On May 6, 2 years ago, a tornado swept through Hojo in Tsukuba-city. The Spring Hojo Market was held on the 6th and the Kamado Project Team carried out a workshop. Based on a map created by the “Project to strengthen the ties of the local shopping area”, which was organized by the Tsukuba City Society of Commerce & Industry and the Japan Shopping District Support Center and conducted between January and March, the team asked people, who had come to the market and taken part in the workshop, to draw their vision of Hojo 10 Years from now. (Hara)
We would like to thank everyone who came to the workshop, ”The Future of Hojo Shopping Center: Let’s Draw My Town, Our Town!” Thanks to all your efforts, a wonderful map has been created! Although there was a delay due to some problems, we are very glad we were able to make the ohagi (Bean cake) and serve them to the local people, too. A mobile kamado was introduced for the first time. Since it was cold, the kamado also acted as a heater. (LOL) This time, we boiled water for the tea, but next time, we would like everyone to try the rice, which will be cooked on the kamado BIKE!! We are very glad that we were able to connect with many people through the Hojo Market. Thank you very much. (Tanji, 3rd Year at School of Art & Design)
Category Archives: Vision Formulation assignments
Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation 1, 3rd Session
At the 3rd session of Vision Formulation, Mr. Kikuo Morimoto, Representative of the Institute for Khmer Traditional Textiles (IKTT), came and spoke about “Traditional textiles and the reconstruction of life”.
He spoke about how he restored the traditional Cambodian silk textile, Khmer textile, and the story of how the current village was developed. ”I wanted to make something of real quality, and I believed that if something of genuine quality can be sold, I would be able to employ the local people.” It was from such thoughts that prompted him to start by cultivating the wilderness and planting mulberry trees. His story was very inspiring and informative. It made us realize that not only is it essential to rediscover local traditions and resources, but also to follow tradition and take it to the next stage for further development. (Akagi)
Iwaki Study Tour – 1st Day
On April 25-26, we went on an over-night Iwaki study tour. This year, 58 students took part in the tour. The tour was organized so that the students could actually see with their own eyes, 3 years after the disastrous earthquake, the current state of Iwaki-city in Fukushima, which was affected by both the earthquake and the nuclear power station accident. We also visited people who had appeared in the movie “Iwaki Note” produced by FUKUSHIMA VOICE, and listened to their invaluable stories.
On the first day, we visited Yu-Yu Farm, where they are growing a fruit called “feijoa”, and asked about the farming situation in Fukushima and how they are affected by the harmful rumors. Then, we went to the Snake Museum of Contemporary Art where the Iwaki Flourishing Cherry Blossoms Project is being held, and spoke to the representative director. After we had checked into our hotel, we asked an Iwaki-resident surfer, a news photographer in Iwaki, and a reporter from Iwaki Kyodo News Service to come over and give talks from their respective points of view on the situation at the time of the earthquake and the current state of Iwaki-city. The question-answer period was very lively and turned out to be a very meaningful occasion. (Akagi)
Notice about ”Creative Reconstruction Program” Orientation Session
An overall orientation session for the “Creative Reconstruction Program” will be carried out. Those of you who are thinking of taking the following classes, or are interested in the Creative Reconstruction Program, please come and attend. We will give you a summary of the “Creative Reconstruction Program” classes as well as about last year’s activities and about new projects that will begin this year. (Akagi)
Date & Time: Apr. 10 (Thursday), 18:15 – 19:15
Place: 5C216
List of Classes for “Creative Reconstruction Program”
Creative Reconstruction Special Assignments I (01EB081)
Creative Reconstruction Off-Campus Special Assignment I (01EB082)
Creative Reconstruction Special Course on Art Theory (01EB083)
Creative Reconstruction: Psychological Support After Crisis (Y505101・HB21131)
Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation I (Y505201・AC42161・AC63541)
Creative Reconstruction: Catastrophe & Art（Y505401）
Creative Reconstruction: Vision Formulation Assignments (Y635102・AC42182・AC63562・FH53072)
Creative Reconstruction: Off-Campus Challenge Assignments (Y635202)
Creative Reconstruction: Science Visualization Assignments (Y635302)
Creative Reconstruction: Hybrid Art Assignments (Y635402)
Creative Reconstruction: Problem Finding/Solving Exercises (Y635502)
Creative Reconstruction: Off-Campus Challenge Special Assignments (Y635602)
Learn & Have Fun: Disaster Prevention Team’s Report Exhibition
An exhibition of the Disaster Prevention team’s report is being held at 6A Entrance gallery.
Photos from the disaster prevention game carried out on a slope at the Takahagi Industrial Recovery Festival last November and the Takahagi-shi Disaster Prevention booklet that the team created are on display. Please come and see the exhibit, “Learn & Have Fun: Disaster Prevention Team Report”.
Date & Time: Jan. 27 (Monday) to Feb. 9 (Sunday), 9:00-17:00
Venue: 6A Entrance Gallery
(Akagi)
Off-Campus Challenge Assignments Review Meeting
A review meeting of the Off-Campus Challenge Special Assignments/ Off-Campus Challenge Assignments was carried out on Saturday, Dec. 21. A total of 11 teams of students and instructors involved in the assignments reported on their activities for 15 min each. It was a good opportunity for the students to learn about the activities of other teams and a sense of enthusiasm could be detected.
The reports of the review meeting and questionnaires of the assignments will be shared within the CR and passed on to serve as reference for next year’s activities. (Iida)
CR Review Meeting
A review meeting of the Off-Campus Challenge Special Assignments/ Off-Campus Challenge Assignments will be carried out. Students from each team will give a report of their activities.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013
Time: 9：00～12：40
Venue: 6A208
Timetable:
9：00 Meeting time, 9：10 Aizu Team, 9：30 Taikan Taiken Lab Team, 9：50 Empathy Team, 10：10 Disaster Prevention Team, 10：30 Break, 10：40 Itako Team, 11：00 Yui Team, 11：20 Kamado Project Team, 11：40 Print Making Workshop, 11：55 Weekend Art School,
12：10 Calligraphy,
12：25 Carving and Modeling, 12：40 Summary.
After all the presentations are over: Report on the Tokyo Designers Week Award
* Since anyone can attend, please come and join us. You are free to enter and leave the room during the session. (Akagi)
Itako Team Report Exhibition
An exhibition reporting on the outcome of the Itako team is being held at 6A Entrance Gallery. Please come and see the exhibit.
Date & Time: Nov. 25 (Monday) – Dec. 6 (Friday), 9:00-18:00
Venue: 6A Entrance Gallery
(Iida)
CR in action!
An interval exhibition between the Vision Formulation exercises and off-campus Challenge assignments has begun.
With the beginning of summer, the 7 teams have started to work on their projects in the various locations. The exhibition will show students interviews, and diaries of workshops and events, and visitors will be able to see the work in process of the various teams.
We will be waiting for your attendance.
“ CR in action ! ”
From June 25th
Location: Bldg 6A, Entrance Gallery
Join us at the «Potato Hot Pot» Festival!
The «Potato Hot Pot» Festival was held in the event hall of Johoku in Aizu-Wakamatsu. The citizens assisted students with preparations for the celebration and the gathering was made possible by the collaboration of both parties.
Despite rainy weather, the event benefited from the presence of numerous visitors while the “Cosplay” and karaoke activities sustained a very joyful environment.
It is our sincere hope that these festivities were able to nurture a stronger sense of solidarity and community for the local guests.
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