IN ENGLISH The purpose of the University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork is the nurturing of"cre- ative talent".Sosai is a japanese term that refers to "creative talent"the talent that stirs up the originality deep within our minds and stimulates our potential to contrive vari- ous ideas that help us to accommodate to vari- ous situations... Nurturing this talent leads to an attitude that encourages us to thoroughly enjoy stimu- lating our originality and creativity...
University of Creation,Art,Muisc and SocialWork continuaiton; It generates an ever-growing curiosity with regard to knowledge.This curiosity helps us to anticipate the existence of unanticipated discoveries simply by allowing us to be absor- bed with the ideas and accommodations that lead to ever more positive attitudes.
One of the most precious teachings of the history of mankind is the truth of the fact that all men, regardless of the situation at hand,if one is able to recapture the artlessness of ones spirit and, when necessary,to maintain a tireless attitude to- wards ones commitment,then that person can become a wonderful creative spirit.
About the University Our university has its two departments; the Creative Arts Department and the SocialWork Department.We also have our two campuses and several unique facilities.
Our university offers talented overseas students opportunities to pursue undergraduate study in fields of Music,Fine Arts(including Physical Ex- pression,Tea Ceremony)and SocialWork,in a special Japanese Cultural environment.
The admission process is straightforward. Selection of candidates is based on the required documents.The program officially begins in April but the university provides for entrance at the beginning of the second semester in October for returnee and foreign students.
Requirements at enrolment are completion of a combined total of twelve years primary(elemen -tary)and secondary(high school)education and proof of a Japanese language skill level equi- valent to level 2 of the Japanese Language Pro- ficiency Test.
Comparing to the other universities in these fields,tuition and enrollment fees for stu- dents in the 4-year programs in both the creative arts and socialwork departments are exceptionally low.
Outstanding students can qualify for partial,and in some cases,total exemptions from both tuition and enrollment fees.Scholarships offered by the university and by third party institutions are available.
OpenCampus,dates for the 2008 Schoolyear shall be announced shortly.We hope that you will have the chance to attend the one of these events and learn in person about this university.
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About the Admission There are different admission procedures for foreign students residing outside Japan,foreign students already in Japan,trans- fer students and for the visiting students...
For the transfer students and visiting students, Please contact the,univer- sity admission office;at the University of Creation, Arts,Music and SocialWork.
We always want to consider ourselves to be internationally minded.For that reason,we have developed a system whi ch employs a single course of study covering the best of both the East and the West.
A student in our Art Course,for example, who decides to major in oil painting, will also spend time studying Japanese painting techniques.For a student majo- ring in Japanese painting,oil painting will also be a part of his/her course of study.
Fusion of Art and Social Welfare The Unrestricted Seminar System facilitates the communication bet- ween the different departments. This is a flexible system offering various specialized topics mainly from our professors'research areas.
Continuation of the Fusion of Art and Social Welfare; Students from both the Creative Arts Department and the SocialWork Department can earn credits by at- tending the seminars of the other department's professors.
International Study System The International Study System aims to bring up talented persons with a global view who are capable to activate in an international society.
International Study System continuation; During the 4 years of enrollment, the participating students study abroad for one year,6 months at a university in a developed country, and for another 6 months at a uni- versity in a developing country.
International Study System continuation; Thus,by experimenting two different realities,the stu- dents acquire a new perspec- tive on the world .Students can transfer the result of their activities abroad into credits,so the total enroll- ment period remains unchanged.
International Students continuation; Through communication among our faculty stu- dents and foreign stu- dents,we feel that we are able to contribute to a truly international cultural exchange.
International Students Class instructions and guidance are conducted in Japanese but reports, examinations and presen- tations by the students may be given in English as well.
Earth Environment Festival "Water"and "greenery"are the bases of the existence of man- kind.It is our job to stop the folly of polluting and destro- ying these bases as soon as we possibly can.
Earth Environment Festival continuation; Problems such as the warming of the earth ,the destruction of our environment with man- made hormones that pollute our air and water,are threatening the future of all mankind.
Earth Environment Festival continuation; In order to revitalize our earth which is now on the verge of death due to the damage we have caused,each and every one of us must initiate positive actions to help reverse this damage by attacking sources of po- llution close to us.
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Earth Environment Festival continuation; As we direct our serious attention towards the en- vironment of the earth, one action that we initi- ated back in 1993 was to hold an annual "Earth En- vironment Festival".Every- one ,especially the students of our younger generations, must consider and confront these problems if they are ever to be solved.
For our prospective students: Our university offers talented overseas students oppotunities to pursue undergraduate study in fields of Music,Fine Arts, (including Physical Expression, Tea Ceremony)and Social Work,in a special Japanese cultural en- vironment.
The admission process is straightforward.Selection of candidates is based on the required documents. The program officially be- gins in April but the uni- versity provides for entra- nce at the beginning of the second semester in October for returnee and foreign stu- dents...
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Requirements at enrollment are completion of a combi- ned total of twelve year primary(elementary)and se- condary(high school)educa- tion and proof of a Japanese Lnaguage Skill level equiva- lent to level 2 of the Japa- nese Language Proficiency Test.
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Comparing to other universities in these fields,tuition and enro- llment fees for students in the 4 -year programs in both the creative arts and socialwork departments are exceptionally low.
Outstanding students can qualify for partial, and in some cases,total exemptions from both tution and enrollment fees. Scholarships offered by the University and by third party institutions are available...
OpenCampus dates for the School year shall be announced shortly.We hope that you will have the chance to attend the one of these events and learn in person about this university...
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ADMISSION There are different admission procedures for foreign students residing outside Japan ,foreign students already in Japan,trans- fer students and for visiting students...
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Admissions procedures period
Those accepted for admission to our university should carry out all of the prescribed admi- ssions procedures,including the submission of all pertinent ma- terials and payment of fees and expenses required,within the pe- riods stipulated.
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Announcement of test results
Announcement of the test re- sults will be sent directly to the applicant.In the case of students applying through recommendations,the announce- ment of the acceptance/disqua -lification will be sent to the respective high school principal and to the applicant. In the case of students applying through self-recommendations,the announcement of the acceptance/ disqualification will be sent di- rectly to the applicant.Results are not available over the tele- phone...
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We make available for our students various scholar- ship systems so that they are able to plan their learning free of economic pressure.Some examples are the; =ELGA Scholarship (25000 JPY monthly)offered by our university =Japan Student Services Organization Scholarship (65000 JPY monthly) =Monbusho Scholarship for self financing interna- tional students (52000 JPY monthly) =Gunma International Asso- ciation Scholarship for fo- reign students(30000 JPY monthly).
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continuation of the Scholarship; Our university also offers annual prizes for students with excellent results. There are also several stu- dent loan options offered by different public insti- tutions.
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These Scholarships are mainly offered by third party insti- tutions.The University offers guidance and issues the nece- ssary documents,but the appli- cants have to apply directly to the financing institutions. For more information about the scholarships,please visit the Japan Student Services Organi- zation page...
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Open Campus,Workshops,Viewing Days
Every year a series of events are held at the University where stu- dents may visit the University, experience actual classes and speak to University staff one -to -one about issues concerning them...
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Viewing Days
These are Saturday after- noon events for those who wish to see the University facilities and grounds and get a feel for life on Campus. For more information and for those interested in applying are asked to contact the Uni- versity at least two weeks in advance...
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Preparing to Study in Japan
College Student Visa Please be sure to have a College Student Visa when you come to Japan. If you arrive to Japan with any other type of visa,you will have to change your status of re -sidence to College Stu- dent.This is a complicated process which may involve temporarily leaving Japan and its success is not gua- ranteed.
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE
It is a good idea to learn the Japanese language as much as possible as a prepa- ration for your studies. It is specially impor- tant to improve your lis- tening comprehension ski- lls and to practice con- versation.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Dining Student cafeterias serving Japanese and Western food, and Verde convenience sto- res are located on both cam puses. Please contact us for more information.
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CAMPUS LIFE
HOUSING=DORMITORIES Kyubankan dormitory for male students,Jubankan dormitory for female stu- dents.There are 87 one- room apartments in total, with a mini kitchen,bath- room,toilet,a single bed, air conditioner,telephone, a desk and a closet.The dor -mitories are located in Ta -kasaki city,6 to 9 minutes from the university by school bus...
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Circle and Club Activities Grade Separation = volunteer activities Manga Revolution = comics Club creation,debates, fanzine Wind Instruments = performances, Circle Summer Festival participation, soccer,cheering. CTF = track and fields events
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Horikoshi Soccer =soccer all-round Club Horse Riding Club =horse riding Game Communications =game research Circle Go Association =go and shogi Fundamental Loop =volunteer activities Softball =softball Mongolian Chop =light music Squad Hardball Club =baseball
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Environment-Welfare Research
Rationale
Environment&Welfare are both important themes for the hu- man race in the 21st century. They both are fundamental and absolute conditions for living a human life...
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Rationale continuation;
Once a deep relationship and interaction existed between Environment and Welfare,but with the ad- vancement of the admini- strative differentiation and the academic speciali- zation the relationship between them became less evident.The professional activities in these two fi- elds evolved in separate types of occupations.
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Addressing a wide call for participation to the rese- archers,professionals and administrators of these two fields,the Environment-Wel- fare Society of Japan came to existence in September 2004 not only to take into consi- deration the interrelation between Environment and Welfare but aiming to create a new field of environment-welfare and thus largely contribute to the develop -ment of government,administration, industry,society and knowledge...
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Rationale Activities
=Study of the interrelation ship between environment and welfare,social welfare issues influenced by the en- vironment and environmental issues influenced by social welfare. =Administrative,social and industrial initiatives. =Establishment of Environment -Welfare as an academic field.
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Environment-Welfare Research
The Environment-Welfare Society of Japan has its headquarters at the University of Creation, Art,Music and SocialWork...
Once a deep relationship and interaction existed between Environment and Welfare,but with the advancement of the administrative differentiation and the academic specialization the relationship between them became less evident...
