Tama Art University

Tama Art University welcomes applicants who:
- possess a broad outlook on the arts;
- are capable of thinking independently;
- wish to pursue international careers;
- are endowed with imagination, expressive power, and an appreciation of beauty;
- possess the strength of will to forge new directions in art and design.

By bringing together gifted individuals from around the globe to interact with, challenge, and be challenged by Japanese students, the Tama Art University entrance exams are designed to create an environment conducive to the production of world-class art and design.
The entrance exams consist of an essay and an interview —designed to determine the candidate's attitudes to art and gauge his or her Japanese proficiency —and a practical test (or essay in the case of the Department of Art Science) —designed to assess the candidate's ability in his or her chosen major.

Department/Major		Enrollment
Department of Painting	Japanese Painting Course	a few in each department [major]
	Oil Painting Course
	Printmaking Course
Department of Sculpture
Department of Ceramic, Glass & Metal Works
Department of Graphic Design
Department of Product & Textile Design	Product Design Course
Department of Product & Textile Design	Textile Design Course
Department of Environmental Design
Department of Information Design	Art and Media Course
Department of Information Design	Interaction Design Course
Department of Art Science

The applicant must be non-Japanese and satisfy the following conditions:

Applicants must have completed twelve years of regular education outside Japan or be expecting to do so by March 31, 2013. Applicants must also satisfy the university entrance requirements of their own country.
The applicant must be eighteen years of age or over on April 1, 2013.
The applicant must be proficient enough in the Japanese language to follow all the courses of the university.

* For further information concerning the application procedure, please contact the Tama Art University entrance examination representative (+81-42-679-5602).

Applicants with physical disabilities requiring assistance at the examination location should call +81-42-679-5602 by Friday, September 21, 2012.

November 2 (Friday) to November 15 (Thursday), 2012. Applications should be postmarked no later than November 15.
* Applications mailed outside Japan must arrive by November 15.
*Applicants may submit their documents in person to the Admissions Section, Hachioji campus only on the final day of application (13:00-16:00, November 15).

All the required documents listed below must be submitted to the university in the official university envelope provided.

* All documents must be completed either in English or in Japanese. Documents in another language must be accompanied by a Japanese translation certified by a public office. Incomplete documents will not be accepted.

Required documents

Application form.
Examination ID card.
Examination ID card counterfoil.
Postal transfer form receipt for payment of examination fee (35,000 yen).
- The examination fee is paid at a post office and only the receipt should be submitted to the university.
- An undated receipt is invalid.
- For information on payment from outside Japan, please contact the Tama Art University entrance examination representative (+81-42-679-5602).
- Examination fees will be accepted from Wednesday, November 2, 2010.
Examination result notification label.
- The applicant should write :
address A (for receipt of Examination ID card)
address B (for notification of examination result)

To be prepared by the applicant

Three copies (4×3 cm) of a photograph taken during the past three months.
- The applicant should be shown bareheaded, half-figure, against a plain background.
- The applicant's name and desired department should be clearly written on the back of each photograph.
- One photo should be affixed to the application form, one to the examination ID card, and one to the counterfoil of the examination ID card.
- The picture attached to the application for admission will be used to create the student identification which you will use during the period of enrollment.
Official transcript of grades from the last school the applicant attended in his or her own country (original).
Certificate of graduation or prospective graduation from the last school the applicant attended in his or her own country (original).
Official transcript of grades and attendance rate from the last Japanese language school the applicant attended (original).
A copy of a Residence Card or an Alien Registration Card (both sides).
A photocopy of the personal details page of the applicant's passport, and the page containing the applicant's currently valid visa extension.

Important :
a) Incomplete documents will not be accepted.
b) A change of department/major will not be accepted after an application is submitted.
c) Submitted documents and the examination fee will not be returned under any circumstances.
d) If the applicant's surname or given name differs from that which appears on the submitted diploma, academic transcript, etc., official documentation must also be submitted, stating that the names refer to the same person.
e) Please note that if it is discovered that any of the application documents have been falsified or otherwise fraudulently prepared, admission will be cancelled or students will be advised to withdraw from school.

An applicant who does not receive the examination ID card by Monday, December 10 should contact the entrance examination representative as soon as possible.
The applicant must retain the card until the entrance ceremony in April.
The ID card will not be re-issued.

Hachioji Campus, Tama Art University
2-1723 Yarimizu, Hachioji, Tokyo (Tel: +81-42-676-8611)
* access to Hachioji campus.

