16 Degrees in Performing Arts in Japan for 2024
- Chiyoda, Japan
On-Campus
The Graduate School of Art was established in 1951 as a master’s program in Literary Arts, but has since expanded to a full-scale comprehensive graduate school of the arts that currently offers master’s programs in Literary Arts, Image Arts, Fine Art and Design, Musical Arts, and Performing Arts. While the emphasis is on education in the various departments, the School is also engaged in high-level research. The doctoral program consolidates all the arts into a single field, making possible even deeper research into the arts than at the master’s level. Apart from research and creation within each specialized field, we also encourage collaboration with adjacent fields and aim for an understanding of the arts from a broad perspective. In particular, the doctoral program lends equal weight to the theory and history of each of the arts and to studies of artistic expression, and we instruct our students to conduct balanced research between theory and expression in order to obtain a doctoral degree.
- Naha, Japan
On-Campus
The Music and Arts Graduate School of the Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts aims to accomplish the objectives of developing students’ outstanding professional competence in various areas of the musical arts. Based on the above, and following the founding principles of the school, outstanding practical education shall be provided to students, with particular attention paid to the technical characteristics of Okinawa’s traditional performing arts, which have been inspired by the particular history, culture, and natural environment of this archipelago.
- Nagakute, Japan
On-Campus
The Graduate School of Music reorganized its master's degree programs in 2007. The former classification of specialties, that is three programs consisting of six different areas of study: Composition (Composition, Musicology), Voice, and Instrumental Music (Piano, Strings, Winds, and Percussion), were incorporated into one unified Music program. This single program aims to establish a flexible system for interdisciplinary study and education beyond the boundaries of specialization while it offers opportunities for solid specialized researches. As a result, students can pursue their interests with more flexibility. Specifically, the master's degree program at the Graduate School of Music covers seven areas of study: Composition, Musicology, Voice, Keyboard Instruments, Strings, Winds, and Percussion. Each of the areas is establishing classes in cooperation with other areas, even with the liberal arts classes and the Graduate School of Fine Arts. Such classes planned and established by more than two different areas of study are called "Project". Projects currently in operation are Composite Arts Project (Opera Project and Art Management Project, implemented in cooperation with the School of Art) and Music Project (Chamber Music Project, Orchestra Project, and Wind Orchestra Project). There are considerable latent social needs for music. In other words, they are ample opportunities to make a contribution to communities through music. The master's degree program at the Graduate School of Music intends to develop individuals who can discover and at the same time, create social needs for music through their musicianship while refining their abilities as genuine professionals. The program provides the necessary support for this purpose. As it has established the Art Management course recently, its flexible education effectively cultivates the talents and interests of individual students.
- Meguro City, Japan
On-Campus
Keyboard Instrument Research Area The Graduate School of Music (Master's Program) Keyboard Instrument Research Area was established for the purpose of developing more advanced music art education and research and human resources that contribute to culture and society. In this keyboard instrument research area, in order to organically develop high-quality practical educational programs and enable activities in a wide range of fields, teachers of pianists and composers, as well as teachers of voice, strings, tubes, and percussion instruments. We have a comprehensive teaching system for music arts, including. In the piano research area, there is a "special research on instrumental music" centered on analysts to deepen the understanding of music, and a lesson to broaden the musical perspective through understanding other musical instruments by considering the technique of performance expression from the analysts. There are classes such as "chamber music training", language learning, reading the original book, invited professors from overseas, and practical training by pianists. In the completion test, one hour of performance and the result of the music research are required to be prepared as a treatise or program note. In the accompaniment research area, the goal is to cultivate in-depth knowledge of various musical instruments and voices, the ability to accurately read scores, etc., which are indispensable for professional accompaniment, and to fully support the co-stars while also expressing themselves. To give a practical lesson. Practical lessons including music analysis by the composer's instructor, "basic accompaniment exercises" to learn live harmony and arrangement necessary for understanding the work, instrumental music sonatas, songs, opera, oratorio, collepetitol, etc. There are "special research on instrumental music" that allows you to select what you want to learn, and "chamber music training" that is common to all majors in instrumental music. The work of accompaniment pianists is currently in great demand, but there are few places for full-scale learning. The goal of this graduate school is to thoroughly learn the abilities required as an accompaniment, pay attention to individual individuality, and finally establish a comprehensive view of music.
