The College of Design at Arizona State University offers this three-week program in SPAIN, FRANCE and the NETHERLANDS to enable the participants to study the relationship between context and design in some of the most exciting Europeancities. The program structure, with guided field trips, seminars, and in depth, on-site analysis, will broaden the participants' perception of design as an active and dynamic part of larger cultural issues.

LOCATION

Barcelona (May 26–June 1)

Barcelona is a vital and visually stunning city located by the Mediterranean Sea. The city has become one of the most vibrant centers of design culture in Europe. To explore the richness of its people and design, we will concentrate on the work produced by two relevant design figures: Antoni Gaudi and Enric Miralles. The work of other contemporary designers will be also explored.

Paris (June 2–June 8)

At the French capital, the focus of our explorations will be several exceptional
museums, among them: The Louvre, D’orsay, and Pompidou, as well as the detailed study of major works by Le Corbusier, including the seminal Ville Savoye. The group will have ample opportunity to discover other relevant aspect of contemporary design in this city. A field trip to Versailles is also included.

Amsterdam (June 9–June 12)

Amsterdam was the historical centre of trade in Northern Europe and today is a vibrant city that still retains its picturesque character. From our hotel located by the Vondelpark in the Museum Quarter, we will explore the richness of this city concentrating on three major museums: The Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk and Van Gogh Museum.

ELIGIBILITY

This three-week program is open to undergraduate and graduate students from the College of Design and related disciplines. The program is open to non-ASU students.

Application deadline is February 15, 2007. Applications after this date will be
considered on a space available basis.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

The six-credit component will consist of a seminar, lectures, field trips, and object context analysis. Each participant will select and explore a topic(s): furniture, street graphic, a particular artistic movement and its relationship with society, the work of a particular designer, or other related issues, and will develop sketches, and notes interpreting what is seen and experienced. Relevant questions and findings will be discussed in seminars. Students will be required to participate in all seminars and field trips, and to keep a
sketchbook with daily entries and sketches.

DSC 494 A Design and Context (3) Seminar/field trips

                 (Required for all undergraduate students)
DSC 494 B Contemporary Design Issues in Europe (3)
DSC 394 A Visual Communication and Context (3)
DSC 594 A Design and Context (3) (Required for all graduate students)
DSC 594 B Contemporary Design Issues in Europe (3)

COST OF THE PROGRAM

The cost of $4,550 (subject to possible change) includes round trip airfare from Phoenix to Barcelona and return from Amsterdam, hotels, buffet breakfast, group transportation, and entrances fees.

Not included: ASU tuition for six credits, additional meals, and personal expenses.

For more information and application forms contact

Jose Bernardi, Program Codirector
jose.bernardi@asu.edu
phone 480 965.9140

Mookesh Patel Program Codirector
mookesh.patel@asu.edu
phone 480 965.2037

or

Beverly Brandt, Professor
beverly.brandt@asu.edu