Akita University of Art

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At Akita University of Art, students strive to create new artistic fields unbound by preexisting concepts in response to the needs of the modern world. We pursue the potential and commonality of art by taking advantage of the cultural resources of Akita, a land blessed by nature and rich traditions, to foster talented individuals who use their artistic sensibilities and creativity to make a dif...ference in Japanese and global society.
It is the philosophy that art exists only for its own sake and is only valuable because it is not constrained by contemporary society. Until recently, this philosophy has engaged the hearts and minds of artists.
However, this philosophy is now a relic of the past, a folk tale. Artists today realize that the value of art is only generated by society. Art is about to change dramatically. Akita University of Art will promote cooperation between art and the larger society.
Our university is pioneering the “decentralization of art” by promoting the development of artistic talent and production in Akita Prefecture, resisting the trend towards over-concentration of people, products and culture in Japan’s major population centers. This principle is based on a belief in the creation of new values through the rediscovery of local identities, as well as a belief that the richness of global culture lies precisely in the diversity of its communities. AUA aims to promote a regional renaissance through the rediscovery of Akita’s historical cultures, lifestyles and technologies, the re-evaluation of their artistic value, and their utilization in both modern Akita and as newly added dimensions to the larger fields of art and design.
By providing our students with a deep understanding of reconstructed art fields and local cultures, as well as exposure to and interaction with the larger world, AUA molds open-minded individuals who are able to play an active role on the global stage. Students encounter various artistic roots while learning to accept and share a diversity of values, giving them the flexible thinking necessary, as artists and designers, to keep pace with constantly changing trends.
In addition, the university itself communicates new values to the world through radical artistic expressions, while re-evaluating, reviving and modernizing the traditions of Akita with the aim of creating a richer global culture.
To fulfill their responsibilities as scholars of a public university, each faculty member of Akita University of Art is involved in social work related to his or her specialty. The university likewise aims to instill in its students a sense of community involvement by encouraging them to make meaningful contributions towards the promotion of local brands and industries, and the development of local artistic activities. AUA also actively seeks collaboration with universities both inside and outside the prefecture, as well as with private businesses, elementary, junior and senior high schools, art museums and other social educational institutions.
Once you focus on society, you will realize that among the fields of art, “fine art” – in which Akita University of Art specializes – is taught in schools throughout Japan in a uniform manner. This is the result of political measures that were necessary for Japan to demonstrate to Western countries its integration of the subject.
However, such integration is hindering the globalization of Japanese art. This is because on the global stage, the value of art is beginning to make a transition from expressions of national pride to expressions of bonds between communities and the people in them. Akita University of Art has set the goal of participating in the global art scene by creating art steeped in the traditions of the local culture.
With this goal, Akita University of Art has established five majors: “Course of Arts & Roots”, “Course of Multidisciplinary Arts”, “Course of Creative Manufacturing Design”, “Course of Communication Design”, and “Course of Landscape Design”. The common bond among these majors is a strong curiosity about local history and culture. Without this curiosity, there can be no nurturing of businesspersons who can take advantage of their artistic knowledge, let alone of the artists or designers needed by modern society. Akita University of Art is resolved to contribute to society by cultivating such human resources.