International Programs / Study Abroad

Japan (CDM)

Computer Gaming and Animation

This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in CDM who have a strong interest in computer gaming and animation. A 2-week trip to Tokyo and Kyoto takes students to visit several gaming and animation companies in Japan. We will also visit several showrooms and museums related to gaming and animation. Touring studios and meeting with their developers and managers help students learn the characteristics and practices of Japan’s gaming and animation industries, which are markedly different from those in the US and Europe. Students also learn about issues involved in developing games and animation for the global market, and strategies for international promotion. In addition, the program introduces some of the latest and upcoming technologies in the field. Throughout the trip, students learn about the culture of Japan and how it is reflected in Japanese computer games and animation films.

 

COURSES    

The program is led by Noriko Tomuro, an Associate Professor in CDM.  Specific course information for this program applies for the 2008-2009 academic year.

 

Students participating in the program must register in a four credit course (IT 398 for undergraduates, and IT 599 for graduate students) in Fall 2008/2009. IT 398 satisfies the Junior Year Experiential Learning requirement.

 

IT398 / IT599 - Computer Gaming and Animation in Japan

 

    This course will introduce students to the practices of computer games development and animation production at Japanese Gaming and Animation companies. Undoubtedly, many of the biggest players in the computer games and animation industries today are Japanese companies. Through touring the studios and meeting with the developers and managers, students will learn the characteristics and practices of Japanese Gaming and Animation industries, which are markedly different from those in the US and Europe. Students will also learn about issues and strategies involved in developing games and animation for the global market. Future technologies will also be discussed. In addition, students will also learn about the culture of Japan and how it is reflected in the Japanese computer games and animation films.

 

Circumstances, such as an unexpected event abroad or a curriculum change at a host institution, may require DePaul University to make changes to the program. DePaul University reserves the right to cancel or alter programs and courses without notice.

 

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS   

 

Students stay in comfortable hotels in double and triple rooms during the trip.

 

EXPENSES   

 

In addition to DePaul tuition for 4 credits, costs include a specific program fee. For updated information on specific program expenses, click here:

For this program, the fee covers round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast, study abroad insurance, and local transportation.

 

Students must plan their budgets to cover additional meals, passport and visa fees, supplies, textbooks, and personal expenses.

 

Program fees are based on actual costs of the prior year and projections for the current year. Inflation and fluctuating exchange rates make it impossible to state a fixed cost. DePaul University reserves the right to adjust program fees without notice.

 

APPLICATION   

 

Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA to participate in this program. To apply to this program, students must submit the following to the Study Abroad Program office:

 

    • A complete DePaul Study Abroad Program application

    • Two (2) academic recommendation forms from faculty familiar with your academic work

    • A copy of the DePaul Unofficial Transcript.  This may be found on Campus Connect in the Students section under Records and Registration.

    • A digital photo uploaded into the application.

 

DePaul University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex or handicap in admissions, employment or the provision of services. Inquiries regarding this policy should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources, 1 E. Jackson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60604.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBA