Academics
- Shobi University
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- Department of Artistic Expression
Department of Artistic Expression
- Field Introduction
- Students' Benefits from the Department
- Characteristics of Class Subjects
- Future Vision
Three Fields
Performance Field
While learning skills in artistic expressions such as music (classical, pop), theater, and dance, students develop communication and self-expression abilities required in the real world—aiming for personal growth as expressive artists. The practical classes also cultivate the skills needed for music educators and instructors.
Creation Field
In music creation (composition and arrangement) and stage creation (scriptwriting and directing), students can develop their artistic sensibilities by learning cutting-edge techniques and theories—adapting to evolving artistic expressions. Learning from specialists with extensive experience and knowledge in the arts, students enhance the creative skills demanded in professional settings.
Business Field
Through a practical management and marketing curriculum, students gain a multifaceted understanding of the diversified music business, acquiring skills applicable not only to the entertainment industry but also to various other fields after graduation.
Students' Benefits from the Department
While pursuing specialization, students can acquire digital skills directly connected to the business field and the performing arts through crossover learning.
Students can freely utilize state-of-the-art devices and facilities in professional environments to master industry-standard technologies.
By studying music and stage arts in the Department of Art Expression, students strengthen other skills, such as communication—expanding their future career opportunities.
Characteristics of Class Subjects
Artistic Expression
Through practical training, students learn Performance Field (instrumental, vocal—pop, musical theater, dance, theater) and Creation Field (music and sound production) from the basics.
Pop Music Seminar
With a focus on original composition and performance abilities, this course enables students to apply musical performance skills developed through artistic expression studies, mastering freer forms of instrumental performance.
Performing Arts Seminar
Building on foundational stage expression skills acquired through artistic expression studies, students engage in specialized training to enhance expressive abilities in areas such as theater & voice acting, musical theater, and dance.
Recording Seminar
This practical class replicates real professional projects that offers students practical experience with all aspects of the recording process. Tackling challenging tasks that further improve their skills, students are prepared for the workforce.
Anime Songs
Anime songs have gained a significant role in the voice acting industry and is a critical skill for student success. Conducted in a group setting, this practical seminar aims to enhance student's expressive abilities as voice actors.
Wind Ensemble
Focusing on orchestral arrangements, students learn a wide range of music genres from classical to pop through wind ensemble practice. They experience the joy of harmonizing while improving skills, supplementing parts as needed to balance the overall ensemble in hands-on group sessions.
Music Promotion Studies
Aiming to nurture talent for the next generation of the music industry, this course studies music promotion cases, including how people engage with music in a digital world.
Entertainment Planning and Production
Students learn the overall production process by mastering the basics of necessary procedures such as proposals, implementation guidelines, and progress scripts.
Spatial Sound Seminar
Students develop creative thinking skills by engaging in practical studies of artistic expressions that cross genres—incorporating elements like video, lighting, and body movements.
Future Vision (Aspired Occupations)
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