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People create About the CG-ARTS culture, and culture touches hearts.
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The CG-ARTS is engaged in a variety of activities that support the birth and growth of the Ĵȱȱȱȱȱ ȱȱȱȱǯ Computer
The Role of the CG-ARTS Industry Graphic Arts Human Resource Development Society ・Creating Curriculums ・Developing / Publishing Teaching Materials 2018/ 2019 ・Conducting Certification Tests ・ Training Teachers and Instructors
Cultural Promotion
・Planning and management Festival Academic Art ・Producing Exhibitions / Events ・Creative Support ・ Hosting the CG Contest for Students
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Chairman Computer Graphic Arts Society
Yoshiyuki Matsusaka
Computer Graphic Arts Society 1-8-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 Japan Phone/813-3535-3501 Fax/813-3562-4840 www.cgarts.or.jp kyoukai_annai_omote_Eng_2018_19.pdf 1 18/05/25 17:13
People create About the CG-ARTS culture, and culture touches hearts.
Since its establishment in 1991, The Computer Graphic Arts Society (CG-ARTS), a Japanese public interest incorporated foundation has played a role in human resource development ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱęȱȱǰȱȱȱȱ- Ĵȱȱȱȱȱȱǯ
Now more than 28 years after its establishment, many who have studied under the curricu- lum, or who have won awards in the contest of the CG-ARTS are at the forefront of the aca- ǰȱȱȱ¢ȱǯȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ¢ȱȱ ǰȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ¢ȱȱȱǯ
The CG-ARTS is engaged in a variety of activities that support the birth and growth of the Ĵȱȱȱȱȱ ȱȱȱȱǯ Computer
The Role of the CG-ARTS Industry Graphic Arts Human Resource Development Society ・Creating Curriculums ・Developing / Publishing Teaching Materials 2018/ 2019 ・Conducting Certification Tests ・ Training Teachers and Instructors
Cultural Promotion
・Planning and management Festival Academic Art ・Producing Exhibitions / Events ・Creative Support ・ Hosting the CG Contest for Students
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ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ Ȉȱ Ȉǯȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ǰȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ evaluate the cultural values of a variety of works born out of the evolution of technology, ȱ ȇȱ ŘŚȱ ¢ǯȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ǰȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱȱȱȱǰȱȱȱȇȱŘŘȱ¢ǯȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ know-how and network that we have accumulated over the years, we are not afraid to make ȱǰȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ ǯ
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Chairman Computer Graphic Arts Society
Yoshiyuki Matsusaka
Computer Graphic Arts Society 1-8-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 Japan Phone/813-3535-3501 Fax/813-3562-4840 www.cgarts.or.jp kyoukai_annai_naka_Eng_2018_19.pdf 1 18/06/11 13:44
Fostering Outstanding Talent. Fostering a New Culture. Our Supporters History
Various professionals and companies from a variety of fields, including academic, In 1985, the “CG Curriculum Study Group” was started within the JCGL (Japan art and industry, share our philosophy and support our activities. Computer Graphics Lab.), And in 1988 the “Study Group on the development of [ Human Resource Development ] Our educational promotion activities, which includes the creation of educational curricu- [ Cultural Promotion ] Computer Graphics and Image Processing engineers”, which would later lums, the development and publishing of teaching materials, training of teachers and This includes the planning and operation of festivals, and producing exhibitions and become the basis of the CG-ARTS, was established, along with researchers from instructors, holding seminars and Certification Test, and research studies. When imple- events, creative support, CG Contest for Students, and research studies. In cultural Directors, Auditors, Trustees, and Supporting Corporate Members eleven universities in Japan. In 1990, with the support of Canon Marketing Japan menting these activities, we believe the circulation of the demands of society and edu- promotion activities, we believe that it is important to appraise new talent and link and IT companies, preparation was started to establish a judicial foundation, and cational practice is important in fostering talent, and for that reason we are quick to them to society, in order to foster a new culture, and are therefore engaged in various Directors: in 1991 a systematic CG education curriculum was completed, together with the incorporate the changing trends of the times to develop people that are truly needed. activities mainly in the field of media art. establishment of the CG-ARTS. Chairman: Yoshiyuki Matsusaka Director, Senior Vice President, Canon Marketing Japan Inc. Executive Director: Education Culture History of CG-ARTS Certification Tests Japan Media Arts Festival Kaoru Suzuki Computer Graphic Arts Society In order to develop people with practical skills required in the real world, Certifi- Masaru Kitakaze Worldwide Chief Creative Officer / “Computer Graphic Arts Society” established. cation Tests are conducted as learning goals. Certification Tests are divided into Director & Senior Corporate Officer, Hakuhodo Inc. “CG Certification Test” starts. 