GAME 2001 - Games and Arts in Japan

3 cr. 5 hr. Offered every other year

This course explores contemporary arts and culture in Japan with an emphasis on the three pillars of Japan’s modern culture–video games, Anime and Manga. These contemporary art forms will be examined in the context of the country’s tradition of design, visual arts and culture in order to gain a better understanding of Japanese Game Art Aesthetics. The course will culminate in a study abroad trip to Japan.