Developing Creators, Users, and Connectors of Arts and Culture
The School of Art and Design aims to produce motivated graduates who utilize their knowledge and skills in various fields as well as their sensitivity to art and culture, see the relations between human beings and nature or society, find issues in the relations and act voluntarily to resolve them. In addition to the specialized education provided in each field, we also offer a curriculum for broad education and a unique subject-taking system in order to cultivate the students’ abilities to deal flexibly with changes in the social environment and various needs of regions.
Message from the Dean
Let’s Study Arts and Culture in a Historic City
Dean of the School of Art and Design
Kazuhiro Oki
Takaoka, where the Faculty of Arts and Culture is located, is an ideal environment for studying arts and culture. It is home to two national treasure buildings, Zuiryu-ji Temple and Shoko-ji Temple, as well as the national historic site of Takaoka Castle Ruins. Additionally, it has industries such as casting and lacquerware that have continued since the early Edo period. On the other hand, with the remarkable advancement of digital technology, our lives are about to change significantly. Even in fields that have been dominated by skilled craftsmen, advanced manufacturing technologies equipped with AI are expected to emerge one after another. To thrive in the upcoming new society (Society 5.0) while coexisting with AI, it is important to excel in creativity and communication skills, and studying arts and culture is one effective option.
In the historic city of Takaoka, why not hone your flexible thinking and rich creativity to adapt to the rapidly changing society by learning in collaboration with the local community while experiencing various traditional cultures and works? We look forward to meeting you at the Takaoka Campus.
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