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RATIONALE
Environment and Welfare are both important themes for the human race in the 21st century.They both are fundamental and absolute conditions for living a hu- man life.
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RATIONALE continuation;
Addressing a wide call for participation to the researchers,profe- ssionals and adminis- trators of these two fields,the Environment- Welfare Society of Japan came to existence in Sep- tember 2004 not only to take into consideration the interrelation between Environment and Welfare but aiming to create a new field of environment-wel- fare and thus largely con- tribute to the development of government,administration, industry,society and knowledge.
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RATIONALE ACTIVITIES
Study of the inter- relationship between environment and wel- fare,social welfare issues influenced by the environment and en- vironmental issues in- fluenced by social welfare.
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RESEARCH
Bruno Taut Research Group
Bruno Taut in Takasaki The world-famous German expressionist architect Bruno Taut spent around 3 years in Japan,mostly at the Senshin-tei on the grounds of the Shorinzan Daruma Temple in Takasaki, where he was able to engage in art and socialwork...
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RESEARCH
Bruno Taut in Takasaki continuation; He designed and directed the production of a num- ber of industrial art works at Takasaki Kogeisho Industrial Arts Center. In his books he introduced to the world the beauty of traditional Japanese archi- tecture such as the Katsura Detached Palace.
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RESEARCH
Bruno Taut Memorial Hall
For a long time,the Iwanami Shoten publishing house, which has greatly influenced both the academic and cultural circles of Japan,continued to keep and publish a number of precious documents dealing with Taut and his works.
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RESEARCH
Bruno Taut Memorial Hall continuation; Iwanami Shoten believing in the potential of our college provided us ge- nerous support and en- trusted these valuable documents to the safekee- ping of University of Creation,Art,Music and So- cialWork...
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RESEARCH
Bruno Taut Studies
We aim to contribute to our local society by properly maintaining and exhibiting these precious cultural assets. We are also determined to support further research on Taut's life and works with curators assigned to the Bruno Taut Research Group...
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CURRICULUM
ART COURSE A unique course,where besides design you can earn a BA in cartoons,ceramics,tea ceremony or physical expression. Prospective applicants capacity: 100.Period for fulfillment of degree requirements 4 years.
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CURRICULUM
Music Course
One to one lessons with professional performing artists. Prospective appli- cants capacity:80. Period for fulfill- ment of degree re- quirements 4 years.
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CURRICULUM
Music Courses;
Vocal Music Pop Music Piano Electric Organ Wind Instruments Stringed Instruments Percussion Instruments Traditional Japanese Instruments Ethnic Instruments Tuning Composition Music Education Musicology Music Theraphy
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CURRICULUM
SocialWork Course; Social worker edu- cation in the front line of welfare. Prospective applicants capacity:100.Period for fulfillment of deg- ree requirements 4 years.
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Academic Calendar
Second Semester
2009
January 6 Classes begin February 2 Classes of Second Semester end February 2 Second Semester Exam Period begins February 7 Second Semester exam Period ends.
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BA in JAPAN
The equivalent of BA in Japan is Gakushi.It is the first terminal uni- versity level qualifica- tion and generally requi- res 4 years of study. Students usually take wri- tten tests in each subjects as exams.Candidates for Ga- kushi must obtain 124 credits, 36 of which in general subjects, 8 in foreign language,4 in phy- sical education and 76 in specia- lized subjects.
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Our university have two Departments, the Creative Arts Department;the Music Course and the Art Course. and the SocialWork Depart- ment.For all information about our courses feel free to ask or visit our homepage for details.
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MUSIC COURSES
Vocal Music Pop Music Piano Electric Organ Wind Instruments Stringed Instruments Percussion Instruments Traditional Japanese Instruments Ethnic Instruments Tuning Composition Music Education Musicology Music Therapy
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ART COURSES
A unique course,where besides design you can earn a BA in cartoons, ceramics,tea ceremony or physical expression. Prospective applicants capacity:100.Period for fulfillment of degree requirements 4 years.
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MUSIC One to one lessons with professional performing artists.Prospective applicants capacity:80 Period for fulfillment of degree requirements 4 years.
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BA in JAPAN The equivalent of BA in Japan is Gakushi.It is the first terminal university level qua -lification and generally re- quires 4 years of study. Students usually take written tests in each subjects as exams. Candidates for Gakushi must obtain 124 credits,36 of which in general subjects,8 in foreign language,4 in physical education and 76 in specialized subjects.
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Continuation;
Vocal Music Pop Music Piano Electric Organ Wind Instruments Stringed Instruments Percussion Instruments Traditional Japanese Instruments Ethnic Instruments Tuning Composition Music Education Musicology Music Theraphy
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2009 January 6 Classes begin February 2 Classes of Second Semester end February 2 Second Semester Exam Period begins February 7 Second Semester Exam Period ends
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RATIONALE
Environment and Welfare are both important themes for thhe human race in the 21st century.They both are funda- mental and absolute conditi- ons for living a human life.
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RATIONALE
Once a deep relationship and interaction existed between Environment and Welfare,but with the ad- vancement of the adminis- trative differentiation and the academic specia- lization the relationship between them became less evident.The professional activities in these two fields evolved in separate types of occupations...
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RATIONALE
Addressing a wide call for participation to the re- searchers,professionals and administrators of these two fields,the Environment- Welfare Society of Japan came to existence in September 2004 not only to take into conside- ration the interrelation between Environment and Welfare but aiming to create a new field of environ- ment-welfare and thus largely con- tribute to the development of go- vernment,administration,industry, society and knowledge.
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RATIONALE ACTIVITIES =Study of the interrelationship between environment and welfare, social welfare issues influenced by the environment and environ- mental issues influenced by social welfare. =Administrative,social and indus- trial initiatives. =Establishment of Environment- Welfare as an academic field....
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Bruno Taut Research Group Bruno Taut in Takasaki
The world-famous German expressionist architect Bruno Taut spent around 3 years in Japan,mostly at the Senshin-tei on the grounds of the Shorinzan Daruma Temple in Takasaki, where he was able to engage in art and social work...
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Bruno Taut in Takasaki continuation; He designed and directed the production of a num- ber of industrial art works at Takasaki Kogeisho Industrial Arts Center. In his books he introduced to the world the beauty of traditional japanese archi- tecture such as the Katsura Detached Palace.
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Bruno Taut Memorial Hall
For a long time,the Iwanami Shoten publishing house, which has greatly influenced both the academic and cultural circles of Japan,continued to keep and publish a number of precious documents dealing with Taut and his works...
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Bruno Taut Memorial Hall
Iwanami Shoten believing in the potential of our college provided us gene- rous support and entrusted these valuable documents to the safekeeping of University of Creation,Art,Music and So- cialWork...
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Bruno Taut Studies
We aim to contribute to our local society by properly maintaining and exhibiting these precious cultural assets. We are also determined to support further research on Taut's life and works with curators assigned to the Bruno Taut Research Group...
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INTERNET MEDIA LABORATORY
On 4th floor of the Bruno Taut Memorial Hall,profe- ssor Edmond Mauzer and associate professor Naoki Kimino created the Internet Media Laboratory.Our main resources are ourselves, modern hardware and a small reference book library...
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Portal Site
The portal site provides role based access to in- ternal information resour- ces and tools like surveys, blogs,forums,event photo gallery,and knowledge base about the university infor- mation services.It is part of the larger intercampus information system also acce- ssible from Japanese mobile phones and LCD terminals.....
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SOUZOU-NET
High-performance IP videophone system using Ginganet-Denwa Warpgates,improved with remote-controlled cameras and projectors. Souzou-net connects 14 classrooms of the Naka- yama and Yachiyo Campuses, as well as the Tokyo office and the Attached High School. This system is currently used in classroom teaching since April 2005.
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Video Streaming
Following a series of studies and experiments with our servers loca- ted in Japan and in the Silicon Valley,we started an internet TV venture in- tegrated into the univer- sity's vision of Interna- tional-Environment-Welfare & Sosai,as a new type of en- vironment-welfare activity.
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Video Streaming continuation; This project is called Creation TV and anybody with a broadband connection is welcome to enjoy it and participate. We are planning to extend our streams to internet-enabled mo- bile phones,widespread in Japan...
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Bruno Taut Database
We are digitizing with high resolution scanners and di- gital cameras original works of Bruno Taut and other re- lated documents.These are en- tried with complete descrip- tions in a database searchable at the Taut Memorial Hall.
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WEB PAGE RENEWAL
We built the first English site of the University of Creation,Art,Music & Social Work,we rebuilt from scratch the Japanese page and we are maintaining them...
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About our University
Our university has its two departments the Creative Arts Depart- ment;The Music Course and The Art Course... The other one is the SocialWork Department which have a SocialWork Course...
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CAMPUSES
NAKAYAMA CAMPUS The Creative Arts Department and several unique facilities are located in this comprehen- sive art space.In the Suikin Concert Hall,which combines the best of Japanese and Western techniques,the monthly Horikoshi Gakuen Concerts are held,as well as the regular Monday and Wednes- day concerts.
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NAKAYAMA CAMPUS continuation; The Suikin-tei garden is nationally registered as "Tangible Cultural Pro- perty"and the Suikin-kut- su(water koto tavern)is one of the "100 Most Att- ractive Scenic Locations for Sounds in Japan".The Sanpuku-an museum hosts the monthly exhibits of the art course students and if you visit the Ethnic Instruments Museum,you can find a fine collection of Musical instruments from the Far East....
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The Verde convenience store and the student cafeteria are located near the campus entrance and there are regular school buses connecting the campus with the Takasaki Station.
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Yachiyo Campus Headqurter of the SocialWork Department.The TESLA building located here is a clean energy pavilion which utilizes Japan's first solar light generator system.A large volume of hot spring
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Yachiyo Campus continuation; A large volume of hot spring water also gushes up from the Sanpuku-an spring on the TESLA grounds,so faculty and students can enjoy at no charge the hot spring bath on the 4th floor.The Bruno Taut Memorial Hall Exhibits original works of the German Expressionist architect Bruno Taut as well as a number of precious documents dealing with Taut,entrusted to the safekeeping of University of Creation,Art,Music and Social Work by the Iwanami Shoten pub- lishing house.
