Sapporo CLUES

札幌クリエイティブ・レンズ＆イングリッシュ・スタジオ（Sapporo CLUES）事業計画書（案）

1．事業概要

本事業「札幌クリエイティブ・レンズ＆イングリッシュ・スタジオ（Sapporo CLUES）」は、札幌市在住の8歳から16歳までの児童・生徒を対象とした、プロジェクト型のバイリンガル・クリエイティブメディア教育プログラムである。

本プログラムは、写真および映像制作と英語コミュニケーションを統合し、日本語および北海道に根ざした文化的アイデンティティを尊重しながら、国際的な視点で自己表現を行う力の育成を目的とする。

また、英語を実用言語として活用する体系的かつ段階的なカリキュラムを通じて、札幌の若年層が国際的な舞台において発信力を持つクリエイターへと成長する基盤を構築する。

本事業は、札幌市が掲げる「国際的な芸術・メディア都市」の形成に資する人材育成事業として位置づけられ、将来的には地域の文化事業、芸術祭、展示、オンライン発信等との連携を通じて、札幌の創造的発信力の強化に寄与することを目指す。

2．目的（ミッション）および将来像（ビジョン）

目的（Mission）
札幌の児童・生徒が、日本語・英語・ビジュアルメディアを用いて自らの物語を表現し、北海道に根ざした文化的背景を国際社会へ発信できる力を育成する。

将来像（Vision）
本事業を札幌市における芸術・メディア教育の一端として定着させ、受講生が継続的に作品発表（展示・上映・地域連携事業等）に参加することで、札幌の国際的文化都市としての価値を可視化する。

3．対象および事業の位置づけ

対象
・札幌市内在住の8歳～16歳の児童・生徒
・主に日本語を母語とする家庭の子ども
・英語を「実際に使う力」として身につけたいと考える家庭

育成目標
・実践的な英語運用能力の向上
・ビジュアル・ストーリーテリング能力の習得
・協働的な制作活動を通じたチームワーク力の育成
・地域文化に根ざした創造的表現力の強化

事業の特長（差別化）
本事業は以下の点において既存の教育サービスと異なる。

・従来の英会話教室のような文法中心の学習ではなく、創作活動を通じた実践的言語運用を重視
・全日制インターナショナルスクールとは異なり、地域に根ざしたパートタイム型プログラムとして実施
・単発型ワークショップではなく、段階的成長を前提とした継続型カリキュラムを提供

これにより、札幌市におけるクリエイティブ教育分野の未充足領域を補完する役割を担う。

4．事業内容（プログラム構成）

本プログラムは、以下の3領域を統合的に実施する。

（1）英語コミュニケーション（創作活動連動型）

撮影現場での指示、作品説明、簡易脚本作成等を通じて、実践的な英語運用能力を育成する。文法の習得は目的化せず、表現手段としての言語使用を重視する。

（2）写真制作

構図、光、色彩、基礎編集等を学びながら、札幌および北海道の風景、生活、文化を題材とした作品制作を行う。

（3）映像制作

短編映像の構成、撮影技法、編集、役割分担等を学び、グループ制作を通じた総合的表現力を育成する。

なお、すべての制作活動は、日本語と英語を併用し、いずれか一方を基準とするのではなく、両言語を等価な表現手段として扱うバイカルチャルな視点で設計する。

5．札幌市の施策との整合性

札幌市はユネスコ創造都市ネットワーク（メディアアーツ分野）に加盟しており、次世代の文化人材育成および国際的発信力の強化を重要施策として位置づけている。

本事業は以下の点において当該施策と高い整合性を有する。

・若年層による地域発信型コンテンツの創出
・札幌の四季・生活文化を国際的に発信可能な形で可視化
・芸術祭、展示、メディアアーツ事業等との連携可能性

将来的には、市内文化施設、ギャラリー、イベント等との協働により、作品発表の機会を創出し、都市ブランドの強化に寄与する。

6．地域資源の活用（屋外活動の導入）

札幌の四季および自然環境を教育資源として積極的に活用する。

・冬季：雪景色、地域行事、ウィンタースポーツ等を題材とした制作
・春～夏：公園、河川、農業地域等におけるフィールドワーク
・通年：住宅地や商業エリアにおける日常風景の記録

