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Faculty of Education

Japanese Calligraphy

Japanese Calligraphy

The only program in the Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu regions dedicated to training calligraphy instructors

In the national universities of the Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu regions, our university is the only one that offers a specialized program for training high school calligraphy instructors in the arts department. This calligraphy program primarily aims to develop the specialized skills required for high school calligraphy instructors. Additionally, students can obtain a teaching license for junior high school Japanese language, enhancing their expertise in calligraphy education at the junior high school level.
By focusing on the pure art of calligraphy in the high school arts department, students acquire skills in the creation and appreciation of calligraphy. Moreover, the program addresses the challenges and demands of contemporary school education. It aims to cultivate individuals capable of responding to various activities within schools, whether in terms of instructional aspects of calligraphy and writing or in student guidance. Through student-led initiatives like external exhibitions, the program seeks to develop qualities such as leadership, coordination, planning, execution, and judgment, fostering well-rounded individuals. In an era where the value of handwriting is at risk due to the remarkable development of information technology, we also anticipate that our graduates will convey the importance of writing to future generations.
 

Characteristics of Major

As an instructor for High School Arts Calligraphy (including Junior High School Calligraphy), this program aims to enhance practical skills and appreciation in calligraphy, alongside acquiring extensive knowledge related to writing and calligraphy. The curriculum also focuses on learning the methods and approaches to educational guidance in school settings, ensuring that participants develop the capabilities expected of educators. Classes are conducted in various formats, including small-group seminars, workshops, and off-campus exercises, tailored to the content being studied. The program's small class sizes promote active interaction among students, fostering a rich and fulfilling four-year experience.

Curriculum Features

This program cultivates the practical skills and appreciation necessary for High School Arts Calligraphy (including Junior High School Calligraphy), covering various script styles such as Kai, Gyosho, Sosho, Seal Script, Clerical Script, as well as Kana, seal engraving, and a mix of Kanji and Kana. Students not only pursue their preferred calligraphic expressions but also comprehensively learn the content featured in high school arts calligraphy textbooks, focusing on expressive and appreciative abilities. The theoretical aspect includes studying the history and theory of calligraphy to broaden the foundations required for teaching. In terms of instructional methods for calligraphy education, students initially recognize the distinctions between calligraphy in language arts and calligraphy in art, considering the approaches for each. Subsequently, through learning fundamental instructional theories, engaging in simulated teaching experiences, and participating in teaching internships, students acquire the foundational skills and principles essential for calligraphy instruction.

  • Main Subjects of Study

    ●Calligraphy Education Research A and B
    ●Middle School Calligraphy Education Research A and B
    ●Kaisho (Block Script)
    ●Gyo, Sosho (Semi-Cursive, Cursive Script)
    ●Tensho, Reisho (Seal Script, Clerical Script)
    ●Kana (Japanese Syllabary) Calligraphy
    ●Creative Study
    ●Kanji-Kana Mixed Script Calligraphy
    ●Calligraphy History I and II
    ●Calligraphy Criticism and Appreciation

  • Obtainable Teaching Licenses and Qualifications

    ●High School Teaching License (Calligraphy)
    ●Junior High School Teaching License (Japanese Language)