Researching Anime in Japan

Eric Telfort (ILLUS), Japan. the GEforCD grant supports the development of curriculum for RISD students that will engage them with the traditions and contemporary practices within the fields of Manga and Anime in Japan and internationally. The grant will support a research visit to Japan to enable Prof. Telfort to: become familiar with RISD’s partner schools Kyoto Seika and Tama Art University and to research and learn about their Mange and Anime curriculum; to conduct research towards a potential RISD travel course to Japan focused on Manga and Anime; further develop your professional and artistic networks around the Manga and Anime industries in Japan, and research potential people (artists, industry professionals) related to Manga and Anime whom you could invite to RISD to engage with courses and/or lead workshops in the future.