AIGA 中美设计桥
AIGA China Design Bridge

意图

AIGA中美设计桥旨在帮助中国的设计机构与美国的设计团体建立稳定的相互关系。每一座“桥”所代表的是双方长期的协作，通过对于不同文化的探索促进相互之间的理解、分享资源、为教员拓展机会、为大规模的、沿海或是实力雄厚的机构提供国际交流的渠道、为中美设计师提供平等交流的平台。

参与者

对跨文化交流与探索设计有兴趣的中国的设计教学机构。[中方机构必须有能够用英文交流的实力雄厚的教师队伍。]

对于跨文化交流与在中国探索设计有兴趣的美国的设计院校或专家。

AIGA中国的参与

在美中设计师、学生与机构之间建立相互的关联。促进信息与资源的交流。将有效的美国课程引入中国的设计类院校。

网络

在中国和美国创建一个设计院校的网络。根据它们的要求或通过引见让它们结成对子。以现有的AIGA中国设计教育顾问委员会 (包含了中国的12个地区) 为起点与建构中国教育家和学院网络的基础资源。

程序

中、美院校在合作之前，会就学校的系科、课程设置、学生、校园的位置等进行评估。 一旦设计桥的双方达成一致，他们需要签署一个协议，明确双方的职责。 最初的步骤可能是美方代表前往中方机构进行学术交流。 接下来的交流取决于设计桥的双方，或许包括教员与学生的互访。 我们也鼓励合作性质的“虚拟”交流（在线交流）。

成果

一个内容丰富的中、美设计院校与设计教育家的数据库正在建设当中。 在2009年年底之前，我们将开始搭建首批“设计桥”，期待明年在中国的设计院校与美国的设计院校、机构之间建立更多的联系。

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Intention

AIGA China Design Bridge will facilitate dedicated relationships between Chinese design institutions and U.S. design entities. Each “Bridge” will represent a long-term commitment on both sides which will foster mutual understanding by exposure to different cultures, sharing resources, expanding opportunities for faculty and faculty, providing access to international exchange often reserved for large, coastal or well-funded institutions, and leveling of the playing field between Chinese and the U.S.

Participants

Chinese institutions teaching design which have an interest in cross-cultural communication and exploring design. [Chinese institutions must have dedicated staff members able to communicate in English.] American design schools or professionals with interest in cross-cultural communication and exploring design and in China.

AIGA China’s involvement

Connect designers, students and institutions between U.S. and China. Facilitate the channels of information and resource exchange. Direct useful American curricula to China’s design schools.

Network

Create a network of design institutions in China and the U.S. Match them upon request or initiate pairing. Use our existing AIGA China Advisory Board (representing 12 regions across China) as a starting point and primary source for networking with Chinese educators and schools. Continue the initiative through our AIGA China National Committee (approximately 180 individuals from throughout China).

Program

Chinese and U.S. institutions will be matched by evaluating each school’s range of departments, general curriculum, student body, campus location, etc. Once the Bridge counterparts agree to take part in the program, they will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which demonstrates their commitment and outlines each side’s responsibilities.

The first exchange is likely to be a visit by a representative from the U.S. side to the Chinese institution. Subsequent exchanges will be determined by the Bridge partners, and might include faculty as well as students from both sides. Collaborative “virtual” exchanges, with no physical travel, will also be encouraged.

Outcomes

A content-rich database of Chinese and American design institutions and educators is currently being developed. The first Bridges will be initiated by the end of 2009, with more expected the following year.

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