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A modern student cafeteria is located on the 3rd floor and the Verde convenience store serves additive-free bread made by using hot spring water,as well as other natural products. Regular school buses connect the campus to the Takasaki Station....
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FACILITIES
Suikin-tei Japanese-style Garden...
After ten long years,and with the help of many volunteers,the landscaping of this garden has finally been completed.The garden serves as an appropriate image of the theme "Forest and School",the concept of our institution...
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Suikin-tei Garden continuation;
These buildings help to make this garden one of the most unique compre- hensive art spaces to be found in Japan.In 2001 the Suikin-tei garden was officially designated as a nationally-registered tangible cultural property.
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SUIKIN-KUTSU The Suikin-kutsu is also located on the grounds of the Suikin-tei garden. This site was selected by the Ministry of Environment as one of the "100 Most Attractive Scenic Locations for Sounds in Japan". It is the only entry from this list to be located within Gunma Prefecture.
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Suikin-kutsu continuation; It is open to the public and attracts many visitors to the garden and our cam- pus. Drops of water from a basin create an exquisite sound as they resonate inside a pair of jars,representing the positive and negative, which have been buried in the ground.The Victor Com- pany has produced a CD of this environmental sound that is currently being sold throughout the country...
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SUIKIN SOGAKUDO CONCERT HALL The interior of this concert hall was designed by Fuji Ki saburo,the same person who built the Suikin-tei.His effo rts have helped us to achieve acoustical qualities that are on a par with those of noted concert halls throughout the western world.The hall combines the best of Japanese and western techniques and serves as an es- pecially warm art space...
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FACILITIES
SANPUKU-AN FOREST and the MUSEUM SANPUKU-AN
In accordance with our concept of "Forest and School"we advocate a positive action program we call "Let's Make a Forest".One sample of the efforts of this prog- ram would be the Sanpukuan Forest.In this forest,you can find fossils of sili- cified wood that are 100 million years old.
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FACILITIES continuation;
There is also a grand crape myrtle tree that is over 500 years old. The Museum Sanpukuan, a center for the dispat- ching of art,is also lo- cated within this forest.
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Environment-Welfare Research
Once a deep relationship and interaction existed between Environment and Welfare,but with the advancement of the administrative differentiation and the academic specialization the relationship between them became less evident.The profe- ssional activities in these two fields evolved in separate types of occupations.
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RATIONALE continuation; Addressing a wide call for participation to the researchers,profe- ssionals and adminis- trators of these two fields,the Environment- Welfare Society of Japan came to existence in Sep- tember 2004 not only to take into consideration the interrelation between Environment and Welfare but aiming to create a new field of environment-welfare and thus largely contribute to the development of govern- ment,administration,industry, society and knowledge...
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continuation; Bruno Taut in Takasaki
He designed and directed the production of a num- ber of industrial art works at Takasaki Kogeisho Industrial Arts Center. in his books he introduced to the world the beauty of Traditional Japanese archi- tecture such as the Katsura Detached Palace...
University of Creation,Arts, Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Studies
We aim to contribute to our local society by properly maintai- ning and exhibiting these precious cultu- ral assets,We are also determined to support further research on Taut's life and works with curators assigned to the Bruno Taut Re- search Group...
University of Creation,Arts, Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Studies
We aim to contribute to our local society by properly maintai- ning and exhibiting these precious cultu- ral assets,We are also determined to support further research on Taut's life and works with curators assigned to the Bruno Taut Re- search Group...
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The activities in Environment-Welfare Research,the first one is the study of the interrelation- ship between envi- ronment and welfare. social welfare issues influenced by the en- vironment and the en- vironmental issues influenced by social welfare... second is the... administrative,soci- al and industrial initiatives...and the last one is the establishment of en- vironment-welfare as an academic field....
University of creation, arts,music and social work.... the continuation of the Bruno Taut Rese- arch Group... Bruno Taut,designed and directed the production of a num- ber of industrial artworks at "Takasa- ki Kogeisho Industr- ial Arts Center". in his books,he int- roduced to the world the beauty of tradi- tional japanese arc- hitecture such as the, Katsura Detached Palace.
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BRUNO TAUT MEMORIAL HALL
For a long time,the Iwanami Shoten publishing house, which has greatly influenced both the academic and cultural circles of Japan,continued to keep and publish a number of precious documents dealing with Taut and his works...
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BRUNO TAUT MEMORIAL HALL continuation;
Iwanami Shoten believing in the potential of our college provided us gene- rous support and entrusted these valuable documents to the safekeeping of Uni- versity of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork.......
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BRUNO TAUT STUDIES
We aim to contribute to our local society by properly maintaining and exhibiting these precious cultural assets.We are also determined to support further research on Taut's life and works with curators assigned to the Bruno Taut Research Group....
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INTERNET MEDIA LABORATORY On the 4th floor of the Bruno Taut Memorial Hall, professor Edmond Mauzer and associate professor Naoki Kimino created the Internet Media Laboratory.Our main resources are ourselves,mo- dern hardware and small refe- rence book library...
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PORTAL SITE The portal site provides role based access to in- ternal information resour -ces and tools like surveys, blogs,forums,event photo ga- llery,and knowledge base about the university information ser- vices .It is part of the larger intercampus information system also accessible from Japanese mobile phones and LCD terminals...
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SOUZOU-NET
High-performance IP videophone system using Ginganet-Denwa Warpgates,improved with remote-controlled cameras and projectors. Souzou-net connects 14 classrooms of the Naka- yama and Yachiyo Campuses, as well as the Tokyo office and the Attached High School. This system is currently used in classroom teaching since April 2005...
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VIDEO STREAMING
Following a series of studies and experiments with our servers located in Japan and in the Sili -con Valley ,we started an internet TV venture integrated into the univer- sity's vision of Internatio- nal-Environment-Welfare & Sosai,as a new type of envi- ronment-welfare activity.
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Video Streaming continuation.... This project is called CREATION TV and anybody with a broadband connec- tion is welcome to enjoy it and participate.We are planning to extend our streams to internet-enabled mobile phones,widespread in Japan...
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BRUNO TAUT DATABASE
We are digitizing with high resolution scanners and digital cameras ori- ginal works of Bruno Taut and other related documents. These are entried with com- plete descriptions in a data- base searchable at the Taut Memorial Hall...
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WEB PAGE RENEWAL
We built the first English site of the University of Creation,Art,Music and Social Work,we rebuilt from scratch the Japanese page and we are maintaining them...
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FACILITIES continuation; ETHNIC INSTRUMENTS MUSEUM Our collection of ethnic instruments,most of which come from the countries of the Far East,is one of the finest collections of its kind in Japan.Some of the Instruments included in the exhibits are of the "national treasures"class.Both the scale and the content of this museum make it definitely worth visiting.
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TESLA This clean energy pavilion utilizes Japan's first so- lar light generator system. A large volume of hotsprings water also gushes up from a spring located on the TESLA grounds...
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The TESLA building,called the "Sanpuku Onsen",is open to the general public and attracts many visitors who come to bathe in the spring water. There are also lecture rooms, a day-care center and a res- taurant cafe that serves addi tive -free bread...
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KAYA NO IE at HOTAKA SPRINGS This is the largest building with a thatched roof in Japan. It serves as a seminar house and a hot springs retreat for both students and the general public.Water from the school's Hotaka Hot Springs has superb mineral qualities...
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Kaya no Ie at Hotaka Springs continuation;
There is a large bathtub made of Japanese cypress. Meals are prepared under the aesthetic principles of "Syojin Ryori". Kaya no Ie is considered to be a secret Japanese hideaway by those who have spent time there....
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SHICHIGASHUKU CAMPUS at MIYAGI PREFECTURE
Our theme is coexisting with nature.Appropriately our Shichigashuku Campus in Miyagi Prefecture is surrounded by nature in its location on approxi- mately 300,000 sq.meter. of prisitine agricultural and forest land.The Republic of Water and Greenery that we have es- tablished there is governed by President Hironaka Heisuke, the famous mathematician,and his vice president the talented actor,Sugawara Bunta.
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SHICHIGASHUKU CAMPUS at MIYAGI PREFECTURE continuation; In this presidential prefecture,you can find the Tower of Sun and Wind,a ceramics studio with a wood burning kiln.The area closely resembles an old-fashioned Japanese home.Natural agricultural activities include culti- vating rice and vegetables grown without any agricul- tural chemicals.The campus is fully utilized as a place for students to learn from nature through first-hand ex- perience....
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ACCESS
The city of Takasaki in Gunma Prefecture is lo- cated in the central part of Japan and has been blessed with abundant greenery.Takasaki is app- roximately 100 km from Tokyo, only 50 minutes by the Shin- kansen.The city is dedicated to the development of fine arts, communications and commerce. Takasaki is well-known through out Japan as a "city of music."
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CURRICULUM East and West,the Best of Both Worlds...
We always want to consider ourselves to be internatio- nally minded. For that reason,we have developed a system which employs a single course of study covering the best of both the East and the West.
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EAST and West,the Best of Both Worlds... continuation;
A student in our Art Course, for example ,who decides to major in oil painting,will also spend time studying Ja- panese painting techniques. For a student majoring in Ja- panese painting,Oil painting will also be a part of his/her course of study...
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Fushion of Art and Social WELFARE
The Unrestricted Seminar System facilitates the communication between the different departments. This is a flexible system offering various speciali- zed topics mainly from our professors' research areas. Students from both the Cre- ative Arts Department and the SocialWork Department can earn credits by attending the seminars of the other depart- ment's professors...
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International Study System
The International Study System aims to bring up ta lented persons with global view who are capable to ac- tivate in an international society.During the 4years of enrollment,the participating students study abroad for one year,6 months at a university in a developing country.
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International Study System continuation; Thus,by experimenting two different realities,the students acquire a new perspective on the world. Students can transfer the result of their activities abroad into credits,so the total enrollment period re- mains unchanged.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We also encourage the enrollment of foreign students in our programs and welcome them to our campus.Through communication among our faculty students and foreign students,we feel that we are able to contribute to a truly international cul- tural exchange...
