Shanghai Conservatory of Music 20th Anniversary

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音工系建系20周年系列活动
Series of Events Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Music Engineering Department

上海⾳乐学院⾳乐工程系创建于2003年, 基于“专业学习结合学科交叉、应用技术结合创新实验”的办学宗旨。今年是音工系建系20周年，建系至今音工系培养出各界各方面的人才，我们借此机会筹划了20周年优秀毕业生访谈活动，让已毕业的学长学姐们和如今的同学们有了对话的机会。我们希望来自于音工系的这份传承能一直延续下去，薪火相传。
The Music Engineering Department of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music was established in 2003, based on the educational philosophy of "combining professional learning with interdisciplinary studies and integrating applied technology with innovative experiments." This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Music Engineering Department . Over the past 20 years, the department has nurtured talents from various fields and sectors. Taking this opportunity, we have organized an interview event with outstanding alumni to celebrate the 20th anniversary. It provides a platform for alumni who have graduated and current students to engage in meaningful conversations. We hope that the heritage from the Music Engineering Department can be carried forward and passed on through generations.

校友简介：
陈致逸，音乐设计与制作专业2002级（2007届）毕业生，中国内地作曲家、音乐制作人、歌手、新世纪国风乐队轻琴謦磬的创建者。曾经为电影《大上海》(获第32届香港电影金像奖最佳音乐提名)、《澳门风云》1/2/3、《原神》等影视游戏配乐。
Alumna Introduction:
Chen Zhiyi, a graduate of the Music Design and Production major, Class of 2002 (2007 cohort), is a composer, music producer, singer, and the founder of the New Age music band, Qingqin Qingqing in Mainland China. He has composed music for films such as *The Last Tycoon* (nominated for Best Original Film Score at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards), the *From Vegas to Macau* trilogy, *Genshin Impact*, and other film and game soundtracks.

**请问您当初的专业是音科还音设？具体方向是什么？
May I ask what was your major back then, was it in Music Science or Music Technology? And what was your specific area of focus?**

陈致逸：我的专业是音乐设计与制作，具体方向是作曲、编曲、混音制作。
Chen Zhiyi: My major is Music Design and Production, with a specific focus on composition, arrangement, and audio mixing production.

**您毕业后从事过哪些方面的工作？是什么样的契机让您开始涉足现下的工作？
What areas of work have you been involved in after graduation? What opportunities led you to venture into your current line of work?**

陈致逸：我毕业后做过广告配乐、电视剧配乐、舞台剧音乐、电影配乐、游戏配乐、歌曲等。现下的工作主要是为游戏项目做音乐设计与制作。关于契机，我觉得是因为自己在游戏配乐的行业不断深耕，坚持不懈的努力，又赶上了互联网时代二次元游戏发展的浪潮，自己曾经的优秀音乐作品被业内人士认可，得到赏识，被挖掘。
Chen Zhiyi: After graduation, I have worked on various projects including advertising scoring, TV drama scoring, stage play music, film scoring, game scoring, and songwriting. Currently, my main focus is music design and production for game projects. As for the opportunities that led me to venture into this line of work, I believe it was a combination of my continuous dedication to the field of game scoring, persistent efforts, and being in the right place at the right time during the rise of the second-dimensional gaming wave in the internet era. My previous outstanding music works were recognized and appreciated by industry professionals, which opened doors for me and allowed my talent to be discovered.

**您认为您从学校步入社会工作后最大的转变或困难是什么？如何适应克服？
What do you think was the biggest change or challenge for you when transitioning from school to the working world? How did you adapt and overcome it?**

陈致逸：从学校步入社会工作后的转变是必须与社会上各类人士建立有效沟通，了解自己的专业才能如何去适配市场需求，了解不同行业产业（影视、广告、戏剧、游戏、歌曲等）的结构与规范，了解与音乐有关商业行为背后的底层逻辑，了解普通人群对音乐的审美趋势。我的建议是大家需要不断与同行交流，珍惜师友前辈们所给予的任何发展机会，建立自己的长期目标，抓住任何可能接近自己所设定目标的机遇，同时也需适应社会发展带来的技术革新变化，不断迭代所掌握的专业技术的知识。
Chen Zhiyi: The transition from school to the working world involves establishing effective communication with various individuals in society, understanding how to adapt one's expertise to meet market demands, gaining knowledge about the structure and norms of different industries (such as film, advertising, theater, gaming, and music), understanding the underlying logic behind business activities related to music, and staying informed about the aesthetic trends in music among the general public. My suggestion is to engage in continuous communication with peers in the field, cherish any opportunities for development provided by mentors and experienced professionals, establish long-term goals, seize any opportunities that align with those goals, and adapt to technological advancements and changes brought about by societal development, constantly updating one's knowledge of professional skills.

