Lantawan Magazine 2019/1 Supplement by Lantawan Magazine

Creative Team Head: Adrian Yap, UAP, MSc Artists: Frank Joseph Borces Ma. Felice Lane Dorado Matthew Limtong

Joseph Michael Espina, FUAP, FPIEP, MURP, MMBM Dean, School of Architecture Fine Arts and Design

About SAFAD

About Lantawan

The School of Architecture, Fine Arts, and Design (SAFAD) has two academic Departments: the Department of Architecture and Fine Arts Department. SAFAD is host to different units: the Conservation and Heritage Research Institute and Workshop (CHERISH), the Institute for Planning and Design (IPD), the Architecture Computer Center (ACC), the Graduate School, and Lantawan Publications Office.

We dedicate this Lantawan supplement to our upcoming freshmen. May our future SAFAD students be knowledgeable about our programs and learning environment. Lantawan Magazine is USC-SAFAD’s voice across the archipelago on Architecture, Culture, Fine Arts and Design. Lantawan is published by Lantawan Publications. The Publisher is Dean Joseph Michael Espina and EIC is Br. Béla Lanyi. Each USC-SAFAD student receives Lantawan magazine and its supplement every semester.

As a creative school, SAFAD is nestled on the hills of University of San Carlos - Talamban Campus which is designed to be conducive to creative and collaborative learning. With its creative community, work is just like play and students are stimulated to design their own destiny. This School actively serves the academe, the community, and the Filipino Identity.

Carolinian Lifestyle Guide As you choose your program at USC-SAFAD, you will be welcomed at the University of San Carlos with our Carolinian Lifestyle Guide. This booklet aims to inform you about your life at USC. Known as CLG, this booklet contains USC’s Mission and Vision Statement, President’s Message, Caloy Kiosk, Specialized Transformative Programs, Requisite and Facilitative Directory and USC Campus Maps among others. In this handy booklet, you will find everything you need in adjusting to the Carolinian Student life. It also features characters like Caloy who guides you with student support and services information. This guide will greatly elevate your experience at the University of San Carlos. We look forward to seeing you at USC!

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Contents About SAFAD About the Carolinian Lifestyle Guide Message from SAFAD Chairpersons Undergraduate Programs Program Ambassadors Senior High School Design Ambassadors Gallery

Message from the SAFAD Chairpersons

Throughout time, Art and Architecture have been the most distinct evidence of the development of humanity. Architecture has persisted as the most important reflection of culture and history. Its role in society is of great significance. Designers are challenged to understand and translate the needs of the client. The translation of the client’s vision coupled with the designers’ response to the opportunity presented can influence the behavior of society in general. We produce graduates who first and foremost can efficiently practice their chosen profession in this country. They will be more prepared to respond to local and international demands. The upcoming freshmen should expect a very challenging life at school. Every subject is important; therefore, they should not neglect any of it. The new curriculum is designed to encourage coordination among faculty members through enabling the students to balance their time and resources. They must persevere and be diligent to succeed. It will also be an advantage if they have a stable support system like their family and friends. Margret Rosario, FUAP, MTE Architecture Chairperson

The arts and design are powerful vehicles for culture, education, entertainment and promotion. They provide visual sensory experiences to communicate ideas and meanings. In the Philippine Tertiary Education, “Fine Arts and Design” refers to a wide range of disciplines defined by the pursuit of aesthetic engagement conveyed creatively through different visualbased media. In accordance to the provisions of Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Fine Arts and Design Program of the University of San Carlos cultivates students who are grounded in the basic tools and techniques of visual concepts to step into powerful roles as responsible and committed individuals to enrich culture, to elevate creative industries and to the develop the heart of community service. The Fine Arts and Design Program’s beautiful learning environment is one that is inspiring, nurturing and collaborative. The students begin their educational experience with engaging curriculum in Advertising Arts, Cinema, Fashion Design and Painting that encourage them to push their limits of creative expression, sharpen their problem-solving skills to

2 come up with design solutions, and develop inspired art and design projects that positively and effectively address society’s needs. Creative inspiration and professional preparation flourish in all classrooms, studio laboratories, other facilities, and support services where faculty mentors are guided with the outcome-based and learner-centered approach to instruction. They guide students to deepen and enrich their passion in art production with research and to adopt efficient art production processes as an opportunity for community service. For upcoming freshmen, make Fine Arts and Design your starting point for professional art practice. There are many opportunities of creative outputs in both local and global sectors. The program prepares talented students to thrive in the professional realm, emphasizing aesthetic pursuits to develop the highest level of creativity, critical thinking, design innovation and visual communication skills. Ivy Miriam Castro, MA Anth Fine Arts Chairperson