December 21, 2012

Essay in Japanese 10:00 - 11:30
Exams for each major 13:00 -
* The examination questions and duration vary according to the department or major. Please refer to the list below.

December 22, 2012

Exam for Department of Graphic Design 10:00 - 13:00
Interview
* The interview is held in Japanese.
* The interview schedule will be announced on December 21, 2012.

Department/Major	December 21 (Friday)		December 22 (Saturday)
Department/Major	10:00 - 11:30	13:00 - 16:00	schedule will be announced on Dec. 21
Japanese Painting	Essay in Japanese	Watercolor painting (13:00 - 18:00)	Interview
Oil Painting		Oil painting (13:00 - 18:00)	Interview
Printmaking		Pencil drawing	Interview
Sculpture		Drawing (13:00 - 17:30)	Interview
Ceramic, Glass & Metal Works		Pencil drawing (Still life) (13:00 - 17:00)	Interview
Graphic Design		Pencil drawing	Color composition (10:00 - 13:00)	Interview
Product Design		Design	Interview
Textile Design		Pencil drawing & Color composition (13:00 - 18:00)	Interview
Environmental Design		Spatial design & Pencil drawing	Interview
Information Design		Visual expression	Interview
Art Science		Essay in Japanese (13:00 - 14:30)	Interview

Department/Major	Subjects	Items to be brought by the applicant
Japanese Painting	Essay in Japanese	pencils (black-HB,B), plastic eraser, pencil sharpener
	Watercolor painting	water-based paint set, pencils, eraser, knife, fixative
	Interview	one or two works by the applicant (size 30: 91 cm×72.7 cm) * Applicants may bring a portfolio of additional work if desired.
Oil Painting	Essay in Japanese	pencils (black-HB,B), plastic eraser, pencil sharpener
	Oil painting	paint set (oil or acrylic)
	Interview	one or two works by the applicant (within size 30: 91cm×72.7cm) * Applicants may bring a portfolio of additional work on December 21 if desired.
Printmaking	Essay in Japanese	pencils (black-HB,B), plastic eraser, pencil sharpener
	Pencil drawing	pencils, eraser, knife, etc.
	Interview	works by the applicant, or portfolio
Sculpture	Essay in Japanese	pencils (black-HB,B), plastic eraser, pencil sharpener
	Drawing	Choice of pencil drawing or charcoal drawing [Pencil drawing] Pencil drawing set [Charcoal drawing] Charcoal drawing set
	Interview	Portfolio (photographs of at least two of the applicant's works)
Ceramic, Glass & Metal Works	Essay in Japanese	pencils (black-HB,B), plastic eraser, pencil sharpener
	Pencil drawing (Still life)	pencil drawing set
	Interview	portfolio
Graphic Design	Essay in Japanese	pencils (black-HB,B), plastic eraser, pencil sharpener
	Pencil drawing	pencils (black), eraser, etc., black ballpoint pen (for writing name and examination number)
	Color composition	opaque water-based paint set (gouache, poster color, etc.), compass, set square, ruler, pencils, eraser, knife, drawing pen, masking tape, glass guide stick for drawing lines
	Interview
Product Design	Essay in Japanese	pencils (black-HB,B), plastic eraser, pencil sharpener
	Design	pencils (black), eraser, etc.
	Interview
Textile Design	Essay in Japanese	pencils (black-HB,B), plastic eraser, pencil sharpener
	Pencil drawing & Color composition	pencils, eraser, opaque water-based paint set (gouache, poster color, etc.), set square, ruler
	Interview	works by the applicant, and portfolio (pencil drawings, color compositions, etc.)
Environmental Design	Essay in Japanese	pencils (black-HB,B), plastic eraser, pencil sharpener
	Spatial design & Pencil drawing	pencils (black), eraser, etc.
	Interview
Information Design	Essay in Japanese	pencils (black-HB,B), plastic eraser, pencil sharpener
	Visual expression	pencils (black), eraser, geometry drawing tools (compass, set square, ruler, etc.), knife (for sharpening pencils), fiber-tipped pen, water-based paint set (water colors, gouache, acrylic, etc.)
	Interview	works by the applicant, or portfolio
Art Science	Essay in Japanese (morning)	pencils (black-HB,B), plastic eraser, pencil sharpener
	Essay in Japanese (afternoon)	pencils (black-HB,B), plastic eraser, pencil sharpener *Dictionaries are not allowed; Japanese-Japanese dictionaries will be distributed to the applicants.
	Interview

