AIUB holds three-day exhibition showcasing students’ work in animation, AR and digital art

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) has hosted a three-day exhibition showcasing students’ work in animation, augmented reality (AR), digital art and interactive storytelling.

Titled “Beyond the Frame: Stories in Augmented Reality”, the exhibition was organised by the Animation Track of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.

It featured creative works by students from the Animation and Journalism programmes and opened at the AIUB campus on Aug 23.

The exhibition presented a range of AR-based experiences, animations, digital artworks, and interactive storytelling projects created by students.

Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh Nina P Cainglet attended the opening ceremony as the chief guest.

AIUB Board of Trustees founding member Hasanul A Hasan was the special guest. Board member and former AIUB vice-chancellor Carmen Z Lamagna, Vice-Chancellor Prof Saiful Islam and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof Tajul Islam were also present.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Cainglet highlighted the growing importance of the creative industries and said the Philippines has made significant contributions to the global animation industry.

She said the country has established itself as an important animation hub, particularly in digital and interactive media.

She expressed hope that such initiatives would create more opportunities for creative ventures and international cooperation between Bangladesh and the Philippines.

Lamagna highlighted the potential of the animation industry and said AIUB was taking steps to launch a new academic department focused on animation.

AIUB’s proctor, registrar, associate dean, faculty members from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication and other departments, administrative officials, advisers, invited guests, media professionals and students also attended the event.