Department of Arts and Crafts(Applications for 2023 have now closed.)

Creating hand-made works and pursuing the realm of Arts and Crafts expressed by these works

Painting Course

Students learn about the application of prints, photo and digital technologies, in addition to the basics of Western- and Japanese-style paintings. On the basis of painting skills, students improve their power of expression and find out their own characteristics. The course nurtures artists who can work as painters and illustrators recognized in society.

Sculpture & Character Figures Course

This course is for learning how to use various materials to express images in three dimensions, to pursue unique expressions by using figurine making and carving techniques. It develops artists who can be self-reliant in society as creators in the field of 3D modeling.

Art Education Course

This course trains students as future educators. While communicating with local communities and people through art workshops and other opportunities, students develop a rich mindset and sensitivity toward learners of art. The course pursues creative learning to link art, education and society.

Glass & Ceramics Course

This course provides students with traditional glass and ceramics techniques, as well as advanced techniques commonly used for glass and ceramics manufacturing by plaster mold casting. The course trains artists who can create unique works, and use them, by making full use of the characteristics of materials.

Jewelry & Metalworking Course

After learning the basic techniques required for jewelry making and metalworking, students master sophisticated techniques to create cloisonné ware and the like. This course nurtures individuals who can play active roles in society, with their great sensitivity and ability to produce figurative arts.

Curriculum

First-year students	Introduction to Arts & Crafts Sketching, Rough Sketch, Image Basic Practice of Sculpture Appreciation of Art Works Art Basics Craft Basics Art Studio Training A Craft Studio Training A Drawing
Second-year students	Introduction to Craft and its History Japanese Nihonga Painting Techniques Sculpture Techniques Art Studio Training B Craft Studio Training B Theory of Art and Craft Education Figure Making Expression Printmaking Techniques Jewels and Ornaments Glassblowing Ceramics Painting A Figure Making and Sculpture A Art Education Practice A Glass and Ceramics A Jewelry and Metalwork A
Third-year students	Stained Glass Practice Glaze Technique Practice Metal Molding Painting B・C Figure Making and Sculpture B・C Art Education Practice B・C Glass and Ceramics B・C Jewelry and Metalwork B・C Jewelry Techniques Media Techniques for Art
Fourth-year students	Advanced Arts/Advanced Crafts Graduation Research