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Study Guide: Tokyo University of the Arts: Overview and History

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Tokyo University of the Arts: Overview and History Study Guide

Founding and Institutional History

The Tokyo Fine Arts School, a predecessor to Tokyo University of the Arts, was founded in 1887.

Answer: True

Explanation: While the Tokyo Fine Arts School and the Tokyo Music School were both founded in 1887, Tokyo University of the Arts as a unified institution was established in 1949.

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Women were first admitted to Tokyo University of the Arts in 1955.

Answer: False

Explanation: The university started admitting women in 1946, marking a significant change from its earlier male-only policy.

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The university established its graduate school in 1977 and began offering doctoral degrees in 1963.

Answer: False

Explanation: The graduate school was established in 1963, and the university commenced offering doctoral degrees in 1977.

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The university transitioned to the National University Corporation system in 2008.

Answer: False

Explanation: Tokyo University of the Arts transitioned to the National University Corporation system on April 1, 2004.

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The university's predecessor, the Tokyo Fine Arts School, was founded in 1887.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Tokyo Fine Arts School, one of the institutions that merged to form the university, was founded in 1887.

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In what year was Tokyo University of the Arts officially established as a single institution?

Answer: 1949

Explanation: Tokyo University of the Arts was officially established as a single institution in 1949.

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Tokyo University of the Arts was formed by the merger of which two institutions?

Answer: Tokyo Fine Arts School and Tokyo Music School

Explanation: The university was formed by the merger of the Tokyo Fine Arts School and the Tokyo Music School.

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In what year did Tokyo University of the Arts begin admitting female students?

Answer: 1946

Explanation: Tokyo University of the Arts began admitting female students in 1946.

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When did the university commence offering doctoral degrees?

Answer: 1977

Explanation: The university commenced offering doctoral degrees in 1977.

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In what year were both the Tokyo Fine Arts School and the Tokyo Music School founded?

Answer: 1887

Explanation: Both the Tokyo Fine Arts School and the Tokyo Music School were founded in 1887.

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When did Tokyo University of the Arts transition to the National University Corporation system?

Answer: 2004

Explanation: Tokyo University of the Arts transitioned to the National University Corporation system in 2004.

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Campuses and Facilities

The primary campus of Tokyo University of the Arts is located in Yokohama, Kanagawa.

Answer: False

Explanation: The primary campus of Tokyo University of the Arts is situated within Ueno Park in Tokyo, Japan, not Yokohama.

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The University Art Museum is not mentioned as an organizational unit of Tokyo University of the Arts.

Answer: False

Explanation: The University Art Museum is explicitly mentioned as one of the key organizational units within the structure of Tokyo University of the Arts.

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The Sogakudo Concert Hall is listed as a faculty department.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Sogakudo Concert Hall is identified as an organizational unit of the university, not a faculty department.

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The university operates four main campuses: Ueno, Senju, Yokohama, and Toride.

Answer: True

Explanation: The university operates across four campuses: Ueno Campus, Senju Campus, Yokohama Campus, and Toride Campus.

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Where is the primary campus of Tokyo University of the Arts located?

Answer: Ueno Park, Tokyo

Explanation: The primary campus of Tokyo University of the Arts is located in Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan.

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What is the function of the University Art Museum within the university's structure?

Answer: It is a key organizational unit supporting university activities.

Explanation: The University Art Museum functions as a key organizational unit supporting the university's activities and operations.

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What is the Sogakudo Concert Hall identified as in the university's structure?

Answer: An organizational unit

Explanation: The Sogakudo Concert Hall is identified as an organizational unit within the university's structure.

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Which of the following is listed as an organizational unit of Tokyo University of the Arts?

Answer: The Senior High School of Music

Explanation: The Senior High School of Music is listed as an organizational unit of Tokyo University of the Arts, alongside others like the University Art Museum and University Library.

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Which of the following is NOT an additional facility location for Tokyo University of the Arts?

Answer: Shinjuku, Tokyo

Explanation: The university operates facilities in Toride (Ibaraki), Yokohama (Kanagawa), and Adachi (Tokyo), in addition to its primary Ueno campus. Shinjuku, Tokyo is not listed as a facility location.

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Academic Structure and Programs

The doctoral program in fine art practice, introduced in the 1980s, was one of the earliest such programs established globally.

Answer: True

Explanation: The doctoral degree program in fine art practice, introduced in the 1980s, was notable for being one of the earliest such programs established globally.

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The university trains artists primarily in fields such as engineering, computer science, and economics.

Answer: False

Explanation: The university trains artists in diverse fields including painting, sculpture, crafts, inter-media arts, sound, music composition, traditional instruments, art curation, and global arts, not engineering or computer science.

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The Department of Fine Arts does not offer a program in Architecture and Planning.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Department of Fine Arts offers programs including Architecture and Planning, alongside others like Japanese Painting, Sculpture, and Conservation.

