In Japan, the following art universities are renowned:
Tama Art University (多摩美術大学)
Musashino Art University (武蔵野美術大学)
Joshibi University of Art and Design (女子美術大学)
Nihon University College of Art (日本大学藝術学部)
Tokyo Zokei University (東京造形大学)
These are popularly referred to as the "Big Five Art Universities" (五美大). However, this introduction will focus on some unique art universities.
Unique Art University #1
Kyoto Seika University Manga Faculty (京都精華大学マンガ学部)
This is the first university in Japan to establish a Manga Faculty.
It has departments of "Manga" and "Animation".
The faculty includes professional manga artists and animators, offering direct learning from industry experts.
The campus houses a "Manga Museum" with over 300,000 manga-related materials, from historical to contemporary.
Kyoto Seika University Manga Faculty, Kyoto Seika University (Kyoto City)
Manga Faculty Information: https://www.kyoto-seika.ac.jp/campuslife/class/gjh1lq0000002bzk-att/kt5ohn0000008935.pdf
Unique Art University #2
Daito Bunka University Faculty of Literature, Department of Calligraphy (大東文化大学文学部書道学科)
This is the first calligraphy department established in a Japanese university.
"Calligraphy" is a part of Japanese culture, artistically drawing characters using a brush and ink.
With only about 60 students, the learning environment is intimate and friendly.
Daito Bunka University Department of Calligraphy
Daito Bunka University (Tokyo Campus & Saitama Campus) Department of Calligraphy Information:
Unique Art University #3
Nara University Faculty of Letters, Department of Cultural Properties
(奈良大学文学部文化財学科)
Nara Prefecture is home to numerous historical artifacts, including three World Heritage sites.
The department provides comprehensive education on cultural properties using authentic materials.
The archaeology practice involves actual excavation of ancient tombs.
Off-campus activities, such as overseas cultural property surveys, are also actively conducted.
Nara University Faculty of Letters, Department of Cultural Properties Nara University (Nara City) Department of Cultural Properties Information: https://www.nara-u.ac.jp/faculty/let/cultural/curriculum/
※Photos sourced from respective university websites
If you love art but seek something different, consider exploring these unique art universities!
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