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International Students continuation;
Class instruction and guidance are conducted in Japanese but reports, examinations and pre- sentations by the stu- dents maybe given in English as well...
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ART COURSES
A unique course,where besides design you can earn a BA in cartoons,ceramics,tea ceremony or physical expression. Prospective applicants capacity 100.Period for fulfillment of degree requirements 4 years...
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MUSIC COURSES
One to one lessons with professional performing artists. Prospective appli- cants capacity:80. Period for fulfill- ment of degree re- quirements 4 years...
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BA IN JAPAN
The equivalent of BA in Japan is Gakushi.It is the first terminal university level qua lification and generally re- quires 4 years of study. Students usually take written tests in each subjects as exams. Candidates for Gakushi must obtain 12 credits,36 of which in general subjects,8 in foreign language ,4 in physical education and 76 in specialized subjects...
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RATIONALE
Environment and Welfare are both important themes for the human race in the 21st century.They both are fundamental and absolute conditions for living a human life...
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RATIONALE
Once a deep relationship interaction existed bet- ween Environment and Welfare, but with the advancement of the administrative differen- tiation and the academic spe- cialization the relationship between them became less evi- dent.The professional activities in these two fields evolved in separate types of occupations....
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RATIONALE continuation; Addressing a wide call for participation to the researchers,professionals and administrators of these two fields,the Envi ronment -Welfare Society of Japan came to existence in September 2004 not only to take into consideration the interrelation between Environ ment and Welfare but aiming to create a new field of environ- ment-welfare and thus largely contribute to the development of government,administration, industry,society and knowledge...
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ACTIVITIES
Study of the interrelation ship between environment & welfare,social welfare issues influenced by the environment and environmental issues in- fluenced by social welfare....
Administrative,social and in- dustrial initiatives. Establishment of Environment- Welfare as an academic field...
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Bruno Taut Research Group
Bruno Taut in Takasaki The world-famous German expressionist architect Bruno Taut spent around 3years in Japan,mostly at the Senshin-tei on the grounds of the Shorinzan Daruma Temple in Takasaki, where he was able to engage in art and socialwork...
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Bruno Taut in Takasaki
He designed and directed the production of a num- ber of industrial artworks at Takasaki Kogeisho Indus- trial Arts Center.In his books he introduced to the world the beauty of tradi- tional Japanese Architecture such as the Katsura Detached Palace...
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Bruno Taut Memorial Hall
For a long time,the Iwanami Shoten publishing house,which has greatly influenced both the academic and cultural cir- cles of Japan,continued to keep and publish a number of precious documents dealing with Taut and his works...
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Bruno Taut Memorial Hall continuation; Iwanami Shoten believing in the potential of our college provided us gene- rous support and entrusted these valuable documents to the safekeeping of Uni- versity of Creation,Art,Music and SocialWork...
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BRUNO TAUT STUDIES
We aim to contribute to our local society by properly maintaining and exhibiting these pre cious cultural assets. We are also determined to support further research on Taut's life and works with curators assigned to the Bruno Taut Research Group...
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INTERNET MEDIA LABORATORY On the 4th floor of the Bruno Taut Memorial Hall, professor Edmond Mauzer & associate professor Naoki Kimino created the Internet Media Laboratory.Our main resources are ourselves, modern hardware and a small reference book library..
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PORTAL SITE
The portal site provides role based access to in- ternal information resour ces and tools like surveys, blogs,forums,event photo gallery,and knowledge base about the university infor- mation services.It is part of the larger intercampus information system also accessible from Japanese mobile phones and LCD ter- minals...
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Music Course
One to one lessons with professional performing artists. Prospective appli- cants capacity:80. Period for fulfill ment of degree re- quirements 4 years...
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ART COURSE A unique course,where besides design you can earn a BA in cartoons, ceramics,tea ceremony or physical expression. Prospective applicants capacity:100.Period for fulfillment of degree requirements 4 years...
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BA in JAPAN
The equivalent of BA in Japan is Gakushi. It is the first ter- minal university level qualification and gene rally requires 4 years of study.Students usually take written tests in each subjects as exams. Candidates for Gakushi must obtain credits,36 of which in general subjects,8 in foreign language,4 in phy- sical education and 76 in specialized subjects...
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FACILITIES
Suikin-tei Japanese-style Garden
After ten long years,and with the help of many volunteers,the landscaping of this garden has finally been completed.The garden serves as an appropriate image of the theme "Forest and School",the concept of our institution...
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Sukin-tei Japanese-style Garden These buildings help to make this garden one of the most unique comprehensive art spaces to be found in Japan. In 2001 the Suikin-tei garden vas officially designated as a nationally- registered tangible cultural property.
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Suikin-Kutsu The Suikin-kutsu is also located on the grounds of the Suikin-tei garden. This site was selected by the Ministry of Environment as one of the "100 Most Attractive Scenic Locations for Sounds in Japan". lt is the only entry from this list to be located within Gunma Prefecture. It is open to the public and attracts many visitors to the garden and our campus.
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Suikin-Kutsu Drops of water from a wash basin create an exquisite sound as they resonate inside a pair of jars, representing the positive and negative, which have been buried in the ground. The Victor Company has produced a CD of this environmental sound that is currently being sold throughout the country.
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Suikin Sogakudo Concert Hall
The interior of this concert hall was designed by Fujii Kisaburo, the same person who built the Suikin-tei. His efforts have helped us to achieve acoustical qualities that are on a par with those of noted concert halls throughout the western world. The hall combines the best of Japanese and western techniques and serves as an especially warm art space.
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Sanpuku-an Forest and the Museum Sanpuku-an In accordance with our concept of "Forest and School" we advocate a positive action program we call "Let's Make a Forest." One sample of the efforts of this program would be the Sanpukuan Forest. In this forest, you can find fossils of a silicified wood that are over 100 million years old. There is also a grand crape myrtle tree that is over 500 years old. The Museum Sanpukuan, a center for the dispatching of art, is also located within this forest.....
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Ethnic Instruments Museum Our collection of ethnic instruments, most of which come from the countries of the Far East, is one of the finest collections of its kind in Japan. Some of the instruments included in the exhibits are of the "national treasures" class. Both the scale and the content of this museum make it definitely worth visiting.
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TESLA This clean energy pavilion utilizes Japan's first solar light generator system. A large volume of hot springs water also gushes up from a spring located on the TESLA grounds
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TESLA continuation; The TESLA building, called the "Sanpuku Onsen", is open to the general public and attracts many visitors who come to bathe in the spring water. There are also lecture rooms, a day-care center and a restaurant café that serves additive-free bread.
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Kaya no Ie at Hotaka Springs
This is the largest building with a thatched roof in Japan. It serves as a seminar house and a hot springs retreat for both students and the general public. Kaya no ie is located in the southern foothills of Mt. Hotaka (2,150 m.) in Kawaba Village, Tone County, only one hour by car from Takasaki. Water from the school's Hotaka Hot Springs has superb mineral qualities.
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Kaya no Ie at Hotaka Springs continuation;
There is a large bathtub made of Japanese cypress. Meals are prepared under the aesthetic principles of "Syojin Ryori".Kaya no Ie is considered to be a secret Japanese hideaway by those who have spent time there...
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Shichigashuku Campus at Miyagi Prefecture continuation; Our theme is coexisting with nature. Appropriately our Shichigashuku Campus in Miyagi Prefecture is surrounded by nature in its location on approximately 300,000 m² of pristine agricultural and forest land. The "Republic of Water and Greenery" that we have established there is governed by President Hironaka Heisuke, the famous mathematician, and his vice president the talented actor, Sugawara Bunta. In this presidential prefecture, you can find the Tower of Sun and Wind, a ceramics studio with a wood burning kiln. The area closely resembles an old-fashioned Japanese home. Natural agricultural activities include cultivating rice and vegetables grown without any agricultural chemicals. The campus is fully utilized as a place for students to learn from nature through first-hand experience.
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HISTORY 1966 Horikoshi Incorporated Educational Institution founded in Takasaki city, Gunma prefecture. Horikoshi Kindergarten established. 1968 Takasaki Training School for Nursery Teachers established 1980 Kodomo no Kuni (Country of Children) Kindergarten established. 1981 The Music Section of Takasaki Junior College established. 1985 Construction works of Kaya no Ie seminar house completed. 1986 Construction works of Suikin-tei Japanese-style garden started. 1987 Suikin Sogaku-do Concert Hall completed, as a composite art space.
1988 The Fine Arts Section of the Junior College established
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HISTORY 1991 Construction works of Suikin-tei Japanese-style garden completed. 1992 Takasaki Training School of Care Workers established. On the grounds of the school the Shakyamuni Hot Spring of Welfare, sprung up. 1993 Iseyama Sanpuku-an Shrine, sacred to the Sanpuku-jin gods built. Constructions of Sanpuku-an Museum in Nakayama Campus completed. The first Takasaki International Art and Music Competition for High School Students (in the music and fine arts categories) held. 1994 The second Takasaki International Art and Music Competition for High School Students (in the music and fine arts categories) held.
1995 Completion Ceremony of the Republic of Water and Greenery held at Shichigashuku Campus. The third Takasaki International Art and Music Competition for High School Students (in the music and fine arts categories) held. 1996 Juban-kan Student Dormitory finished. At Shichigashuku Campus the construction works of the Pagoda of Sun and Wind, a donation from Professor Tatsuya Kobayashi and the Hironaka Educational Research Institute, completed. The ceramic kiln completed. The Suikin-kutsu in the Suikin-tei garden, built by Professor Kisaburo Fujii selected by the Ministry of Environment as one of the “100 Most Attractive Scenic Locations for Sounds in Japan”. The first Welfare Ecology Marathon & Walk held. The exhibition "1100thAnniversary of the Foundation of the State of Hungary" held. The fourth Takasaki International Art and Music Competition for High School Students (in the music, painting and cartoon categories) held. Memorial ceremony on the 30th anniversary of Horikoshi Gakuen Incorporated Educational Institution held.
