Japan
Japan
Faculty-Led Programs
Participate in an intensive manga production workshop at Japan's premiere technical training school for manga. Learn technical manga drawing and storytelling skills. Visit two cities in Japan and meet with professional manga artists (mangaka), editors, and educators. Find inspiration for your own art as you experience the style and visual language of Japanese comics while in Japan. Tour the Kyoto Manga Museum in Kyoto, home to a collection of 300,000 items related to manga. Start to…
Explore Japanese packaging innovations by visiting Japanese companies and exploring how Japanese culture and business practices influence packaging design. Note: the application deadline for this program has passed. Email global@rit.edu to inquire about next year's program. Highlights Learn advanced SolidWorks software skills This is excellent preparation for students planning to take the Certificate of Solidworks Associate (CSWA) exam, a professional certificate recognized…
Travel to Japan for an inside look at Japan's game culture and industry. Kick butt in a weekend game jam with local Japanese students. Visit Japanese gaming studios and meet professionals working in the field. Experience how the Japanese gaming industry has influenced Japanese culture, art, and design. Participate in cultural excursions in Kyoto and surrounding areas. Note: the application deadline for this program has passed. Email global@rit.edu to inquire about next year's program.…
Exchange Programs
Doshisha University is one of the oldest private universities in Japan. For over 145 years, the university has provided a quality education based on the values of integrity, respect for individuality, independent thinking, and cultural understanding. Exchange students have the opportunity to study Japanese language and culture in the ancient city of Kyoto, known as the cultural heart of Japan. Japanese language courses help students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading comprehension,…
KIT (Kanazawa Institute of Technology) Summer Program in Japanese is a five-week summer study abroad program designed to give participants a rich experience in improving Japanese communication skills and understanding of Japanese culture and society. You'll participate in cultural programs, field trips, develop projects, attend lectures, and participate in daily classroom activities. Earn 8 credits, taking Japanese language and culture classes. Experience Japanese culture and society…