Pacific Rim 17: Healing Light Tokyo | FA24 Faculty-Led

Applications for this program has closed.

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ACADEMICS ELIGIBILITY COST NEXT STEPS

ACADEMICS

In advance of application, strong making skills and a high degree of knowledge in digital modeling (Rhino / Solidworks) are required.

MAJORS OPEN TO

SXD Spatial Experience Design/Environmental Design | Product Design | Other students focused on design & making

In advance of application, strong making skills and a high degree of knowledge in digital modeling (Rhino / Solidworks) are required.

Photography + Film students should consider applying to the program. The selected student's studio course would be documentarian work. Students with questions can contact pad@padlab.com.

HOST DEPARTMENT

SXD Spatial Experience Design

Dan Gottlieb

FACULTY LEAD

Penny Herscovitch

Dan Gottlieb

CREDIT

15 units of ArtCenter credit (9 studio + 6 H&S)

Tentative Dates Abroad: August 31 - December 9, 2024

SCHEDULE

Term: Fall 2024

Tentative Dates Abroad: August 31 - December 9, 2024

ELIGIBILITY

1) Must have completed at least three terms (product students) or four terms (SXD students) of undergraduate study or one term of graduate study prior to the Fall term

2) Must have at least one term remaining upon return to ArtCenter

3) Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

4) In advance of application, strong making skills and a high degree of knowledge in digital modeling (Rhino/Solidworks) are required.

5) Must not be on academic or disciplinary probation at the time of the application

If you do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements you still may be able to apply.

Please contact studyaway@artcenter.edu.

COST

If you are accepted to the program and choose to commit, you will be responsible for providing a $200 non-refundable deposit.  This deposit ensures your commitment as a downpayment towards the total program fee.

DEPOSIT

If you are accepted to the program and choose to commit, you will be responsible for providing a $200 non-refundable deposit.  This deposit ensures your commitment as a downpayment towards the total program fee.

In addition to full-time ArtCenter tuition, you will be responsible for a program fee. The final total is pending but we estimate it will be in the $4500-5000 range. This fee covers the following costs: accommodations, wireless internet, transportation passes, a two-week research trip to multiple locations across Japan, some museum entrances fees, and travel / medical insurance.

PROGRAM FEE

In addition to full-time ArtCenter tuition, you will be responsible for a program fee. The final total is pending but we estimate it will be in the $4500-5000 range. This fee covers the following costs: accommodations, wireless internet, transportation passes, a two-week research trip to multiple locations across Japan, some museum entrances fees, and travel / medical insurance.

Costs that you will be responsible for that are NOT included in the program fee include: a passport ($135), a visa (if required), round-trip airfare LAX-Tokyo (~$700-$1500), and daily personal expenses—food, toiletries, supplies, souvenirs, cell phone, etc. ($50-$60 / day).

ADDITIONAL

Costs that you will be responsible for that are NOT included in the program fee include: a passport ($135), a visa (if required), round-trip airfare LAX-Tokyo (~$700-$1500), and daily personal expenses—food, toiletries, supplies, souvenirs, cell phone, etc. ($50-$60 / day).

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

https://www.artcenterstudyaway.com/pay-for-study-away

NEXT STEPS

To start your application, click the Apply Now button below. If a button is not visible, the application is not yet available or the deadline has passed.

For more details on the application process, visit this page.

INFORMATION SESSION

Thursday, March 14 at 1pm (Week 9)

Program-specific Info Session: Thursday, February 1 at 1pm (Week 3)

Location: Zoom

Thursday, March 14 at 1pm (Week 9)

Location: Zoom

Check our Inside Page for zoom info

Can’t make it to an info session?

Sign up for a 1-on-1 advising meeting with the Exchange and Study Away office to learn more about the program.

Decisions Announced: Wednesday, April 3rd (Week 12)

APPLICATION AND NOTIFICATION TIMELINE

Applications Due: Wednesday, March 27th at 1pm (Week 11)

Decisions Announced: Wednesday, April 3rd (Week 12)

PROGRAM COMMITMENT AND DEPOSIT DUE

Wednesday, April 10th at 1pm (Week 13)

Get a glimpse into the FA22 Pacific Rim project and then apply for our next Tokyo program today! Credit to Chelsea Cheung.

DESIGNING ILLUMINATION TO HEAL OUR MIND AND BODY

In an era of increased stress and mental challenges, how might humancentric lighting support our physical health and mental well-being? Japan’s deep appreciation of light & shadow, along with cutting edge technology, circadian & biophilic design research, create an ideal context for discovery.

