Japanese Art in the World
Wednesday Course for Euroculture Students
Social design is a practice that addresses social issues through artistic creation. It seeks to enhance the aesthetic quality of everyday life, prioritizing social impact over economic gain. Awareness of social design has grown since the second half of the 20th century, driven by a growing emphasis on the social responsibility of designers. The course will cover contemporary initiatives in Japan. In this course, students will explore the principles of social design, analyze relevant cases, and develop project proposals, culminating in a final poster presentation. Through this course, students will gain insight into the practice of social design while also understanding the characteristics of Japanese society.
01 : Design History 02 : Social Design 03 : Case Analysis
04 : Social Problem 05 : Aesthetics 06 : Participation 07 : Community
09 : Proposal 10 : Presentation
Oct. 1 (Wed.)
We trace the development of design in Japan through its interactions with Western movements. After providing an overview of 200 years of design history, we consider why social design has become particularly relevant in today's context.
Oct. 8 (Wed.)
After defining social design, we’ll examine its historical development. Building on this foundation, you will identify your own project focus—either a social issue, such as discrimination, or a medium, such as architecture—and research relevant examples.