Chen have worked on numerous commercial projects and research projects, and also worked as an art director for two years on a children’s popular TV show at the China Central Television. With a strong art background and professional experience, he explore the magical world of storytelling in his work, which can be new media, 2D or 3D animation, digital painting and comic art.
The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Graduate Research Assistant 01/2013 ~ 05/2014
Projects:
Marcellus Animation
(The Purpose of this project is to enhance awareness of planning and design in the context of Marcellus Shale natural gas development in Pennsylvania.)
· Created animations to describe a balanced approach to integrating environmental, economic, sociological, and aesthetic dimensions of landscape through strategic research and design.
· Directed films for public exhibition
· Documented photography.
Energy Chickens Animation
(The ‘Energy Chickens’ is a virtual pet game that monitors energy use data collected by Plugwise devices. Each chicken represents a different appliance for which the player is responsible, and the player’s energy consumption affects the well-being of their chickens.)
· Created animations indicating the concept and outcome of 'Energy Chickens' game.
Anatomy of a Green House
(This is an application designed for iPad and mobile devices that used Augmented Reality technology to teach young children scientific theories from professor Katsuhiko Muramoto's research.)
· Created most of the animation clips for the app.
· In charge of Graphic Design.
Graduate Research Assistant 01/2013 ~ 05/2014
Projects:
Marcellus Animation
(The Purpose of this project is to enhance awareness of planning and design in the context of Marcellus Shale natural gas development in Pennsylvania.)
· Created animations to describe a balanced approach to integrating environmental, economic, sociological, and aesthetic dimensions of landscape through strategic research and design.
· Directed films for public exhibition
· Documented photography.
Energy Chickens Animation
(The ‘Energy Chickens’ is a virtual pet game that monitors energy use data collected by Plugwise devices. Each chicken represents a different appliance for which the player is responsible, and the player’s energy consumption affects the well-being of their chickens.)
· Created animations indicating the concept and outcome of 'Energy Chickens' game.
Anatomy of a Green House
(This is an application designed for iPad and mobile devices that used Augmented Reality technology to teach young children scientific theories from professor Katsuhiko Muramoto's research.)
· Created most of the animation clips for the app.
· In charge of Graphic Design.
Energy Chickens
Animation 2013 For more information, please visit: http://www.chendengke.com/energychickens.html |
"Marcellus By Design" homepage (In progress... )
Interactive Flash Animation 2014 For more information, please visit: http://www.chendengke.com/marcellus.html |
Introductory Animation for Marcellus Shale Game
(Version Two) (In progress... ) Animation 2014 For more information, please visit: http://www.chendengke.com/marcellus.html |
Anatomy of a Green House
Animation clips for iPad App 2013 |
Wisdom Tree, China Central Television (CCTV), China
Art Director 07/2010 ~ 07/2012
(‘Wisdom Tree’ is a famous kids’ TV program in China. I directed ‘Shape Dolls’ and ‘Da Da Lu La’, two new shows related to early education.)
Projects:
Da Da Lu La
(This show taught little friends sounds and characteristics of 3 living things or instruments by storytelling games.)
· Designed the main characters, Da Da and Lu La.
· Created all the animations and drawings for the first 7 shows.
Shape Dolls
(This show use animations to teach little friends how simple shapes can be used to build an interesting character by telling an impressive story in a magical world.)
· Directed 16 shows.
· Created all the animations and drawings.
Art Director 07/2010 ~ 07/2012
(‘Wisdom Tree’ is a famous kids’ TV program in China. I directed ‘Shape Dolls’ and ‘Da Da Lu La’, two new shows related to early education.)
Projects:
Da Da Lu La
(This show taught little friends sounds and characteristics of 3 living things or instruments by storytelling games.)
· Designed the main characters, Da Da and Lu La.
· Created all the animations and drawings for the first 7 shows.
Shape Dolls
(This show use animations to teach little friends how simple shapes can be used to build an interesting character by telling an impressive story in a magical world.)
· Directed 16 shows.
· Created all the animations and drawings.
Shape Dolls
Animation for TV show 2011 For more information, please visit: http://www.chendengke.com/shape-dolls.html |
Da Da Lu La
Animation for TV show 2011 For more information, please visit: http://www.chendengke.com/da-da-lu-la.html |
Beijing Guang Ying Animation Co., LTD
Concept Artist (Internship) 06/2010 ~ 07/2010
Created the concept arts for Air Raid In Nanjing, a virtual reality 3D short film displayed at Nanjing museum of science and technology in 2010.
Concept Artist (Internship) 06/2010 ~ 07/2010
Created the concept arts for Air Raid In Nanjing, a virtual reality 3D short film displayed at Nanjing museum of science and technology in 2010.
Beijing Sheng Yang ATV International Media Advertising Co., LTD
Background Artist & Animator (Internship) 03/2010 ~ 05/2010
Participated in several advertisement animation projects.
Background Artist & Animator (Internship) 03/2010 ~ 05/2010
Participated in several advertisement animation projects.