Summary of Course Modules

The core program and lectures are divided into “core modules,” which provide lecture-based study of basic theories, and “practical modules,” in which students participate in practical seminars and conduct research activities.
Moreover, we offer general modules, such as Aesthetics, History of Western Musical Culture, Introduction to Copyrights, Art and Media, Methodology of Criticism over Art and Culture, Studies on Asian Culture, and Cultural Management and International Exchange.
In addition, students can take courses offered by other faculties and graduate schools in the University.

Master’s Course

Core Modules
Introduction to Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices Course	All faculty staff
Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices (Advanced)	All faculty staff
Introduction to Art and Culture in the Global Age	All faculty staff
The core program and lectures are divided into “Introduction” modules (First semester only) and “Advanced” Course Modules (All year). The module “Introduction to Art and Culture in the Global Age” will include lectures by visiting professors from institutions overseas.


Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices Seminar	All faculty staff
Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices Research Seminar.	All faculty staff
Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices Lab I, II (All specialisms)	All faculty staff
Seminars and project-based practical programs will be offered.

Research
Guidance concerning Master’s thesis research by full-time faculty staff.

Additional Modules
These include; “Approaches to Art Criticism”, “Asian Cultural Research” . We also offer short-term intensive international exchange programs, including the Art Study Abroad Program (ASAP), in which students make overseas study tours, participating in workshops and other events at overseas universities and cultural institutes.

Doctoral Course

Special Course
Doctoral Specialization Course Ⅰ, Ⅱ Courses are offered in the areas of Arts Management, Curation, and Research
Doctoral Special Course Ⅰ, Ⅱ Courses are offered in the areas of Arts Management, Curation, and Research

Special Instruction on Field of Specialization
Guidance concerning doctoral thesis research by faculty members.

Research Student Program

The Research Student program is offered to those who wish to conduct research in a specific area of study under the supervision of a faculty member affiliated with Tokyo University of the Arts.
For more information, please visit the following website.

Research Student Program

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Since the introduction of the PhD program in 2018, we have fostered even more highly specialized professionals who contribute to the global landscape as researchers and practitioners, shaping the next generation of artistic and cultural discourse.

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Tokyo University of the Arts is the only national arts university in Japan.

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The Graduate School of Global Arts aims to train students to become curators and producers who understand different genres of the arts including fine arts, music, film and new media from multifaceted perspectives and are able to create various opportunities for artists to exhibit and perform.

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Summary of Course Modules