Recently, we received exciting news — the student work Porcelain from our Digital Media Arts program has successfully been selected for the 20th Aniwow! China (Beijing) International College Animation Festival. This marks an outstanding debut for our students in the international animation field and is a significant reflection of the achievements of our digital arts education.
Introduction for the 20th Aniwow! China (Beijing) International Student Animation Festival
The Aniwow! China (Beijing) International College Animation Festival was initiated and founded by Communication University of China and approved by the National Radio and Television Administration. It has become China’s first international animation exchange event and professional competition for university students. Since its inception, Aniwow! has accompanied the rapid development of Chinese animation and witnessed the remarkable achievements of China’s animation industry over the past 20 years. Every year, students and professionals from animation programs around the world gather to showcase innovative works and exchange ideas on industry trends. As a premier platform for Chinese college animation, Aniwow! not only provides students with a broad stage to present their works but also offers them opportunities for in-depth dialogue with industry experts. Being selected for this competition is not only a high recognition of students' works but also an affirmation of their creativity and production capabilities in animation.
This year, Aniwow! has an exceptionally high level of prestige, attracting numerous outstanding animation works from top universities across China. The competition jury has set very high standards for innovation, artistry, and production techniques, and being selected for the competition is undoubtedly a significant recognition of the students' abilities.
The shortlisted work, Porcelain, was created by Li Zining, a student from Class 2301 of the Digital Media Art Program. As an AIGC (AI-Generated Content) animated short film, Porcelain adopts an ink-painting visual style and a blue tone that complements the aesthetics of blue-and-white porcelain. The piece tells the story of the history and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese porcelain, particularly blue-and-white ware.
Through delicate brushwork and vivid representation of traditional techniques, the film conveys the cultural essence of porcelain art while demonstrating how modern technology contributes to the innovation and preservation of traditional art forms. Porcelain was produced as part of the 2025 Summer Animation Practice Course under the guidance of Instructor Prof. Jiang Rui.
(Film stills below)
The inclusion of Porcelain in the Aniwow! China (Beijing) International Student Animation Festival marks a significant breakthrough for our university in the field of animation. This accomplishment not only represents high recognition for the student creator but also sets an inspiring example for all students across the university — encouraging them to pursue innovation courageously and to explore new possibilities at the intersection of art and technology.
The faculty and students of the Digital Media Art Program are encouraged to take this honor as a new starting point, to continue cultivating creativity, refining skills, and expressing themselves boldly, while striving for even greater success in future international competitions.