**您在音乐创作的过程中面对创作瓶颈期时是如何解决、寻找灵感的？
In the face of creative blocks during the music composition process, how do you overcome them and find inspiration?**

陈致逸：保持强烈的上进心与求知欲。听前人创作的优秀的古典音乐；听同行或知名音乐人士所创作的现代音乐；去听各类型的现场音乐会；去旅游、采风，看看外面的世界，感受不同的民族文化风情；了解各种不同类型的艺术作品，绘画、雕塑、摄影、戏剧、电影等等；还有冥想等。
Chen Zhiyi: Maintain a strong sense of ambition and curiosity. Listen to excellent classical music composed by predecessors; listen to modern music created by peers or renowned musicians; attend live concerts of various genres; travel and gather inspiration from the outside world, experiencing different cultural influences; explore various forms of art such as painting, sculpture, photography, theater, film, and more; and practice activities like meditation.

**您认为在创作自己不擅长的音乐风格和类型时应该如何去学习？
When it comes to creating music in styles and genres that you are not familiar with, how do you believe one should approach the learning process**

陈致逸：建议从模仿创作开始，可从互联网教学视频入手，不要有自卑心态，也不要骄傲，放下面子，虚心的去请教擅长此音乐风格的同行前辈老师们。
Chen Zhiyi: It is recommended to start by imitating the creation process. You can begin by watching instructional videos on the internet. Avoid having a self-deprecating mindset, as well as being arrogant. Set aside your ego and humbly seek advice from experienced peers or mentors who specialize in that particular music style.

**您认为在校学生未来工作上可能会面临的最大挑战是什么？除了专业知识外还必须具备哪些能力？
What do you think is the biggest challenge that students may face in their future careers? Apart from professional knowledge, what other abilities must they possess?**

陈致逸：最大挑战可能是面临就业困难。在一线城市自己创业的门槛变高，租金物价涨幅快，生存压力大。音乐产业的上游端如果发生了重大结构性改变趋势，如文化娱乐产品市场萎缩，人工智能工具对行业的冲击，应届生需要与时俱进，需具备敏锐的洞察力，根据自身情况迅速作出应对方向调整。另外需具备强大的社交能力，人脉既是发展资源又是财富本身。
Chen Zhiyi: The biggest challenge could be facing difficulties in employment. The threshold for starting a business in first-tier cities has become higher, and the rental and price increases have created significant financial pressure. If significant structural changes occur in the upstream end of the music industry, such as a contraction in the market for cultural and entertainment products or the impact of artificial intelligence tools on the industry, graduates need to keep up with the times and have keen insights to quickly adjust their direction according to their own circumstances. Additionally, strong social skills are essential, as networking serves as both a development resource and a form of wealth in itself.

**面对现在考研人数的激增以及就业的紧张局势，您认为我们的专业方向应更适于继续深造还是多些实践工作经历？工作中相比于国内的硕士，是否有出国留学背景的更受青睐？
Given the current surge in the number of students taking postgraduate entrance exams and the tense job market, do you think our professional direction should be more suitable for further study or more practical work experience? In terms of employment, are candidates with a background of studying abroad more favored compared to domestic master's degree holders?**

陈致逸：我认为，更适合工作实践，毕竟实践才是检验真理的唯一标准。当自己的音乐作品被更多人认可，带来传播和价值，自我就越有成就感，越自信，越有动力想去为市场带来更多优秀的作品。即便是往学术科研发展，也不应去排斥了解目前的市场商业音乐流行趋势。有出国留学背景会更受青睐，原因在于，文化需要传播，传播带来价值，出国留学开阔了眼界、熟练了语言，利于文化交流、拓展业务，回国带回新颖的想法和信息，有利于创新，亦向世界传播了中华文化。
Chen Zhiyi: I believe that it is more suitable to gain practical work experience because practice is the only criterion for testing the truth. When one's music works are recognized by more people, it brings about dissemination and value, which increases a sense of accomplishment, self-confidence, and motivation to create more excellent works for the market. Even if one pursues academic research, it is important not to exclude understanding the current market trends in commercial music. Having a background of studying abroad is indeed more favored. The reason is that culture needs to be disseminated, and dissemination brings value. Studying abroad broadens one's horizons, improves language proficiency, facilitates cultural exchange, expands business opportunities, and brings back novel ideas and information to the home country, which is beneficial for innovation and also spreads Chinese culture to the world.

