The National Finals of the 4^thChina Collegiate Computing Competition (Higher Vocational and Technical Education) recently concluded successfully. Two teams from the Digital Media Art Design program of the School of Digital Media at Shenzhen Polytechnic University(SZPU)delivered outstanding performances, winning one First Prize and one Second Prize at the national level.

Among them, the work “Yingzao Fashi” (“State Building Standards”), guided by instructors Li Zhiyong and Liu Mingguo, competed in the Digital Media Games and Interactive Design category. Drawing on a classical architectural text, the work integrates modern digital interaction and game design technologies to digitally recreate traditional construction techniques and architectural aesthetics. With its innovative concept and sophisticated technical execution, it won First Prize at the national level. The original short film “Between Form and Space,” guided by instructors Xu Rui and Zhang Wen, competed in the Digital Media Animation and Short Film category. Focusing on Fujian’s iconic Hakka tulou cluster known as “Four Dishes and One Soup,” the work explores the wisdom of Hakka architectural craftsmanship and the rich regional cultural heritage embodied in the architectural interplay of square and circular forms. Through refined animation and compelling visual storytelling, the work brings the beauty of traditional architecture to life and won Second Prize at the national level.

The School remains committed to promoting teaching and learning through competitions and strengthening practice-oriented education. Grounded in the development needs of the digital cultural and creative industries, it continuously optimizes its professional teaching system and encourages students to draw on traditional culture while embracing innovation, integrating cultural heritage with digital technologies to effectively enhance their original design and comprehensive practical capabilities. Going forward, the School of Digital Media will continue to leverage various high-level competition platforms, deepen practice-based talent cultivation, strengthen the professional capabilities of both faculty and students, support the development of more highly skilled professionals in the digital cultural and creative industries, and further enhance the program’s educational impact and influence.

(Zhang Wen, School of Digital Media)