IT 398/599 Topics in Global IT Computer Gaming and Animation in Japan Nov 28 (Fri) - Dec 11 (Thu), 2008

This program offers students a unique opportunity to learn/observe first-hand the practices of Japanese game and animation development.  A 2-week trip to Tokyo and Kyoto takes students to visit several gaming and animation companies in Japan.  Through touring the studios and meeting with the developers and managers, students will learn the characteristics and practices of Japanese gaming and animation industries.  Throughout the trip, students learn about the culture of Japan and how it is reflected in Japanese computer/video games and animation films.

The trip will be led by Noriko Tomuro (tomuro@cs.depaul.edu) and Joshua Jones (jjones@cim.depaul.edu).

Announcements

• Schedule of the post-trip meetings is decided:
  • 1/23 (Fri), 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, room CDM 228
  • 1/30 (Fri), 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, room CDM 228

Assignments

• Assignment #1 -- Pre-trip research paper (due 10/24 Fri)
  • List of groups and topics
• Assignment #2 -- Pre-trip questions to ask at the companies (due 11/22 Sat)
• Assignment #3 -- Post-trip online trip journal (due 1/23 Fri)
• Assignment #4 -- Post-trip paper or project (due 1/30 Fri)

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Last updated on December 25, 2008.

Noriko Tomuro, Ph.D. Associate Professor DePaul CDM Email: tomuro@cs.depaul.edu