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Department of Design

Acquiring comprehensive design ability and cutting-edge expertise.
6 areas that cultivate expertise
1Design Philosophy | Students learn how to enhance the role of design in a broad range of fields, based on academic knowledge of history, culture and technology. |
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2Product Design | Students learn to research and propose product designs to improve quality of life based on the perspectives of practical use and people-centered design. |
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3Audio and Visual Communications | Students engage visual, aural and physical senses through the use of digital media, to create original, value-added design. |
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4Architecture and Landscape | Students learn how to realize a sustainable society based on the study of urban and landscape planning. |
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5Interaction Design | Students learn how to create new relationships between people and the environment by studying design thinking in diverse fields. |
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6Takumi Design | Students learn how to create original new designs appropriate for modern society through an understanding of the basic skills of traditional architecture and craftwork. |
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Students indicate their desired path by selecting an area of study.
Basic Learning
Universal Design
An understanding of the thinking processes involved in people-centered design allows students to apply their practical skills in many areas of society.
Department Major(design training)
In their first year, students gain a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas of design and how to make practical use of that knowledge.
Design basics
Students learn the history, concepts and theory common to a broad spectrum of design.