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SCI-Arc to launch SCI-FI, Summer 2005
To influence the built environment after the “New Economy,” the architect must re-tool with new knowledge and skills sensitive to our period of cultural and economic leveling. SCI-FI, the Post-Graduate Studies program at the Southern California Institute of Architecture, continues the school's commitment to experimentation by establishing a think tank to examine the conceptual territory between architecture and economic development...
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In the studio-intensive program, students are introduced to contemporary urban ideas and real estate economics to develop creative ways to realistically shape cities. Based in Los Angeles, SCI-FI also believes in the power of movies. SCI-FI's students are trained to communicate proposals through popular forms of media, with special emphasis on motion graphics, video, broadcasting and publications.
Directed by Jeffrey Inaba, Produced by Paul Nakazawa
Adapted from the original screenplay by Michael Speaks;
Executive Producer, Eric Owen Moss; Advisor, Ming Fung
Cameo appearances by: Matthijis Bouw, Neil Denari, Hernan Diaz Alonso, Rients Dijkstra, Wes Jones, Jeff Kipnis, Greg Lynn, Thom Mayne, Michael Rock, Robert Somol, Wouter Vanstiphout, and many others.
SCI-FI provides a context for fresh thinking about the discipline's future direction. The program offers students new skills to influence urban life under the pressures of economic globalization, environmental change, and the world's exploding informal sector. SCI-FI renews SCI-Arc's track record of making by encouraging students to produce a highly refined product for publication and public display to complete their period of study.
To understand firsthand the emerging relationships between architecture and economic development, SCI-FI students will travel with faculty to cities throughout the world. All admitted candidates receive a stipend covering travel costs.
Eligibility
The program aims to prepare students wishing to pursue decision-making roles in architecture, urban planning and strategic planning. SCI-FI is primarily intended for students who have already completed a professional degree in architecture (BArch, MArch, or equivalent), and have fulfilled the educational requirements for professional licensing in the country that the degree was granted. However, those holding a Bachelor degree in any field wishing to pursue a non-traditional career in urbanism are also encouraged to apply. Exchange students and non-degree candidates are welcome on a case-by-case basis.
Admissions
Applications must be received by 15 January 2005. Admitted applicants will be notified on or before 15 February 2005. For required application materials, go to:
http://www.sciarc.edu/v5/apply/index.php
Program Structure
SCI-FI is a three-consecutive semester program that centers on the studio experience. The studio course serves as the primary platform for learning and discussions. Each semester the studio is complemented by a series of workshops led by visiting architects, urban thinkers, economists, and media designers from the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
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Does this SCI-FI program require the same tuition that is listed on the website?
brian - you should direct your question to sci-arc. check this page for more information:
http://www.sciarc.edu/v5/about/article.php?id=181
thanks, I requested some info
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