**回顾过往，您在校期间做过对于您自己将来工作帮助最大的一件事是什么？
Looking back, what was the most helpful thing you did during your time in school for your future career?**

陈致逸：协助安栋老师。我大二就开始接触商业项目的音乐创作制作。现在回头看，这是一件非常幸运的事情。
Chen Zhiyi: Assisting Professor An Dong. I started engaging in music composition and production for commercial projects during my sophomore year. Looking back now, this was a very fortunate opportunity.

**您在校期间有在学业上遇到过什么困难吗？在校期间有没有令你印象最深刻的事情？
Did you encounter any difficulties in your academic studies during your time at school? Were there any memorable experiences that left a deep impression on you?**

陈致逸：我在刚入校的时候，印象深刻的是硬件设备匮乏，大一时全班同学共用一台合成器。后来慢慢条件变好了有了电脑机房，但可惜的是条件好的时候，我们快毕业了。还有一件印象深刻的事是谷村新司老师来上海音乐学院开大师班，我有幸参加，之后带着大师班学员去日本爱知县世博会的舞台上演出。那是我第一次前往日本，让我开阔了眼界。
Chen Zhiyi: When I first entered the school, I was deeply impressed by the lack of hardware equipment. In my freshman year, the entire class had to share one synthesizer. Later on, the conditions gradually improved, and we got a computer lab, but unfortunately, it was towards the end of our time at the school. Another memorable experience was when Professor Tanimura Shinji came to Shanghai Conservatory of Music to conduct a master class. I had the privilege to participate and later perform with the master class participants on stage at the Aichi Expo in Japan. It was my first time visiting Japan, and it broadened my horizons.

**结合您在校期间的学习生活和如今的工作经历，您认为音工系的课程教育方面有哪些地方值得同学多下苦功？哪些应做出改进以应对当前的就业局势？
Based on your academic and professional experience, what aspects of the curriculum in the Department of Music Engineering do you think students should focus more on? What improvements should be made to address the current job market?**

陈致逸：我认为，项目实践课程排第一，值得同学多下苦功积极参与，比如音乐会作品、跨系之间（音乐剧、多媒体、演奏专业）的项目合作。也最好多与学院内其他系的学员结交认识，多参加聚会活动拓展人际关系，甚至跨学院的社交圈，对于未来创业、就业有着极大的帮助。因为，大部分情况下，音乐传播都需要一个载体，载体无论是视频还是多媒体、游戏等，音乐服务于其他文化娱乐产业。不要怕走弯路，勇敢的向前走，保持乐观态度，受到的任何挫折也不过是人生旅程的体验，各种体验有助于艺术创作和对生命意义的探寻。
Chen Zhiyi: I believe that practical project courses should be given top priority, and students should actively engage in them and put in extra effort. This includes participating in projects such as musical performances and collaborations with other departments (such as musical theater, multimedia, and performance majors). It is also beneficial to make connections with students from other departments within the college, attend social gatherings, and even expand your social circle beyond the college. These activities can greatly assist in future entrepreneurship and employment opportunities. In most cases, music needs a medium for its dissemination, whether it's through videos, multimedia, games, or other forms. Music serves the cultural and entertainment industries. Don't be afraid to take detours and move forward courageously. Maintain an optimistic attitude, as any setbacks you encounter are merely experiences along your life journey. These experiences contribute to artistic creation and the exploration of the meaning of life.

**建系20周年之际您对音工系的学弟学妹们有什么寄语呢？
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Music Engineering Department, what message do you have for the younger students in the department?**

陈致逸：希望音工系的学弟学妹们成为未来中华音乐文化传播的顶梁柱，成为各行业的优秀音乐人才，为上音争光。
Chen Zhiyi: I hope that the younger students of the Music Engineering Department will become the backbone of future Chinese music and cultural dissemination, and become outstanding musicians in various industries, bringing honor to the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.