 Research Center for Industrial Culture［RCIC］
The Research Center for Industrial Culture (RCIC) is an auxiliary office of the Institute of Advanced Media Arts and Sciences that was started in 2010. The RCIC takes the information science technology and regional culture research of IAMAS and uses them to create cooperative research and community outreach projects with local industry. Reaching beyond mere cooperation with industry, we are involved with new cultural and industrial events and aim to build up the concept of “industrial culture” at the regional level.
The RCIC consists of the center’s president and research specialists. Its activities are run by the managing and public relations committees, which are made up of several faculty members. Previously known as the Center for Media Culture (CMC), this office acted as bridge, connecting the school’s various activities with the outside world. The new RCIC will continue the CMC’s endeavors while also strengthening local awareness of “region” and “industry”. Academic-Industrial Collaboration
Our joint efforts build a base through region, industry and business. From this, IAMAS students and faculty can conduct research and create artwork with a wider view of our world and society. We are actively searching out opportunities to strengthen ties with businesses and community groups.
Collaborative efforts include: -Determining needs of industries in the prefecture -Determining and promoting IAMAS’s capabilities (technology, design, research, etc.) -Connecting research at IAMAS with other universities -Conducting joint planning with industry support organizations -Supporting job placement in local businesses for graduates Inquiries IAMAS Research Center for Industrial Culture［RCIC］ tel.0584-75-6606 / fax.0584-75-6637 IAMAS RCIC Branch Office tel.0584-77-1138 / fax.0584-77-1105 〉IAMAS RCIC Branch Cultural Activities
In addition to creating networks with other educational and cultural institutions, the RCIC manages school exhibitions, special workshops, and other cultural events. Starting in 1995, we managed the interactive art exhibition “Interaction” four times before using it a base to create the Ogaki Biennale in 2004. Our current focus is on organizing events that deepen the relationship between IAMAS and the surrounding region.
Events and Activities Include: -Gifu Ogaki Biennale -Make: Ogaki Meeting -International Exhibitions -IAMAS Graduate Exhibition -Off-campus Events -IAMAS Open House -Artist in Residence Program -Foreign Researcher Support and Collaborative Work -Exchange Student Program Promotion and Archiving
The RCIC also takes care of public relations and archiving the school’s activities. We design school pamphlets and other reference materials, and also archive student work through the graduate exhibition catalog. We also manage records of public lectures and events put on by the school. Our publications are created in collaboration with faculty members and students in design-related fields.
Responsibilities Include: -Catalogs and other publications -Website Management -Public Relations Planning and Strategy -Graduate exhibition catalog -Other in-school publications -IAMAS reference collection -Lecture and special event archiving |
