From traditional crafts to contemporary art, Japan has embraced image-making and symbolism in cultural creation throughout its history. Image-making is the process of creating an image utilizing a variety of media, styles, and processes for compositions to deliberately and intentionally carry meaning for viewers. This spring into summer course will explore the influences of Japanese art traditions on contemporary image-making studio practices in Art & Design.
The spring semester will focus on material experimentation and development of techniques for image making. Readings, screenings and discussions will provide a framework for critically analyzing the art we will encounter abroad, as well as our own work made abroad. Following the on-campus portion of our class we will travel to view and experience the creative culture of Japan. During our travels students will depict their own experience through image-making, developing a project that creatively communicates a self-generated narrative through visual language.
The spring semester will focus on material experimentation and development of techniques for image making. Readings, screenings and discussions will provide a framework for critically analyzing the art we will encounter abroad, as well as our own work made abroad. Following the on-campus portion of our class we will travel to view and experience the creative culture of Japan. During our travels students will depict their own experience through image-making, developing a project that creatively communicates a self-generated narrative through visual language.
- Teacher: Rachel de Cuba
Category: Spring Term 2026