Tokyo and Kyoto games and animation study tour

Key information

• Locations: Tokyo and Kyoto
• Dates: November – December 2021
• Eligible students: Undergraduate students with 50 Credit Points in Games and/or Animation units by November 2021
• Cost: A$5,800 (approx.)
• Application submission: Applications are now open and will be assessed with offers made on a rolling basis until places are filled
• Application close date: 20 August 2021
• Unit code: ANI20005 / GAM20011, elective

Study tour overview

Students will visit both Tokyo (current capital and economic hub of Japan) and Kyoto (Japan’s historical capital). Alongside visiting game and animation studios, museums and shows, students will experience famous sites such as Harajuku, the world-renowned bamboo forest of Arashiyama and the historic Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto.

Highlights include:

• Visits to games and animation studios
• Museum visits
• Cultural sites including Harajuku, bamboo forest and Fushimi Inari Shrine

Benefits

The goal of this study tour is to expose students to the society, culture and industry practices of Japan in a games and animation context. It will greatly benefit students to be exposed to such aesthetic choices and development practices. With a focus on building education and industry connections, the tour is also extremely valuable in terms of graduate employability. 

Information sessions

Register your interest to learn more about this study tour and to be kept updated on upcoming information sessions.