Abstract
Knowledge transfer between universities and the commercial sector is becoming more prevalent, and different processes have been adopted to facilitate the transfer of knowledge. The ‘In Light of Visual Arts’ project aimed to facilitate knowledge exchange in relation to an innovative concept, the ‘eco-philosophy of light’, between the lighting industry and the arts and cultural sector through an Informal Learning approach. Young visual artists, light designers and lighting technicians were encouraged to explore and exchange experiences in the areas of visual communication, art appreciation and art archiving to create practical lighting solutions. This project offers a feasible framework for the enhancement of artistic training through knowledge sharing, for the benefit of the participants themselves and, in turn, academia, industry and the community.
 
 Keywords: informal learning, experiential learning, knowledge transfer, art education, interdisciplinary study
Highlights
PROJECT OBJECTIVES There were five main objectives of the ‘In Light of Visual Arts’ project: (1) to enhance students’ ability in the use of lighting in visual arts communication; (2) to facilitate knowledge transfer of art appreciation and art archiving between manufacturers and art practitioners; (3) to raise and gain awareness of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)’s contribution to visual communication and the environment; (4) to stimulate knowledge transfer in the arts and humanities through collaboration and partnerships; and (5) to make an impact by delivering the concept of ‘eco-philosophy of light’ through visual arts, research and documentation
Participants in the ‘In Light of Visual Arts’ project agree with this notion, believing that knowledge transfer should not be confined to commercial industry or academia, and that the project content, process and outcomes should be shared with the general public so as to become an extension of the knowledge transfer partnership
As a pilot project aimed at synthesising lighting knowledge, visual arts and community engagement, ‘In Light of Visual Arts’ was ambitious in steering away from a unidirectional approach, which is often the favoured model for ‘technology transfer’
Summary
PROJECT OBJECTIVES There were five main objectives of the ‘In Light of Visual Arts’ project: (1) to enhance students’ ability in the use of lighting in visual arts communication; (2) to facilitate knowledge transfer of art appreciation and art archiving between manufacturers and art practitioners; (3) to raise and gain awareness of HKBU’s contribution to visual communication and the environment; (4) to stimulate knowledge transfer in the arts and humanities through collaboration and partnerships; and (5) to make an impact by delivering the concept of ‘eco-philosophy of light’ through visual arts, research and documentation. The ‘In Light of Visual Arts’ project was more than a simple transfer of technological knowledge of eco-lighting from MEGAMAN® Hong Kong to AVA students; it aimed to make this knowledge available to a wider audience, for instance, by holding an exhibition and educating people about different applications of eco-lighting and the associated technology.
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