Tokyo Geidai ⇆ Asia 2021
Tokyo University of the Arts has promoted artistic and cultural exchange with the Asia region through the Inter-University Exchange Project (Re-Inventing Japan Project); Support for the Formation of Collaborative Programs with Universities in Asia since 2016. To commemorate the final year of this project, we have designated January 2021 as Tokyo Geidai Interactive Asia Month and will hold an international symposium focusing on international exchange with the Asia region, as well as international forums and discussion events for specific art genres. These international online events will build on the knowledge gained through the project and discuss and how the activities of art universities can contribute to society as a whole in each country.
「Tokyo Geidai⇄Asia 2021」Program
International Symposium and International Forum
January 22nd (Fri), 2021 Campus Asia / International Symposium
Fuse and Collide : Japan-China-Korea Student Animation Co-work
January 23th (Sat), 2021 IUEP-ASEAN / International Forum
A Fertile Asia Through Cultural and Artistic Exchange ― Summary and Future Prospects of ASEAN Projects by Tokyo Geidai:
Discussion Event for each Art genre
January 11th (Mon), 13th(Wed), 15th (Fri), 19th (Tue),2021
IUEP-ASEAN / Talk-sessions – Conversation
Online Workshop
Date to be announced
Animation Workshop (Thailand, Indonesia)
International Symposium
Fuse and Collide : Japan-China-Korea Student Animation Co-work
This event will focus on the achievements of Co-work, a program in which animation students from graduate programs in Japan, China and Korea collaboratively create short animation works from the development stage to completion. Tokyo University of the Arts, Korea National University of Arts (K’Arts) and Communication University of China (CUC) take part in this venture which marked its 11th iteration in 2020
January 22 (Sat), 2021 13:00-16:30 (JPN)
Zoom Webinar Language: Simultaneous interpretation (Japanese, Korean and Chinese)
Please visit the program website for registration details:
https://animation.geidai.ac.jp/?p=1406
Program
Part1 13:00
Opening remarks: Mr. Kuniaki Sato (Chief Director for University Reform and Director, Office for International Planning, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan)
Keynote Speech: Ms. Eiko Tanaka (Founder, CEO and President of STUDIO4°C)
Presentation of Co-work 2020
Part 2 15:00 Panel Discussion “Co-work’s Achievements and Future Prospects”
Panelists: Mr. Shozo Ichiyama (Director, TOKYO FILMeX), Prof. Jung Min Lee (K’Arts),
Prof. Xiuqing Jia (CUC), Prof. Mitsuko Okamoto (Tokyo Geidai)
International Forum
A Fertile Asia Through Cultural and Artistic Exchange ― Summary and Future Prospects of ASEAN Projects by Tokyo Geidai
This international forum will reflect on the achievements of international exchange projects held in collaboration with Tokyo University of the Arts and eight universities in the ASEAN region through Inter-University Exchange Project (IUEP)-ASEAN. The discussion will focus on artistic and cultural exchange, the future direction of exchange among universities, and the contributions of art universities to societies in the Asia region.
January 23 (Sat), 2021 15:00-17:00 (JPN)
Zoom Webinar Language: Simultaneous interpretation (English-Japanese)
Registation: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asean-registration-135524223601
*Those who register for the event will receive email notifications with the Zoom webinar link and details regarding the simultaneous interpretation setup a few days before the event.
Program ※Japan time
15:00 Opening
Introduction: Prof. Kazuki Sawa (President, Tokyo University of the Arts)
Guest remarks (video message): Mr. Kuniaki Saito (Chief Director for University Reform and Director, Office for International Planning, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan)
Presentations and video messages from partner universities
Presentations: Project members from Tokyo University of the Arts
Partner universities: National Institute of Fine Art (Laos), Silpakorn University (Thailand), National University of Arts and Culture Yangon (Myanmar), Vietnam National Academy of Music (Vietnam), Vietnam University of Fine Arts (Vietnam), Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts (Vietnam)
Comments from guest speaker: Ms. Kazuko Aso (Asian Cultural Council, Representative Director of The Nippon Foundation, Representative Director of Tokyo University of the Arts)
16:30 Discussion
17:00 Closing
Presenters from Tokyo University of the Arts
Graduate School of Fine Arts Prof. Meo Saito (Associate Professor, Department of Painting), Prof. Taro Suzuki (Associate Professor, Department of Design)
Graduate School of Music Prof. Toru Kamekawa (Professor, Department of Musical Creativity and the Environment), Prof. Yukio Uemura (Professor, Department of Musicology)
Graduate School of Film and New Media Prof. Mitsuko Okamoto (Professor, Department of Animation)
Graduate School of Global Arts Prof. Fumihiko Sumitomo(Associate professor, Department of Art Studies and Curatorial Practices ), Prof. Kazumi Minoguchi (Lecturer, Department of Art Studies and Curatorial Practices)
Global Support Center Ms.Haruka Iharada (Research Associate)
ASEAN Project DiscussionEvent:Conversation
These online talk sessions draw inspiration from the exchange program conducted by Tokyo University of the Arts in collaboration with eight ASEAN universities and will assess the current state of arts and culture in Asia across multiple genres.
