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【USR Hub】The “Tianmu Studies” Based on Culture, Life, and Environment: Imagining Low-Carbon Resilient Communities and Local Livable Systems - 1130712 Urban Design from the Perspective of Environmental Behavior and Bodily Interventions

This interdisciplinary course is jointly led by Professor Dong Yifen from the Department of Dance and Professor Liu Huifang from the Department of Urban Planning at National Taipei University. The course explores the impact and application of environmental behavior studies and bodily interventions in urban design. Through a combination of theory and practice, students will gain a deeper understanding of how human behavior interacts with urban environments and learn how to apply this knowledge to create more inclusive and functional urban spaces. The course includes a workshop on bodily and sculptural interventions in space, attempting to integrate the dynamic/static qualities of the body into public spaces, creating dialogues between objects, and engaging the body to intervene in space. The aim is to generate possibilities for "extended choreography." Through the origin of "participatory art," the course broadens the scope of art practices to include community art, institutional critique, relational aesthetics, and social practices. Under the central theme of "human relationships," the course encourages artists to transition from creating objects for viewing to actively triggering events/actions, leading to various socially connected practices. Artists and urban design are no longer just about posing questions but aim to use the openness of art projects to generate planning actions that go beyond fixed forms and even open solutions to social issues. In the environmental behavior study section, the course explores how people’s behavior patterns are influenced by different spaces, including how they use spaces, perceive their environments, and how these environments affect their behavior. These behavioral data provide a basis for spatial planning and design, helping designers create environments that better meet users' needs. By understanding user behavior, designers can create more functional and human-centered spaces, whether in urban planning, public facilities, residential spaces, or commercial buildings, ultimately improving the comfort and efficiency of spaces. Finally, through studying actual user behavior patterns, designers can identify problems or shortcomings in existing spaces and propose solutions to improve the functionality and safety of these environments. The two professors also introduce and explain the differences and case studies of "site-specific art," "Land Art" or "Earth Work," and art created for specific locations through videos in the classroom. Site Specific Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0DXJZ17L6s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARBsWGGsEo8 Julie Teperman - https://www.convergencetheatre.com Kristen Carcone - https://kristencarcone.com Colleen Snell - https://www.froginhand.com/colleen-snell

Implemented by Center for Teaching and Learning Development
Date: 2024/07/12