Department of Photography and Imaging Arts
Faculty of Art and DesignFor those who wish to enroll in 2026
For information on the 2026 curriculum, please see the latest university guide below.
Department News
What is Department of Photography and Imaging Arts?
In the coming age, it will be photography and video professionals who will lead the way.
Now that anyone can easily post beautiful photos and videos via social media, there is a greater need than ever for professionals who can produce higher quality and richer works. We aim to be professionals who are interested in the trends of the times, such as changes in the ecosystem and the widening division and disparity in society, and who can lead the photo and video culture of the future.
Admission Policy
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- People who are interested in photography and video media technology and have a creative spirit
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- People who explore a wide range of fields from the fundamentals of expression to cutting-edge technology
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- People who have the ability to consider artistic and practical aspects from multiple perspectives
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- People aiming to become photography specialists or visual media creators
Characteristics of the Department
01State- of-the-art video media production facilities
The filming equipment and software are of the highest professional standard in Japan. Students will learn from active film directors and acquire a full range of video production techniques, from filming to editing and audio.
02Hone your sensibilities and skills to become a future specialist
Students will learn the latest in filming and video technology, broaden their horizons through international exchange experiences, and develop high sensitivities and techniques from analog to digital.
03 Learn cutting-edge photographic expression
Students will create works using cutting-edge photographic technology and improve their creative skills by gaining experience in presenting their own photographic expressions.
Advanced Program
A motivational support program!
Comprehensive support program for video production
In video production, not only knowledge but also skills and experience are all important. We support you not only to gain knowledge by attending courses taught by cutting-edge professionals, but also to absorb as much as you can by participating in actual on-site work, so that you can step up your game.
Four-year learning process
First-year liberal arts and laying the foundations for specialized learning
Students will acquire the basic skills and knowledge required for producing photographic and video media.
Second year: Study a wide range of subjects
Building on the basics, students will study more specialized fields.
Third year: In-depth specialized learning
By attending seminars and further developing your specialized knowledge and skills, you will hone your ability to materialize your own ideas.
4th year future activities
In graduation research, students will make full use of the knowledge and skills they have acquired thus far to compile a graduation project and research.
Department of Department of Photography and Imaging Arts
Graduation Research I/Graduation Research II
etc.
Select your major from the first year
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Photography Major
In this day and age when anyone can take photos, we need to develop true professionals.
Through practical training, students will learn the basics of photography, from shooting to image processing, printing, exhibitions, and book production, enhancing the practicality and artistic value of photography. Based on education based on sensitivity and perception, we aim to train photography professionals who can thrive in a variety of shooting situations.
- Example of lessons
- Introduction to Photography, History of Photography, Photography and Visual Media Exercises, Visual Expression Practice I, Basic Photography Practice I, Basic Photography Practice II, Theory of Photographic Expression, CG Exercise A, CG Exercise B, Color Science, Western Art History, Japanese Art History, Introduction to Art, QUEST Exercises, 3DCG Exercises, Theory of Photographic Art, Photographic Expression Practice A, Photographic Expression Practice B, Photographic Expression Practice C, Photographic Expression Practice D, Production Practice A, Off-Campus Exercises, Photography Creative Practice A, Photography Creative Practice B, Photography Creative Practice C, Photography Creative Practice D, Basic Computer Exercises, Basic Drawing Exercises, Painting Exercises, Basic Drawing and Craft Design Exercises, Basic Media Exercises, Modeling Exercises, Basic Photography Practice A, Basic Photography Practice B, 2D Composition, 3D Composition, Introduction to Multimedia, Introduction to Visual Media, Visual Theory, etc.
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Visual Media Major
Learn from active video creators how to survive in the ever-diversifying video media world
We produce visual media creators who have mastered the techniques and methodologies of visual expression in general, including film, television, 3DCG, music videos, etc. Students will learn from active video creators about the creation of highly creative works, including film production, VFX, and special effects techniques, and acquire high-level specialized knowledge that can handle the latest technology.
- Example of lessons
- Introduction to Multimedia, Color Theory, Digital Content Design, Program Production Practice, Introduction to Video Media, 3DCG Exercise, Introduction to Photography, History of Photography, History of Film, Sound Design, Creative Exercise A, History of Western Art, Introduction to Program Production, Photography, Video Media Exercise, Media Basics Exercise, Introduction to Art, QUEST Exercise, Video Basics Exercise A, Video Basics Exercise B, Installation Exercise A, Computer Basics Exercise, Drawing Basics Exercise, Modeling Exercise, Creative Exercise BI, Creative Exercise BII, Animation Exercise, Video Basics Exercise C, Video Basics Exercise D, Animation Art Theory, Video Art Expression Theory, Contemporary Photography Theory, Photography Production Theory A, Sound Art Exercise, Off-Campus Exercise, Craft Design Basics Exercise, Installation Practice B, Photographic Expression Theory, CG Exercise A, CG Exercise B, Drawing, Flat Composition, Solid Composition, Film Theory, Visual Psychology, etc.
Seminar Pickup
Art major
Digging deeper into your interests,
Clarifying production issues
Through presentations and discussions about your work, you will acquire the ability to clearly express your own opinions and thoughts. By presenting your work at a photo exhibition, you will gain planning, organizational, and practical skills. By actively participating in project activities, you will learn the techniques and knowledge necessary for production in an environment where practice itself becomes a learning opportunity.
Media Arts Major
Using specialized skills to address social issues
Practical Solutions
The specialized courses you learn in class do not end with submitting an assignment. You only acquire the skills you need to apply them to solve various problems in society. In seminars, you can hone your practical specialized skills through off-campus projects.
Qualifications and career path data
Qualifications to aim for
- ■ Junior high school teacher license (art)
- ■High school teacher license (art)
- ■ Curator
- ■Social educator (training course), etc.
*Crafts are only available to art majors
Industry Graph
Main Employment Destinations
transcosmos Inc./Hakuhodo Products Inc./Roppongi Studio Inc./Yoshimoto Broad Entertainment Inc./Trigger Inc./Broadcast Engineering Co., Ltd./Kyushu Telecommunications Co., Ltd./Nishi Nippon Eizo Co., Ltd./Kyuso Inc./Kyushu Higashidōri Inc./Shinwa Inc./Kinoshita Studio Inc./Studio Ebisu Inc./Oita Prefectural Tsurusaki Technical High School/Narumiyā International Inc./VSQ Inc./Iino Media Pro Inc./Bunka Kogeisha Inc./Yamaguchi Cinema Inc./TriF Studio/IMAGICA Lab Inc./Kūki Inc./T&E Inc./TYO Inc./Shiki Inc. (Shiki Theatre Company)/Montblanc Pictures Inc.
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