The Kyoto Graduate School of Information Science, part of the Information University Educational Corporation, is hosting an exhibition of students’ photographic works from July 16 to 23, 2026, in the Innovation Room on the first floor of the Main Building at the Hyakumanben Campus in Kyoto, as part of the “Photography: Theory and Practice” course.
In this course, we aim to explore the fundamentals of visual expression—specifically, “what it means to see” and “what it means to express visually”—and to cultivate “visual thinking skills” that can be applied across various creative fields, thereby fostering richer creativity.The students drew on what they had learned so far and, in consultation with their instructors, developed a production plan for their final project.I took photographs based on my own theme, summarized the concept in writing, and created my own original work.
As part of the preparations for the exhibition, we first received an explanation of the tasks involved, including what was needed to present the exhibition to visitors and how to proceed with setting up the venue.The students framed their respective works and, while carefully considering the overall balance, proceeded with the display, exchanging ideas on the best way to present them.
Once the exhibition was set up, we held a group critique session while viewing each other’s works.The students explained their work, saying things like, “I wanted to capture the essence of ‘summer’ as it is right now,” “I took inspiration from my favorite photographers and tried my hand at black-and-white photography,” and “It’s hard to put into words, but I think I was able to express my inner self and my individuality.”Speaking about the visitors who came to see her work, she said, “I get nervous when people look at my work, but it makes me very happy,” “I want to say thank you,” and “I want them to feel the world that extends beyond the photographs.”
Professor Sahoko Otsuki, who is in charge of the course, said, “The exhibition for the final project is now complete!”Although this was a new experience for most of the students—many of whom were exhibiting in a physical space for the first time—they demonstrated leadership, learned what was necessary for the exhibition, and refined the layout through trial and error to ensure the best possible presentation.This exhibition was made possible thanks to everyone's cooperation.The joy of completion is truly special."I really hope a lot of people will come see it," he said, praising the students' efforts.
