean McMinn, Director of the Center for Education Innovation at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), for a thought-provoking session on metacognitive strategies in creative and academic fields. Metacognition allows individual to take strategic movements on their projects and learning by utilizing knowledge about learning strategies, project management and cognitive science. As artificial intelligence reshapes how…
[Feb 14, 2025] Talk: “Inheriting Hong Kong’s Nostalgia, Telling Hong Kong’s Story 傳承香港情懷、說好香港故事”
Abstract We are excited to welcome Mr. Steve Ng, for a guest speaker talk on his entrepreneurial experience. TINY is renowned for its highly detailed miniature models that celebrate Hong Kong’s unique urban culture, from iconic trams and minibuses to classic street scenes. With years of expertise in collectible design and retail, Mr. Ng has successfully built a brand that merges nostalgia with craftsmanship, preserving the…
[Feb 11, 2025] VR Filmmaking Workshop with Kath Dooley
Abstract In this workshop, we will view and discuss two VR documentary films by Professor Kath Dooley: Inside Earthship Freo (2019) and Impact: Beyond the Night Sky (2020). Together with the filmmaker, we will explore the process of writing and directing for VR at the example of the two films. We will also look into the technical aspects of VR filmmaking and challenges and opportunities of…
[Jan 20-21, 2025] Digital Practices in the Humanities
Abstract Venue: Arts Tech Lab (Room 4.35), 4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus • Seminar: Up to 40 HKU participants.• Workshop: Up to 30 HKU participants.• Registration is based on a First Come, First Served basis. (Deadline: 19 January, 2025)• Participants shall receive a LinkedIn microcredential certificate upon satisfactory completion of both InnoArts workshops. About the Speaker Miguel Escobar Varela is Associate Professor and Deputy Director of the…
[Dec 06, 2024] Talk: “Arts Tech in Museum Curatorship”
Abstract This presentation will explore the intersection of art, culture, and technology, offering insights into how new media and immersive technologies are transforming curatorial practices. Dr. Libby Lai-Pik Chan will discuss her work on the exhibition “Might & Magnificence: Ceremonial Arms and Armour Across Cultures,” where she leverages technology to bring historical exhibits to life, merging traditional curatorial expertise with cutting-edge technological experiences. Join us as Dr….