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HISTORY
1997 Presentation ceremony of the works winning the Yomiuri Advertising Prize held. All the winning originals donated to our school. TESLA completed. The fifth Takasaki International Art and Music Competition for High School Students (in the music and fine arts categories) held. 1998 Commemorative concerts of the fifth Takasaki International Art and Music Competition for High School Students held in Tokyo, Fukuoka and Kyoto. TESLA awarded the New Energy Vanguard 21 President Award, by the New Energy Foundation
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HISTORY
1999 The sixth Takasaki International Art and Music Competition for High School Students (in the music and fine arts categories) held. 2000 Gunma FC Horikoshi participated at the Emperor’s Cup National Soccer Tournament as the representative of Gunma Prefecture. 2001 Suikin-tei designated as Registered Tangible Cultural Property of the state of Japan. Participated at the Milano Salone with the first exhibit of a Japanese / oriental university. The seventh Takasaki International Art and Music Competition for High School Students (in the music and fine arts categories) held. Gunma FC Horikoshi for the second consecutive year won the Gunma Prefecture preliminaries of the Emperor’s Cup National Soccer Tournament
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2002 Gunma FC Horikoshi for the third consecutive year won the Gunma Prefecture preliminaries of the Emperor’s Cup National Soccer Tournament. Horikoshi Ladies Soccer became champion of Gunma Prefecture. 2003 The First Japanese-Israeli-Palestinian Children's Friendship Soccer Match 2003 and Welcome Concert organized. Gunma FC Horikoshi advanced to JFL. 2004 University of Creation; Art, Music & Social Work started. 2005 Souzou Gakuen Daigaku Attached High School established.
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ACCESS The city of Takasaki in Gunma Prefecture is located in the central part of Japan and has been blessed with abundant greenery. Takasaki is approximately 100 km from Tokyo, only 50 minutes by the Shinkansen. The city is dedicated to the development of fine arts, communications and commerce. It has a population of over 243,000 and a total area of 116.72 km². Takasaki is well-known throughout Japan as a "city of music."
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Suikin-Kutsu The Suikin-kutsu is also located on the grounds of the Suikin-tei garden. This site was selected by the Ministry of Environment as one of the "100 Most Attractive Scenic Locations for Sounds in Japan". lt is the only entry from this list to be located within Gunma Prefecture. It is open to the public and attracts many visitors to the garden and our campus.
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Shichigashuku Campus at Miyagi Prefecture continuation; Our theme is coexisting with nature. Appropriately our Shichigashuku Campus in Miyagi Prefecture is surrounded by nature in its location on approximately 300,000 m² of pristine agricultural and forest land. The "Republic of Water and Greenery" that we have established there is governed by President Hironaka Heisuke, the famous mathematician, and his vice president the talented actor, Sugawara Bunta. In this presidential prefecture, you can find the Tower of Sun and Wind, a ceramics studio with a wood burning kiln. The area closely resembles an old-fashioned Japanese home. Natural agricultural activities include cultivating rice and vegetables grown without any agricultural chemicals. The campus is fully utilized as a place for students to learn from nature through first-hand experience.
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Kaya no Ie at Hotaka Springs
This is the largest building with a thatched roof in Japan. It serves as a seminar house and a hot springs retreat for both students and the general public. Kaya no ie is located in the southern foothills of Mt. Hotaka (2,150 m.) in Kawaba Village, Tone County, only one hour by car from Takasaki. Water from the school's Hotaka Hot Springs has superb mineral qualities.
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Kaya no Ie at Hotaka Springs
This is the largest building with a thatched roof in Japan. It serves as a seminar house and a hot springs retreat for both students and the general public. Kaya no ie is located in the southern foothills of Mt. Hotaka (2,150 m.) in Kawaba Village, Tone County, only one hour by car from Takasaki. Water from the school's Hotaka Hot Springs has superb mineral qualities.
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Sanpuku-an Forest and the Museum Sanpuku-an In accordance with our concept of "Forest and School" we advocate a positive action program we call "Let's Make a Forest." One sample of the efforts of this program would be the Sanpukuan Forest. In this forest, you can find fossils of a silicified wood that are over 100 million years old. There is also a grand crape myrtle tree that is over 500 years old. The Museum Sanpukuan, a center for the dispatching of art, is also located within this forest.....
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Ethnic Instruments Museum
Our collection of ethnic instruments, most of which come from the countries of the Far East, is one of the finest collections of its kind in Japan. Some of the instruments included in the exhibits are of the "national treasures" class. Both the scale and the content of this museum make it definitely worth visiting.
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TESLA This clean energy pavilion utilizes Japan's first solar light generator system. A large volume of hot springs water also gushes up from a spring located on the TESLA grounds.
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TESLA
The TESLA building, called the "Sanpuku Onsen", is open to the general public and attracts many visitors who come to bathe in the spring water. There are also lecture rooms, a day-care center and a restaurant café that serves additive-free bread.
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KAYA NO IE at HOTAKA SPRINGS
This is the largest building with a thatched roof in Japan. It serves as a seminar house and a hot springs retreat for both students and the general public. Kaya no ie is located in the southern foothills of Mt. Hotaka (2,150 m.) in Kawaba Village, Tone County, only one hour by car from Takasaki. Water from the school's Hotaka Hot Springs has superb mineral qualities.
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KAYA NO IE at HOTAKA SPRINGS
There is a large bathtub made of Japanese cypress. Meals are prepared under the aesthetic principles of "Syojin Ryori". Kaya no le is considered to be a secret Japanese hideaway by those who have spent time there.
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Shichigashuku Campus at Miyagi Prefecture
Our theme is coexisting with nature. Appropriately our Shichigashuku Campus in Miyagi Prefecture is surrounded by nature in its location on approximately 300,000 m² of pristine agricultural and forest land.
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Shichigashuku Campus at Miyagi Prefecture continuation;
The "Republic of Water and Greenery" that we have established there is governed by President Hironaka Heisuke, the famous mathematician, and his vice president the talented actor, Sugawara Bunta. In this presidential prefecture, you can find the Tower of Sun and Wind, a ceramics studio with a wood burning kiln. The area closely resembles an old-fashioned Japanese home. Natural agricultural activities include cultivating rice and vegetables grown without any agricultural chemicals. The campus is fully utilized as a place for students to learn from nature through first-hand experience.
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S?sai (creative talent) by Heisuke Hironaka
Each and every human being possesses a unique character that has been passed down from the heavens. As this character is nurtured and encouraged from without, the uniqueness of this character exerts a major influence on us from within. Of course, there are those who are considered to be geniuses in our world, and that is fine. At the same time,there are those who are far from being considered geniuses, and that is fine, too. There are others who are lauded for their brilliant minds,and still others thought to be underachievers. But none of this really matters, not at all...
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SOSAI (Creative Talent) continuation;
The purpose of the University of Creation; Art, Music and Social Work is the nurturing of “creative talent”. S?sai is a Japanese term that refers to “creative talent” the talent that stirs up the originality deep within our minds and stimulates our potential to contrive various ideas that help us to accommodate to various situations. Nurturing this talent leads to an attitude that encourages us to thoroughly enjoy stimulating our originality and creativity. This, in turn, generates an ever-growing curiosity with regard to knowledge. This curiosity helps us anticipate the existence of unanticipated discoveries simply by allowing us to be absorbed with the ideas and accommodations that lead to ever more positive attitudes.
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SOSAI (Creative Talent) continuation;
The purpose of the University of Creation; Art, Music and Social Work is the nurturing of “creative talent”. S?sai is a Japanese term that refers to “creative talent” the talent that stirs up the originality deep within our minds and stimulates our potential to contrive various ideas that help us to accommodate to various situations. Nurturing this talent leads to an attitude that encourages us to thoroughly enjoy stimulating our originality and creativity. This, in turn, generates an ever-growing curiosity with regard to knowledge. This curiosity helps us anticipate the existence of unanticipated discoveries simply by allowing us to be absorbed with the ideas and accommodations that lead to ever more positive attitudes.
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SOSAI (Creative Talent)
I call the people who study and master habits such as these and who can comfortably assume the accompanying attitude, state of mind, and posture, “creative talents”. Creation is born only through the utilization of “creative talent” . Genes have nothing to do with it. Great creativity is born only through self-sacrifice and the artlessness of one’s spirit. It is not born from the brain. It is born from the mind. It is my hope that all of the students who pursue their academic careers at the University of Creation; Art, Music and Social Work can achieve their own “creative talent” by the time they graduate...
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SOSAI (Creative Talent) Even if you do not become a “brilliant scholar”, I still believe that you can become a “creative talent”. There is nothing wrong with brilliance, but it is not a basic necessity. I can only hope that those who fall into the category of brilliance don’t end up solely as brilliant minds; brilliance alone should never be considered a destination. Brilliance needs creativity if the term “brilliance” is to have any true meaning. If one has been blessed with a grasp of the needs of the time, I certainly hope that he/she will be able to channel this grasp into his/her own creative talent. Yet even if one fails to grasp these needs, I still believe that he/she can learn just how rewarding a lifelong pursuit of creative talent can really be.
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SOSAI (Creative Talent)
One of the most precious teachings of the history of mankind is the truth of the fact that all men, regardless of their environments, can indeed become creative talents. Regardless of the situation at hand, if one is able to recapture the artlessness of one's spirit and, when necessary,to maintain a tireless attitude towards one's commitment, then that person can become a wonderful creative spirit.
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SOSAI (Creative Talent)
Genius and brilliance should never be misconstrued as pre requisites for the existence of creative talent. When the students, the faculty and staff members of a school understand these things, it becomes possible to create a unified and dynamic learning institution. What I have in mind is an institution modeled on the concepts of creativity. More specifically,what I am referring to is the significance of the existence of the University of Creation; Art, Music and Social Work.
