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OSPKYOTO 39

Capturing Concepts: A Photographic Exploration of the Origins of Kanji

UNITS:2
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WAY-CE

Under guidance of official photographer for KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival, photograph scenes from everyday life in Kyoto to portray contemporary versions of the ancient forms and original meanings of ten different kanji. Develop observational, interpretive and creative abilities as well as improve technical skills (including picture composition and image editing). Enrollment limited.

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1 Term
Practicum 1Open
ID: 26706
0 / 16 enrolled
DAYS:Not Applicable
TIME:Not Applicable
LOCATION:Not Applicable
2units

OSPKYOTO 39: Capturing Concepts: A Photographic Exploration of the Origins of Kanji

2 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-CE

Under guidance of official photographer for KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival, photograph scenes from everyday life in Kyoto to portray contemporary versions of the ancient forms and original meanings of ten different kanji. Develop observational, interpretive and creative abilities as well as improve technical skills (including picture composition and image editing). Enrollment limited.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Practicum — TBA TBA (Undergrad)

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