これにより、児童・生徒が自らの生活環境を創造的視点で再認識する機会を提供する。

7．外部連携および専門人材の活用

地域の写真家、映像作家、バイリンガル人材等を招聘し、ワークショップおよび特別講座を実施する。

・地域クリエイターによる実践的指導
・海外アーティストとの交流機会の創出
・言語と表現を横断する教育機会の提供

これにより、教育内容の高度化および地域文化コミュニティとの接続を強化する。

8．資金調達および連携の方向性

本事業は、札幌市の文化・教育施策との連携を前提とし、以下の形での支援を想定する。

・芸術・メディア教育に関する助成金・補助金の活用
・文化施設および関連部署との共同事業化
・学校・地域団体との連携による実施機会の拡充

また、成果物については、保護者の同意のもと公開し、札幌の若年層による創造活動の可視化を図る。

9．事業の意義（まとめ）

本事業は、単なる語学教育または芸術教育に留まらず、
「地域に根ざした文化的自己認識」と「国際的発信力」を同時に育成する教育モデルである。

札幌の子どもたちが、自らの言葉と視点で地域の物語を語り、それを世界へとつなぐ。そのプロセス自体が、札幌という都市の創造性を体現するものである。

本事業は、札幌市における次世代の文化人材育成および国際的芸術都市としての発展に寄与する実践的モデルとして位置づけられる。

Sapporo Creative Lens & English Studio (Sapporo CLUES)  

Creative Lens & English Studio for Youth Ages 8–16

1. Business Overview
Sapporo Creative Lens & English Studio (Sapporo CLUES) is a project‑based, bilingual creative‑media school for Japanese youth ages 8–16 in Sapporo.
The school combines photography, filmmaking, and English communication in a way that respects and strengthens students’ Japanese and Hokkaido identity while equipping them to share their stories with international audiences.
Aligned with Sapporo’s ambition to become an international arts and media hub, Sapporo CLUES positions itself as a training ground for the next generation of young visual storytellers.
By offering structured, progressive courses in photography and filmmaking that use English as a working language, the school helps Sapporo build a stronger international creative identity, supports local arts initiatives, and connects youth projects to festivals, galleries, and online platforms.

2. Mission and Vision
Mission:
To empower Japanese youth in Sapporo to tell their own stories in Japanese, English, and visual media, connecting their local Hokkaido identity with a global audience.
Vision:
To be a recognized part of Sapporo’s ecosystem of arts and media education, where young creators regularly contribute to exhibitions, screenings, and community projects that demonstrate Sapporo’s character as an international arts city.

3. Target Audience and Market Position
Target audience:
Japanese families in Sapporo who want their children to: Gain confidence in using English in real situations, Develop 21st‑century skills (visual storytelling, teamwork, digital literacy), and Create meaningful work rooted in their own culture.
Elementary‑school and junior‑high school students ages 8–16, organized into beginner (Level 1), intermediate (Level 2), and advanced (Level 3) groups.
Market position:
Unlike standard English conversation schools, which focus on grammar and general speaking practice, Sapporo CLUES embeds English into hands‑on photography and filmmaking projects.
Unlike full‑time international schools, it is a part‑time, project‑based creative studio open to local Japanese‑identity youth.
And unlike one‑off arts workshops or festivals, it offers a structured, multi‑level course with a clear progression from “explorer” to “global storyteller.”
This positioning fills a clear gap in Sapporo’s creative‑education landscape and supports the city’s goal of becoming an international arts and media hub.

4. Program Concept
Sapporo CLUES offers courses that blend three core strands:
1) English for Storytelling
Students learn practical English through directing scenes, giving on‑set instructions, explaining photos, and writing simple scripts.
Lessons focus on vocabulary for camera, editing, characters, emotions, and everyday life, rather than abstract grammar drills.
2) Photography Fundamentals
Students learn composition, light, color, and basic editing using cameras or smartphones.
Projects are rooted in Sapporo and Hokkaido: winter scenes, local festivals, daily life, and family stories.
3) Filmmaking Basics
Students learn short‑film structure, shot types, simple editing, and teamwork through small group projects.
Each project mixes Japanese and English: Simple English lines for dialogue, Japanese context and emotion, Captions or subtitles that show both languages.
All projects are designed to reflect a bicultural, multilingual approach: neither Japanese nor English culture is treated as “default” or “foreign,” but as equally valid ways of expressing the same story.

