Japanese Pop Culture at School of Visual Arts
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In recent years, Japanese pop culture (manga, anime, pop music) has gained notoriety in the United States. It has influenced Hollywood films, music videos and the work of many contemporary artist. Designed as an historical survey of Japanese pop culture, this course will view recent examples of successful productions such as AKIRA, Dragon Ball Z and Spirited Away, and discuss how these works speak to contemporary American sensibilities. We will also consider noteworthy and influential works of the past (Godzilla, Astro Boy and other sci-fi, ninja and karate productions) and how they reflect changes in post -1945 Japanese society.

Mitsuo Toshida, fine artist, curator. BFA, MFA, School of Visual Arts. One-person exhibition include: Ise Foundation Gallery; IBM-Kawasaki City Gallery, Japan; Silpakorn University, Thailand. Group exhibition include: Asia Society Gallery; ArtistŐ Space; Yokohama CitizenŐs Gallery, Japan. Publications include: Space Design, Japan Made in USA, New Observations.

Japanese Pop Culture at School of Visual Arts
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Thurs., Sep. 23 - Nov. 11
Hours: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
8 sessions: 1.5 CEUs: $210

Registration begins Monday, August 2, 2004
School of Visual Arts
The Registrar's Office is Located at
205 East 23 Street

Telephone: 212-592-2200
Fax: 212-592-2069
E-mail: registrar@sva.edu

To register On-line, visit the Division of Continuing Education Web site:
www.schoolofvisualarts.edu/ce
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