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HISTORY
1966 Horikoshi Incorporated Educational Institution founded in Takasaki city, Gunma prefecture. Horikoshi Kindergarten established. 1968 Takasaki Training School for Nursery Teachers established 1980 Kodomo no Kuni (Country of Children) Kindergarten established. 1981 The Music Section of Takasaki Junior College established. 1985 Construction works of Kaya no Ie seminar house completed. 1986 Construction works of Suikin-tei Japanese-style garden started.
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1986 Construction works of Suikin-tei Japanese-style garden started. 1987 Suikin Sogaku-do Concert Hall completed, as a composite art space.
1988 The Fine Arts Section of the Junior College established. The name of Takasaki Junior College changed into Takasaki Art College. 1991 Construction works of Suikin-tei Japanese-style garden completed.
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HISTORY
1991 Construction works of Suikin-tei Japanese-style garden completed. 1992 Takasaki Training School of Care Workers established. On the grounds of the school the Shakyamuni Hot Spring of Welfare, sprung up. 1993 Iseyama Sanpuku-an Shrine, sacred to the Sanpuku-jin gods built. Constructions of Sanpuku-an Museum in Nakayama Campus completed. The first Takasaki International Art and Music Competition for High School Students (in the music and fine arts categories) held.
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1994 The second Takasaki International Art and Music Competition for High School Students (in the music and fine arts categories) held. 1995 Completion Ceremony of the Republic of Water and Greenery held at Shichigashuku Campus. The third Takasaki International Art and Music Competition for High School Students (in the music and fine arts categories) held.
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HISTORY 1996
Juban-kan Student Dormitory finished. At Shichigashuku Campus the construction works of the Pagoda of Sun and Wind, a donation from Professor Tatsuya Kobayashi and the Hironaka Educational Research Institute, completed. The ceramic kiln completed. The Suikin-kutsu in the Suikin-tei garden, built by Professor Kisaburo Fujii selected by the Ministry of Environment as one of the “100 Most Attractive Scenic Locations for Sounds in Japan”. The first Welfare Ecology Marathon & Walk held. The exhibition "1100thAnniversary of the Foundation of the State of Hungary" held. The fourth Takasaki International Art and Music Competition for High School Students (in the music, painting and cartoon categories) held. Memorial ceremony on the 30th anniversary of Horikoshi Gakuen Incorporated Educational Institution held.
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HISTORY
1997 Presentation ceremony of the works winning the Yomiuri Advertising Prize held. All the winning originals donated to our school. TESLA completed. The fifth Takasaki International Art and Music Competition for High School Students (in the music and fine arts categories) held.
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HISTORY
2001
Suikin-tei designated as Registered Tangible Cultural Property of the state of Japan. Participated at the Milano Salone with the first exhibit of a Japanese / oriental university. The seventh Takasaki International Art and Music Competition for High School Students (in the music and fine arts categories) held. Gunma FC Horikoshi for the second consecutive year won the Gunma Prefecture preliminaries of the Emperor’s Cup National Soccer Tournament
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HISTORY
2002 Gunma FC Horikoshi for the third consecutive year won the Gunma Prefecture prelimi naries of the Emperor’s Cup National Soccer Tournament. Horikoshi Ladies Soccer became champion of Gunma Prefecture.
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HISTORY
2003 The First Japanese-Israeli-Palestinian Children's Friendship Soccer Match 2003 and Welcome Concert organized. Gunma FC Horikoshi advanced to JFL. 2004 University of Creation; Art, Music & Social Work started. 2005 Souzou Gakuen Daigaku Attached High School established.
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Access
The city of Takasaki in Gunma Prefecture is located in the central part of Japan and has been blessed with abundant greenery. Takasaki is approximately 100 km from Tokyo, only 50 minutes by the Shinkansen. The city is dedicated to the development of fine arts, communications and commerce. It has a population of over 243,000 and a total area of 116.72 km². Takasaki is well- known throughout Japan as a "city of music."
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ACCESS
By train
A. To the Creative Arts Department, Nakayama Campus: after arriving to the Takasaki Station, take the school bus (15min) from the East exit or the local Gunma bus (30min) from the West exit in the Nanyodai direction. You get off at the Suikin-tei Mae bus stop.
B. To the Social Work Department, Yachiyo campus: after arriving to the Takasaki Station, take the school bus (15min) from the East exit or the local Shinai Junkan bus (15min) from the East exit on the Shorinzan route, in the upward direction. You get off at the Souzou Gakuen Daigaku Mae bus stop.
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ACCESS
By car
A. To the Creative Arts Department, Nakayama Campus: 10 minutes from the Yoshii IC of the Joshin-etsu expressway or 20 minutes from the Takasaki IC of the Kan-etsu expressway.
B. To the Social Work Department, Yachiyo campus: 20 minutes from the Yoshii IC of the Joshin-etsu expressway or 15 minutes from the Takasaki IC of the Kan-etsu expressway.
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CURRICULUM
East and West, the Best of Both Worlds
We always want to consider ourselves to be internationally minded. For that reason, we have developed a system which employs a single course of study covering the best of both the East and the West.
A student in our Art Course, for example, who decides to major in oil painting, will also spend time studying Japanese painting techniques. For a student majoring in Japanese painting, oil painting will also be a part of his/her course of study.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
CURRICULUM
Fusion of Art and Social Welfare
The Unrestricted Seminar System facilitates the communication between the different departments. This is a flexible system offering various specialized topics mainly from our professors’ research areas. Students from both the Creative Arts Department and the Social Work Department can earn credits by attending the seminars of the other department’s professors...
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
CURRICULUM
International Study System
The International Study System aims to bring up talented persons with a global view who are capable to activate in an international society. During the 4 years of enrollment, the participating students study abroad for one year, 6 months at a university in a developed country and for another 6 months at a university in a developing country. Thus, by experimenting two different realities, the students acquire a new perspective on the world. Students can transfer the result of their activities abroad into credits, so the total enrollment period remains unchanged.
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CURRICULUM
International Study System
The International Study System aims to bring up talented persons with a global view who are capable to activate in an international society. During the 4 years of enroll ment, the participating students study abroad for one year, 6 months at a university in a developed country and for another 6 months at a university in a developing country. Thus, by experimenting two different realities, the students acquire a new perspective on the world. Students can transfer the result of their activities abroad into credits, so the total enrollment period remains unchanged.
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CURRICULUM
International Students
We also encourage the enrollment of foreign students in our programs. and welcome them to our campus. Through communication among our faculty students and foreign students, we feel that we are able to contribute to a truly international cultural exchange.
Class instruction and guidance are conducted in Japanese but reports, examinations and presentations by the students may be given in English as well.
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Art
A unique course, where besides design you can earn a BA in cartoons, ceramics, tea ceremony or physical expression. Prospective applicants capacity: 100. Period for fulfillment of degree requirements 4 years.
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MUSIC COURSES
Vocal Music Pop Music Piano Electric Organ Wind Instruments Stringed Instruments Percussion Instruments Traditional Japanese Instruments Ethnic Instruments Tuning Composition Music Education Musicology Music Therapy
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
BA in Japan
The equivalent of BA in Japan is Gakushi. It is the first terminal university level qualification and generally requires 4 years of study. Students usually take written tests in each subject as exams. Candidates for Gakushi must obtain 124 credits, 36 of which in general subjects, 8 in foreign language, 4 in physical education and 76 in specialized subjects.
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At our university you can get a BA in:
Vocal Music Pop Music Piano Electric Organ Wind Instruments Stringed Instruments Percussion Instruments Traditional Japanese Instruments Ethnic Instruments Tuning Composition Music Education Musicology Music Therapy
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Rationale
Environment and Welfare are both important themes for the human race in the 21st century. They both are fundamental and absolute conditions for living a human life.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Rationale
Once a deep relationship and interaction existed between Environment and Welfare, but with the advancement of the administrative differentiation and the academic specialization the relationship between them became less evident. The professional activities in these two fields evolved in separate types of occupations.
Addressing a wide call for participation to the researchers, professionals and administrators of these two fields, the Environment -Welfare Society of Japan came to existence in September 2004 not only to take into consideration the interrelation between Environment and Welfare but aiming to create a new field of environment-welfare and thus largely contribute to the development of government, administration, industry, society and knowledge.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Activities
Study of the interrelationship between environment and welfare, social welfare issues influenced by the environment and environmental issues influenced by social welfare.
Administrative, social and industrial initiatives.
Establishment of Environment-Welfare as an academic field.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Music Courses
Vocal Music Pop Music Piano Electric Organ Wind Instruments Stringed Instruments Percussion Instruments Traditional Japanese Instruments Ethnic Instruments Tuning Composition Music Education Musicology Music Therapy
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Music Courses
Subjects
General Subjects
Creative Arts, Bruno Taut Theory, Literature, Psychology, Philosophy, Peace Studies, History, Japanese Constitution, Theories of International Relationships, Law, Sociology, Economics, Nature & Mankind, History of Natural Science, Ecology, Physical Education, Athletics, Social Welfare (available only to students of the Creative Arts Department), Home Economics, Personal Computer, English, Chinese, Spanish, German, French, Italian
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Music Courses
Specialized subjects
Creative Arts Theory, Western Music Practicum, Japanese Music Practicum, Piano, History of Western Music, History of Japanese Music, Musical Arts, History of Ethnic Music, Drama, Computer Theory, Introduction to Music Therapy, Theories of Music Therapy (fundamentals / clinical / techniques), Chorus, Solfege, Conducting Methodology, Ensemble, Theories of Music, Singing Methodology, Keyboard Harmony, Electric Organ, Harmonics, Accompaniment, Music Analysis, Opera, Japanese Songs, Dance, Physical Expression, Performing Arts, Art Education, Workshop, Senior Seminar, Graduation Research
Up to 10 credits can be transferred from credits earned in specialized subjects of the Creative Arts Department Art Course and the Social Work Department Social Work Course.
