Academic Schedule 2024
| Date | Time | Event | Participants | Attendees | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08 (Mon) | 13:00~ | Orientation for students | All | Introduction to faculty, etc. | |
| 15:00~ | Interview with new students | D1 | Individual Interviews | ||
| 05/15 (Wed) | All Day | Midterm presentation of the doctoral thesis | D3 | All | Thesis review |
| 06/12 (Wed) | P.M. | First term general practice | D2 | All | Review of practical works |
| 06/19 (Wed) | P.M. | First term general practice | D1 | All | Review of practical works |
| 07/17 (Wed) | P.M. | First term general practice | D3 | All | Review of practical works |
| 09/18 (Wed) | All Day | Preliminary examination of the Doctoral course thesis and works (Day 1) | D3 | All | Preliminary examination of thesis and works |
| 09/19 (Thu) | Preliminary examination of the Doctoral course thesis and works (Day 2) | ||||
| 10/16 (Wed) | P.M. | Midterm presentation of the thesis | D2 | All | Thesis review |
| 11/20 (Wed) | P.M. | Midterm presentation of the thesis | D1 | All | Thesis review |
| 11/27 (Wed) | P.M. | Second term general practice | D2 | All | Review of practical works |
| 12/11 (Wed) | P.M. | Second term general practice | D1 | All | Review of practical works |
| 01/11 (Sat) | All Day | Examination of the Doctoral degree (Day 1) | D3 | All | Examination of thesis and works |
| 01/12 (Sun) | Examination of the Doctoral degree (Day 2) | ||||
| 01/16 (Thu) | All Day | Doctoral Degree Course Entrance Examination (Day 1) | Interview/Oral examination | ||
| 01/17 (Fri) | All Day | Doctoral Degree Course Entrance Examination (Day 2) | Interview/Oral examination | ||
| 02/26 (Wed) | 17:00~ | Opening Reception for the Doctoral Program Graduation Exhibition | D3 | All | Presentation of works |
| 03/15 (Sat) | All Day | Graduation Ceremony | D3 | ||
Subjects
Requirements for Completion
In order to complete the course, students complete a total of 18 credits or more consisting of 6 credits of Guidance in Integrated Research (required) + 12 credits or more of Study of Art Techniques and Study of Art Theory (required and selective); they must also receive research instruction, create a doctoral dissertation, and pass a review and examination.
| Year | Compulsory | Required/Elective | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Guidance in Integrated Research (2 credits) |
Study of Art Techniques I (4 credits) |
Study of Art Theory I (4 credits) |
| 2nd | Guidance in Integrated Research (2 credits) |
Study of Art Techniques II (4 credits) |
Study of Art Theory II (4 credits) |
| 3rd | Guidance in Integrated Research (2 credits) |
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| Total | 6 Credits | 12 Credits | |
Reference guides
- Schedule for Doctoral Degree (in Japanese)
- Examination Process and Criteria (in Japanese)
On taking courses
After consulting with an instructor, the taking of courses is planned.
Doctoral Degree Examinations
Doctoral Degree Preliminary Examination
Doctoral degree examination students must pass the doctoral degree preliminary examination.
Application Period
Early July (in the prescribed format)
Submission Requirements
- 1 copy of Doctoral thesis (min. 40,000 Japanese characters or min. 24,000 words in English)
- 1 copy of Doctoral thesis abstract (in the specified form (for theses written in Japanese, up to 2,000 characters; up to 1,200 words for theses written in English)
- Doctoral thesis and abstract data (PDF format)
- Application Form for Practical Works Submission (not required for thesis-only students)
- Practical Works (not required for thesis-only students)
Examination dates
Mid-late September
Doctoral Degree Examination
Application Period
Early December (in the prescribed format)
Submission Requirements
- 5 copies of Doctoral thesis (min. 40,000 Japanese characters or min. 24,000 words in English)
- 5 copies of Doctoral thesis abstract (in the specified form (for theses written in Japanese, up to 2,000 characters; up to 1,200 words for theses written in English)
- Doctoral thesis and abstract data (PDF format)
- Application Form for Practical Works Submission (not required for thesis-only students)
- Portfolio of works submitted for examination (not required for thesis-only students)
- Practical Works (not required for thesis-only students)
Examination dates
January of the following year (open to the public)
*Schedule is subject to change depending on the academic schedule