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The Department of Music includes programs such as Composition, Conducting, and Musicology.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Department of Music provides programs in Composition, Conducting, Vocal Music, Piano, Organ, String instruments, Wind and Percussion Instruments, Early Music, Musicology, Traditional Japanese Music, and Musical Creativity and the Environment.

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The Graduate School of Film and New Media focuses on Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Graduate School of Film and New Media focuses on film production, new media, and animation, while the Graduate School of Global Arts specializes in Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices.

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The Department of Fine Arts offers a program in Conservation.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Department of Fine Arts offers programs including Conservation, alongside others like Japanese Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture and Planning.

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Inter-media Arts is a program offered exclusively within the Graduate School of Film and New Media.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Inter-media Arts program is offered within the Department of Fine Arts, not exclusively within the Graduate School of Film and New Media.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a program within the Department of Fine Arts?

Answer: Early Music

Explanation: The Department of Fine Arts offers programs such as Japanese Painting, Architecture and Planning, and Inter-media Arts. Early Music is a program offered within the Department of Music.

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Which of the following is listed as a program within the Department of Music?

Answer: Wind and Percussion Instruments

Explanation: The Department of Music lists programs such as Composition, Conducting, and Wind and Percussion Instruments. Conservation is offered in Fine Arts, Animation in Film/New Media, and Curatorial Practices in Global Arts.

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What fields are covered by the Graduate School of Film and New Media?

Answer: Film production, New media, and Animation

Explanation: The Graduate School of Film and New Media covers fields such as film production, new media, and animation.

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What is the specialization of the Graduate School of Global Arts?

Answer: Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices

Explanation: The specialization of the Graduate School of Global Arts is Arts Studies and Curatorial Practices.

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Which of the following is NOT a program offered within the Department of Music?

Answer: Conservation

Explanation: Conservation is a program offered within the Department of Fine Arts, not the Department of Music, which includes programs like Composition, Conducting, and Musicology.

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What is the significance of the doctoral program in fine art practice established in the 1980s?

Answer: It was one of the earliest such programs established globally.

Explanation: The significance of the doctoral program in fine art practice, established in the 1980s, is that it was one of the earliest such programs established globally.

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Notable Personnel: Faculty and Alumni

Kenji Watanabe is listed as the Chancellor of Tokyo University of the Arts.

Answer: False

Explanation: Kazuki Sawa is listed as the Chancellor of Tokyo University of the Arts; Kenji Watanabe serves as the Vice-Chancellor.

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Ryuichi Sakamoto is identified as a faculty member known for his work in film direction.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ryuichi Sakamoto is listed as a renowned composer and an alumnus of Tokyo University of the Arts, not a faculty member or primarily known for film direction.

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Teshigahara Hiroshi, an alumnus, was primarily known for his contributions to sculpture.

Answer: False

Explanation: Teshigahara Hiroshi, an alumnus of the university, was primarily known for his work as a film director.

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Carl Randall received the 2012 Nomura Art Prize for his work in sculpture.

Answer: False

Explanation: Carl Randall, an alumnus and painter, received the 2012 Nomura Art Prize at Tokyo Geidai.

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Takeshi Kitano is an alumnus of Tokyo University of the Arts.

Answer: False

Explanation: Takeshi Kitano is identified as a faculty member at Tokyo University of the Arts, not an alumnus.

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The caption 'Artists at the Tokyo University of the Arts. In the middle is Kuroda Seiki' identifies Kuroda Seiki as a musician.

Answer: False

Explanation: The caption identifies Kuroda Seiki as a painter positioned in the center of the photograph, not as a musician.

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Which renowned composer is listed as an alumnus of Tokyo University of the Arts?

Answer: Ryuichi Sakamoto

Explanation: Ryuichi Sakamoto, a renowned composer, is listed as an alumnus of Tokyo University of the Arts.

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Which film director is mentioned as a faculty member at Tokyo University of the Arts?

Answer: Takeshi Kitano

Explanation: Takeshi Kitano, a film director, is mentioned as a faculty member at Tokyo University of the Arts.

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What award did alumnus Carl Randall receive in 2012 at Tokyo Geidai?

Answer: The Nomura Art Prize

Explanation: Alumnus Carl Randall received the 2012 Nomura Art Prize at Tokyo Geidai.

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Teshigahara Hiroshi, an alumnus, is noted for his work primarily in which field?

Answer: Film Direction

Explanation: Teshigahara Hiroshi, an alumnus, is noted for his work primarily in film direction.

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In the historical photograph mentioned, Kuroda Seiki is identified as:

Answer: A painter positioned in the center

Explanation: In the historical photograph mentioned, Kuroda Seiki is identified as a painter positioned in the center.

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Which of the following is listed as a faculty member at Tokyo University of the Arts?

