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  Exploring an interest in esports through a second-year internship

  I chose the Faculty of Media Creation because it offers traditional classes for learning about information technology, such as programming, and hands-on classes where I get to create videos and other kinds of content. I'm interested in both of those, which made this seem like the perfect faculty for me. Also, before coming to Kyoto Seika, I wasn’t sure which field I wanted to pursue, so I thought I would benefit from being able to study a wide variety of fields in my first year before choosing a major in my second year.

  One of the first-year classes that left a lasting impression on me was Media Creation Literacy 1, taught by Prof. Takayasu Kuroda. With a long career at the intersection of technology and entertainment, his lectures were always full of interesting insights. I was also captivated by the presentations of guest lecturers who visited our class. Internships start from our second year, and I’m really looking forward to that. It seems like I’ll learn a lot, and I’m excited to experience working at a company and learn what leaders in the industry are thinking about. While taking various classes, I developed an interest in marketing and web development, and in my second year, I plan to major in the Media Technologies Course, which offers a full range of subjects on those topics. I am still thinking about what to do after graduation, but I’m interested in working in the entertainment industry, esports in particular. I want to gather as much knowledge and experience as I can, both on and off campus, to prepare for wherever my career takes me.

  (Interview held in December of student’s first year)

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  Distilling a diverse range of study into avant-garde video art

  I’ve been interested in filmmaking since high school. What makes the Faculty of Media Creation unique is that students study more than just film itself. We also explore a wide range of related fields by looking at the material from the broader perspective of media. That’s what drew me to Kyoto Seika and this faculty in particular. In fact, the curriculum is made up of classes that cover a wide variety of fields. Since coming to Kyoto Seika, I have been able to try my hand at many different things, like creating sound art, taking pictures, and controlling robots. And, of course, I’ve taken video production classes as well. In one class, we had to create a video montage by combining a bunch of short scenes. At first, I was overwhelmed by the schedule as we had just one week to plan, shoot, and edit the video, but I was also inspired by how creative my classmates were and the works they produced.

  This past year of studying at the Faculty of Media Creation has had a profound impact on my interest in video and sound, and in my second year, I’m planning to major in the Image Creation Course. In the future, I would like to research sound and how it is used to complement video, such as soundtracks for film and television. However, I don’t want to focus solely on video and sound. I also want to learn as much as I can about other interesting subjects that I may discover during my studies. I think that will allow me to absorb various ideas and techniques in order to create visuals using new methods of expression not bound by conventional formats. I hope that this will allow me to one day create works of art that are inspiring to others.

  (Interview held in December of student’s first year)

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  Creating new values that will change society

  Until now, people may have heard the word “media” and thought of TV or smartphones. But in the age of IoT, when everything is connected to the Internet, home appliances and vehicles will also be mediums for transmitting information. As media diversifies, many new types of content and services will continue to change our lives and transform society as they are created. And the Faculty of Media Creation is educating the people who will create this new world.

  One thing that makes the faculty unique is its mandatory programming classes. These classes are mandatory because programming knowledge and skills are essential for innovation in an increasingly digital world. However, it is not just about acquiring techniques, which are only a means of solving a problem. You must first have an idea of what you want to achieve or create and then acquire the knowledge needed to achieve your goal.

  An emphasis on making connections in the community is another thing that sets the Faculty of Media Creation apart. What we call media can only exist when there are people there to receive it, and that information continues to change in response to how people react to it. That is why we encourage students to engage in communication and plan to establish classes and other programs in collaboration with corporations. We hope that students will learn the thrill of engaging with the community, receiving feedback, and incorporating that experience into their work.

  Once you come to Kyoto Seika, we will challenge you to use media to create new values that will change people and society. There are no restrictions on theme or format, and you may end up revolutionizing the entertainment world by creating never-before-seen visuals or building a groundbreaking service that will help achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the Faculty of Media Creation, I am committed to helping train the professionals that will be entrusted with shaping the future of Japan and the world.