Design sensitive applications of light to impact our mood where we work, live & play. Outcomes may include functional lights; emotive & spiritual light objects; illuminated installations & immersive space proposals.

Check out the info session recording from February 1.

Documentarian Opportunity in Japan! 

Spend Fall term 2024 in Japan documenting the "Healing Light" collaboration project with Tama Art University Tokyo. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture, with a 2-week research trip diving into Japan’s rich heritage of illumination and cutting edge innovation in lighting design, followed by a 12-week term at Tama’s Tokyo campus. Create compelling visual documentation — from photos to short film clips to creative visual media — to tell the story of the Pacific Rim cultural exchange experience and design outcomes. 

Photo & film students especially encouraged to apply! 

FALL 2024 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

• HSCI-806A Design Research Class (3 Units-Also cross listed as SAP-806D)

  Real-life design challenge in an international university setting on the topic of Healing Light Tokyo: Designing Illumination to Heal Our Mind and Body. Tama and ArtCenter students will engage in intensive research to drive opportunities for innovation and fabrication. Students will engage with knowledge partners. Students will collaborate on international, cross-disciplinary teams & will gain realworld experience to tackle current design challenges in an international cosmopolitan setting with networking opportunities for internships and future employment.

  Course Learning Outcomes

  CLO1: Students will gain real-world experience to tackle current design challenges in an international cosmopolitan setting with networking opportunities for internships and future employment.
  CLO2: Students will engage in site-based and hands-on research methodologies & documentation.
  CLO3: Distill research observations, synthesize insights, and generate opportunities from research.
  CLO4: Cultivate a team-based cross-cultural collaborative process.

• HSCI-806b H&S Tokyo Cultural Immersion (3 Units)

  A series of lectures, hands-on workshops & field trips for students to expose students to a range of perspectives on Japanese cultural heritage, aesthetics, craftsmanship & design history. Lead by ArtCenter Faculty Penny Herscovitch & Dan Gottlieb, with curated guest lectures, workshops and demonstrations by professors from Tama Art University faculty & industry professionals from the design and ceramics industry.

  Course Learning Outcomes

  CLO1: Students will gain real-world experience to tackle current design challenges in an international cosmopolitan setting with networking opportunities for internships and future employment.
  CLO2: Immersive cultural experience and learning through field trips, workshops & guest lectures. CLO3: Hone professional presentation/documentation skills with real world partners, international collaborators & stakeholders. CLO4: Cultivate a team-based cross-cultural collaborative process.
  CLO5: Hands-on experience of Japan’s unique design, aesthetics, philosophy & culture from a range of perspectives.

• SAP806 Healing Light Tokyo (9 Units Studio)

  Students will gain real-world experience to tackle current design challenges in an international cosmopolitan setting with networking opportunities for internships and future employment.
  
  Course Learning Outcomes

  CLO1: Research globally relevant design opportunities in new international & cross-cultural contexts.
  CLO2: From field research, define insights and opportunities to drive design.
  CLO3: Generate, evaluate and articulate ceramics innovation and design story to create an emotive impact.
  CLO4: Develop holistic design, resourceful materials innovation, and experience for users.
  CLO5: From Classroom to Market: Refine an actionable design to create real world impact.
  CLO6: Hone professional presentation skills with real world partners, international collaborators & stakeholders.
  CLO7: Cultivate cross-cultural collaborative design process while developing personal voice as a designer.

2-WEEK RESEARCH TRIP TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

A 2-week research trip—diving into Japan’s cutting edge lighting design & experiences, along with the rich heritage of light and shadow in Japanese culture—drives inspiration for a 12-week design studio at Tama’s campus. Below is a tentative schedule. All locations to be finalized closer to departure.

TOKYO-ORIENTATION: New design, spatial light, immersive installations
NAOSHIMA-ART ISLAND: Striking museums by Ando & fresh Art Houses
KYOTO-CULTURE: Zen philosophy, traditional temple/teahouse, light art
GIFU-FACTORIES: Noguchi lanterns, washi paper & wood manufacturing
NIIGATA-HOUSE OF LIGHT: Immersion in James Turrell’s House of Light

PACIFIC RIM 15 COLLABORATION: TAMA X ARTCENTER

Students from two partner schools collaborate on international teams. Tama Art University, Tokyo brings craft traditions & cutting edge design. ArtCenter brings industry excellence & So Cal innovation. Check out past projects here.