１ Objective
In 2013, Akita University of Art was established under the 4 fundamental principles of “Creating new art fields and rises to the challenge of doing so”, “Utilizing and expanding the traditions and culture of Akita”, “Nurturing global human resources that will be sent out into the world from Akita” and “Contributing to community development and advancing together with the local community”. The purpose of our international exchange is to realize the fundamental policies above, especially the policy of “Nurturing international human resources capable of connecting Akita to the world”.
In order to create new domains in arts, not being limited by existing framework in arts, it is important to have a broad knowledge of different perspectives and values. However, establishment of one’s standpoint by comparing and positioning of ones values and traditions to the local cultures and traditions of others is equally important. By meeting new cultures and understanding them, and looking at the culture of Japan, consequently cultures of Akita in a new light, one will find the motivational force to the creation of new domains in arts. Hence, international exchange, where foreign cultures meet, is exactly the foundation to such forces of motivation, and is an integral part of the activities for the realization of our principles.
２ International Exchange Project
(1) Personnel Exchange
We carry out academic exchange between instructors and students on an international level by forming agreements with universities and research institutions overseas.A. Students Exchange and Short-term Exchange
We carry out student exchange and short-term exchange between universities and research institutions overseas with the aim of nurturing students with the ability to accept diverse cultures and coexist with different cultures to get a leading force on an international level.
B. Training Exchange and Research Exchange of Instructors We implement training exchange programs to nurture instructors with the ability to run the university, carry out research, and provide education from an international perspective.
C. Invitation and Dispatch of Personnel
We actively invite personnel such as instructors, curators and artists from overseas, as well as sending instructors from our university to institutions and universities overseas in order to learn and incorporate the latest trends of art and make use of international perspectives in the education and research of our university.
(2) Exchange of Projects
A. Exchange of Student ProjectsWe support and encourage students at our university to exhibit their works at exhibitions and publicly sponsored exhibitions overseas. At the same time, we also invite and encourage students from overseas to display their works at our university campus and auxiliary facilities.
B. Exchange of Instructor Projects
We support and encourage instructors at our university to exhibit their works at exhibitions and publicly sponsored exhibitions overseas. At the same time, we also invite and encourage personnel such as instructors and artists from overseas to display their works at our university campus and attached facilities.
３ Policy
Clause (1) A of 2 is specified in “Regulations regarding students studying abroad in foreign institutions such as universities and research institutions” and “Guidelines regarding students studying abroad”. Clause (1) B and C of 2 is specified in “Regulations regarding exchange of instructors with institutions overseas such as universities and research institutions” while clause (2) of 2 is specified in “Regulations regarding exchange of projects with institutions overseas such as universities and research institutions”. In addition, the fundamental ideas of collaboration with institutions overseas such as universities and research institutions are specified in “Regulations regarding agreements with institutions overseas such as universities and research facilities”.
４ Organization
Akita University of Art International Exchange Center is established with the aim to effectively carrying out international exchange projects through the centralization of it contributing to the globalization and the realization of policies of the university.