What do art students need to prepare for studying in Japan? Fine arts students studying in Japan need to have good Japanese ability, professional works collection, corresponding educational background, and sufficient financial support, visa materials and research plans to adapt to Japan's educational system and cultural environment.

Art students studying in Japan need to prepare the following items:

　　 1、 Language ability

Japanese ability: Japanese is a mandatory requirement for studying in Japan. Although the Japanese requirements of art students are lower than those of other majors, they generally still need to reach JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N2 level or above. Some top art colleges may have higher requirements, reaching N1 level. Art students need to have certain Japanese speaking and reading skills, so that they can communicate smoothly in their study and life in Japan.

English ability: Although most Japanese Art colleges No English score is required, but some majors, such as art history and art appreciation, may need to submit TOEFL scores. Therefore, it is suggested that art students also pay attention to their English level for emergencies.

　　 2、 Education background and achievements

Education background: art students need to have high school or equivalent education, and the age is usually required to be over 18 years old. For undergraduate applicants, they generally need to have a bachelor's degree, and their majors are the same or similar to the undergraduate or graduate courses of Japanese overseas universities.

Transcript: It is required to provide the transcript of the graduation school to prove their academic ability and professional level.

　　 3、 Portfolio and research plan

　　 Collection of Art Studied Abroad : The collection of works is an important material to show one's artistic talent and creative ability. Fine arts students need to prepare a collection of works according to the specific requirements of the school they apply for, which generally includes paintings, designs, sculptures and other works, and pay attention to the display of creativity and artistic expression. The production and preparation process of the collection of works is complex, so it is necessary to pay attention to the typesetting and aesthetics of the documents.

Research plan: In the research plan, art students need to explain their learning objectives and professional fields to their tutors, so that the tutors can understand the applicant's plan, cognition and research level of professional fields.

　　 4、 Economic capacity

Tuition and living expenses: The cost of living in Japan is high, especially in large cities such as Tokyo and Osaka. Art students need to assess their economic ability, including tuition, accommodation, living expenses, etc., and make reasonable economic plans. Ensure that there are enough funds to support the study abroad in Japan.

　　 5、 Visa application

Student visa: According to Japanese laws, all international students need to apply for appropriate types of visas to enter Japan. Fine arts students need to apply for a "study abroad" visa and prepare relevant supporting materials, such as specific plans, fund certificates, passports, visa application forms, etc. for studying in Japan.

　　 6、 Other preparations

Understanding Japanese culture and habits: In order to better adapt to the life of studying abroad, art students need to understand Japanese culture and habits in advance.

Attention to enrollment information: art students need to pay attention to the enrollment information and application deadline of each school, submit application materials as required, and participate in interviews or written examinations. Some colleges and universities may have campus open days, during which students can visit the campus, contact professors and display their works.

To sum up, art students studying in Japan need to prepare for language ability, educational background and achievements, collection of works and research plans, economic ability, visa application and other related matters. Through adequate preparation and planning, art students can successfully realize their dream of studying abroad.

This article belongs to the original article of Natural Light International Art Education Team. Without permission, it cannot be reproduced commercially in any form. If it is found, it must be investigated for legal responsibility.