Book of Abstracts: 20 January 2014 Paliwanagan sa UP Diliman | Page 21

In 2007, when the museum project was still being proposed, the CFA was
requested by the curator of this proposed science museum to design and
prototype two projects that show scientific principles in interactive and
engaging ways. The aim was to prove to the BAFI Board Members that local
talents and skills could be the main resource in realizing the creative component
of the project. This departs from the practice of leasing foreign franchises to
fill up exhibition spaces.

Prof Rosete is recipient of three professorial chairs namely the: Diamond
Jubilee Professorial Chair award (July 1, 2011- June 30, 2012) for his creative
work Contemporary Designs for the Kalakat Weavers of Agusan del Sur; the
Jose JoyaProfessorial Chair Award (July 1, 2005- June 30, 2006) for his work
Virtual Gallery for Digital Artworks; and the Guillermo Tolentino Professorial
Chair Award (July 1, 1999-June 30, 2000) for Sustainable Design Using
Recycling and Reusing Concepts.

With the Board convinced of the feasibility of collaborating with a local institution,
a MOA between BAFI and CFA ensued in 2008, which paved the way for the
engagement of nine (9) faculty members and seven (7) students of the College.
The CFA team was tasked to design 48 exhibition items for the museum. In the
process of designing, the CFA team consulted with science experts for content,
and production experts for manufacturing feasibility. The science museum
eventually came to be known as The Mind Museum, a brand congruent to its
character of learning science in a stimulating and fun environment.

Prof. Rosete is an educator, artist, designer.

The Science Museum opened in 2011. The CFA continues to collaborate with
the Science Museum in collecting feedback from its visitors and involving its
students through practicum training and thesis projects.
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