Architecture Undergraduate Programs

Interior Design

Environmental Planning

Landscape Architecture TRACKS

TRACKS

Senior High School Tracks and Strands From: Academic Track-STEM Strand and Arts and Design Track (Preferred) Other tracks maybe admitted, subject to entrance examination evaluation

Senior High School Track and Strands From: Open to all Senior High School

Duration: 4 years The Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BS ID) is a four year professional course. The degree will earn you Registry and License from the Professional Regulation Commission to fully practice the art and science of Interior Design. We will introduce you to a wide area of focus and specializations like Residential to Institutional Interiors, Furniture Design and Construction, Environmental Space Colour Psychology, Interior Assembly and Construction. Our studios will equip you with the latest Computing Tools, Materials, Surfaces and Finishes, Artisan Craft and Interior Space Simulation. The curriculum will expose students to a 300-hour on-field work experience in both Furniture and Interior Design. A terminal project in research and responsive interior construction is required to obtain the degree.

Duration: 4 years + 1 year (MEP) Environmental planning, also known as urban planning, is a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary profession involved in the management of land resources and accompanying urbanization. The very reason for the environmental planning profession is managing land to avoid the so-called “tragedy of the commons”, wherein individual decisions pursue gains, if left unfettered. Environmental planning seeks to provide regulation and guidance on how land is used so that public health, safety and welfare are safeguarded. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Planning (BSEP) program lasts for four years. During the first two years, students undertake foundational courses so that they will have a better understanding of various urban planning concepts and tools as they take more professional courses in the third and fourth year. Students undertake a capstone project wherein they partner with a local government unit to undertake a comprehensive, participatory planning process, culminating in a planning output.

OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES Commercial design Ergonomics or furniture design Hospitality Institutional Kitchen and Bathroom specialist Lighting design Product design Residential projects Sustainable design Accessability design Educators Entrepreneur Project Manager in Interior Design Visual merchandiser

Economic Development Specialist Physical Planner of sites and cities Planning and Development Coordinator Researcher for NGOs Technical Consultant

Senior High School Track and Strands From: Open to all Senior High School Duration: 4 years Landscape Architecture is the act of planning, designing, specifying, supervising and giving general administration and responsible direction to the functional, orderly and aesthetic arrangement, changing and development of natural scenery and land areas to produce the most desirable effect for human use and enjoyment of various outdoor spaces such as gardens, sports fields, playgrounds, and other open spaces. It is the protection, conservation and rehabilitation of the natural environment and scenery to enhance the ecological system and the quality of life. The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) is a four-year program, with 240 hours of required apprenticeship embedded within the curriculum. All graduates of any tracks from senior high school can be admitted.

OPPORTUNITIES Academe Construction Construction Management Design Design Review Environmental Consultancies Landscape Conservationist Landscape Ecologist Post-Construction Services Project Management

Architecture TRACKS Senior High School Track and Strands From: Academic Track - STEM Strand All other Tracks and Strand will undergo Bridging Program Duration: 5 Years The program offers a comprehensive technical and professional training for the aspirants in the practice of Architecture. The program invites students who are critical thinkers and decisive individuals. The Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS Arch) is a Five year professional course. During the first three years, the students are exposed to the basic foundation required in the practice to develop their proficiency in making design decisions and effective oral and graphical communication. On the fourth year, the students are expected to choose a specific field among the broad opportunities of the profession. The chosen fields are credited as elective courses in the two-year Master’s program offered by the Department of Architecture.

OPPORTUNITIES Architectural Design Pre-Design Services for Architecture Architectural Drafting Architectural Education/ Academe Architectural Interiors Building Administration CAD Operator Community Architecture Construction Management Construction Technology Design-Build Service Expert Witness Service Facility Planning Housing Physical Planning Project Coordinator Project Estimate and Specification Project Management Project Supervisor/Inspector Real Estate Development Rendering (Manual and Digital) Research and Development Restoration/Conservation Scaled Presentation Modeling Urban Design

Fine Arts Undergraduate Programs Cinema

Painting

TRACKS

Senior High School Tracks From: Arts and Design Track (Aligned) Academic Track (with Bridging Program)

Duration: 4 Years

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Cinema (BFA Cinema) is an academic program at SAFAD offered since AY 2011 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2012. Cinema is arguably the most influential art form and one of the biggest industries in the world. This program is designed to teach the next generation of screen writers, editors, producers, cinematographers and sound professionals. It contains grass-roots of producing and low budget filmmaking. A thorough appreciation of cinema history, theory and artistry is also emphasized in the program. In our view, cinema is entertainment, as well as art. All students will complete a feature length narrative screenplay and a thesis film project in their Senior Year.

