2015 Fall / Winter Open Courses (finished)

Advanced Storytelling Technology

When creating stories such as manga, animation, and stage plays, it is essential to create and develop the "primary and secondary characters".We will examine and analyze what makes “lively” characters and what are different from ”flat” characters in mediocre stories.

Next Generation Agricultural Informatics -Collaboration between Traditional Agriculture and Various IT Industries-

Next-generation agriculture realized through collaboration between traditional agriculture and various IT industries is called “Smart Agriculture”.In fact, IT is deeply involved in the transformation of vegetable production, distribution and consumption.This course will introduce the concept and examples.

Special Lecture on Animation Planning, Production and Promotion

Professor Takeda, who has overseen the production of 'Guren Lagan' and numerous anime works as a producer, will give a wide range of explanations on the skills required produce anime. He will also discuss the techniques of Japanese anime, including examples of anime works.He will also give a passioned talk about the design of anime characters.

Next Generation Agricultural Informatics-Trends in Plant Factory Business in Japan and the World-

The plant factory technology responsible for the industrialization of agriculture will be explained with examples of the plant factory business developed globally, from the basic technology of the artificial light plant factory that Japan leads.We will also explain hydroponics using LED lighting that can be put into practice immediately.

* Initially, the lecturer of this course was announced as a visiting professor Satoshi Nakawa, but it has been changed to Mr. Mitsuichi Kaneda.There are no changes to the course content.(October 29)

Music and Technology-Music Chronicle that Connects Primitive Sound and Electronic Sound- (First Offering)

This course provides an overview of the history of the relationship between technology and music, from music boxes to today's digital distribution.In particular, it describes in detail how music has become portable and provides an opportunity to think about contemporary music.
(This open course is the first of regular 15 lectures for credit.)

Music and Technology: Music Chronicle Connecting Primitive and Electronic Sound - (15 offerings)

Music is a content industry that has been greatly influenced and developed by technology.This technology is not limited to computers.It refers to a wide range of technologies, from musical instruments such as pianos and violins, and musical instruments such as music boxes and phonographs, to computers and the Internet.While looking back on the history of music and the music-related technology, we will also explore the future lifestyle together.
(Please contact us if you would like to know the outline of all 15 lectures)

Organizational Behavior

In recent years, workplaces have become more and more multicultural and multinational, and it is expected for the workers to improve adaptability. With this in mind, this course introduces basic theories for understanding the behavior of individuals within and between organizations and how they interact.

Entrepreneurship and Business Model

Lectures are given on how to build the necessary knowledge and business models for those who start a venture business (entrepreneur)Lectures on business model, economics, business administration, Internet, finance, legal affairs and other knowledge necessary for business entrepreneurs.

* Initially, this course was announced from 11:10 to 16:40, but the time was changed from 13:30 to 18:20.There are no changes to the course content.(December 25)

National qualification useful for job hunting: last minute course for the Basic Information Engineer Examination.

The “Basic Information Technology Engineer Examination” is a national examination and is the next step after the “IT Passport Examination”.For those interested in getting an IT related job.In order to prepare for the examination, a veteran lecturer who is qualified for advanced examination preperation will provide lectures, exercises and go over the main points.

* Initially, this course was announced as 11:10-16: 40, but the time has changed.There are no changes to the course content.(February 10)