1 five categories such as creators and engineers, depending on the profession 1 Taku Kimura Computer Graphics Artist, IMAGICA Corp. that is sought after. In 26 years, 750,000 people have taken these tests and Etsuo Genda Professor, Kobe Design University / The establishment of the juridical foundation “Computer Graphic Arts Society” is approved 340,000 have passed. 900 organizations have taken the tests. In order to en- The “Japan Media Arts Festival” was started in the 1990s when digital Professor Emeritus, Kyushu University by the Ministry of Education. courage learning and educational activities, individuals and groups that have technology began to spread as a tool for expression, and when there Seiichi Saito Creative Director and CEO, Rhizomatiks co.,ltd. achieved excellent results are presented with the Minister of Education, Culture, was a rise in the global appraisal of Japanese manga and animation. Machiko Satonaka Manga Artist “CG Certification Test” certified by the Ministry of Education. Sports, Science and Technology Award and the CG-ARTS Award. In 2018, the festival will celebrate its 22nd year. The number of visi- Tomoyuki Nishita Professor, Hiroshima Shudo University / “Ministry of Education-approved CG Certification Test” starts. tors and applicants has increased dramatically, and today it has Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo Certification test for designers and creators who express themselves using CG. grown into a major international festival. In light of a long-term outlook Japan Media Arts Festival Hiroshi Harashima Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo The “CG Contest for Students” starts. CG Creator Certification Test Fields of application : Movies, animation, CM, games, music videos, and applications, etc. and changes in the social environment, we will continue to plan and Masahiko Hibi Global Executive Director, Dentsu Inc. The Computer Graphic Arts Society website is launched. operate a festival that can steadily but surely move into new phases. Certification test for engineers and programmers involved in development and design in the CG field. Publication of the Computer Graphics standard textbook. CG Engineer Certification Test Fields of application : Animation, movies, games, virtual reality, augmented reality, and applications, etc. Auditors: “Image Processing Certification Test”and the “Multimedia Certification Test” starts. Certification test for engineers and programmers involved in development and design in the image processing field. Culture Machiko Kusahara Professor Emeritus, Waseda University Image Processing Engineer Certification Test Fields of application : Video telecommunication, computer peripherals, robot vision, product inspection, CG Contest for Students Toshio Matsumura Certified Public Accountants “Japan Media Arts Festival” starts medical applications, and printing, etc. －Campus Genius Award－ (sponsored / planning / production / management). Certification test for those involved in web production from concept to management. Trustees: “Japan Media Arts Plaza” launched Web Designer Certification Test 2 (planning / production / management). Fields of application : Web production, web management, and Information Architecture, etc. The “CG Contest for Students” is now established as a gateway to Hiroko Uchiyama Professor, Joshibi University of Art and Design Hosts Japan Media Arts Festival Exhibition success in the digital field, with winners from the contest having seen Katsumi Obayashi President, IMAGICA Corp. Certification test to evaluate ICT knowledge used in business. “Robot-ism 1950-2000, From Astro-boy to AIBO”. Multimedia Certification Test Artist Fields of application : ICT, content production, and overall business, etc. much success in their careers. Since its establishment in 1995, the Yoichiro Kawaguchi Launches Internet Distance Learning contest has expanded its target areas along with the evolution of the Kunio Kondo Professor, Tokyo University of Technology CG Standard Course [Technical Edition]. Education creative environment. The contest was transformed into a new format Masahiro Sakata President, Canon Marketing Japan Inc. “Japan Media Arts Festival in Beijing 2002” is held. Support for Teachers and in 2011, taking the word CG with a wider understanding to include Masaki Sawabe Adviser, Canon Marketing Japan Inc. “Campus Genius”, in response to the significant change of the rela- Shuzo Shiota President, Polygon Pictures, Inc. New curriculum is completed.Text published for Digital Moving Instructors and the “Accredited CG Contest for