advanced course

about

The advanced course is based on the theme of "creation of a new human image,This course is designed to nurture designers and artists with various personalities who are not bound by existing concepts, and who create works of art while deeply reflecting on their own roots. In addition to interactive tutorials between students and instructors, professional guests from a variety of fields are invited to give presentations and offer advice from a variety of perspectives.

curriculum

course, each student will work individually and progress at his or her own pace. Divided into three terms in the first and second semesters, students will create their own research book to explore “new images of human beings” as they create their artwork. In each class, students will receive tutorial feedback from the instructor and deepen their creations from their own unique perspectives. In three presentations each term, students will present their work and production process and receive feedback from the lecturers and guest reviewers. At the end of the year, a final exhibition will be held in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, where students will present their work in the form of an installation. Students may take the course for multiple years, and assignments and procedures will vary depending on the number of years they take the course. In principle, the course consists of a combined first and second semester curriculum, making it a year-round course.

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- Orientation - 1st semester

Term1
Week1→Week2→Week3→presentation

Term2
Week5→Week6→Week7→presentation

Term3
Week9→Week10→Week11→presentation

Exchange meeting

- Late Orientation -

Term4
Week1→Week2→Week3→presentation

Term5
Week5→Week6→Week7→presentation

Term6
Week9→Week10→Week11→presentation

Networking session or Final Exhibition

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12:00 - Classroom lecture by Yamagata and other lecturers
12:30 - Tutorial
16:00 Class ends

Instructors

Yoshikazu Yamagata (山縣良和)
Wataru Tominaga (冨永航)
Kotoha Yokozawa (横澤琴葉)

Supporting Instructors

Ryoko Uno (宇野良子)
Shingo Emoto (江本伸悟)

※ Course information is for the year 2024. Instructors and other details are subject to change.

Course duration and frequency

First semester: Saturdays from May to September 12:00 - 16:00
Second semester: Saturdays from November to April 12:00 - 16:00

※ Orientation will be held at the first class.
※ Orientation will be given at the first class. (Each half year consists of 12 classes + orientation + social gathering at the end of each half year.)
※ Special classes may be held in addition to the basic classes.(12 classes in each half year + orientation + social event at the end of the course)
※ Special classes may be held in addition to the basic classes.
※ The course is a year-round course, so we do not accept applications for the second semester.
※ The course is a year-round course, so we do not accept applications from the second semester.
※ This course is designed for students who have completed the primary course.
※ The course time may change depending on the situation.
※ A digital student ID card will be issued for this course.
※ A certificate of completion will be issued to those who successfully complete the course.

Cost of Attendance

Fee 299,000 yen (328,900 yen including tax)

※ Tuition fees cover enrollment in the above course. Payment is required regardless of whether you enroll in the second semester.
※ If taking this course concurrently with another course, a ¥10,000 discount will be applied to the total tuition fee.
※ Other costs include art supplies and production expenses (basically prepared by each student).
※ Students enrolled in the year-long course or taking multiple courses concurrently may use installment payments. Details will be explained during the “Trial Lesson”.
※ Other costs include art supplies and production expenses (basically prepared by each student).

Application deadline

Friday, April 17, 2026

Application Documents

Please submit the following three items digitally according to the format by the application deadline.

1 Application form for all courses
2 Resume for coconogacco
3 Portfolio

For the Advanced Course and the Materials & Matter Course only, portfolios may be submitted either as PDF files or as physical copies by mail. If submitting by mail, please ensure they arrive at the school by Friday, April 17, 2026.

For more information about applications, please visit
Submission Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026