Astronomy Fans Go Cosmic ArtCenter and Caltech Scientists Unite for Space Discovery at AstroFest For more than 100 years, brainy residents in Pasadenanamed by civic leaders as the City of Astronomyhave fueled tons of scientific innovation. And thats why almost a dozen Pasadena organizations and i...
What's the connection between the personal and the universal? Between art and science? In SKY Stories: Cosmologists Occupy an Art Space, three cosmologists immerse themselves in SKY, a virtual and physical exhibition in ArtCenter's Williamson Gallery. In the following series of three videos, the exh...
Our Media Design alumni bring design to diverse situations, from scientific research labs to futurist think tanks, from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and nonprofits to leading corporations and design studios.
Invited lecturer: Tokyo University, California Institute of Technology, and National Taiwan University. Certified advanced diver, NAUI. Author of more than 20 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles and book chapters.
Down to a Science: Charles Mauro's expertise in neuroscience-based design research dates back to his ArtCenter education In the not too distant future, neuroscience and design patent law will completely transform the world of design, says alumnus Charles Mauro (BS 71 Product Design), president and ...
Students can make an ArtCenter degree do more by enrolling in one of three minors: Business, Creative Writing or Material Science.
Shooting for the Sky: Williamson Gallery Exhibition Focuses on Humanity's Shifting Understanding of the Heavens NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, SKY is not currently available for viewing. We hope, however, that you enjoy this essaywith accompanying imageryby the exhibitions curator. An i...
Shannon Freshwater (Ill 08) is an illustrator and fine artist who uses collage and assemblage to reflect emotion and to examine ideas of the self. Her studio practice involves experimentation and play as she uses found items as material. Her clients include The New York Times, The Washington Post, S...
André Kim: Environmental Design Alum Glides From Cycling to Starbucks At an upscale Starbucks Reserve coffee bar just south of Los Angeles music venue the Greek Theatre, with zig-zagging wooden countertops and the caffeinated clickety-clack of customers on laptops, Environmental Design alumn...
Why AxS Episode 1 Rosetta Mission: How an illustrator helped NASA-JPL land on a comet Welcome to the Why AxS, ArtCenter’s podcast featuring brilliant scientific and artistic minds ponder the big why's that come with being a tiny part of this universe. Our first episode, How to Land on a Com...
Embedded Interactions is a four-week intensive studio, where students design and build prototypes that utilize a mix of working systems, wizard-of-ozing, and video simulations.
Manjari Sharma is an LA-based Visual Artist exploring ritual, identity, memory and mythology. Manjari was born and raised in Mumbai, India, and she uses photography, sound, motion, projection and collage in her storytelling. Her immersive, lens-based work blends Indigenous knowledge systems with sci...
Join visual artist Lita Albuquerque and JPL astrophysicist Dida Markovic as they explore the mysteries of dark matter, dark energy, and our place in the universe on Episode 3 of the Why AxS podcast.
Employees at ArtCenter College of Design benefit from being part of a dynamic, creative community. No matter your position, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the governance of the institution, engage with creative learners and educators, and participate in the rich cultural opportunitie...
Wizard of Awe Dan Goods (BFA 02) What are you doing with your special moment in time today? This pointed challenge culminates an inspiring TEDx Talk by Graphic Design alumnus Dan Goods, who works as a visual strategist (aka resident artist) at NASA’S Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasade...
Photography alumnus and visual effects master Peter W. Anderson, ASC, received the 2013 Gordon E. Sawyer Award, an Academy Award for technological contributions that have brought credit to the film industry.
The Earth From Space: Derek Posselt CuratorJay Belloli interviewsDerek Posselt,Atmospheric Physics and Weather Group, Earth Sciences Section, NASA, JPL, Caltech. Jay Belloli: How did you become interested in atmospheric science?Derek Posselt: Ive always been interested in science from a very young...
Join us for ArtCenter’s new mini-series investigating the powers of art and science–and the extraordinary, unexpected outcomes when the two fields intersect. Art and science, like chocolate and peanut butter, are an unlikely pair whose collective whole equals more than the sum of its pa...
Why AxS Episode 2 Why Art and Science Matters Welcome to the second episode of the Why AxS podcast—where brilliant scientific and artistic minds ponder big universal whys. It's no secret that art and science have long been linked—but did you know this intersection has been rooted in th...
Episode 4 of the Why AxS podcast examines Indigenous Futurism in art and science. Pueblo artist Virgil Ortiz, scholar Daniel Wildcat, and curator Amy Scott share insights on Cochiti pottery, sci-fi storytelling, and Native knowledge shaping a sustainable future.
April 3, 2020 through July 4, 2021 Opening Reception: Friday April 3, 7 until 9 p.m. Peter and Merle Mullin Gallery, ArtCenter College of Design (Pasadena, CA—February 19, 2020) ArtCenter Exhibitions and LACMA Art + Technology Lab present Julia Christensen: Upgrade Available at the Pet...
Media Design Practices students created "video sketches" that explored what the car experience might look like in 2025, with concepts ranging from intelligent A.I. companions to claustrophobia-inducing augmented realities.