Students tionship between the viewer and creator, as well as the mechanism of Haruhisa Shimoda Visiting Professor,Tokai University Research & Information Center Image, Web Design, Visual Information Expression, Educational Institutions” System Computer Graphics, Digital Image Processing, 2 the evaluation of the works. The contest will continue to introduce Shinichi Suzuki Director, Suginami Animation Museum and Visual Information Processing. The CG-ARTS conducts workshops and seminars for teachers and instructors. new talent into society. Yoshiyuki Tomino Animation Director These teach the maintenance of teaching materials for teachers and instructors Masayuki Nakajima Professor Emeritus, Uppsala University The new Certification Tests starts for CG Creator that corresponds with textbooks, and instruction methods of new educational Yukihiro Fujikawa Chairman, IMAGICA Digitalscape, Inc. Certification Test, CG Engineer Certification Test, Culture Web Designer Certification Test, Image Processing Engineer Issei Fujishiro Professor, Keio University content. We also support educational activities of “accredited educational insti- Creative Support Certification Test, and Multimedia Certification Test. tutions” which implement the curriculum of the CG-ARTS, as well as provide Japan Media Arts Festival 10th anniversary exhibition, information to all learners, so they can learn with confidence at these educa- Workshop Seminar for educator Supporting Corporate Members: “The Power of Expression, Japan” is held. tional institutions. In April 2018, 192 educational institutions were accredited. 3 Special supporting members: GUNCY'S inc Implementation of “S3DCG Anime Human Resources Asahi Satellite Broadcasting Limited HAKUHODO i-studio Inc. Development Curriculum Formula”, a contents industry Education We are also engaged in support activities to foster a new culture. The Canon IT Solutions Inc. Happy Elements Asia Pacific Co, Ltd. personnel scout & development program by METI. Educational Promotion Activities “Project to support the nurturing of media arts creators” was commis- Canon Marketing Japan Inc. HEXADRIVE Inc. Development of electronic textbooks, visual study materials, Canon System & Support Inc. IMAGICA DIGITALSCAPE Co.,Ltd. The CG-ARTS is engaged in a variety of activities to promote industry-academia sioned by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and offers production sup- and 3DCG data study materials. port for new works by young winners at the Japan Media Arts Festi- CyberAgent, Inc. kamikazedouga collaboration with human resource development partner-companies and educa- Dentsu Inc. khara,Inc. 3 val. We also operate the website “DEPARTURE”, which introduces Implementation of “Project to support for the nurturing tional institutions that concur with our human resource development activities. Hakuhodo Inc. KINE of media arts creators” (planning and operation) We are working to promote education of the image information field through a new creativities to the world, and acts as a coordinator matching art- Exhibition to Present Results for DEPARTURE dep-art-ure.jp/ Impress Corporation KYORAKU PICTURES. Inc. variety of activities including the hosting the industry-academia exchange meet- ists and creators from new fields with festivals, museums, and corpo- Project to support for the nurturing of KLab Inc. LAND HO Co.,Ltd Certified as a public interest incorporated foundation media arts creators by Prime Minister. ing, the implementation of special lectures for students by active creators and rations. Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. LIBZENT Innovations,Inc. Nikko Graphic Arts Co.,Ltd. Matchlock Corporation. The “CG-ARTS Human Resources Development Symposium” engineers with the purpose of increasing students’ desire to learn, the support Nippon Television Network Corporation MOCHIZUKI PRINTING Co., Ltd. starts (later renamed to the CG-ARTS Human Resources of company visits by students, and facilitating the participation and collaboration Development Forum). Culture Obayashi Corporation ModelingCafe Inc of companies into academic conferences. In addition, on our website we regu- Special lecture for students Industry-academia exchange meeting SHIMIZU CORPORATION MONOBIT. Inc. Producing Exhibitions and Events Hosts the “Workshop for Educators on the Foundation larly release “CG-ARTS Education Reports”, which includes among others Tanseisha Co.,Ltd. NIKKO Education of 3DCG Animation and Games”, a Project to Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. ONE CONSIST topics such as current affairs and the type of human resource that is sought Support the Nurturing of Human Resource in Media Arts Toppan Printing Co.,Ltd. One or Eight INC. within the industry sector, the forefront of education, and messages from those by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. 4 TV Asahi Corporation Optical Force “MEDIA AMBITION TOKYO”starts.(organizing committee member) already in the workforce. TV TOKYO Corporation Orange Co.,Ltd.
Fostering Outstanding Talent. Fostering a New Culture. Our Supporters History
Various professionals and companies from a variety of fields, including academic, In 1985, the “CG Curriculum Study Group” was started within the JCGL (Japan art and industry, share our philosophy and support our activities. Computer Graphics Lab.), And in 1988 the “Study Group on the development of [ Human Resource Development ] Our educational promotion activities, which includes the creation of educational curricu- [ Cultural Promotion ] Computer Graphics and Image Processing engineers”, which would later lums, the development and publishing of teaching materials, training of teachers and This includes the planning and operation of festivals, and producing exhibitions and become the basis of the CG-ARTS, was established, along with researchers from instructors, holding seminars and Certification Test, and research studies. When imple- events, creative support, CG Contest for Students, and research studies. In cultural Directors, Auditors, Trustees, and Supporting Corporate Members eleven universities in Japan. In 1990, with the support of Canon Marketing Japan menting these activities, we believe the circulation of the demands of society and edu- promotion activities, we believe that it is important to appraise new talent and link and IT companies, preparation was started to establish a judicial foundation, and cational practice is important in fostering talent, and for that reason we are quick to them to society, in order to foster a new culture, and are therefore engaged in various Directors: in 1991 a systematic CG education curriculum was completed, together with the incorporate the changing trends of the times to develop people that are truly needed. activities mainly in the field of media art. establishment of the CG-ARTS. Chairman: Yoshiyuki Matsusaka Director, Senior Vice President, Canon Marketing Japan Inc. Executive Director: Education Culture History of CG-ARTS Certification Tests Japan Media Arts Festival Kaoru Suzuki Computer Graphic Arts Society In order to develop people with practical skills required in the real world, Certifi- Masaru Kitakaze Worldwide Chief Creative Officer / “Computer Graphic Arts Society” established. cation Tests are conducted as learning goals. Certification Tests are divided into Director & Senior Corporate Officer, Hakuhodo Inc. “CG Certification Test” starts. 1 five categories such as creators and engineers, depending on the profession 1 Taku Kimura Computer Graphics Artist, IMAGICA Corp. that is sought after. In 26 years, 750,000 people have taken these tests and Etsuo Genda Professor, Kobe Design University / The establishment of the juridical foundation “Computer Graphic Arts Society” is approved 340,000 have passed. 900 organizations have taken the tests. In order to en- The “Japan Media Arts Festival” was started in the 1990s when digital Professor Emeritus, Kyushu University by the Ministry of Education. courage learning and educational activities, individuals and groups that have technology began to spread as a tool for expression, and when there Seiichi Saito Creative Director and CEO, Rhizomatiks co.,ltd. achieved excellent results are presented with the Minister of Education, Culture, was a rise in the global appraisal of Japanese manga and animation. Machiko Satonaka Manga Artist “CG Certification Test” certified by the Ministry of Education. Sports, Science and Technology Award and the CG-ARTS Award. In 2018, the festival will celebrate its 22nd year. The number of visi- Tomoyuki Nishita Professor, Hiroshima Shudo University / “Ministry of Education-approved CG Certification Test” starts. tors and applicants has increased dramatically, and today it has Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo Certification test for designers and creators who express themselves using CG. grown into a major international festival. In light of a long-term outlook Japan Media Arts Festival Hiroshi Harashima Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo The “CG Contest for Students” starts. CG Creator Certification Test Fields of application : Movies, animation, CM, games, music videos, and applications, etc. and changes in the social environment, we will continue to plan and Masahiko Hibi Global Executive Director, Dentsu Inc. The Computer Graphic Arts Society website is launched. operate a festival that can steadily but surely move into new phases. Certification test for engineers and programmers involved in development and design in the CG field. Publication of the Computer Graphics standard textbook. CG Engineer Certification Test Fields of application : Animation, movies, games, virtual reality, augmented reality, and applications, etc. Auditors: “Image Processing Certification Test”and the “Multimedia Certification Test” starts. Certification test for engineers and programmers involved in development and design in the image processing field. Culture Machiko Kusahara Professor Emeritus, Waseda University Image Processing Engineer Certification Test Fields of application : Video telecommunication, computer peripherals, robot vision, product inspection, CG Contest for Students Toshio Matsumura Certified Public Accountants “Japan Media Arts Festival” starts medical applications, and printing, etc. －Campus Genius Award－ (sponsored / planning / production / management). Certification test for those involved in web production from concept to management. Trustees: “Japan Media Arts Plaza” launched Web Designer Certification Test 2 (planning / production / management). Fields of application : Web production, web management, and Information Architecture, etc. The “CG Contest for Students” is now established as a gateway to Hiroko Uchiyama Professor, Joshibi University of Art and Design Hosts Japan Media Arts Festival Exhibition success in the digital field, with winners from the contest having seen Katsumi Obayashi President, IMAGICA Corp. Certification test to evaluate ICT knowledge used in business. “Robot-ism 1950-2000, From Astro-boy to AIBO”. Multimedia Certification Test Artist Fields of application : ICT, content production, and overall business, etc. much success in their careers. Since its establishment in 1995, the Yoichiro Kawaguchi Launches Internet Distance Learning contest has expanded its target areas along with the evolution of the Kunio Kondo Professor, Tokyo University of Technology CG Standard Course [Technical Edition]. Education creative environment. The contest was transformed into a new format Masahiro Sakata President, Canon Marketing Japan Inc. “Japan Media Arts Festival in Beijing 2002” is held. Support for Teachers and in 2011, taking the word CG with a wider understanding to include Masaki Sawabe Adviser, Canon Marketing Japan Inc. “Campus Genius”, in response to the significant change of the rela- Shuzo Shiota President, Polygon Pictures, Inc. New curriculum is completed.Text published for Digital Moving Instructors and the “Accredited CG Contest for Students tionship between the viewer and creator, as well as the mechanism of Haruhisa Shimoda Visiting Professor,Tokai University Research & Information Center Image, Web Design, Visual Information Expression, Educational Institutions” System Computer Graphics, Digital Image Processing, 2 the evaluation of the works. The contest will continue to introduce Shinichi Suzuki Director, Suginami Animation Museum and Visual Information Processing. The CG-ARTS conducts workshops and seminars for teachers and instructors. new talent into society. Yoshiyuki Tomino Animation Director These teach the maintenance of teaching materials for teachers and instructors Masayuki Nakajima Professor Emeritus, Uppsala University The new Certification Tests starts for CG Creator that corresponds with textbooks, and instruction methods of new educational Yukihiro Fujikawa Chairman, IMAGICA Digitalscape, Inc. Certification Test, CG Engineer Certification Test, Culture Web Designer Certification Test, Image Processing Engineer Issei Fujishiro Professor, Keio University content. We also support educational activities of “accredited educational insti- Creative Support Certification Test, and Multimedia Certification Test. tutions” which implement the curriculum of the CG-ARTS, as well as provide Japan Media Arts Festival 10th anniversary exhibition, information to all learners, so they can learn with confidence at these educa- Workshop Seminar for educator Supporting Corporate Members: “The Power of Expression, Japan” is held. tional institutions. In April 2018, 192 educational institutions were accredited. 3 Special supporting members: GUNCY'S inc Implementation of “S3DCG Anime Human Resources Asahi Satellite Broadcasting Limited HAKUHODO i-studio Inc. Development Curriculum Formula”, a contents industry Education We are also engaged in support activities to foster a new culture. The Canon IT Solutions Inc. Happy Elements Asia Pacific Co, Ltd. personnel scout & development program by METI. Educational Promotion Activities “Project to support the nurturing of media arts creators” was commis- Canon Marketing Japan Inc. HEXADRIVE Inc. Development of electronic textbooks, visual study materials, Canon System & Support Inc. IMAGICA DIGITALSCAPE Co.,Ltd. The CG-ARTS is engaged in a variety of activities to promote industry-academia sioned by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and offers production sup- and 3DCG data study materials. port for new works by young winners at the Japan Media Arts Festi- CyberAgent, Inc. kamikazedouga collaboration with human resource development partner-companies and educa- Dentsu Inc. khara,Inc. 3 val. We also operate the website “DEPARTURE”, which introduces Implementation of “Project to support for the nurturing tional institutions that concur with our human resource development activities. Hakuhodo Inc. KINE of media arts creators” (planning and operation) We are working to promote education of the image information field through a new creativities to the world, and acts as a coordinator matching art- Exhibition to Present Results for DEPARTURE dep-art-ure.jp/ Impress Corporation KYORAKU PICTURES. Inc. variety of activities including the hosting the industry-academia exchange meet- ists and creators from new fields with festivals, museums, and corpo- Project to support for the nurturing of KLab Inc. LAND HO Co.,Ltd Certified as a public interest incorporated foundation media arts creators by Prime Minister. ing, the implementation of special lectures for students by active creators and rations. Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. LIBZENT Innovations,Inc. Nikko Graphic Arts Co.,Ltd. Matchlock Corporation. The “CG-ARTS Human Resources Development Symposium” engineers with the purpose of increasing students’ desire to learn, the support Nippon Television Network Corporation MOCHIZUKI PRINTING Co., Ltd. starts (later renamed to the CG-ARTS Human Resources of company visits by students, and facilitating the participation and collaboration Development Forum). Culture Obayashi Corporation ModelingCafe Inc of companies into academic conferences. In addition, on our website we regu- Special lecture for students Industry-academia exchange meeting SHIMIZU CORPORATION MONOBIT. Inc. Producing Exhibitions and Events Hosts the “Workshop for Educators on the Foundation larly release “CG-ARTS Education Reports”, which includes among others Tanseisha Co.,Ltd. NIKKO Education of 3DCG Animation and Games”, a Project to Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. ONE CONSIST topics such as current affairs and the type of human resource that is sought Support the Nurturing of Human Resource in Media Arts Toppan Printing Co.,Ltd. One or Eight INC. within the industry sector, the forefront of education, and messages from those by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. 4 TV Asahi Corporation Optical Force “MEDIA AMBITION TOKYO”starts.(organizing committee member) already in the workforce. TV TOKYO Corporation Orange Co.,Ltd. Fostering Outstanding Talent. Fostering a New Culture. Our Supporters History Various professionals and companies from a variety of fields, including academic, In 1985, the “CG Curriculum Study Group” was started within the JCGL (Japan art and industry, share our philosophy and support our activities. Computer Graphics Lab.), And in 1988 the “Study Group on the development of [ Human Resource Development ] Our educational promotion activities, which includes the creation of educational curricu- [ Cultural Promotion ] Computer Graphics and Image Processing engineers”, which would later lums, the development and publishing of teaching materials, training of teachers and This includes the planning and operation of festivals, and producing exhibitions and become the basis of the CG-ARTS, was established, along with researchers from instructors, holding seminars and Certification Test, and research studies. When imple- events, creative support, CG Contest for Students, and research studies. In cultural Directors, Auditors, Trustees, and Supporting Corporate Members eleven universities in Japan. In 1990, with the support of Canon Marketing Japan menting these activities, we believe the circulation of the demands of society and edu- promotion activities, we believe that it is important to appraise new talent and link and IT companies, preparation was started to establish a judicial foundation, and cational practice is important in fostering talent, and for that reason we are quick to them to society, in order to foster a new culture, and are therefore engaged in various Directors: in 1991 a systematic CG education curriculum was completed, together with the incorporate the changing trends of the times to develop people that are truly needed. activities mainly in the field of media art. establishment of the CG-ARTS. Chairman: Yoshiyuki Matsusaka Director, Senior Vice President, Canon Marketing Japan Inc. Executive Director: Education Culture History of CG-ARTS Certification Tests Japan Media Arts Festival Kaoru Suzuki Computer Graphic Arts Society In order to develop people with practical skills required in the real world, Certifi- Masaru Kitakaze Worldwide Chief Creative Officer / “Computer Graphic Arts Society” established. cation Tests are conducted as learning goals. Certification Tests are divided into Director & Senior Corporate Officer, Hakuhodo Inc. “CG Certification Test” starts. 1 five categories such as creators and engineers, depending on the profession 1 Taku Kimura Computer Graphics Artist, IMAGICA Corp. that is sought after. In 26 years, 750,000 people have taken these tests and Etsuo Genda Professor, Kobe Design University / The establishment of the juridical foundation “Computer Graphic Arts Society” is approved 340,000 have passed. 900 organizations have taken the tests. In order to en- The “Japan Media Arts Festival” was started in the 1990s when digital Professor Emeritus, Kyushu University by the Ministry of Education. courage learning and educational activities, individuals and groups that have technology began to spread as a tool for expression, and when there Seiichi Saito Creative Director and CEO, Rhizomatiks co.,ltd. achieved excellent results are presented with the Minister of Education, Culture, was a rise in the global appraisal of Japanese manga and animation. Machiko Satonaka Manga Artist “CG Certification Test” certified by the Ministry of Education. Sports, Science and Technology Award and the CG-ARTS Award. In 2018, the festival will celebrate its 22nd year. The number of visi- Tomoyuki Nishita Professor, Hiroshima Shudo University / “Ministry of Education-approved CG Certification Test” starts. tors and applicants has increased dramatically, and today it has Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo Certification test for designers and creators who express themselves using CG. grown into a major international festival. In light of a long-term outlook Japan Media Arts Festival Hiroshi