WINTER PROGRAM A MEXICAN MOSAIC: Mexico City –Puebla – Oaxaca - Taxco December 28, 2006 - January 12, 2007 This program will explore the richness and diversity of Mexican culture, where many pre-Hispanic traditions still daily interact and coexist with a society that has fully embraced the challenge and potential of globalization. From the impressive ruins of Teotihuacán, to the sublime beauty of Barragán's architecture, and the variety and originality of regional crafts, our studies will reflect on the importance of Mexico on contemporary design culture.

LOCATION
Mexico City: December 28-January 2 (6 nights)
Built over the ruins of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City today is a metropolis of more than 20 million. The group will stay at the Camino Real hotel, designed by Ricardo Legorreta with sculptural pieces by Mathias Goeritz, and located near the finest museums in Chapultepec Park. The group will visit the pyramids at
Teotihuacán, the museum of Anthropology and several monumental complexes from the colonial to the modern periods, including sites with some of the most magnificent examples of murals by Rivera, Orozco and Siqueiros. We will pay particular attention to three seminal works by Barragan: his house in Tacubaya, the Ghilardi house and the monastery in Tlalpan. We will also discuss new interventions by contemporary designers and the impact of the metropolis' constant growth.

Oaxaca: January 3-5 (3 nights)
Located in the southeastern part of Mexico, Oaxaca is the place of magnificent archeological sites of the Zapotec and Mixtec pre-Hispanic cultures. The group will explore Monte Alban and colonial monuments. Since Oaxaca still retains the richness and diversity of ancient traditions, we will look at the production of crafts from the area. The group will stay at a restored typical grand colonial house located in the historic center of the city.

Puebla, January 6-8 (3 nights)
Founded in 1531, Puebla was designated World Heritage City by UNESCO for its colonial Spanish planning and architecture. We will continue here our exploration of regional pottery and textiles and visit the prestigious collection of Mexican art at the Amparo museum. We will travel to Cholula to explore some of the most exquisite examples of popular Mexican baroque: Tenotzintla and Acatepec, located in villages near an ancient Pre-Hispanic complex still under excavation. The group will stay at the Camino Real hotel, located in a restored monastery from the sixteenth century.

Taxco 9-12 (3 nights)
Located in the picturesque mountainside, this colonial town of cobblestone streets, white washed houses and baroque churches is a renowned craft center. We will end our trip here, reflecting about the constant interaction and tension between innovation and tradition in Mexican.

ELEGIBILTY
12 students will be accepted in this program. The program is open to students of the College of Design at ASU and related disciplines.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM:
The courses will be structured around a combination of field trips, group activities, seminars, writing and documentation through varied media. Respectful observation, critical reflection and immersion in everyday life will be combined with an in-depth analysis of the changes occurring throughout time in Mexican design and architecture. Students will be required to participate in all field trips and seminars and to keep a sketchbook with daily entries.
DSC 494 "Changes in Mexican Design and Architecture"
DSC 594 "Changes in Mexican Design and Architecture”

LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS:
Very well -located hotels have been selected in the four cities.

COST OF THE PROGRAM:
The cost of $3,150 (subject to possible change) includes hotels, breakfast except in Mexico City, group transportation, and entrances fees. Not included: ASU tuition for 3 credits, airfare to and from Mexico City, additional meals, and personal expenses.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APLICATION FORMS CONTACT:

Jose Bernardi
Program Co-director
College of Design
Phone: (480) 965-9140
Email: jose.bernardi@asu.edu

or

Max Underwood
Program Co-director
College of Design
Phone: (480) 965- 5795
Email: max.underwood@asu.edu

Applications on line will be ready after July 6th. For details about applications on line please contact Denise Endow at Denise.endow@asu.edu, Telephone (480) 727 8188

www.asu.edu/summer