5. Alignment with Sapporo’s International Arts Hub Ambition
Sapporo is already recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts, and the city actively promotes arts and media‑arts education for children and youth.
Sapporo CLUES directly supports this vision by:

  • Training young creators who can contribute to local festivals, exhibitions, and online platforms.
  • Creating works that highlight Sapporo’s lifestyle, seasons, and culture in a way that is accessible to international audiences.
  • Building partnerships with Sapporo’s arts institutions, galleries, and event organizers to host youth screenings, photo exhibitions, and collaborative projects.
    By collaborating with Sapporo’s existing media‑arts initiatives, the school can become an official or semi‑official partner in the city’s broader strategy to attract international attention, tourism, and cultural exchange through creative youth programs.

6. Outdoor and Lifestyle Integration
Sapporo’s outdoor lifestyle and distinct seasons provide a natural backdrop for creative projects.
The school will intentionally utilize outdoor settings whenever possible, including:

  • Winter projects focusing on snow, festivals (e.g., Sapporo Snow Festival, nearby parks), and winter sports.
  • Spring/summer projects around local parks, rivers, and agricultural areas, connecting students to Hokkaido’s natural environment.
  • Photo walks and short‑film shoots in residential neighborhoods, shopping streets, and public spaces, helping students see everyday Sapporo as a creative canvas.
    Outdoor sessions will be scheduled in safe, school‑approved locations, often in collaboration with local schools, community centers, or parks departments.
    This approach strengthens ties with the city and local organizations while giving students authentic, place‑based experiences.

7. Guest Workshops and Expert Collaboration
To enrich the program and create a stronger link with Sapporo’s creative community, Sapporo CLUES will organize regular guest workshops featuring:

  • Local photographers and filmmakers who share how they tell Sapporo stories.
  • International artists or exchange participants who work in media arts, helping students see global perspectives on visual storytelling.
  • English‑teaching artists or bilingual professionals who combine language and creativity.
    These workshops can be held:
  • As special “master‑class” sessions within the regular course,
  • As weekend or holiday events open to non‑students (for outreach),
  • In partnership with Sapporo’s arts festivals or cultural centers.
    Guest workshops will also create opportunities for mutual promotion: artists gain exposure in Sapporo’s media‑arts scene, and the school gains visibility with families, schools, and the city.

8. Sample 12‑Week Course Structure (Level 1 – “Story Explorer,” Ages 8–11)
Each level runs for 12 weeks, with sessions lasting about 3 hours, once per week.
The following structure can be adapted for Level 2 (“Story Builder”) and Level 3 (“Global Storyteller”) in later documents.
Week 1 – “Who Am I?” (Identity in Two Languages)