>> comprehensive list of all subjects taught in both departments
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Subjects
General Subjects
Creative Arts, Bruno Taut Theory, Literature, Psychology, Philosophy, Peace Studies, History, Japanese Constitution, Theories of International Relationships, Law, Sociology, Economics, Nature & Mankind, History of Natural Science, Ecology, Physical Education, Athletics, Social Welfare (available only to students of the Creative Arts Department), Home Economics, Personal Computer, English, Chinese, Spanish, German, French, Italian
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Specialized subjects
Principles of Social Welfare, General Medical Science, Theories of Human Rights, Theories of Rehabilitation, Theories of Normalization, Theories of Care Management, Theories of Empowerment, Theories of Public Nursing Care Insurance Programs, Theories of Social Welfare Administration and Finance, Social Work Research Methodology, Social Psychology, Infant & Youth Psychology, Counseling, Support for Independent Life Skills (music), Support for Independent Life Skills (art), Support for Independent Life Skills (sign language), Support for Independent Life Skills (Braille), Support for Independent Life Skills (horseback riding), Support for Independent Life Skills (camping), Support for Independent Life Skills (paper craft), Support for Independent Life Skills (massage), Support for Independent Life Skills (gardening), Support for Independent Life Skills (farming), Volunteer Activities, Introduction to Public Nursing Care Insurance, Theories of Welfare for the Elderly, Theories of Welfare for the Physically & Mentally Challenged, Theories of Welfare for Infants
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Specialized subjects
Principles of Social Welfare, General Medical Science, Theories of Human Rights, Theories of Rehabilitation, Theories of Normalization, Theories of Care Management, Theories of Empowerment, Theories of Public Nursing Care Insurance Programs, Theories of Social Welfare Administration and Finance, Social Work Research Methodology, Social Psychology, Infant & Youth Psychology, Counseling, Support for Independent Life Skills (music), Support for Independent Life Skills (art), Support for Independent Life Skills (sign language), Support for Independent Life Skills (Braille), Support for Independent Life Skills (horseback riding), Support for Independent Life Skills (camping), Support for Independent Life Skills (paper craft), Support for Independent Life Skills (massage), Support for Independent Life Skills (gardening), Support for Independent Life Skills (farming), Volunteer Activities, Introduction to Public Nursing Care Insurance, Theories of Welfare for the Elderly, Theories of Welfare for the Physically & Mentally Challenged, Theories of Welfare for Infants
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Specialized subjects
Theories of Public Support, Theories of Local Welfare, Theories of Social Security, Theories of Social Welfare Support Skills, Social Welfare Support Skills Seminar, Social Welfare Support Skills Training, Social Welfare Support Skills Training Guidance, Psychiatric Medicine, Mental Health, Theories of Mental Health & Welfare, Mental Health Rehabilitation, Theories of Mental Health Welfare Support Technology , Mental Health Welfare Support Seminar, Mental Health Welfare Support Practice, The Mentality of the Elderly & the Physically and Mentally Challenged, Theories of Housekeeping, Practical Housekeeping, Recreation Activities Support Methodology, Public Nursing Skills Seminar, Various Forms of Nursing Skills, Nursing Practice, Nursing Practice Guidance, Welfare for the Elderly & Social Work, , Welfare for the Physically and Mentally Challenged & Social Work, Welfare for Infants & Social Work, Health Care & Social Work, Local Welfare & Social Work, Rehabilitation for the Physically Challenged, Rehabilitation for the Mentally Challenged, Workshop, Senior Seminar, Graduation Research
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Specialized subjects
Up to 10 credits can be transferred from credits earned in specialized subjects of the Creative Arts Department Art Course and the Creative Arts Department Music Course.
>> comprehensive list of all subjects taught in both departments
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
BA in Japan
The equivalent of BA in Japan is Gakushi. It is the first terminal university level qualification and generally requires 4 years of study. Students usually take written tests in each subject as exams. Candidates for Gakushi must obtain 124 credits, 36 of which in general subjects, 8 in foreign language, 4 in physical education and 76 in specialized subjects.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
At our university you can get a BA in:
Social Work Design Physical Expression Dance Theater Arts Soccer Aikido Cartoons Ceramics Tea Ceremony Vocal Music Pop Music Piano Electric Organ Wind Instruments Stringed Instruments Percussion Instruments Traditional Japanese Instruments Ethnic Instruments Tuning Composition Music Education Musicology Music Therapy
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Rationale
Environment and Welfare are both important themes for the human race in the 21st century. They both are fundamental and absolute conditions for living a human life.
Once a deep relationship and interaction existed between Environment and Welfare, but with the advancement of the administrative differentiation and the academic specialization the relationship between them became less evident. The professional activities in these two fields evolved in separate types of occupations.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Rationale
Addressing a wide call for participation to the researchers, professionals and administrators of these two fields, the Environment-Welfare Society of Japan came to existence in September 2004 not only to take into consideration the interrelation between Environment and Welfare but aiming to create a new field of environment-welfare and thus largely contribute to the development of government, administration, industry, society and knowledge.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Environment - Welfare Research
Activities
Study of the interrelationship between environment and welfare, social welfare issues influenced by the environment and environmental issues influenced by social welfare. Administrative, social and industrial initiatives. Establishment of Environment-Welfare as an academic field.
>> to the Environment-Welfare Society of Japan official page (in Japanese
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Bruno Taut Research Group
Bruno Taut in Takasaki
The world-famous German expressionist architect Bruno Taut spent around 3 years in Japan, mostly at the Senshin-tei on the grounds of the Shorinzan Daruma Temple in Takasaki, where he was able to engage in art and social work.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Research Group
Bruno Taut in Takasaki
He designed and directed the production of a number of industrial art works at Takasaki Kogeisho Industrial Arts Center. In his books he introduced to the world the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture such as the Katsura Detached Palace.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Memorial Hall
For a long time, the Iwanami Shoten publishing house, which has greatly influenced both the academic and cultural circles of Japan, continued to keep and publish a number of precious documents dealing with Taut and his works.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Memorial Hall
Iwanami Shoten believing in the potential of our college provided us generous support and entrusted these valuable documents to the safekeeping of University of Creation; Art, Music & Social Work.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Studies
We aim to contribute to our local society by properly maintaining and exhibiting these precious cultural assets. We are also determined to support further research on Taut's life and works with curators assigned to the Bruno Taut Research Group.
>> to the Bruno Taut Research Group official page (in Japanese)
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Internet Media Laboratory
On 4th floor of the Bruno Taut Memorial Hall, professor Edmond Mauzer and associate professor Naoki Kimino created the Internet Media Laboratory. Our main resources are ourselves, modern hardware and a small reference book library. Some of our activities are:
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Internet Media Laboratory
Portal Site
The portal site provides role based access to internal information resources and tools like surveys, blogs, forums, event photo gallery, and knowledge base about the university information services. It is part of the larger intercampus information system also accessible from Japanese mobile phones and LCD terminals.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Internet Media Laboratory
Souzou-net
High-performance IP videophone system using Ginganet-Denwa Warpgates, improved with remote-controlled cameras and projectors. Souzou-net connects 14 classrooms of the Nakayama and Yachiyo Campuses, as well as the Tokyo office and the Attached High School. This system is currently used in classroom teaching since April 2005.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Internet Media Laboratory
Video Streaming
Following a series of studies and experiments with our servers located in Japan and in the Silicon Valley, we started an internet TV venture integrated into the university's vision of International - Environment - Welfare & S?sai, as a new type of environment - welfare activity. This project is called Creation TV and anybody with a broadband connection is welcome to enjoy it and participate. We are planning to extend our streams to internet-enabled mobile phones, widespread in Japan.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Internet Media Laboratory
Bruno Taut database
We are digitizing with high resolution scanners and digital cameras original works of Bruno Taut and other related documents. These are entried with complete descriptions in a database searchable at the Taut Memorial Hall
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Internet Media Laboratory
Web page renewal
We built the first English site of the University of Creation; Art, Music & Social Work, we rebuilt from scratch the Japanese page and we are maintaining them.
Improving the IT environment
Various activities ranging from establishing IT policies to setting up new networks and IT laboratories.
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Our university offers talented overseas students opportunities to pursue undergraduate study in fields of Music, Fine Arts (including Physical Expression, Tea Ceremony) and Social Work, in a special Japanese cultural environment.
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The admission process is straightforward. Selection of candidates is based on the required documents. The program officially begins in April but the university provides for entrance at the beginning of the second semester in October for returnee and foreign students.
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Requirements at enrolment are completion of a combined total of twelve years primary (elementary) and secondary (high school) education and proof of a Japanese language skill level equivalent to Level 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
Comparing to other universities in these fields, tuition and enrollment fees for students in the 4-year programs in both the creative arts and social work departments are exceptionally low.
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Outstanding students can qualify for partial, and in some cases, total exemptions from both tuition and enrollment fees. Scholarships offered by the University and by third party institutions are available.
We would like to hear from you. Please use our quick contact form or our the contact information as best suits your needs.
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Opencampus dates for the 2008 School year shall be announced shortly. We hope that you will have the chance to attend the one of these events and learn in person about this university.
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Admission
There are different admission procedures for foreign students residing outside Japan, foreign students already in Japan, transfer students and for visiting students.
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Foreign students residing outside Japan
Qualifications to apply from abroad for admission as a foreign student
1. Students of foreign nationalities residing outside Japan are eligible to apply.
2. The student must fulfill the conditions required by law to obtain a Japanese College Student Visa and must fulfill the one of the following criteria:
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A. Students holding a Baccalaureate and who have reached 18 years of age by the time of entry into the University. B. For students not holding a Baccalaureate: 1. The student must have completed 12 years of formal education by the first day of term of the year of entry into the University. 2. Students should also have taken the Standard University Entrance Exam for Private Foreign Students and level 1 of the Japanese Proficiency Test. The results of these exams must be submitted to the University. These exams are carried out by the Association for International Education, Japan. C. Those who have been especially recognized for acceptance by the University.
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Documents Required at Application
1. Application Form (original) (download pdf for the Creative Arts Department) 2. Certificate of Health (original) 3. Official transcript of the student's graduation certificate (original) 4. Official transcript of the student's academic record (original) 5. Copy of passport (original to be presented on admission) 6. Recommendation letter from the student's high school (original) (download pdf) 7. A recent photo (6x4cm) to be attached to the Application Form. 8. Letter of Self Recommendation (original) (download pdf)
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Screening procedures
Selection of candidates is based on the required documents. Announcement of the acceptance / disqualification results will be sent directly to the applicant. Results are not available over the telephone.
