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Who are going?

CDM Japan 2011: Gaming & Animation Nov 25 (Fri) – Dec 8 (Thu), 2011 Led by Noriko Tomuro Shiro Akiyoshi Jose Zagal (Game Advisor) http://facweb.cs.depaul.edu/japan. Who are going?. 22 students 19 undergraduate + 3 graduate 12 Gaming major + 10 Animation major 9 male + 13 female

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Who are going?

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  1. CDM Japan 2011: Gaming & AnimationNov 25 (Fri) – Dec 8 (Thu), 2011Led byNoriko TomuroShiro AkiyoshiJose Zagal (Game Advisor)http://facweb.cs.depaul.edu/japan

  2. Who are going? • 22 students • 19 undergraduate + 3 graduate • 12 Gaming major + 10 Animation major • 9 male + 13 female • “Japanese-speaking” members • Both instructors -- native  • Some students – basic to intermediate levels

  3. What courses are involved? • Undergraduate • IT 398 (Fall 2011) and ANI 390 (Winter 2012) • Graduate • IT 599 (Fall 2011) • Registration is done by the students The Study Abroad office will notify the course number(s) to the accepted students. • Trip cost ($4,100) + Tuition (8 hrs for UG, 4 hrs for Grad)

  4. How do the courses work? • Course meetings • 3-4 times in each quarter, on Friday afternoons. • Graduate students come one time in Winter 2012. • Attendance is mandatory. • Assignments • 3 pre-trip assignments + 2 post-trip assignments. • No exams, but FINAL PROJECT. • Letter grades (A,B,C etc.) will be given (just like any other course).

  5. When is the trip? • November 25 (Fri, aka “Black Friday”) • Japan Airlines (JAL) #9 10:20 am Chicago/O’Hare  2:30 pm (next day, Nov 26) Tokyo/Narita • December 8 (Thu) • Japan Airlines (JAL) #3002 8:30 am Osaka/Itami  9:40 am Tokyo/Narita • Japan Airlines (JAL) #10 11:35 am Tokyo/Narita  8:25 am (same day, Dec 8) Chicago/O’Hare

  6. Where is Japan?

  7. How far is Japan from Chicago? 6,300 miles(12-13 hour flight) Chicago Tokyo

  8. Where are we going? • Germany • Cities: Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka • Tokyo（東京）– Capital of Japan. • Kyoto(京都） -- Ancient capital of Japan. • Osaka (大阪) – 2nd largest city in Japan. Japan（日本）

  9. How big is Japan? • Just about the size of the state of California. • Population just over 126 million – about a half of the population of America.

  10. How old is Japan? • Dates back to Pre-historic days • Foundation of Japan established in 660 B.C.(but it’s a myth). • Oldest written records about Japan in 57 A.D. • First unified nation “Yamato” emerged around 400 A.D. • Timeline of Japanese History: • http://japan-101.com/history/history_timeline.htm

  11. What are Japan’s Religions? • Shinto and Buddhism. • Shinto ("the way of the gods") is the native religion of Japan. Shrines are places to worship Shinto gods (“kami”s). • Buddhism came to Japan through China in the 6th century. Temples are places to worship Buddha.

  12. How is Japan like? (1) • Climate – Mild with a little higher humidity.Somewhat like Washington D.C. or Georgia. • Cities – Busy, crowded. Modern and “systematic” (by automation, social customs). • Streets – Clean. NO garbage cans!! • Prices – Expensive. Portions are smaller too. • Products – Anything/everything, you name it. Also “The Land of Gadgets!”

  13. Train Systems in Tokyo

  14. How is Japan like? (2) • Money/Currency – Japanese Yen (￥,円) • Exchange rate: around ￥80== $1. • Most places accept credit cards these days, but Japan is traditionally cash-based.Obtain some yen before you leave Chicago.

  15. Activities & Places to Visit (1) • Tokyo • Several gaming and animation companies (TBD). • Akihabara – The electronics/electric town. Also the Mecca for Anime fans. • Ghibli Museum – Miyazaki’s museum. • Other art museums. • Several cultural/historic sites.

  16. Activities & Places to Visit (2) • Kyoto, Osaka • A few gaming and/or animation studio (TBD). • Kyoto Manga Museum • Many historic sites (!!) • Some “cultural experience” activities, possibly: • Wearing Kimono • Tea ceremony • Zen meditation

  17. Trip Cost includes: • Airfare • Hotels (all breakfast included) • Twin and triple rooms • Every room is internet-ready. • All ground transportation • Admissions to museums and historic sites • 2 to 3 Group Dinners • Karaoke, anyone???

  18. Additional Cost • Lunches • Est. 600-1000 yen per meal • Dinners • Est. 1000-1500 yen per meal • Snacks, beverages, drinks • e.g. A can (330ml) of coke is 120-150 yen • Other personal interests & necessities • Souvenirs

  19. Course Meetings • Fall 2011 [IT 398/599] • 9/9 (Fri) – Overview & initial matters, Assign #1 • 9/30 (Fri) – Various topics on Japanese game/anime • 10/24 (Fri) – Group paper (Assign #2) presentations • 11/18 (Fri) – Trip logistics • Winter 2012 [ANI 390] • TBD – Reflections • TBD – Final project presentations • TBD – Final project presentations

  20. Course Assignments • Five assignments: • [Pre] Research paper (individual) • [Pre] Research paper (group) • [Pre] Questions to ask at companies (individual) • [Post] Trip journal (individual; UG students only) • [Post] Final paper/project (group or individual, TBD)

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