Department/Major	Subjects	Grading criteria
Common to all Departments & Courses	Essay in Japanese	Are the sentences well-organized and do they demonstrate basic Japanese ability? Does the candidate demonstrate a high level of interest in art and design? Does the candidate demonstrate a broad range of fundamental capabilities suited to acquiring a university liberal arts education? Has the candidate developed his or her own theory?
Japanese Painting	Watercolor painting	Does he/she demonstrate observational and sketching skills? Does he/she possess a personal sense of color and composition? Does he/she comprehend the task? Does he/she show free and individual expression?
Japanese Painting	Interview	Does the candidate possess superior practical skills? What is the candidate's thinking regarding creative work? What is his/her reason for the application? Is he/she able to carry on daily conversation (in Japanese)?
Oil Painting	Oil painting	Does the candidate grasp and comprehend the problem? Does the candidate possess basic expressive ability? Does the piece show originality? Does the piece display enthusiasm? Does the piece possess aesthetic appeal?
Oil Painting	Interview	Why does the candidate wish to study abroad? Why does he/she wish to attend this university? What is his/her motivation for creative work? What are his/her expectations following admission? What is the candidate's level of Japanese language ability?
Printmaking	Pencil drawing	Does the piece show creativity? Is the candidate able to depict objects? Does the piece demonstrate a distinctive personal viewpoint? Is the candidate able to translate words into images? Does the candidate show enthusiasm for the creative process?
Printmaking	Interview	What is the candidate's level of Japanese language ability? Does the candidate possess basic painting ability? Why does he/she wish to attend this university? What is his/her motivation for creative work?
Sculpture	Drawing	Does the candidate possess descriptive skill (target observation)? Does he/she possess compositional ability (layout)? Does he/she show stereognostic sense (grasp of three-dimensional objects)? Is he/she able to represent space (spacial awareness)? Is he/she able to express emotion (individual feeling)?
Sculpture	Interview	Does the candidate have a clear goal for applying to this university? Does the candidate have an original research topic? Does the candidate have a specific preferred area of research? Does the candidate have a clear vision for the future? Can the candidate clearly articulate his or her intention?
Ceramic, Glass, & Metal Works	Pencil drawing (Still life)	Comprehension: Has the candidate correctly grasped and understood the problem? Depiction: Is the candidate capable of properly structuring a piece and perceiving three dimensions? Power of observation: Does the candidate accurately capture objects' physicality? Perception of space: Does the candidate accurately capture the relationship between objects? Originality: Does the candidate use distinctive forms of expression?
Ceramic, Glass, & Metal Works	Interview	Does the candidate have a clear understanding of the discipline's characteristics? Does he/she have a clear motivation? Can he/she express his/her own thoughts? Does he/she possess an enthusiasm for learning? Does he/she understand and answer the questions with precision?
Graphic Design	Pencil drawing	Comprehension: Has the candidate correctly grasped and understood the problem? Communicative ability: Has the candidate accurately expressed the purpose and circumstances of the problem? Imagination: Are the ideas used to translate the assignment into artistic shape outstanding? Depiction: Does the candidate excel in the techniques required to portray structure, form, motion, light, volume, and the like? Originality: Judging from his/her sketches, does the candidate possess artistic refinement and an outstanding aesthetic sense?
	Color Composition	Comprehension: Has the candidate correctly grasped and understood the problem? Inventiveness: Does the candidate have superior ideas for shaping problems? Modeling: Can the candidate attractively and lucidly arrange his or her ideas without excessive color and composition? Completeness: Is the candidate's work done by hand exceptional? Originality: Judging from his/her sketches, does the candidate possess artistic refinement and an outstanding aesthetic sense?
	Interview	Can the candidate carry on daily conversation in Japanese? Can he or she understand specialized terminology? Does the candidate have a clear reason for wanting to enroll? Is he or she motivated to be involved in classes?
Product Design	Design	Comprehension: Has the candidate properly grasped and understood the problem? Imagination: Is the idea outstanding? Originality: Is the idea unique? Ability to execute: Does the candidate know how to give ideas concrete shape? Expressive ability: Does the form of expression successfully convey the idea?
Product Design	Interview	Does the candidate have the necessary ability to engage in class discussions? Does he or she understand the contents of this major? Does the candidate have a clear reason for enrolling in this major? Can the candidate express his or her own opinions? Does the candidate appear to be motivated to learn?
Textile Design	Pencil drawing & Color Composition	Comprehension: Has the candidate grasped and understood the intent of the task? Observation: Does the candidate accurately depict the object? Communicative ability: Is the answer expressed in such a manner as to communicate with the viewer? Expressive ability: Is a distinctive color pattern expressed in harmony with the formal structure of the piece? Degree of perfection: Are the materials meticulously handled, and is the piece skillfully finished?
Textile Design	Interview	Does the candidate have Japanese sufficient to follow along in class? Is the candidate able to articulate his or her intent to complete this major? Does the candidate have a clear motivation? Will he or she be able to adapt following enrollment? Can the candidate explain his or her works in Japanese?
Environmental Design	Spatial design & Pencil drawing	Comprehension: Does the candidate understand the intent of the question? Observation: Is the candidate sensitive to different qualities? Compositional ability: Is the intent of the layout clear? Depiction: Are form, light, volume, and material textures accurately portrayed? Spatial ability: Are depth and space properly represented?
Environmental Design	Interview	What is the candidate's level of Japanese language ability? Why does he/she wish to study abroad? Why does he/she wish to study in this department? What is his/her level of general knowledge? Does the applicant show the ability to apply his/her practical skills?
Information Design	Visual Expression	Comprehension: Has the candidate accurately grasped the content of the problem? Imagination: Is the candidate able to develop his or her own themes? Compositional ability: Is the candidate able to organize his or her creative ideas in concrete form? Expressive ability: Does the candidate possess the desire to express him/herself and the ability to give it concrete form? Degree of perfection: Is the depiction complete as a work of art?
Information Design	Interview	Is the candidate's intent and goal of studying abroad clear? Does he or she have a basic knowledge of design and art? Does he or she have basic skills of expression? Is the candidate capable of daily communication in Japanese? Does he or she understand the subject, coursework, educational content and curriculum?
Art Science	Essay in Japanese (For Department of Art Science applicants only)	Language proficiency: Does the candidate have adequate ability to understand and express him/herself in Japanese? Understanding of the question: Does the candidate understand contents of the question accurately? Ability to think: How deeply is the candidate considering a given question? Creativity: Does the candidate have an outstanding creativity and unique sensibilities? Comprehension: Does the candidate have definite recognition of the facts?
Art Science	Interview	Why does the candidate wish to attend this department? What is his/her thinking regarding art? Does the candidate understand the characteristics of this department? Does he/she show enthusiasm for learning? What is his/her level of Japanese language?