<How to watch> Please click each link below.
* Archived videos of all talks will not be available. It will be made available as a text archive at a later date.
Conversation Vol.1 The Way of Encounters / Different Takes on ‘Asia’ as IndividualFields
Theme: Practice-based methods in “Asia” for young artists, researchers and curators
Date: January 11 (Mon) 17:00-18:30 (JPN)
*Japanese only
※This event is now finished. The archive will be available on this website in text form at a latter date.
Participants:
Moderator: Prof.Meo Saito (Associate Professor, Department of Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts)
Panelists:
Dan Isomura (Artist)
Haruka Iharada (Curator)
Nguyen Thi Tue Thu (Artist)
Sora Kawamura (MA student, Department of Painting, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts)
Conversation Vol. 2 Music of ‘Asia’ under COVID-19
Theme: Preservation of traditional music in Myanmar and Thai, and changes within music culture in response COVID-19.
Date: January 13 (Wed) 18:00-19:30 (JPN)
*English-Japanese interpretation provided
※This event is now finished. The archive will be available on this website in text form at a latter date.
Participants:
Moderator: Prof. Yukio Uemura (Professor, Department of Musicology, Tokyo University of the Arts)
Panelists:
Dr. Su Zar Zar (Lyrist; Lecturer, National University of Arts and Culture, Yangon)
Mr. Anant Narkong (Ethnomusicologist; Lecturer, Silpakorn University)
Prof. Yuta Komiyama (Associate Professor, Performing Arts Center, Tokyo University of the Arts)
Ms. Mikifuu Hanayagi (Classical Japanese dancer; Education Assistant, Traditional Japanese Music Department, Tokyo University of the Arts)
Discussants:
Prof. Kusuda Kenta (Associate Professor, Performing Arts Center, Tokyo University of the Arts
Mr. Kyojun Tanaka (Educational Assistant, Department of Musical Creativity and the Environment, Tokyo University of the Arts)
Conversation Vol. 3 The Role of Animation in Myanmar’s Culture
Theme: How animation can contribute to culture and society in Myanmar
Date: January 15 (Fri), 18;00-19:30 (JPN)
*Burmese-Japanese interpretation provided
※This event is now finished. The archive will be available on this website in text form at a latter date.
Participants
Moderator: Ms. Haruka Iharada (Research Associate, Global Support Center, Tokyo University of the Arts)
Panelists:
Prof. Mitsuko Okamoto (Professor, Department of Animation, Tokyo University of the Arts)
Ms. Keiko Sei (Curator, Advisor, Watthan Film Festival)
Mr. Jun Aoki (Animation Director; President, Space Neko Company)
Ms. Shun Wint Aung (Animator)
Ms. Khin Htwe Nge (Assistant Lecturer, National University of Arts and Culture, Yangon)
Conversation Vol.4 Making it Happen with Chamber Music: Creating Musicians’ Habitat in Asia
Theme: Classical music in the Asia region, international exchange and education through chamber music
Date: January 19 (Tue) 15:00-16:30 (JPN)
*English only
※This event is now finished. The archive will be available on this website in text form at a latter date.
Prospective participants:
Moderator:
Prof. Kazumi Minoguchi (Lecturer, Graduate school of Global Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts), Masayo Sakai(Research Associate, Graduate school of Global Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts),
Panelists:
Mr. Ngueyn Thien Minh (Violinist; Lecturer, Vietnam National Academy of Music)
Ms. Phan Mai Anh (Violinist; Lecturer, Vietnam National Academy of Music)
Mr. Alexander Oon (Musician; Part-time Lecturer, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts)
Ms. Patcharaphan Khumprakob (Musician, chamber music instructor)