Conference: 2nd Singapore Heritage Science

 

Heritage and the Creative Industry

Date: 15 – 16 January, 2015​​

Venue: Nanyang Executive Centre, Nanyang Technological University

Address: 60 Nanyang View, Singapore 639673

 

Synopsis

Heritage and the Creative Industry “Heritage poses the challenge of innovation in a new way: How does the new integrate with the old?” This was the key question raised by Helga Nowotny (co-founder and former president of the European Research Council) in her keynote address at the 1st Singapore Heritage Science Conference on Heritage science as a complex system: The embarrassment of complexity: A phase of transition? Heritage is a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary domain that investigates and pioneers integrated action plans and solutions in response to, and in anticipation of, the challenges arising from cultural heritage issues in society. Heritage is closely linked to the history and identity of communities. With so many heritage experts who document the human experiences of past generations and make this treasure available in the present digital era, in the 2nd Singapore Heritage Science Conference, we will focus on the creative industries “architecture, arts and antique markets, crafts, design (industrial, communication and fashion), publishing, film, video, and photography, radio and television, software, computer games and electronic publishing, advertising, music and the visual and performing arts”. We invited distinguished speakers with a record of blending heritage and innovation. The common denominator for all speakers is that they use inter- and trans- disciplinary methods to understand the systems they work in. Our goal is to enhance skills in academic research, critical analysis and interpretation while testing multimedia tools for data organization, visualization and performative manifestations in collaboration with the creative industry. We warmly invite you to participate in what promises to be an exciting conference. Andrea NANETTI and CHEONG Siew Ann Conference Chairs   [Programme]  

Videos & Presentation Slides

Welcome address by Andrea Nanetti (Associate Professor, School of Art, Design and Media, Nanyang Technological University), Cheong Siew Ann (Assistant Professor, School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University), and Jan W. Vasbinder (Director, Para Limes, Nanyang Technological University) Biography   Keynote address Chair: Alan Chan Dean, College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University Biography Speaker: Harold Thwaites Consultant Professor & Director of the 3CDI, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Biography & Abstract │ Presentation   Panel 1: From Heritage to Creative Industry Chair: Vibeke Sorensen Chair of School of Art, Design and Media, Nanyang Technological University Biography Speaker: Nanci Takeyama Assistant Professor in Product Design, School of Art, Design & Media, Nanyang Technological University Biography & Abstract │ Presentation   Speaker: Masahito Kawamori Project Professor at the Media and Governance School, Keio University, Japan Biography & Abstract │ Presentation   Speaker: Luca Zan Director of GIOCA (Innovation an Organization of Culture and the Arts), University of Bologna, Italy Biography & Abstract │ Presentation   Speaker: James Morris Director of the Web Media Production Programme, Ravensbourne, London, United Kingdom Biography & Abstract │ Presentation   Q&A   Panel 2: Heritage & Craftsmanship Chair: Peer M. Sathikh Associate Chair of School of Art, Design and Media, Nanyang Technological University Biography Speaker: Galina Mihaleva Assistant Professor in Technology, Art and Fashion, School of Art, Design & Media, Nanyang Technological University Biography & Abstract │ Presentation   Speaker: Francesco Iannone Lighting Designer with Consuline, Milan, Italy Biography & Abstract │ Presentation   Speaker: Richard Kearns Independent artist, Singapore Biography & Abstract │ Presentation   Q&A   Panel 3: Immersive Spaces Chair: Ben Shedd, Academy Award Winner, Professor, Digital Filmmaking, School of Art, Design and Media, Nanyang Technological University Biography Speaker: Semir Zeki Professor of Neuroesthetics at University College London, United Kingdom Biography & Abstract │ Presentation   Speaker: Sandro Parrinello Assistant Professor in Architectural Drawing, Dept. of Civil Engineering and Architecture of the University of Pavia, Italy Biography & Abstract │Presentation 1, 2 & 3   Speaker: Scott Lukas Chair, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Lake Tahoe Community College, United States Biography & Abstract │ Presentation 1 & 2   Speakers: Kenneth Feinstein and James Morris Assistant Professor of Film, Interaction and Game Design, School of Art, Design & Media, Nanyang Technological University Biography & Abstract │ Presentation   Speaker: Luo ShenShen PhD Student, School of Art, Design & Media, Nanyang Technological University Biography & Abstract │ Presentation   Q&A   Panel 4: “Recording” Heritage Chair: Robert Casteels Independent Conductor, Researcher and Composer, Singapore Biography Speaker: Nicole Revel Senior Researcher Emeritus, CNRS, Paris, France and Dr Honoris Causa (Humanities) at Ateneo de Manila University Biography & Abstract │ Presentation   Speaker: Ross Williams Assistant Professor in Sound Design, School of Art, Design & Media, Nanyang Technological University Biography & Abstract │ Presentation   Q&A   Screening of selected animated shorts on Heritage Inspired Art of Animation Curator: Ishu Patel Visiting Professor, School of Art, Design & Media, Nanyang Technological University Biography Closing session by Andrea Nanetti and Cheong Siew Ann Conference Chairs