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Academic Qualification:		 Nicsson Chia Chua Hang
Contract Lecturer
chia@newera.edu.my / nicssonchia@hotmail.com
Doctor of Philosophy in ASEAN Studies, (New Era University College, Malaysia) (in progress)
Master of Visual Arts (University of Malaya, Malaysia)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising (Academy of Art University, USA)
Diploma in Communication Design (The One Academy, Malaysia)
MAJOR Visual Communication and Advertising Design
RESEARCH AREAS Visual Communication (Graphic Design and Advertising Design)
TEACHING SUBJECTS

DEGREE PROGRAM
Communicating with Words, Integrated Design Projects, Illustration

DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Typography, 2 Dimensional Design, Advertising Design, Graphic Design 3, Illustration 1 & 2, Packaging Design, Design Showcase, Final Project, Research Project, Professional Practice, Colour Studies, Creative Thinking, Computer Graphic.
WORKING EXPERIENCE Contract Lecturer, New Era University College, Department of Art & Design, Kajang. (May 2019 - Present)
Contract Lecturer, New Era University College, Department of Art & Design, Kajang. (May 2019 - Present)
Contract Lecturer, First City University College, Faculty of Design & Built Environment, Bandar Utama. (2017 - 2019)
PT Lecturer, New Era University College, Department of Art & Design, Kajang. (2017 - 2018)
Comic Society Instructor, Chung Hua Independent High School, Klang. (2016 - Present)
Coordinator cum Senior Lecturer, Terra College, School of Art & Design, Klang. (2014 - 2017)
Contract Lecturer, New Era College, Department of Art & Design, Kajang (2008 - 2014)
Studio Manager cum Art Teacher, The Big Tree Art Studio, Klang. (2007 - Present)
Lecturer, Segi University, Department of Art & Design, Kota Damasaran. (2004 - 2010)
PT Lecturer, Impress Academy, Klang. (2003 - 2009)
PT Lecturer, Baruvi Academy, Petaling Jaya. (2003 - 2005)
Lecturer, In-House Multimedia Academy, Kuala Lumpur. (2003 - 2004)
Junior Art Director, GFDM Advertising Agency, San Francisco. (2001 - 2002)
Assistant Manager and Customer Service, HanaZen Restaurant, USA. (1998 - 2002)
Designer, Advertising Agency, Naga DDB, Malaysia(1995 - 1997)
RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS：
DISSERTATION/ THESIS 【Master】“Storytelling As A Teaching Method In Drawing For Children Between The Ages Of 3 To 6.”

