International Academy of Media Arts and Sciences Multimedia Studio Course
The Academy is an educational institution that cultivates creators with the high-level skills that form the base of our information society. Students focus in on a specialized field of study while also learning about the wide scope of technology and theory that has become essential in the age of information. This approach produces specialists able to engage in creative activities across many fields.
Students come from a variety of backgrounds, spanning the sciences, humanities and the arts. The Academy embraces this diversity and provides an individualized education and flexible advising based on a student’s skills and goals.
Muximum 30 students
AND Course（Network）
CGI Course（CG Animation）
DIT Course（Design）
DSP Course（Sound Programming）
AND Course［Advanced Network Design Course］
The AND Course strives to understand the needs of our rapidly changing technology based society and educates students how to design anew the systems that will be necessary in the future.
Fields of Study
-Network Design
-System Administration
Class Content
-Acquiring skills in Information Technology, Programming, Network Design
-Conducting surveys and research on Information Technology and implementing the results
-Developing system in cooperation with outside organizations
Shigeki Yoshida ［Professor］
CGI Course［Computer Generated Image Course］
The education, research and projects conducted in the CGI course prepare students for the future cutting room floor. Students use powerful 3D imaging tools including MAYA, Houdini, and RenderMan.
Fields of Study
-Computer Graphics
-Animation
Class Content
-Animation Projects
-Discussing Newest Trends in CG
-Developing individuals’ creative potential and highlighting tools and methodology through research and project creation
Hideyuki Oda ［Professor］
Masao Takakuwa ［Professor］
Kenichi Hagihara ［Assistant Professor］
DIT Course［Designing for Information Technology Course］
Work in this course revolves around cross-disciplinary information design that incorporates various types of media. Emphasis is put on developing students’ ability to identify problems and conceive design solutions themselves.
Fields of Study
-Web Design
-Graphic Design
-Programming
Class Content
-Understanding the general concept of design
-Techniques of web design and graphic design
-Project planning and implementation
Masahiko Furukata ［Associate Professor］
Akira Segawa ［Lecturer］
DSP Course［Dynamic Sensory Programming Course］
The DSP Course explores the nature of the relationship between real-time based installations and performers. This course hopes to create young professionals with a fresh intuition for media.
Fields of Study
-Video and Music Performance
-Installations
-Device Research and Development
Class Content
-Video and audio expression based on digital signal processing
-Media expression using networks and databases