Harashima Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo The “CG Contest for Students” starts. CG Creator Certification Test Fields of application : Movies, animation, CM, games, music videos, and applications, etc. and changes in the social environment, we will continue to plan and Masahiko Hibi Global Executive Director, Dentsu Inc. The Computer Graphic Arts Society website is launched. operate a festival that can steadily but surely move into new phases. Certification test for engineers and programmers involved in development and design in the CG field. Publication of the Computer Graphics standard textbook. CG Engineer Certification Test Fields of application : Animation, movies, games, virtual reality, augmented reality, and applications, etc. Auditors: “Image Processing Certification Test”and the “Multimedia Certification Test” starts. Certification test for engineers and programmers involved in development and design in the image processing field. Culture Machiko Kusahara Professor Emeritus, Waseda University Image Processing Engineer Certification Test Fields of application : Video telecommunication, computer peripherals, robot vision, product inspection, CG Contest for Students Toshio Matsumura Certified Public Accountants “Japan Media Arts Festival” starts medical applications, and printing, etc. －Campus Genius Award－ (sponsored / planning / production / management). Certification test for those involved in web production from concept to management. Trustees: “Japan Media Arts Plaza” launched Web Designer Certification Test 2 (planning / production / management). Fields of application : Web production, web management, and Information Architecture, etc. The “CG Contest for Students” is now established as a gateway to Hiroko Uchiyama Professor, Joshibi University of Art and Design Hosts Japan Media Arts Festival Exhibition success in the digital field, with winners from the contest having seen Katsumi Obayashi President, IMAGICA Corp. Certification test to evaluate ICT knowledge used in business. “Robot-ism 1950-2000, From Astro-boy to AIBO”. Multimedia Certification Test Artist Fields of application : ICT, content production, and overall business, etc. much success in their careers. Since its establishment in 1995, the Yoichiro Kawaguchi Launches Internet Distance Learning contest has expanded its target areas along with the evolution of the Kunio Kondo Professor, Tokyo University of Technology CG Standard Course [Technical Edition]. Education creative environment. The contest was transformed into a new format Masahiro Sakata President, Canon Marketing Japan Inc. “Japan Media Arts Festival in Beijing 2002” is held. Support for Teachers and in 2011, taking the word CG with a wider understanding to include Masaki Sawabe Adviser, Canon Marketing Japan Inc. “Campus Genius”, in response to the significant change of the rela- Shuzo Shiota President, Polygon Pictures, Inc. New curriculum is completed.Text published for Digital Moving Instructors and the “Accredited CG Contest for Students tionship between the viewer and creator, as well as the mechanism of Haruhisa Shimoda Visiting Professor,Tokai University Research & Information Center Image, Web Design, Visual Information Expression, Educational Institutions” System Computer Graphics, Digital Image Processing, 2 the evaluation of the works. The contest will continue to introduce Shinichi Suzuki Director, Suginami Animation Museum and Visual Information Processing. The CG-ARTS conducts workshops and seminars for teachers and instructors. new talent into society. Yoshiyuki Tomino Animation Director These teach the maintenance of teaching materials for teachers and instructors Masayuki Nakajima Professor Emeritus, Uppsala University The new Certification Tests starts for CG Creator that corresponds with textbooks, and instruction methods of new educational Yukihiro Fujikawa Chairman, IMAGICA Digitalscape, Inc. Certification Test, CG Engineer Certification Test, Culture Web Designer Certification Test, Image Processing Engineer Issei Fujishiro Professor, Keio University content. We also support educational activities of “accredited educational insti- Creative Support Certification Test, and Multimedia Certification Test. tutions” which implement the curriculum of the CG-ARTS, as well as provide Japan Media Arts Festival 10th anniversary exhibition, information to all learners, so they can learn with confidence at these educa- Workshop Seminar for educator Supporting Corporate Members: “The Power of Expression, Japan” is held. tional institutions. In April 2018, 192 educational institutions were accredited. 