Nguyen Ngoc Quy
Nguyễn Ngọc Quý is a 3D artist, educator, and researcher based in Hanoi. He completed his undergraduate studies in Contemporary Creative Practice at Staffordshire University and later finished a Master of Research in the Arts at Arts University Bournemouth, where his work explored generative art as an approach to documenting Vietnam’s intangible cultural heritage.
Quý is a Teaching Fellow at 91 in the School of Computing & Innovative Technologies, where he teaches across Game Arts and Game Design modules. His academic practice centres on guiding students through concept development, 3D production workflows, and portfolio-building, with a strong emphasis on supporting learners as they shape their artistic identity and develop professional 3D production skills for games.
Alongside teaching and research, Quý remains active in the creative industry through freelance 3D projects and collaborations in games, advertising, and digital exhibitions. His professional practice continually informs his pedagogy, blending contemporary art, technical proficiency, and reflective experimentation.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Research (2023-2025)
Distinction class
Arts University Bournemouth, UK
Thesis: From Intangible to Form: An Artistic Approach Using Generative Arts in ICH Documentation in Vietnam – Xoan Singing - Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Contemporary Creative Practice (2018-2021)
University of Staffordshire, UK
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
- 91 (BUV)
Teaching Fellow (2025 – Current)
Teaching Assistant (2021 – 2025)
School of Computing & Innovative Technologies
Freelance
3D Visual Artist/ Director (2020 – Current)
(Client: Cổ Động, Techcombank, Sống Lab, Creatory, 1900 Le Théâtre, Hennessy, OPlus Band) - Locallective Studio (Ha Noi, Vietnam)
Co-Founder/ 3D Motion Designer (2021-2024)
RESEARCH AREAS / FIELDS
- Generative art applications in digital heritage
- Practice-led research
- Sound-visual interaction
RESEARCH & CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS / EXHIBITIONS
- Quy Nguyen (2023)
To sprout and flourish 3D Animation Series (Đâm chồi nảy lộc)
Sống Lab Exhibition, Hue, Vietnam - Quy Nguyen (2025).
From Intangible to Form: An Artistic Approach Using Generative Arts in ICH Documentation in Vietnam – Xoan Singing
Abstract Poster.
Postgraduate Summer Showcase 2025, Arts University Bournemouth, Bournemouth, UK. - Quy Nguyen (2025).
From Intangible to Form: An Artistic Approach Using Generative Arts in ICH Documentation in Vietnam – Xoan Singing
Conference Presentation.
APARN – Asia Pacific Artistic Research Network 2025, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. - Quy Nguyen (2025).
From Intangible to Form: An Artistic Approach Using Generative Arts in ICH Documentation in Vietnam – Xoan Singing
MRes/ MADF Symposium 2025, Arts University Bournemouth, Bournemouth, UK
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