Two Keywords: Network Media and Content

   The development of information media on the web has given birth to a technological means for creating a high level of diversity and freedom of expression and transmission to a degree that is incomparable with the past. It is now possible for non-professionals to utilize a wide variety of ways to create and disseminate a large amount of information (content) on a daily basis. Furthermore, networks that are supported by technology for the efficient transmission of such information have created an environment where members of the general public are able to make a significant impact on society.

   The College of Media Arts, Science and Technology was established for the purpose of providing education starting from fundamentals in information and communication technology, leading to advanced topics in content technology for producing and utilizing content that flows through networks, and net-media technology for supporting the accumulation and flow of content. Our aim is not to raise creators who will work on generating the content itself; but to foster engineers and researchers who will make an impact on society through their technological and scientific achievements.

    This system is supported by fundamental technology such as network technology, information processing, and content design. For society to fully harness these, we need people who can bridge the gap between machines and people – specialists who understand how humans interact with technology, who know how to design and create these systems. These kinds of people are valuable assets in the modern world. Through our program, we hope that you will grow into this role.

    Our program offers math and coding during the first year to develop fundamentals. At the same time, students will learn content design and introductory art. In the second year we focus on specialized topics such as networking, information theory, and data engineering while offering courses on human behavior, society, and design. This combination will help students move beyond the traditional developer/researcher’s role and broaden their horizons.

    In their third and fourth years, students will select their study path from various areas our faculty specialize in. They will be encouraged to apply their acquired knowledge and research skills through hands-on projects and their bachelor’s theses. For new students interested in research, we arrange advisors from their freshman year so they can have an early start.

    Our bachelor’s program currently accepts 54 freshman students and 14 transfer students during the junior (third) year *. In total we have around 240 students pursuing their bachelor’s degrees. We have 35 faculty members, so there will be one advisor per 1.5 to 2 students – an ideal environment for research. (* Information as of 2026)

    We are living in an age where science fiction becomes reality. On the other hand, there are serious problems such as climate change and our aging society. The internet and its contents are not exempt from these problems, and we require an innovative way to face them. We welcome curious and courageous individuals who are willing to contribute to solving these challenges.

   Third and fourth year courses are more specialized. Subjects are focused around network media and content technology, and additional information science/technology courses provide a deeper understanding of the two areas. These will be mostly electives and can be classified in 6 groups as shown below: "Network and Communication Technology", "Storage and Distribution of Content", "Interaction Technology", "Computer Science", "Content Processing and Application", "Content Creation and Technology".

   In addition to lectures, we offer hands-on training labs and projects that will allow students to design and achieve their own goals and outputs. These will enable students to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom environment and acquire skills for future careers.

   Half of our students who choose to pursue a career after graduation start their careers in information technology, communications, and network services. However prospective careers are not limited to those industries. Professionals with a background in information engineering are in high demand across various sectors whether the market is thriving or not, which is a great advantage to graduates from our program.