" 工芸専攻 " では、確かな技術と知識を習得し、時代に即応した工芸作品を創造できる発想力・表現力を身につけます。産業デザインと工芸技術の双方を学ぶことによって、手仕事と機械生産の可能性と限界を見極め、次世代の作家・デザイナーとして、柔軟な思考で新しい創作を開拓できる人材を育成します。1年次で染・織・刺繍・陶・ガラスの工芸素材と技法の基礎を学び、2年次でテキスタイル、または陶・ガラスコースのいずれかを選択、3年次からは、さらに専門分野に分かれて学びます。時間をかけて自分にあったコースを選び、 知識と技術を積み上げていくことで幅広く、かつ深く学ぶことができます。段階的なカリキュラムとコースを超えて学べる体制により、自由で新しい表現活動を展開します。
The Concentration in Textiles, Ceramics and Glass allows students to cr
eate craft works that make use of their technical skills in traditional crafts, as well as their abilities in design. Students acquire concrete knowledge and techniques in crafts, as well as design and expressive abilities, then create works from traditional crafts through contemporary art, that respond to the demand of the current age. Learning about the skills in handcraft disciplines, as well as industrial design concepts of function, you could explore the possibility and limitation of both craftsmanship and mechanical technology. Accordingly, the course cultivates talented individuals who possess flexible ideas and creativity, as a new generation of designers and artists. In the first year instruction is provided in the craft materials and basic techniques for dyeing, weaving, embroidery, ceramics, and glass. From the third year, students engage in even more specialized study. Taking time to fully consider your major, you gain knowledge of materials and techniques, so that you can study deeply and thoroughly. This phase in the curriculum and system helps students to learn to go beyond their courses, which enriches their creativity and develops new expression.