Let go, go, get out, change what you see, change what you feel and most importantly, change what you think. When you participate in De Program you choose to place yourself in a new frame; you change your familiar.  / The program is three intense weeks from July 6 to 26, 2008. The program includes two studio projects. Participants will work with Bob van Dijk / NLXL (www.nlxl.nl) and members of Studio Lust  (www.lust.nl).  The participants use studio facilities in Den Haag, seat of the Dutch government on the coast, 30 minutes south of Amsterdam. / De Program is based in the Netherlands and will include a four-day trip to Zurich. Outside of studio activities, participants will visit with leading designers in Amsterdam, Den Haag, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Zurich and other select locations. / Why the Netherlands? The dutch design culture maintains a connection with modern’s inception. Evident on the street, clients, designers and society accept and encourage solutions that respond to communication needs with an inventive twist, distinct from other cultures. The design community in Zurich combines a storied history with an inventive contemporary community contributing to Zurich’s role as a historic, as well as contemporary center for design thinking.

Who goes? In the past the program has included practicing designers, design educators, graduate students and advanced undergraduate students with backgrounds in the appropriate design discipline. Admission is based on a portfolio review: 10 to 20 images on CD, DVD, or website and a statement of intent. Students are eligible for three graduate or undergraduate credits.

The program cost is $3,950.00

The program covers tuition for three graduate or undergraduate credit hours, all lodging, and all transportation associated with the program including a trip to Zurich. The program also covers some meals. Participants are responsible for airfare and ground transportation to and from Den Haag, Netherlands. You will need to allow extra funds for some meals, a few supplies, personal ground transportation and spending money.

For information regarding other international programs at CCS contact Jennifer Dickey, Director of International Student Services 313 664 7428 / jdickey@collegeforcreativestudies.edu

Application deadline: Friday, April 18, 2008 / application process: / return an application form with a good faith deposit of $300.00 payable to College for Creative Studies. If you are accepted, the fee is applied toward the program cost. If you are not accepted the fee is returned.

For additional program information contact: Doug Kisor • tele 313 664 7601 dkisor@collegeforcreativestudies.edu or Ashlei Field tele 313 664 7607 afield@collegeforcreativestudies.edu

If you would like more information on the program experience you can view results from past de programs at www.Lust.nl/deprogram/2007