CONFERENCES AND TRAINING
  1. Setting exam questions for Visual Art Paper of Chinese Independent High School, UEC, 2018 to 2024
  2. Advisory Clinic for Preparation of Programme Accreditation Document, NEUC. 30 April 2019.
  3. Introduction to Outcome-Based Education (OBE), FCUC. 28 June 2018
  4. As the Chinese Independent High School UEC examinations art examiner, 2017 & 2018
  5. Art Therapy Workshop, FCUC. 6 Nov 2017
  6. Classroom Management for Digital Natives, 16 & 17 November, FCUC. 16 & 17 Nov 2017
  7. Outcome Based Curriculum Delivery and Assessment Workshop, NEC. 5 Mar 2013
  8. Teacher Development Workshop on Testing and Measurement. 6 -7 Dec 2012
  9. UWE 3+0 Program Teaching Training, New Era College. 15 July 2009
  10. (SSDP Conducted by HELP Centre for Teaching and Learning - HCTL) Assessment & Alternative Assessment, NEC. 10 Dec 2009
  11. MS Word 2003, Advanced, SEGi University. 16 Dec 2008
  12. Setting Exam Questions & Marking, SEG International Bhd. 17 July 2006
  13. Certificate Letter of Employment (National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, Republic of China) Pan-Pacific Vocational Designers Workshop Joint Exhibition and Conference Centre Speech Dynamic Course. 2003
PUBLISHED ARTWORKS & EXHIBITION
  1. ANBD Singapore Special Exhibition, July 22 – 26, 2024
  2. Art Bridge International Art Camp, July 8 & 9, 2024
  3. Art Exhibition 滨华《艺百年》美展, Pin Hwa High School, Klang, April 8 – 16, 2023
  4. SeminShareSameMoonCalendar, UCSI Kuala Lumpur, August to October, 2022
  5. ACTour , Pulau Ketam International Arts and Culture Festival, September 2 – 9, 2022
  6. Art Exhibition, White Gallery, New Era University College, March to August, 2022
  7. ANBD Phuket Special-Exhibition, “Coexistence and Cultural in Asia”, 2022
  8. KSBDA Seoul International Special Exhibition,“THE ELEMENTS OF LIFE ”, Sangmyung University, Seoul, Korea, April 12- 14, 2021, page 549, 2021
  9. ANBD Special Online Exhibition,“艺情 (Yi Qing)”, ANBD Gallery (Online) June. 30. 2021. July 30- December 31, 2021, page 27.
  10. ANBD Jeju Special Exhibition,Korea, 韩国济州岛Art Center展场, exhibition and published artwork “WIND POWER IN ASIA”, page 32. 2020
  11. Asia Network Beyond Design. 2019
    1. Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, China, published artwork “FUSION 1”, page 16.
    2. Kyoto University of Art & Design, Japan (2019.09.28 - 2019.10.04), published artwork “FUSION 2”, page 16.
    3. Dream Gallery at Dream Forest Art Center, Seoul (2019.10.18 -2019.10.23), published artwork “FUSION 3”, page 16.
    4. National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei (2019.11.23 - 2019.11.28), published artwork “FUSION 4”, page 16.
  12. Asia Network Beyond Design - Colombo Special Exhibition Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Main Auditorium, Malabe, SRI LANKA (February 11-15 2019), published artwork
  13. Showcasing works of art, STAREDUCATE Newspaper, Sunday 30 September, 2018
  14. Asia Network Beyond Design, 2018
    1.  Centre for Postgraduate Studies, First City University College, “wayang kulit”, Page 19
    2. Ink Hedong Art Museum, Yuncheng University, “kuda kepang”, Page 20
    3. Kaohsiung Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center, Tainan University of Technology, gasing”, Page 19
    4. Dream Gallery at Dream Forest Art Center, Seoul, “wau bulan”, Page 19
  15. KSBDA Yuncheng International Invitational Exhibition, Korea Society of Basci Design Art, “The Light of a Cultural History” Page 342, 2017
  16. Asia Network Beyond Design, Wen Zhou University College of Fine Arts and Design, “Connection to nature 1” Page 28, 2017
  17. Asia Network Beyond Design, Tokyo Polytrchnic University, “Connection to nature 2” Page 28, 2017
  18. Asia Network Beyond Design, Dream Gallery at Dream Forest Art Center, Seoul, “Connection to nature 3” Page 28, 2017
  19. Asia Network Beyond Design, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, “Connection to nature 4” Page 28, 2017
  20. The 8th Asia Graphic Design Triennale, Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Center (Daegu, Korea) “The History of The Kite of Malaysia”,- Page 55, 2012
  21. The 1st International City Brand Design Exhibition, BEXCO 2F (BUSAN, KOREA), “Save endangered animals”. Page 25, 2012
  22. KSBDA International Spring Exhibition, Korean Society of Basic Design & Art, “What Does Your Colour Personality Reveal”. Page 158, 2011
  23. Asia Society of Basic Design and Art Exhibition in National Yunlin University of Science & Technology, Center of National Yunlin University of Science & Technology, Taiwan, “Atelier Points”. Page 340, 2011
  24. Malaysia 1001 Artists Exhibition - “Interlude Harvest”, Gallery Dunia Seni Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 2011
  25. The 1st Shanghai Biennial Exhibition of Asia Graphic Design “Peace No War Fund Raising Appeal”, Shanghai, China, 2011
  26. KSBDA International Fall Conference & Exhibition “A Sense of Nature”, Seoul, Korea, 2011
  27. Lecturer Art Exhibition, New Era College (2013.04.03 - 2013.04.24), 2013
  28. Shiboritik Exhibition, University of Malaya, Museum of Asian Art & Cultural Centre (2014.06.14 - 2014.06.30), 2014
  29. Quiet Pride Show Part ll, New Era University College, October, 2017
TALKS AND PUBLIC LECTURES
  1. Professional Skills Training Programs in Art & Design, Dong Zonga
    1. Elements and Principles of Design, January 30
    2. Color Studies, February 19
    3. How Typography Impacts Design, March 3
    4. Publication Layuot Design, March 25
  2. New Era University College and National Chin-Yi University of Technology Exchange Meeting, May 31, 2023
  3. Visual Art Workshop for Elderly, September 23, 2023
  4. Zentangle Workshop, Hua Xia Private School (华夏私立中学), 29 July, 2023
  5. Zentangle Workshop, Pei Chun High School (笨珍培群独立中学), New Era University College, July 1, 2023
  6. Online Art & Design Seminar, New Era University College, April 1, 2023.
  7. Art & Design Seminar, SM Chung Hua (波德申中华中学) February 8, 2023.
  8. The Applications of Visual Art Education to Improve the Relationship Betweenthe Young Generation and the Elderly. Foon Yew High School, Kulai, Oct 15, 2022
  9. The Applications of Visual Art Education to Improve the Relationship Between the Young Generation and the Elderly. Sekolah Menengah Foon Yew, September 17, 2022
  10. The Applications of Visual Art Education to Improve the Relationship Between the Young Generation and the Elderly. Chong Hwa High School Kluang, September 15, 2022
  11. The Applications of Visual Art Education to Improve the Relationship Between the Young Generation and the Elderly. Chung Hua Independent High School, June 15, 2022
  12. The Applications of Visual Art Education to Improve the Relationship Between the Young Generation and the Elderly. Pin Hwa High School, June 3, 2022
  13. Program Mural, Komuniti Jalan Tiong Nam, June 18 & 19, 2022
  14. 禅绕画心灵艺术坊 (Online Zentangle Workshop), 进德系列道观,(Jin De Center), September 18, 2021
  15.  你不可不知的禅绕画艺术，动起来吧！(Online Zentangle Workshop), New Era University College, September 11, 2021
  16. 新记元大学学院中文系第15届文学周《不染》，云端禅绕画工坊, Speaker for “Contrary to impetuosity” Online Zentangle workshop of The 15th Literature Week “Untainted” , July 1, 2021
  17. 网上进行，<高中，初中美术统考出题大破解>说明会，波德申中华中学 (UEC Art tips seminar for Senior and Junior Level, SM Chung Hua, Kampung Dhobi, Port Dickson), May 15, 2020
  18. NEUC Online Art & Design Workshop, Zentangle Design, APRIL 10, 2020
  19. NEUC Online Art & Design Workshop, Tangram Design, APRIL 27, 2020
  20. NEUC Online Art & Design Workshop, Cubism Design, May 2, 2020
  21. “疫情冲击下未来世界对人才的需求”, The future trend of job market in the post pandemic era, SMJK Yu Hua School, Kajang, February 2, Speech. 2020
  22. SPM Art Workshop, SMJK Shing Chung Sungai Siput, (u) Perak, February 1, 2020
  23. “给介於3岁至6岁的小孩，以讲故事运用在儿童绘画上的教学方法”, Storytelling asa teaching method in drawing for children in between the ages of 3 to 6, Continuing Education Centre, Klang, August 24, Speech, 2019
  24.  Art Jaming Workshop for Open Public, New Era University College, August 17, 2019
  25. Preparation for UEC Examination Art Workshop, Chung Hua Middle School, Klang, New Era University College, August 16, 2019
  26. Design Element & Principles Workshop for SMK Pulau Ketam, July 5, 2019
  27. Design Element & Principles Workshop for SMJK Scared Heart, New Era University College, June 19, 2019
  28. Shibori Dyeing Workshop, Artropolis Art Centre, Klang, December 16, 2018
  29. Shibori Dyeing Workshop, Tze Chi Continuing Education Centre, Klang, December 22, 2018
  30. Shibori Dyeing Workshop at Tze Chi Continuing Education Centre, Klang, December, 2017
  31. Adobe Illustrator Training, Fastroll Labels (M) Sdn. Bhd, 2017
  32. Creative Workshop At SMK TINGGI, Klang, June 2016
  33. Adobe Illustrator Training at Terrarians, Terra College, 2015
  34. POPULAR, 90th Anniversary Competition, Children Art, July 2014
  35. The Independent Secondary School Computer Graphic Competition “Mother Nature”, Confucian High School, 2013
  36. Mark Making Workshop, New Era College, 2009
  37. The Secondary School Competition “Mother Nature” NEC, 2009
SHOWCASE ADVISOR

