Tokyo University of the Arts Launches New Industry-Academia-Government Hub 'Vision Research Center DoCK'
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- Tokyo University of the Arts Launches New Industry-Academia-Government Hub 'Vision Research Center DoCK'
- Tokyo University of the Arts has launched 'Vision Research Center DoCK' at its Graduate School of Film and New Media in March 2026. The center aims to cultivate international creators and develop co-creative knowledge through cross-sector collaboration.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 16, 2026
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Tokyo University of the Arts has launched 'Vision Research Center DoCK' at its Graduate School of Film and New Media in March 2026. The center aims to cultivate international creators and develop co-creative knowledge through cross-sector collaboration.
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- June 16, 2026
Tokyo University of the Arts has launched 'Vision Research Center DoCK' at its Graduate School of Film and New Media in March 2026. The center aims to cultivate international creators and develop co-creative knowledge through cross-sector collaboration.
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Tokyo University of the Arts (President: Katsuhiko Hibino) has established a new practical research hub, the 'Vision Research Center DoCK (Dock),' at its Graduate School of Film and New Media, commencing operations in March 2026.
DoCK = Development of Co-Creative Knowledge / Development of
DoCK is a practical research hub focused on nurturing internationally active creators and producers, while also aiming to train researchers and educators. Building on deep expertise in visual fields such as animation and film, DoCK promotes collaboration across traditional academic disciplines and industry-academia-government boundaries, striving to develop born from new connections among diverse stakeholders.
Leveraging the university’s established art education and international networks, DoCK will cultivate talent to lead next-generation content creation, envision the future of visual expression and culture, and widely share this knowledge with the education, industry, and public sectors.
10 Programs
Practical, interdisciplinary learning based on expertise in animation, film, and related fields.
1. International Animation Co-Production Workshop
Training visual creators through international co-production
2. International Animation Project Development Workshop
Learning how to shape animation ideas into concrete projects
3. Animator Skill-Up Course
Talent discovery program led by world-class animator instructors
4. International Film Co-Production & Directing Workshop
Training film directors with international perspectives and directing skills
5. International Film Project Development & Screenwriting Workshop
Training internationally active film producers and screenwriters
6. International Film Cinematography & Post-Production Workshop
Training highly specialized professionals in advanced film technology
7. Producer Training Course
Development and implementation of next-generation producer training programs
8. Advanced Technology Creative Workshop
Learning content creation with new technologies in collaboration with companies
9. Educational Material Development Project
Research and development to support animation and film education
10. Educator Training Course
Training instructors for animation and film education
For the latest information on DoCK’s programs and activities, please visit the website.
Vision Research Center DoCK Website: https://dock.geidai.ac.jp
Kickoff Symposium: Toward a Hub for Knowledge Development
To commemorate the opening of DoCK, a kickoff symposium will be held, inviting leading experts from the forefront of the visual arts field.
■ Event Overview
Date and Time: July 12, 2026 (Sun) 14:00–17:30
Venue: National Film Archive of Japan, Small Hall (3-7-6 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Admission: Free
Capacity: 100 people (Advance registration required, first-come, first-served)
Registration: Please register via the website below.
https://dock.geidai.ac.jp/news/dock-kickoff-symposium/
Language: Japanese
Organizer: Graduate School of Film and New Media, Tokyo University of the Arts
Grant Support: Cultural Arts Activity Infrastructure Strengthening Fund (commonly known as Creator Support Fund)
Cooperation: National Film Archive of Japan
■ Program and Speakers
Keynote Lecture: Creating the Creators of the Future of Visual Media – Proposals from an International Perspective
Rippei Mita-Suda (Professor of Cinema & Media Studies, Comparative Literature, and East Asian Languages & Cultures, University of Southern California)
Introduction to DoCK’s Projects and Activities
Mitsuko Okamoto (Professor, Animation Department, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Tokyo University of the Arts)
Tarto Nunoyama (Professor, Animation Department, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Tokyo University of the Arts)
Shogo Yokoyama (Professor, Film Department, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Tokyo University of the Arts)
Creator Cross-Talk: Animation × Film – Transcending Boundaries and
Kei Ishikawa (Film Director), Yoshitoshi Shigomi (Artist / Nihonga Painter), Honami Yano (Animation Artist)
Moderator: Nobuhiro Suwa (Professor, Film Department, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Tokyo University of the Arts)
Producer Cross-Talk: Changing Production Environments in the AI Era and the Talent We Need
Hiroki Sakurai (Representative Director, Salamander Pictures Inc.; Animation Producer, Screenwriter)
Ayuichi Suzuki (Head of Creators Lab, Fourth Business Division, Kodansha Ltd.; Head of Global Strategy Office)
Moderators: Mitsuko Okamoto (as above), Naomichi Ichiyama (Professor, Film Department, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Tokyo University of the Arts)
■ Media Inquiries
For media inquiries regarding the Vision Research Center DoCK and this symposium, please contact the following.
[Contact]
Vision Research Center DoCK, Graduate School of Film and New Media, Tokyo University of the Arts (Contact: Sakata)
E-mail: dock_info@ml.geidai.ac.jp
The Cultural Arts Activity Infrastructure Strengthening Fund (commonly known as the Creator Support Fund), established by the Agency for Cultural Affairs at the Japan Arts Council (an Independent Administrative Institution), runs the 'Creator Support Program (Development and Implementation of Training Programs)' to cultivate globally active talent for students and professionals. DoCK is supported by this 'Creator Support Fund' and is working to develop practical training programs and curricula.
FAQ
What is the purpose of DoCK?
To cultivate international creators, producers, and educators, and develop co-creative knowledge through industry-academia-government collaboration.
Who can participate in DoCK programs?
Students and professionals worldwide interested in film and animation fields.
What funds DoCK's activities?
Grants from Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs' Creator Support Fund.