Japanese Arts and Aesthetics
for the Undergraduate Minor in Japanese Arts and Aesthetics
minor advisor: Lindsey Stirek
email: stirek1@illinois.edu
phone: (217) 244-9934
website: Japan House
courses & instructors: Japan House University Classes
overview of college admissions & requirements: Fine & Applied Arts
college website: Fine & Applied Arts
The Japanese Arts and Aesthetics Minor is ideal for students who wish to develop cross-cultural competency and learn to integrate Japanese aesthetic theory and practice into their broader pursuits. Students will take a variety of courses in traditional and contemporary Japanese arts and aesthetics including topics such as Japanese tea ceremony, anime, design, etc. This minor is open to students in all majors, but all minor requirements must be completed before graduation.
Students must meet the following course requirements for a minimum of 18 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTJ 101 | Introduction to Japanese Aesthetics | 2 |
| ARTJ 209 | Chado (The Way of Tea) | 3 |
| Choose one: | 1-3 | |
| Special Topics in Japanese Aesthetic Practices | ||
| Seminar in Japanese Aesthetics | ||
Another ARTJ 100/200 level course | ||
| Choose two: | 6 | |
| Manga: The Art of Image and Word | ||
| Intro to Japanese Animation | ||
| Independent Study in Japanese Aesthetics | ||
| Zen, Tea, and Power | ||
| Designing Everyday Life in Modern Japan | ||
| Japan House Internship | ||
Other ARTJ 300/400 level courses | ||
| A minimum of two elective courses from the following list: | 6 | |
Additional ARTJ courses | ||
Other Japan-focused courses | ||
Additional courses as approved by minor advisor | ||
| Total Minimum Hours | 18 | |