Showcase Advisor, New Era University College
Déjà vu FAD Graduation Showcase, New Era University College, February, 2024
Reset: 000 FAD Graduation Showcase, New Era University College, September, 2023
Mystery Diploma Graduation Showcase, New Era University College, February, 2023
Rendezvous Diploma Graduation Showcase, New Era University College, 2022
Dreamcatcher Diploma Graduation Showcase, New Era University College, 2021
Constellations Diploma Graduation Showcase, New Era University College, 2020
M.A.D.E. 16th Art & Design Graduation Showcase, New Era University College, 2017
Point Art & Design Graduation Showcase, New Era College, 2014
9th Autumn Art & Design Graduation Showcase, New Era College, 2013
AVANTI! 9th Art & Design Graduation Showcase, New Era College, 2013
Creative Emerge 8th Autumn Art & Design Graduation, New Era College, 2012
Exceed 8th Art & Design Graduation Showcase, New Era College, 2012
Seventh Art & Design Graduation Showcase, New Era College, 2011

Showcase Advisor, First City University College
Momentum April Diploma Showcase, First City University College, 2019
Elysian Diploma Showcase, First City University College, 2018
Stardust Diploma Showcase, First City University College, 2017
Ignite Diploma Showcase, First City University College, 2017

Showcase Advisor, Terra College
Space Art & Design Graduation Showcase, Terra College, 2017
Season Art & Design Graduation Showcase, Terra College, 2016
AWARDS AND HONORS
  1. Invite to attend the 4th Art Ketam International Art Festival in Malaysia, 2024
  2. 邀请出席2024年北京《对话与链接》中国与东南亚艺术院校文化艺术交流 Invitation to Attend the Beijing Art"Dialogueand Link" China and Southeast Asia Exchange, April 3 – 11, 2024
  3. 担任高中美术（全一册）教材编务，责任编辑,董总 (Editor of Senior Art Textbook , Senior 1 to 3, Dong Zong), 2022-2025
  1. Teaching Excellence Award, New Era University College, 2020
  2. Excellent Award “WIND POWER IN ASIA” Asia Network Beyong Design, Jeju Special Exhibition, 2020
  3. The Best Lecturer, Baruvi Academy 2004