Program Overview

Introduction to the Division of Communication

The Division of Communication offers a unique program that combines art and technology, providing students with a comprehensive learning experience.

Higher Diploma in Art Tech Design: The ART TECH Voyage Learning Experience in Tokyo

The Higher Diploma in Art Tech Design program offers a special course called the "ART TECH Voyage" which is a four-day, three-night learning experience in Tokyo. This course allows students to explore Japan's advancements in art and technology, broadening their horizons and enriching their experiences.

Course Highlights

• The four-day itinerary includes visits to renowned sites such as Ginza Sony Park, METoA Ginza, TeamLab Planets, and the National Museum of Modern Art.
• Students engage in exchanges with faculty and students at Waseda University, Chiba Institute of Technology, and TCA College of Arts.
• The program invites a Hong Kong-born new media artist, Mr. Eric Siu, to share the design philosophy and insights behind his interactive project.
• Students have the opportunity to interact firsthand with the Touchy Camera and participate in cross-cultural learning and creative inspiration.

Immersive Learning Experience

• Students visit Ginza Sony Park to engage directly with innovations shaping the future of artistic and technological expression.
• The group has a dynamic discussion with the Director of METoA Ginza, exploring how technology influences daily life.
• Students visit TCA College of Arts to engage in cross-cultural discussions with the school's international students, exploring different approaches to digital art and design.
• At TeamLab Planets, students interact with every installation, discovering how each gallery transforms digital art into a physical encounter.
• The visit to the National Museum of Modern Art allows students to study influential artworks firsthand, deepening their understanding of artistic evolution.

Cultural Immersion

• Beyond art and technology, the journey includes immersing in Japanese culture, leading the group to the iconic Sensō-ji Temple in Asakusa.

Program Conclusion

The four-day, three-night Tokyo study tour concludes as a resounding success, providing students with a unique and enriching learning experience.

Related Specializations

• Art Tech Design