Spring Open House at ASU California Center spotlights creativity
In the historic lobby of the ASU California Center Broadway, guests sign in for the Herberger Institute Spring Open House on March 16. Photo by Travis Hutchison
More than 200 people attended Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts' Spring Open House on March 16 at the ASU California Center Broadway and Grand locations in downtown Los Angeles. Of that group, more than half were prospective students, including a group from Bakersfield, California, and a group from the United Kingdom.
Throughout the day, a shuttle bus transported guests between the Grand and Broadway locations, which are only a few blocks away from each other.
Prospective students, their families and guests toured both buildings and attended a variety of workshops offered by The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, ASU FIDM and The Design School, including “The Power of Visual Storytelling,” “Rework the Dress Shirt” and “Mold Making,” as well as a keynote panel on how creatives industries are being reshaped by artificial intelligence and virtual reality, a panel on careers in the creative industry, and tours of the “Art of Costume Design in Film” exhibition at the ASU FIDM Museum.
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ASU FIDM Assistant Program Director Miguel Barragan (at the lectern) speaks on artificial intelligence and virtual reality in the creative industries during a panel moderated by Julie Pilat and featuring Will Ayers and Nonny de la Peña (not pictured).
Photo by Travis Hutchison
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ASU FIDM Director Dennita Sewell greets students at the Herberger Institute's Spring Open House in downtown LA on March 16.
Photo by Travis Hutchison
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Guests at the open house experience "the Planar Studio screens" at ASU California Center Broadway. Learn more about the studio in this ASU News article.
Photo by Travis Hutchison
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Poitier Film School Deputy Director Peter Murrieta (left) provides closing remarks for a panel on careers in creative industries moderated by Spencer Williams (seated, center) and featuring Adel Mosygain (onscreen) and Shannon Sons (right).
Photo by Travis Hutchison
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A new wrap on the exterior of the ASU California Center Grand showcases the creative programs it is home to, including film, fashion and design.
Photo by Travis Hutchison
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