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2023　Studies of Culture and Representation A

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Academic unit or major
Humanities and social science courses
Instructor(s)
Kitamura Kyohhei 
Class Format
Lecture    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon5-6(WL1-401(W541))  
Group
-
Course number
LAH.H113
Credits
1
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2023/3/20
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

Currently, Japanese animation is the most flourishing visual culture in history and has an overwhelming presence in Japanese pop culture. In this lecture, we will study the history of animation in postwar Japan and the visual expressions of animation authors. In the class, we will watch a variety of animations together and discuss the creative activities of Japan's leading animation artists. Students will be asked to think independently about the images to be analyzed and exchange opinions in groups, so active participation in discussions is expected.
The aim of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge to understand the history and expression of animation, and ultimately to develop skills to analyze not only Japanese animation but also animation from around the world.

Student learning outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Acquire basic knowledge of the history and expression of animation.
2) Think about familiar culture from varied standpoints.
3) Cultivate the ability to analytically verbalize objects.

Keywords

Animation, Japanimation, Visual culture, Character, Animation studio

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills Critical thinking skills ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Based on lectures using power point. Students are occasionally given practice exercises related to the contents.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Guidance and introduction Understand what kind of medium of expression animation is.
Class 2 Miyazaki Hayao and Studio Ghibli Learn about Hayao Miyazaki's animation expression and the history of Studio Ghibli.
Class 3 Oshii Mamoru and Anno Hideaki Learn about visual expressions at a turning point in Japanese animation history.
Class 4 Kon Satoshi and Metafiction Consider Kon Satoshi's theme and expression.
Class 5 Hosoda Mamoru's Family Movie Hosoda Mamoru's expressions by animation will be analyzed.
Class 6 Shinkai Makoto as an Individual Artist Understand the visual and acoustic aspects of Shinkai Makoto's animations.
Class 7 Yamada Naoko and Kyoto Animation Discuss the expression of animation by Yamada Naoko.

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

None required.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Because there are many reference books, the instructor introduces them in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Class participation (40%) and final report (60%)

Related courses

  • LAH.H215 ： Studies of Culture and Representation B
  • LAH.H314 ： Studies of Culture and Representation C

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

No prerequisites.

Contact information (e-mail and phone)    Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).

kitamura.k.af[at]m.titech.ac.jp

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