Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology "Professional Practical Ability Development Program" (BP)

Graduate school

Three areas of the Graduate Graduate School of Fine Arts Department of Creative Expression and one field of the Graduate School of International Studies of Culture of International Culture have been certified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for the 2021 Professional Practical Skills Development Program (BP).
The vocational practical skills development program is a practical and specialized program at universities and other institutions that meets the needs of working adults and companies, with the aim of expanding opportunities for working adults to improve the skills necessary for their careers through taking the program. It is certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as a "vocational practical skills development program" (BP).

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①Graduate Graduate School of Fine Arts Design Major: Artistic Expression Area

We aim to nurture artists who will create new culture and value with advanced specialized knowledge and techniques, as well as rich creativity and sensibility.
Furthermore, in today's world of rapid technological innovation and globalization, we aim to expand the scope of our activities to include practical artists who can work together with local practitioners and engineers to find lasting, universal solutions to social issues from an artistic perspective.

②Graduate Graduate School of Fine Arts Department of Creative Expression, Design Area

We aim to nurture designers and creators who have advanced knowledge and technical skills and will shape the future of the design industry.
Furthermore, we aim to develop talent who can utilize advanced and comprehensive design skills, such as design engineering that utilizes cutting-edge technology, design thinking, and design management, as well as sensibilities and values in product design, and to expand their horizons in the expanding design industry.

③Graduate Graduate School of Fine Arts Design, Department of Photography and Film

We aim to produce photographers and imaging specialists who are full of creative ideas, flexible sensibilities, and expressiveness through creative research and creative activities.
Furthermore, we train photographers, filmmakers, and media creators/directors through practical, project-based programs in collaboration with industry, government, and academia, in which students work with practitioners and engineers from a variety of social fields, as well as artists and designers from other fields.

④Graduate Graduate School of International Studies of Culture Department of International Culture, Clinical Psychology Research Field

We cultivate the knowledge and skills necessary for various research and practice in clinical psychology, and develop the abilities necessary for empirical and original research and practice as a highly specialized professional. In addition, we correspond to the curriculum for obtaining the qualification of a licensed psychologist, and by taking the prescribed subjects (including undergraduate courses), you can become eligible to take the exam, and if you pass, you can become a licensed psychologist.
As the social demand for counseling increases, clinical psychology is also focusing on models that support the overall development and growth of more people, in addition to the traditional pathology and treatment model.
Furthermore, the aim of this program is to equip students with the skills necessary to become highly-skilled clinical psychologists, and upon completion of the course, we provide the necessary support for them to find employment as licensed psychologists in fields such as healthcare, education, welfare, law, and industry.

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