Date and time: 1 p.m., Thursday, December 27, 2012

Announcement method:

a) All the examinees receive notification by mail. The examination notification label is completed at the time of application.
b) The examination ID numbers of successful examinees are posted on the TAU website.
(http://www.tamabi.ac.jp)
* Telephone inquiries concerning the examination results will not be acknowledged.
* Examination results will be posted only temporarily on the TAU website.
* Receipt of the examination notification form constitutes formal notification of acceptance.

All the necessary forms and the fees should be posted by February 15 (Friday), 2013.

Look at "School Fees" page.

Hachioji Campus
2-1723 Yarimizu, Hachioji, Tokyo

Candidates must enter the examination room at least 30 minutes before the examination begins.
Candidates who arrive more than 30 minutes after the designated starting time will not be permitted to take the examination.
In the case of late arrival, the examination period cannot be extended, regardless of the reason for the lateness.
Candidates cannot enter the examination room without an examination ID card. Please inform the supervisor if you have lost or forgotten your card.
Candidates must follow the supervisor's instructions during the examination.
Candidates taking examinations with both morning and afternoon sessions cannot leave the campus between sessions, and should bring their own lunch.
Paper required for practical tasks will be provided by the university.
Borrowing and lending tools or materials is prohibited.
Candidates can enter only the areas provided for the examination.
As there are no clocks in the examination rooms, examinees may bring their own watch or clock. Please note that use of a mobile phone or watch/clock with calculator, electronic dictionary, communication or digital still/video camera function is prohibited.
Mobile phones, PHS and pagers must be switched off during the examination.
Automobiles cannot enter the campus during the examination period.
On the day of the examination, applicants should beware of any unauthorized persons in the vicinity of the university or nearby train stations who offer to inform them of the examination results by telephone or telegram.
In the event of any changes to the information in this booklet, candidates will be notified on the day of the examination.

Personal information (name, address, date of birth, etc.) collected for the Tama Art University 2012 entrance examination is used solely for the entrance examination and subsequent administrative procedures. Every effort is made to prevent misuse or leakage of personal information.

Should you have any questions concerning the handling of personal information, please contact us at the address below.

Applications should be sent to:
Tama Art University
Hachioji Campus
2-1723 Yarimizu, Hachioji, 192-0394, Tokyo
(Tel: +81-42-676-8611)

Inquiries about the entrance examinations should be made to the same address.

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