3 Special supporting members: GUNCY'S inc Implementation of “S3DCG Anime Human Resources Asahi Satellite Broadcasting Limited HAKUHODO i-studio Inc. Development Curriculum Formula”, a contents industry Education We are also engaged in support activities to foster a new culture. The Canon IT Solutions Inc. Happy Elements Asia Pacific Co, Ltd. personnel scout & development program by METI. Educational Promotion Activities “Project to support the nurturing of media arts creators” was commis- Canon Marketing Japan Inc. HEXADRIVE Inc. Development of electronic textbooks, visual study materials, Canon System & Support Inc. IMAGICA DIGITALSCAPE Co.,Ltd. The CG-ARTS is engaged in a variety of activities to promote industry-academia sioned by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and offers production sup- and 3DCG data study materials. port for new works by young winners at the Japan Media Arts Festi- CyberAgent, Inc. kamikazedouga collaboration with human resource development partner-companies and educa- Dentsu Inc. khara,Inc. 3 val. We also operate the website “DEPARTURE”, which introduces Implementation of “Project to support for the nurturing tional institutions that concur with our human resource development activities. Hakuhodo Inc. KINE of media arts creators” (planning and operation) We are working to promote education of the image information field through a new creativities to the world, and acts as a coordinator matching art- Exhibition to Present Results for DEPARTURE dep-art-ure.jp/ Impress Corporation KYORAKU PICTURES. Inc. variety of activities including the hosting the industry-academia exchange meet- ists and creators from new fields with festivals, museums, and corpo- Project to support for the nurturing of KLab Inc. LAND HO Co.,Ltd Certified as a public interest incorporated foundation media arts creators by Prime Minister. ing, the implementation of special lectures for students by active creators and rations. Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. LIBZENT Innovations,Inc. Nikko Graphic Arts Co.,Ltd. Matchlock Corporation. The “CG-ARTS Human Resources Development Symposium” engineers with the purpose of increasing students’ desire to learn, the support Nippon Television Network Corporation MOCHIZUKI PRINTING Co., Ltd. starts (later renamed to the CG-ARTS Human Resources of company visits by students, and facilitating the participation and collaboration Development Forum). Culture Obayashi Corporation ModelingCafe Inc of companies into academic conferences. In addition, on our website we regu- Special lecture for students Industry-academia exchange meeting SHIMIZU CORPORATION MONOBIT. Inc. Producing Exhibitions and Events Hosts the “Workshop for Educators on the Foundation larly release “CG-ARTS Education Reports”, which includes among others Tanseisha Co.,Ltd. NIKKO Education of 3DCG Animation and Games”, a Project to Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. ONE CONSIST topics such as current affairs and the type of human resource that is sought Support the Nurturing of Human Resource in Media Arts Toppan Printing Co.,Ltd. One or Eight INC. within the industry sector, the forefront of education, and messages from those by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. 4 TV Asahi Corporation Optical Force “MEDIA AMBITION TOKYO”starts.(organizing committee member) already in the workforce. TV TOKYO Corporation Orange Co.,Ltd. People create About the CG-ARTS culture, and culture touches hearts. Since its establishment in 1991, The Computer Graphic Arts Society (CG-ARTS), a Japanese public interest incorporated foundation has played a role in human resource development ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱęȱȱǰȱȱȱȱ- Ĵȱȱȱȱȱȱǯ Now more than 28 years after its establishment, many who have studied under the curricu- lum, or who have won awards in the contest of the CG-ARTS are at the forefront of the aca- ǰȱȱȱ¢ȱǯȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ¢ȱȱ ǰȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ¢ȱȱȱǯ The CG-ARTS is engaged in a variety of activities that support the birth and growth of the Ĵȱȱȱȱȱ ȱȱȱȱǯ Computer The Role of the CG-ARTS Industry Graphic Arts Human Resource Development Society ・Creating Curriculums ・Developing / Publishing Teaching Materials 2018/ 2019 ・Conducting Certification Tests ・ Training Teachers and Instructors Cultural Promotion ・Planning and management Festival Academic Art ・Producing Exhibitions / Events ・Creative Support ・ Hosting the CG Contest for Students ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ Ȉ ȱ ȱ Ȉǯȱ ȱ ȱ ¢ȱȱǰȱȱȱȱȱȱȱǯȱȱȱȱȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ęǰȱ ȱ conduct educational promotion activities including the creation of education curriculums, the development of teaching materials, the training of teachers and instructors, and the ȱȱęȱǯȱ¢ȱȱǰȱ ȱȱȱȱ ȱ¢ȱ ȱȱǯȱ ȱǰȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ¢ȱȱ expressions and also a place for academic-industrial exchanges, thereby connecting excellent ȱȱ¢ǯ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ Ȉȱ Ȉǯȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ǰȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ evaluate the cultural values of a variety of works born out of the evolution of technology, ȱ ȇȱ ŘŚȱ ¢ǯȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ǰȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱȱȱȱǰȱȱȱȇȱŘŘȱ¢ǯȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ know-how and network that we have accumulated over the years, we are not afraid to make ȱǰȱ ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱ ǯ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ¢ȱ ȱ ęǰȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ǯȱ ȱ Ȭȱ ȱ maintain the governance structure that is required as a public interest corporation, and will ȱ ȱ ȱȱȱȱȱ ȱȱǰȱȱȱȱ¢ǯ Chairman Computer Graphic Arts Society Yoshiyuki Matsusaka Computer Graphic Arts Society 1-8-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 Japan Phone/813-3535-3501 Fax/813-3562-4840 www.cgarts.or.jp