Considered as the core of Fine Arts, the Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Painting (BFA Painting) focuses on special skills training in painting. The program introduces plural practices in art while placing an important role of academic studies like Art Theory and Humanities. Aside from providing them with the knowledge, skills and proficiency in developing their painting abilities, students also learn other skills in photography, illustration, cartooning and other elective advertising arts.

OPPORTUNITIES

OPPORTUNITIES Animators Broadcasting/Film/Video Broadcast presenter Educators Film Directors Foley Artist Gaffers Location Manager Photographers Post Production Designers Programme Researcher Scriptwriters Special Effects Artist Television Camera Operator Television/film/video producer Television production coordinator Video Editors Visual Developers

Animators Cartographers Cartoonists Commercial Art Gallery Manager Community Arts Worker Educators Exhibition Designer Fine Artist Illustrator Game Environment Designers Graphic Designers Painters Printmakers Production Designers Sculptors Special Effects Artist Tattoo Artists Visual Developers

Fashion Design

Advertising Arts

TRACKS

Senior High School Tracks From: Arts and Design Track (Aligned) Academic Track (with Bridging Program)

Duration: 4 Years

Fashion shows of SAFAD do impress the many. Thus, Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Fashion Design (BFA Fashion Design) is considered one of the most spectacular courses of our school. This academic program prepares future fashion designers who can work with fabric textures, styles, and techniques. While the first year is mostly dedicated to general education subjects, in later years professional subjects follow like Fashion Illustration, Sewing Construction, Fabric Printing and Design, Fabric Manipulation and Embellishment, and Fashion Photography.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising Arts (BFA AA) is a four year program that offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to various media. In our contemporary society, mediaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efficiency highly depends from the visual message it communicates. Visual presentation skills, commercial arts technique and advertising approaches form the core of this program. Innovative projects expose students to actual involvement in current technical issues and methods for expressing international trends as well as native traditions and lifestyles.

OPPORTUNITIES

Clothing/textile technologist Costume Designers Fine Jewelry Designers Educators Event Manager Fashion Designers Fashion Photographers Fashion Stylists Magazine Journalist Make-up artist Shoe Designers Stylist Textile Designers Public Relations Officer Retail Buyer Retail Manager Retail Merchandiser Visual Merchandiser

How to apply Go to www. usc.edu.ph > admission > apply to USC Download: admission flyer & admission procedure

Advertising Artists Animators Art Directors Cartographers Cartoonists Creative Directors Design Managers Educators Game Environment Designers Graphic Designers Illustrators Installation Artists Layout Artists Model Makers Package Designers Photographers Printmakers Product Designers Production Designers Special Effects Artist Video Editors Visual Developers Visual Merchandisers Web Designers

Program Ambassadors Architecture Department

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Bachelor in Landscape Architecture

SURALTA, Fretz

TUMPALAN, Johanna Mae

CASAS, Julceasar

WHY BS ARCHITECTURE?

WHY BS INTERIOR DESIGN?

WHY BS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE?

I was a child amused by art. I would draw buildings and houses in their most abstract state. I still remember when I first used Adobe Photoshop at an early age on my brother’s laptop; I was curious about how it works, so I asked my brother to teach me. Architecture was the call I’ve been looking for since I was a child and I am happy that I found what I was driven and passionate for.

I initially took up architecture and shifted to Interior Design because of my enthusiasm for aesthetic spaces but through USC’s Interior Design Program, I experienced a paradigm shift in my understanding of what interior design is. Interior Design gives me the ability to transform and redefine experiences enclosed within a space. This course intensively develops my thinking, designing and crafting skills because of OBE (Output-Based Education) approach.

I enrolled in Landscape Architecture with the help of a faculty member who presented me the profession. There are only few Landscape Architects in the Philippines with whom I can compete. Foreign tourists and even locals appreciate landscapes more than buildings and structures.

ACHIEVEMENTS IN SAFAD I received my first achievement during my second year when I was able to garner the third place in the Architectural Model Making Competition and was recognized during the Design Awards that year. I also got the first, second, and fourth places during the same annual recognition during my third year. Seeing my works being displayed and recognized motivates me to work harder each and every day. Exchange student in University of Pécs, Hungary and member of USC-SAFAD Team for Philippine Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale (2018).