  • Introduce basic English greetings and camera terms (camera, photo, movie, action, cut).
  • Each student takes a photo of “my favorite thing” and writes one sentence in Japanese and one in English (e.g., “This is my room.” / 「これは私の部屋です。」).
  • Discussion: How do the same feelings sound different in Japanese and English?
    Week 2 – “Colors and Feelings in Sapporo”
  • Explore colors and emotions (happy, excited, calm) in both languages.
  • Photo walk in a nearby park or school area: students photograph “things that feel happy” and “things that feel calm.”
  • Captions mix Japanese and English (e.g., “Red = 赤, feels strong.” / 「赤は元気です。」).
    Week 3 – “Hands‑On Camera Play”
  • Basic camera/smartphone rules: pressing record, focusing, framing.
  • Students record 10‑second clips of “a quiet moment” and “a loud moment” in Sapporo.
  • Playback and describe in English and Japanese (e.g., “This is quiet.” / 「静かです。」).
    Week 4 – “A Day in My Life (Photo Story)”
  • Teach simple sequence: beginning, middle, end.
  • Students create a 4–6 photo “story” of a day in their life (home → school → play).
  • Captions: one line in English, one in Japanese, laid out side by side.
    Week 5 – “Winter in Hokkaido / Sapporo”
  • Focus on local culture: snow, festival posters, kotatsu, onsen, local food.
  • Students photograph winter scenes, clothing, and food.
  • Captions mix Japanese place names and English explanations (e.g., “Sapporo snow festival, 冬のお祭り”).
    Week 6 – “My Family, My Friends”
  • Students take photos of family or friends (or draw + caption if no photos).
  • Captions pair simple English and Japanese (e.g., “This is my mother.” / 「母です。」; “We live in Sapporo.” / 「札幌に住んでいます。」).
    Week 7 – “Small Movie: 1–Minute Show‑and‑Tell”
  • Students make a 1–minute video about “one thing” (snack, hobby, place).
  • Script: 3–4 simple lines in English, mirrored in Japanese (adapted, not direct translation).
    Week 8 – “Team Story: Two‑Minute Group Clip”
  • Small groups create a 2–minute scene (e.g., “morning at school,” “meeting a friend”).
  • Each member has a role: director, camera, actor, editor.
  • Dialogue: simple English lines, with Japanese subtitles or narration.
    Week 9 – “Sapporo City Walk” (Local as Global)
  • A photo walk in Sapporo’s streets, parks, or commercial areas.
  • Students capture signs, shops, people, snow removal, etc.
  • Captions mix Japanese names and English explanations (e.g., “Odori Park, おどり公園 – big green space in the city.”).
    Week 10 – “From Local to Global”
  • Students imagine explaining one photo to a friend in another country.
  • Write a short English paragraph and a short Japanese paragraph describing the same photo.
  • Discussion on cultural differences in describing daily life.
    Week 11 – “Film Festival Day 1 – Practice”
  • Mini‑“film festival” in class: students watch short films and photo stories.
  • Each student gives one comment in Japanese and one in English (e.g., “I like your music.” / 「音楽が好きです。」).
    Week 12 – “Film Festival Day 2 – Sharing”
  • Final screening for students, parents, and invited guests.
  • Optional submission to local media‑arts events or online exhibitions supported by Sapporo’s arts initiatives.
  • Reflection: students write what they learned about themselves, their culture, and other cultures in both languages.

9. Funding and Partnership Opportunities with Sapporo City
Because Sapporo aims to strengthen its international arts and media profile, Sapporo CLUES can appeal to the city as a practical, youth‑focused project that:

  • Contributes to the city’s UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts identity by producing local youth content.
  • Connects with existing programs such as Sapporo Art Stage and other media‑arts initiatives for youth.
  • Uses outdoor public spaces and lifestyle‑oriented activities that align with Sapporo’s promotion of a healthy, creative city environment.
    Potential funding and support avenues include:
  • Municipal grants or subsidies for arts and media‑education programs for children.
  • Partnering with the city’s creative‑city office or local cultural centers to co‑host exhibitions, screenings, or workshops.
  • Collaborating with Sapporo schools or community centers to offer after-school or holiday programs, reducing barriers for low-income families.
    The proposal can explicitly state that Sapporo CLUES will:
  • Share student work publicly (with consent) to showcase Sapporo’s youth creativity.
  • Submit projects to city‑backed festivals or media‑arts events.
  • Provide regular reports or small exhibitions to demonstrate impact and value to the city.

10. Positioning Statement for Funding and Partnerships
Sapporo Creative Lens & English Studio (Sapporo CLUES) is a bilingual creative‑media school where Japanese youth in Sapporo learn to tell their own stories in Japanese, English, and visual media, connecting their local Hokkaido identity with a global audience.


By aligning with Sapporo’s ambition to become an international arts and media hub, the school helps young people contribute to the city’s artistic identity while building skills in communication, creativity, and digital storytelling.
Through regular courses, guest workshops, and outdoor‑based projects rooted in Sapporo’s lifestyle, the school offers a practical, visible, and community‑engaged project that can serve as a model for youth arts and media education in Sapporo.