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Documents Required at Admission
Those accepted for admission to our university should carry out all of the prescribed admissions procedures, including the submission of all pertinent materials and payment of fees and expenses required, within the periods stipulated:
1. University Pledge (Refer to the UC Pledge Form) 2. Certificate of Graduation from the applicant’s high school (to be submitted prior to the entrance ceremony for those who will be graduating in March 2004). 3. One 2.5cm x 2cm frontal, upper-body photograph. The applicant’s name should be written on the back of the photo. 4. Payment of student expenses.
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Announcement of test results
Announcement of the test results will be sent directly to the applicant. In the case of students applying through recommendations, the announcement of the acceptance / disqua lification will be sent to the respective high school principal and to the applicant. In the case of students applying through self- recommendations, the announcement of the acceptance / disqualification will be sent directly to the applicant. Results are not available over the telephone.
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Open Campus, Workshops, Viewing Days
Every year a series of events are held at the University where students may visit the University, experience actual classes and speak to University staff one-to-one about issues concerning them.
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Workshop
Saturday & Sunday, July 5th & 6th Saturday & Sunday, July 26th & 27th Saturday & Sunday, September 27th & 28th Saturday & Sunday, December 20th & 21st The dates listed above are the dates of the opencampus.
Those interested in applying are asked to contact the University at [email protected] at least two weeks in advance
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Viewing Days
March 29th July 5th (Social Work Department only) July 19th July 26th August 2nd September 27th (Social Work Department only) October 25th November 15th December 6th December 20th (Social Work Department only) January 10th February 21st March 28th
The dates listed above are the dates of the opencampus.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Rationale
Environment and Welfare are both important themes for the human race in the 21st century. They both are fundamental and absolute conditions for living a human life.
Once a deep relationship and interaction existed between Environment and Welfare, but with the advancement of the administrative differentiation and the academic specialization the relationship between them became less evident. The professional activities in these two fields evolved in separate types of occupations.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Addressing a wide call for participation to the researchers, professionals and administrators of these two fields, the Environment-Welfare Society of Japan came to existence in September 2004 not only to take into consideration the inter relation between Environment and Welfare but aiming to create a new field of environment-welfare and thus largely contribute to the development of government, administration, industry, society and knowledge.
University of Creation,Art,Music and SocialWork...
Activities
Study of the interrelationship between environment and welfare, social welfare issues influenced by the environment and environmental issues influenced by social welfare.
University of Creation,Art,Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Research Group
Bruno Taut in Takasaki
The world-famous German expressionist architect Bruno Taut spent around 3 years in Japan, mostly at the Senshin -tei on the grounds of the Shorinzan Daruma Temple in Takasaki, where he was able to engage in art and social work.
University of Creation,Art,Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Research Group
Bruno Taut in Takasaki
He designed and directed the production of a number of industrial art works at Takasaki Kogeisho Industrial Arts Center. In his books he introduced to the world the beauty of traditional ] Japanese architecture such as the Katsura Detached Palace.
University of Creation,Art,Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Memorial Hall
For a long time, the Iwanami Shoten publishing house, which has greatly influenced both the academic and cultural circles of Japan, continued to keep and publish a number of precious documents dealing with Taut and his works.
University of Creation,Art,Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Memorial Hall
Iwanami Shoten believing in the potential of our college provided us generous support and entrusted these valuable documents to the safekeeping of University of Creation; Art, Music & Social Work.
University of Creation,Art,Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Studies
We aim to contribute to our local society by properly maintaining and exhibiting these precious cultural assets. We are also determined to support further research on Taut's life and works with curators assigned to the Bruno Taut Research Group.
University of Creation,Art,Music and SocialWork...
Internet Media Laboratory
On 4th floor of the Bruno Taut Memorial Hall, professor Edmond Mauzer and associate professor Naoki Kimino created the Internet Media Laboratory. Our main resources are ourselves, modern hardware and a small reference book library....
University of Creation,Art,Music and SocialWork...
Internet Media Laboratory
Portal Site
The portal site provides role based access to internal information resources and tools like surveys, blogs, forums, event photo gallery, and knowledge base about the university information services. It is part of the larger intercampus information system also accessible from Japanese mobile phones and LCD terminals.
University of Creation,Art,Music and SocialWork...
Internet Media Laboratory
Souzou-net
High-performance IP videophone system using Ginganet-Denwa Warpgates, improved with remote- controlled cameras and projectors. Souzou-net connects 14 classrooms of the Nakayama and Yachiyo Campuses, as well as the Tokyo office and the Attached High School. This system is currently used in classroom teaching since April 2005.
University of Creation,Art,Music and SocialWork...
Internet Media Laboratory
Video Streaming
Following a series of studies and experiments with our servers located in Japan and in the Silicon Valley, we started an internet TV venture integrated into the university's vision of International - Environment - Welfare & S?sai, as a new type of environment - welfare activity. This project is called Creation TV and anybody with a broadband connection is welcome to enjoy it and participate. We are planning to extend our streams to internet-enabled mobile phones, widespread in Japan.
University of Creation,Art,Music and SocialWork...
Internet Media Laboratory
Bruno Taut database
We are digitizing with high resolution scanners and digital cameras original works of Bruno Taut and other related documents. These are entried with complete descriptions in a database searchable at the Taut Memorial Hall.
University of Creation,Art,Music and SocialWork...
Internet Media Laboratory
Web page renewal
We built the first English site of the University of Creation; Art, Music & Social Work, we rebuilt from scratch the Japanese page and we are maintaining them.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
East and West, the Best of Both Worlds
We always want to consider ourselves to be inter- nationally minded. For that reason, we have developed a system which employs a single course of study covering the best of both the East and the West.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
East and West, the Best of Both Worlds
A student in our Art Course, for example, who decides to major in oil painting, will also spend time studying Japanese painting techniques. For a student majoring in Japanese painting, oil painting will also be a part of his/her course of study.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Fusion of Art and Social Welfare
The Unrestricted Seminar System facilitates the communication between the different departments. This is a flexible system offering various specialized topics mainly from our professors’ research areas. Students from both the Creative Arts Department and the Social Work Department can earn credits by attending the seminars of the other department’s professors.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
International Study System
The International Study System aims to bring up talented persons with a global view who are capable to activate in an international society. During the 4 years of enrollment, the participating students study abroad for one year, 6 months at a university in a developed country and for another 6 months at a university in a developing country.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
International Study System
Thus, by experimenting two different realities, the students acquire a new perspective on the world. Students can transfer the result of their activities abroad into credits, so the total enrollment period remains unchanged.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
International Students
We also encourage the enrollment of foreign students in our programs. and welcome them to our campus. Through communication among our faculty students and foreign students, we feel that we are able to contribute to a truly international cultural exchange.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
CURRICULUM
ART
A unique course, where besides design you can earn a BA in cartoons, ceramics, tea ceremony or physical expression. Prospective applicants capacity: 100. Period for fulfillment of degree requirements 4 years.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
MUSIC COURSES
Vocal Music Pop Music Piano Electric Organ Wind Instruments Stringed Instruments Percussion Instruments Traditional Japanese Instruments Ethnic Instruments Tuning Composition Music Education Musicology Music Therapy
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
BA in Japan
The equivalent of BA in Japan is Gakushi. It is the first terminal university level qualification and generally requires 4 years of study. Students usually take written tests in each subject as exams. Candidates for Gakushi must obtain 124 credits, 36 of which in general subjects, 8 in foreign language, 4 in physical education and 76 in specialized subjects.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
BA in Japan
At our university you can get a BA in:
Cartoons Ceramics Tea Ceremony Vocal Music Pop Music Piano Electric Organ Wind Instruments Stringed Instruments Percussion Instruments Traditional Japanese Instruments Ethnic Instruments Tuning Composition Music Education Musicology Music Therapy
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Rationale
Environment and Welfare are both important themes for the human race in the 21st century. They both are fundamental and absolute conditions for living a human life.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Rationale
Once a deep relationship and interaction existed between Environment and Welfare, but with the advancement of the administrative differentiation and the academic specialization the relationship between them became less evident. The professional activities in these two fields evolved in separate types of occupations.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Rationale
Addressing a wide call for participation to the researchers, professionals and administrators of these two fields, the Environment-Welfare Society of Japan came to existence in September 2004 not only to take into consideration the interrelation between Environment and Welfare but aiming to create a new field of environment-welfare and thus largely contribute to the development of government, administration, industry, society and knowledge.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Rationale Activities
Study of the interrelationship between environment and welfare, social welfare issues influenced by the environment and environmental issues influenced by social welfare.
Administrative, social and industrial initiatives.
Establishment of Environment-Welfare as an academic field.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Research Group
Bruno Taut in Takasaki
The world-famous German expressionist architect Bruno Taut spent around 3 years in Japan, mostly at the Senshin-tei on the grounds of the Shorinzan Daruma Temple in Takasaki, where he was able to engage in art and social work.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Research Group
Bruno Taut in Takasaki
He designed and directed the production of a number of industrial art works at Takasaki Kogeisho Industrial Arts Center. In his books he introduced to the world the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture such as the Katsura Detached Palace.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Memorial Hall
For a long time, the Iwanami Shoten publishing house, which has greatly influenced both the academic and cultural circles of Japan, continued to keep and publish a number of precious documents dealing with Taut and his works.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Memorial Hall
Iwanami Shoten believing in the potential of our college provided us generous support and entrusted these valuable documents to the safekeeping of University of Creation; Art, Music & Social Work.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
Bruno Taut Studies
We aim to contribute to our local society by properly maintaining and exhibiting these precious cultural assets. We are also determined to support further research on Taut's life and works with curators assigned to the Bruno Taut Research Group.
University of Creation,Art, Music and SocialWork...
For more information about our university feel free to visit our campus or browse our website in english and Japanese page... Contact us for more details...