- Meguro City, Japan
On-Campus
From a broad perspective, the graduate school of this university will acquire in-depth academics and skills related to music, cultivate the abilities required for research abilities and highly specialized professions in the field of music majors, and will deepen its depth. The purpose is to contribute to the development of culture.
- Taito City, Japan
On-Campus
In every specialization, dedicated teaching is given by experts through seminar classes. Furthermore, in addition to the specialization chosen by the student, there are film screenings of past or currently released movies, and various classes subjects like film theory and directing, researches on scenario and film music, amongst others. At the Department of Film production, students of various specialization fields work all year long on film production, sharing a common goal. Focused on films with a drama structure, from short films to feature films, those productions use a very broad range of media standards, to follow the current big wave of change: from film to video, 16mm to 35mm, as well as DV, HDV or HD The University brings an adapted budget, depending on the scale of the film, while students are in charge of the casting and the choice of the locations, as well as they, take care of having all the necessary material and accessories available. Furthermore, they experience professional production situations through internships and thus build their forthcoming relationship with society after the completion of their studies.
- Taito City, Japan
On-Campus
The Master’s degree is awarded to individuals once thesis guidance and lessons in practical techniques with enhanced expertise have been conducted in accordance with the individual research plan, the first university Master’s recital (half-recital program), and the practical performance for degree review (about one hour) and the thesis review have been conducted, and the students have passed the review. Doctor: The doctoral degree is awarded to individuals once lessons in practical techniques to further enhance advanced professional expertise and guidance consultations for further research are conducted, the first university doctoral recital (full recital program) and the practical performance for degree review (full recital) and thesis review have been conducted, and the students have passed the review. In the graduate master’s degree and doctoral programs, each student pursues advanced performance and research as a pianist, working from his or her independently chosen study plan. An annual recital is a requirement for both master's and doctoral students. To obtain their degrees, students must perform a program of roughly one hour in length. Degree requirements also include a written thesis. Students are required to collect sufficient materials and develop the analytical abilities needed to write a publishable thesis.
- Chiyoda, Japan
- Hachioji, Japan
On-Campus
Mastering a wide range of skills in planning, live-action filming, digital editing, and film business. The curriculum allows students to study the basis of digital representations such as films, 3DCG, programming, web, design, and animations in combination. To experience the fun of producing digital work, students are exposed to practical production exercises from the first year with the aim of acquiring professional knowledge, skills, expression techniques, and business theory from the basics. As students learn of their aptitude to determine future directionality, they gain a deep sense of their expertise in seminars from the third year to establish their specialized area.
- Yamagata, Japan
On-Campus
With a recording studio, animation workshop with a private photography studio, CG studio with the latest software and multiple computers, photography studio, and screening room, we have a substantial range of facilities and equipment. Students can also participate in collaborative projects with local groups and businesses.
- Yokohama, Japan
On-Campus
The College of Music provides a learning environment in which students and the teaching staff value the idea of partnership under the common theme of “music,” peers help each other to improve in a supportive atmosphere, and each and every student can make the most of her talents and abilities.
- Ashiya, Japan
The ballet course holds a graduation performance every December. Mainly for the 4th grade students who graduate, university students and school ballet club students of the ballet course will appear and add flowers to the entire school.
- Kyoto, Japan
English
The objectives of the course are to provide students the opportunity to learn and do research on musical art while placing a high priority on developing each student’s personality and creativity. It aims to train excellent musicians and researchers with the ability to play active roles in society by taking full advantage of their professional knowledge.
- Kyoto, Japan
English
Students are expected to acquire either advanced composition or advanced conducting techniques by composing works or by conducting, and studying theory. In order to achieve this, students have to do practical and theoretical research in both areas, because these areas are closely related to each other.
- Meguro City, Japan
On-Campus
In the field of composition research at the graduate school, we will strive to develop knowledge and abilities that can fully demonstrate individuality and creativity in the world music scene. It is also a place to deepen research on a comprehensive art genre with faculty members, focusing on the utilization of multimedia and enabling various collaborations. The environment that supports vibrant efforts in research and creative practice is becoming more fulfilling, and today, composers who are attracting attention both inside and outside the country are leaving every year.
- Miyazaki, Japan
On-Campus
Students in the School of Education graduate with a rich cultural education and the practical skills necessary to become a good teacher. Furthermore, specialists in English language and music education equip you with the English conversation (an absolute necessity for elementary school) and piano and singing skills they need as teachers. We also have an excellent skills training program designed to ensure success on the teacher employment examination.