Musashino Art University (Location: Kodaira City, Tokyo / President: Yuwa Kabayama) will implement the "Value Creation Program" (hereinafter referred to as VCP), which aims to acquire "creative thinking skills" through art and design education and learn practical application in business, for the 2026 academic year, following last year. The 5th term has been decided.

As a certificate of completion program at Musashino Art University, a certificate of completion will be issued to those who complete the program.

In today's complex and unpredictable society, there is a strong demand for the ability to identify problems themselves and view them from new perspectives, going beyond conventional problem-solving frameworks. Musashino Art University's "VCP School (Value Creation Program)" is a practical program that fosters "creative thinking skills" that extend beyond the boundaries of art and design. This program, which began in November 2022 and has been well-received, will be offered again this year.

Based on the knowledge and achievements cultivated over 90 years of our university's plastic arts education, VCP School teaches multifaceted perspectives centered on observation, critical thinking, and conceptualization. Furthermore, it aims to foster individuals who can create value in an era of change by enhancing the ability to rebuild relationships with others and the practical skills to implement solutions in society.

This program is a PBL (Problem-Based Learning) curriculum based on the classes of the "Creative Leadership Course" in our university's Graduate School of Art and Design Studies. Through an intensive 10-day period, participants can acquire the perspectives and practical knowledge necessary for creating new businesses and approaching social issues.

Moreover, since the 2023 academic year, this program has been certified as a "Specified General Education and Training Course" by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. By meeting certain conditions and completing the prescribed procedures, up to 40% of the course fees can be subsidized by Hello Work.

Now is the time to acquire the ability to think creatively beyond existing frameworks and take a step towards forging your future.

[Features]

- The objective is to acquire "creative thinking skills," which form the basis of "problem discovery skills" and "problem setting skills" essential in business.

- A "certificate of completion program" originating from our university, based on Musashino Art University's educational assets.

- Acquire "creative thinking skills" in a total of 60 hours over 10 days (6 hours per day) and learn practical application in business.

- A program that can only be offered by an art university, learning methods from the practice of art and design, going beyond design thinking and art thinking.

- Mentoring is provided by creative professionals, primarily graduates of art universities. Through mentoring, new ways of thinking are incorporated, and a network with creative professionals is built.

- Emphasis is placed on the post-completion community, forming a network that cannot be obtained through companies or work.

- Certified as a Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology "Professional Development Program (BP)" / Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Specified General Education and Training Course"

[Overview]

Implementation Period: Saturday, December 5, 2026; Sunday, December 20, 2026

Saturday, January 9, 2027; Saturday, January 16, 2027; Saturday, January 23, 2027

Saturday, February 6, 2027; Saturday, February 13, 2027; Saturday, February 20, 2027; Saturday, February 27, 2027

Saturday, March 13, 2027

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (scheduled) x 10 days

Venue: Musashino Art University Ichigaya Campus (1-4 Ichigayatamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)

Course Fee: 350,000 yen (tax included)

* As this program is designated as a Specified General Education and Training Course by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, 40% of the course fee will be reimbursed by Hello Work (Public Employment Security Office) after completion, provided certain conditions are met.

Application Period: Monday, September 7, 2026 - Friday, November 6, 2026

Selection Method: Details will be explained at the online information session.

Course Details

Online Information Sessions will be held (Zoom)

We encourage anyone who wants to know more or ask questions about VCP School to participate. The information sessions will include a program explanation and a Q&A session. Applications can be made through the following website.

Information Session Application

[Information Session Dates]

- July 15 (Wed) 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

- August 28 (Fri) 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

- September 7 (Mon) 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

- September 15 (Tue) 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

- September 29 (Tue) 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

- October 8 (Thu) 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

- October 19 (Mon) 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

- November 2 (Mon) 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

An introductory video for this program is available on YouTube. #1 Art University x Value Creation

https://youtu.be/QQuKwBgf_VY?si=wMsQty7mkcOxsHQA

#2 Art Education x Creative Thinking Skills

https://youtu.be/iZxJJBAVQBo?si=gAKnBodY5eVZzdOm #3 Third Place x Co-creative Community

https://youtu.be/jzxTVv1Pj4Y?si=y0jGe3MxR38Yc0p7

This program is certified as a Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology "Professional Development Program (BP)".

- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology "About the Professional Development Program (BP) Certification System"

https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/bp/index.htm

- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Employment Training Benefit System"

https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/koyou_roudou/jinzaikaihatsu/kyouiku.html

About Musashino Art University

Symbol Mark and Concept Word for the University's 100th Anniversary Project

Musashino Art University, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2029, was founded as "Teikoku Art School" in 1929. With the educational philosophy of "training artists with a broad education" and "art education that leads to true human freedom," it has fostered specialists in various fields of plastic arts with broad knowledge and humanity, contributing to the creative development of culture and social contribution.

The university has two faculties, the Faculty of Art and Design and the Faculty of Art and Design Studies, with 12 departments covering the breadth of art and design, from painting and sculpture to design, architecture, film, arts and cultural studies, and social innovation. The graduate school includes the Graduate School of Art and Design and the Graduate School of Art and Design Studies. It also has a correspondence course with over 70 years of実績. As a leading art and design university in Japan, it has produced 77,000 graduates who have contributed to society.

The ability to pose questions without a single correct answer, explore them, and express the answers, acquired through creative activities, is most needed in today's era. Graduates are active as specialists in various fields of plastic arts, such as artists, designers, architects, and filmmakers. Furthermore, their creativity and communication skills are highly valued, leading them to be employed by leading Japanese and international companies in many industries, where they play important roles.

Musashino Art University Website

Contact Information for Inquiries Regarding This Matter

Musashino Art University Ichigaya Campus Administrative Office

ichigaya_campus@musabi.ac.jp

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