Facilities

Students at the GFC program have access to the following facilities:

1. Bunka Gakuen University library

Our library has approximately 340,000 books specialising in art, fashion, design, and its industry, and about 3,000 magazine titles from both domestic and foreign fashion magazines. It has one of the largest magazine back number archives, which is available to the students on request.

2. GFC Studio

This is an exclusive space for GFC students, where they can work on university-related projects. It is located in the campus A building, 19th floor, room A19a&b. Here, students have access to all kinds of sewing machinery and tools.

3. Sublimation printer

Located at the campus A building, 7th floor, this printer is property of the textile department of the university and is available to the GFC students. The plotter size has approx. 80 cm width.

4. Fabric digital printer.

GFC students are allowed to use this printer under the supervision of the GFC staff.

5. Bunka Research Lab for Fashion Textiles

Located in Hachioji, Tokyo. Eiji Miyamoto, the director of the lab, started to collaborate with GFC from 2018 onward, providing guidance to students on the development of their textiles.

Go to the lab website for further information (Japanese only )

6. Industrial room

This room is available for GFC students and has all the specialized machinery for clothing making.

7. Bunka Studio

GFC Students can use this studio to shoot their MA collection. At the studio, students will be in charge of direction, while photographers from Soen Magazine (装苑, published by the university publishing bureau) will take the photos.

8. Other facilities

Bunka Gakuen University has specialized equipment and labs affiliated with its various programs. When GFC students request to use specialised equipment or to receive guidance on techniques from other programs, we try to facilitate a dialogue between students and the relevant teachers.

3D Printer class explanation.

10. Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum

The Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum specialises in the collection of garments, and organizes several exhibitions throughout the year. The access to the museum is free of charge for students and faculty staff.