ACHIEVEMENTS IN SAFAD Delegate of USC at AIDIA International Student Workshop in Changchun, China, working for Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation, Inc. and under IDr. Ryan Mantuhac for apprenticeship, and member of the organizing team for Cebu Design Week. Participation in both local and international competitions such as Robinson’s Guitar Design Competition and JIPA’s (Japan Federation of Interior Planner’s Association) Interior Planning Competition.

ACHIEVEMENTS IN SAFAD Bronze Award in Design Awards 2016. Auditor for the Landscape Architecture school organization – USC Circle of Landscape Architecture Students (USCCLAS) in 2017. Exchange student at a workshop in Fuji Women’s University in Sapporo, Japan. Gold Award in Design Awards 2018. President of USCCLAS.

Program Ambassadors Fine Arts Department

Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Advertising Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Fashion Design

CODERA, Katrina Paula

ORAYA, Rumiko

WHY BFA - ADVERTISING ARTS? I chose the Advertising Arts program because it’s the perfect marriage between marketing and art. The course provides a large spectrum of subjects like photography, video arts, copywriting, animation and art direction. I chose SAFAD because of the culture, the creativity, and the people. For my future plans, I want to do more for events that help showcase Cebuano culture, as well as work in a magazine or a publication as a regular contributor for feature articles and help our family business. ACHIEVEMENTS IN SAFAD I’ve written for Lantawan and helped get more artists to showcase their works in the gallery. I’ve found myself a vocal and active seat in the SAFAD council as the President of the Advertising Arts Association while maintaining a good Grade Point Average all throughout.

WHY BFA - FASHION DESIGN? A Fashion Design is a program tackles the art of designing beautiful clothing and fashion accessories, trend forecasting, visual merchandising, Public Relations, and more. This program looks at the work of famous fashion designers over the centuries and the culture of time to show students how great fashion has become. I know I’ve always wanted to work in the fashion industry and that is why I got here in the first place. ACHIEVEMENTS IN SAFAD At this SAFAD program fashion shows involve each student. This is where we showcase the remarkable creativity of student artists and fashion designers. During this year’s “Transcendence Graduation Fashion Show” at Radisson Blu Hotel I was awarded Best in Thesis – Silver Awardee. Since garment designs need a cooperation of several people, I do know that I have to thank to so many people for supporting me.

I chose SAFAD because of the culture, the creativity and the people.

7 Program Ambassadors Fine Arts Department Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Cinema

Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Painting

PONPON, Jack

ACASO, Marti Karlo

WHY BFA - CINEMA?

WHY BFA - PAINTING?

BFA Cinema is my calling. There is so much work to revive the Cebuano Cinema. I want to contribute to it. I realized that I cannot do this just from a YouTube tutorial. Our program teaches us not only technicalities of the equipment but also the back story of filmmaking. Filmmaking is a process. What prepares us for this process is a quality university education. Theories and deep, relevant professional information play an important role here. Key differences between professional filmmakers and amateurs call for the intensive study which USC-SAFAD offers.

I was introduced to the great painter Juan Luna when I was younger. I knew about him but not in detail. When I learned that his painting Spollarium was the catalyst for the Philippine Revolution, I understood that I had chosen the right path.

ACHIEVEMENTS IN SAFAD I bagged the first place of two of the four categories during SunStar’s photo contest last 2016. I was able to work as a brand ambassador for local and foreign companies like Daniel Wellington, Spotify Asia, and Huawei Mobile Philippines.

ACHIEVEMENTS IN SAFAD My paintings were awarded during Pintal and Cristobal Espina Arts Awards (2014, 2015, 2017). On a national level, back in 2014 I was a semifinalist (oil category) in Metrobank Art and Design Excellence (MADE) painting competition and a national finalist in 2018 in the ‘watermedia on paper’ category.

Senior High School Ambassadors University of San Carlos – North Campus

Shaula Kate A. Enriquez

Rymbrant Dale Y. Licardo

Background for SAFAD

I have developed my love for architecture since grade school. I was so fond of observing landscape, structures and especially buildings. With our drafting class in high school, I realized that my interest for designing buildings and structures was my passion.

When I was in gradeschool, I was already fond of drawing. When the time comes, I would like to take up Architecture. My teacher told me that many architects nowadays build structures only for the sake of business and don’t mind how it affects others. I want to be a different architect. I want to create a building that helps people, conveys purpose, and narrates a story.

