Artistic Expression Area | Master's and Doctoral Programs
Graduate school overview

Graduate School of Fine Arts

First half

Research Area Overview

Due to changes in social structure such as technological innovation, information technology, and internationalization, the role and possibilities of art are gradually changing. In the field of artistic expression, we strive to create works that accurately grasp the demands of the times while protecting traditions, and that also take into account innovation in the art world. Furthermore, we will approach art in modern society from the perspective of a researcher and pursue its true value.

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Research Topics

An artistic expression field that creates unique and innovative works

Future aspirations: Art researcher, artist, etc.

Faculty Introduction for the Art Expression Area

full name Research Field Research Themes
Toshiya Kuroiwa ◯ Visual expression in media arts Theoretical consideration of video expression and visual arts, and research into the creation and expression of media art works
Satoshi Minami ◯ General art, Japanese painting, fine art Characteristics and expression of materials (mineral pigments, glue, etc.)
Robert David Platt ◯ General art, contemporary art Contemporary Art and Environmental Aesthetics: Production and Theory
Tetsuaki Maeda ◯ Contemporary sculpture in general The potential of public art
Hata Hiromi ◯ Design Studies, Human Interface and Interaction Media art methods, research and production
Zhao Rui ◯ Art in general Animation and movement
Ryo Watanuki ◯ General art, oil painting Classical Western Paintings and Realistic Expressions
Yasuhide Kunimoto ◯ Paintings and Western paintings Painting based on visual memory and its method

* "◯" indicates a master's course research supervisor

Late Period

Research Area Overview

The program is comprised of the fields of painting and sculpture, arts and culture, and media arts research. In painting, sculpture, and media arts, students gain experience in production, and through specialized research, the program aims to train researchers with creativity and rich sensibilities, as well as artists with a broad perspective and advanced specialized knowledge and techniques who can respond to a borderless arts environment. In arts and culture, the program actively takes up the methodologies and results of social history, intellectual history, literary criticism, etc., and aims to train talent who can explore the diverse possibilities of art research from a broad perspective and awareness, and who can carry out theoretical research across the arts in general.

Faculty Introduction of the Department of Creative Expression

full name Research Field Research Themes
Toshiya Kuroiwa ◯ Visual expression in media arts Theoretical consideration of video expression and visual arts, and research into the creation and expression of media art works
Satoshi Minami ◯ General art, Japanese painting, fine art Characteristics and expression of materials (mineral pigments, glue, etc.)
Peiichi Inoue ◯ Information Design Information design in electronic media
Takashi Saegusa ◯ Design Studies, Visual Design Visual arts research and production
Toru Kurita ◯ Design studies, spatial design Practical research into spatial design
Chengji Tian ◯ Design Studies, Visual Design Visual communication through illustrations
Toshiya Momose ◯ General art, photography Photographic expression
Kinichi Ohinata ◯ Aesthetics, Art Studies, Art History Cultural history of photography, 20th century art movements and photography, and research into the construction of local video archives
Koji Hoshino ◯ Art and engineering, art in general Research on the role of digital museums as shared virtual environments
Sato Chika ◯ Visual expression, emotional informatics Impression effect of picture quality in video expression

* "◯" indicates doctoral course research supervisor