Favorite Building in Cebu

The building that amazes me most is the SM Seaside Mall which shows modern buildings can rise in Cebu. The architecture is unique. This circular structure is just a few miles away from the congested city. This is the first roof deck facility with a garden landscape which is open to the public. SM Seaside faces the sea and its back the mountains. Ayala terraces is also on my list, as I like the aesthetic of a countryside feel in the middle of a bustling and busy city.

How does your School Prepare you for a Creative Program? I participated in a contest of making a render of Casa Gorordo Museum. I did a crayon etching piece of Casa Gorordo that uses the scraping technique and it won Second Prize. I did not expect this since I thought it was not not good enough. I came to realize that I should not belittle myself and compare my piece with others because my piece was unique.

University of San Carlos – South Campus

Christian George S. Bernat

Anthoniette Marie C. Mercado

Background for SAFAD

My passion for architecture started in high school. Later, my parents gave me two options, architecture or a medical course. According to them, the medical field would give me a stable job compared to architecture. Later on, they told me that I could still chose from both. I then searched about how the architecture industry works and I was amazed. My passion for it grew more. I idolize Zaha Hadid who incorporated the concept of curves on buildings. I then had gained newfound desire to pursue architecture as my field.

At first, I was interested in medicine due to my mother’s influence, but I quickly found my interest in arts and design. Later, I had realized that I am more interested in designing and building unique structures as compared to medicine.

How does your School Prepare you for a Creative Program? Last year, I had joined the Science Art Scout club which is all about painting. My first painting figure was an owl. I am also interested in pop-up art.

How does your School Prepare you for a Creative Program? I make ordinary things extraordinarily. Last year, I was part of a production of our Campus’ Romeo and Juliet play entitled “The Mask” in which I manually created the materials used in the play. I also experienced creating artworks in our EPE class in which I used a bleach bottle and had turned it into a chair.

Don Bosco Technical College - Cebu Gabriel Quibilan

Favorite Building in Cebu

Background for SAFAD

One of my favorite local buildings is the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. It’s a very old church from the Spanish period that we can preserve for the future. The church’s pillars and interior show a deep spirituality. The altar is historical and an important part of Cebu’s culture.

Ever since I was young, I loved to play games like The Sims to build homes. I love the art of architecture and I plan to help the poor by designing them homes.

Lord Matthew Dalocanog Background for SAFAD

Andrei Mari M. Silva

Angelica La Roca

Nicole Grace P. Ceniza

Background for SAFAD

I never thought that my little gestures in art when I was young would nurture my passion for architecture. In my grade school years, my classmates and I were discussing what we would like to become in the future. That’s when I realized that I want to become an architect. The buildings and structures from other countries had inspired me a lot and my goal is to someday design one.

When I was young, I was already interested in designing houses, structures, and pools.

Medicine was my top priority. however my father, who is an engineer, encouraged me to be an architect as his dream was to become an architect. In my grade school years, my supportive father had trained me to use SketchUp which was fun to learn.

How does your School Prepare you for a Creative Program?

I am fascinated by Ayala Mall because of the curvature of the building. I am also amused by deisgn of Ayala Terraces which has a park.

I learned drafting when I was in Junior High. Few of the things I had done during the class were designing architectural structures like residences and doing geometrical drawings.

Favorite Building in Cebu I like historical structures like those in Carcar Cebu and the Yap-San Diego Museum.

How does your School Prepare you for a Creative Program? I learned about drafting in our class in Junior High. During the class, we drew architectural sketches like residences and creating geometrical drawings.

Favorite Building in Cebu

I became interested in architecture because I come from a family of architects, engineers, and bank managers. My biggest inspiration is my grandfather who is an architect, electrical engineer, and mechanical engineer.

Favorite Building in Cebu My favorite building is the Ayala Center Cebu because of how the structure looks elegant, especially the new wing which is like a park that people enjoy.

Favorite Building in Cebu I like modern buildings like the newly constructed SM Seaside Mall. I am amazed by how the structure looks which is not common in Cebu.

University of Cebu – Main Campus

Gallery

Vicentillo, Alice L. (Gr, 12 – A&D Block C) University of San Carlos - South Campus

Gelig, Ann Nichole (AD 12-C)

Mandras, Maria (Arts and Design II – C ) University of San Carlos - South Campus

Gaviola, Yuri Justin J. (11 – AD – C) University of San Carlos - South Campus

University of San Carlos - South Campus