Answer: Masaaki Suzuki

Explanation: Masaaki Suzuki is listed as a faculty member at Tokyo University of the Arts. Ryuichi Sakamoto, Teshigahara Hiroshi, and Carl Randall are listed as alumni.

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University Statistics and Identification

The common Japanese abbreviation for Tokyo University of the Arts is 'Tōkyō Geidai'.

Answer: True

Explanation: The common Japanese abbreviation for Tokyo University of the Arts (Tōkyō Geijutsu Daigaku) is indeed 'Tōkyō Geidai'.

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Tokyo University of the Arts is classified as a private university.

Answer: False

Explanation: Tokyo University of the Arts is classified as a public university, specifically a National University.

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In 2017, Tokyo University of the Arts employed 152 academic staff members.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2017, the university employed 152 administrative staff members and 244 academic staff members.

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The total student enrollment at Tokyo University of the Arts in 2017 was 2,020.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2017, the total student enrollment was 3,294, comprising 2,020 undergraduate students and 1,274 postgraduate students.

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The official school color for Tokyo University of the Arts is red.

Answer: False

Explanation: The official school color for Tokyo University of the Arts is blue.

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The link to Wikimedia Commons is provided for accessing official university administrative documents.

Answer: False

Explanation: The link to Wikimedia Commons is provided as a resource for accessing media files related to Tokyo University of the Arts, not administrative documents.

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'Tōkyō Geijutsu Daigaku' is the English name for Tokyo University of the Arts.

Answer: False

Explanation: 'Tōkyō Geijutsu Daigaku' is the full Japanese name for Tokyo University of the Arts; its common abbreviation is 'Tōkyō Geidai'.

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The university's official website is provided as www.geidai.ac.jp.

Answer: False

Explanation: The university's official website is provided as www.geidai.ac.jp/english/.

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Tokyo University of the Arts is listed under the 'Arts' category within the navbox for Taito, Tokyo.

Answer: False

Explanation: Within the navbox for Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo University of the Arts is listed under the 'Education' category.

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What is the common Japanese abbreviation for Tokyo University of the Arts?

Answer: Tōkyō Geidai

Explanation: The common Japanese abbreviation for Tokyo University of the Arts (Tōkyō Geijutsu Daigaku) is 'Tōkyō Geidai'.

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How many academic staff members were employed by the university in 2017?

Answer: 244

Explanation: In 2017, the university employed 244 academic staff members.

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What was the total student enrollment at Tokyo University of the Arts in 2017?

Answer: 3,294

Explanation: The total student enrollment at Tokyo University of the Arts in 2017 was 3,294.

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What is the official school color of Tokyo University of the Arts?

Answer: Blue

Explanation: The official school color of Tokyo University of the Arts is Blue.

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What are the geographical coordinates provided for Tokyo University of the Arts?

Answer: 35°43′10″N 139°46′22″E

Explanation: The geographical coordinates provided for Tokyo University of the Arts are 35°43′10″N 139°46′22″E.

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Tokyo University of the Arts is listed under which category within the navbox for Taito, Tokyo?

Answer: Education

Explanation: Tokyo University of the Arts is listed under the 'Education' category within the navbox for Taito, Tokyo.

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Historical Development and Affiliations

Prior to April 1, 2008, Tokyo University of the Arts was known in English as Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music.

Answer: False

Explanation: The university's previous English name was Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, not Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music.

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Tokyo University of the Arts does not engage in international student exchange programs.

Answer: False

Explanation: Tokyo University of the Arts actively engages in international student exchange programs with institutions in various countries.

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Tokyo University of the Arts was categorized under 'Type A (Top Type)' in the Top Global University Project.

Answer: False

Explanation: Tokyo University of the Arts was categorized under 'Type B (Global Traction Type)' in the Top Global University Project.

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The mention of 'National Treasures of Japan (ancient documents)' in the 'See also' section implies the university holds these treasures.

Answer: False

Explanation: The mention of 'National Treasures of Japan (ancient documents)' in the 'See also' section suggests a potential connection or relevance to the university's resources or research, but does not explicitly state that the university holds these treasures.

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Before April 1, 2008, what was the English name of Tokyo University of the Arts?

Answer: Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music

Explanation: Before April 1, 2008, the English name of Tokyo University of the Arts was Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music.

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Under which category was Tokyo University of the Arts listed in the 'Top Global University Project'?

Answer: Type B (Global Traction Type)

Explanation: Tokyo University of the Arts was listed under 'Type B (Global Traction Type)' in the 'Top Global University Project'.

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On what date did the university's English name change from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music?

Answer: April 1, 2008

Explanation: The university's English name changed from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music on April 1, 2008.

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What was the university's English name prior to April 1, 2008?

Answer: Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music

Explanation: The university's English name prior to April 1, 2008, was Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music.

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What was the previous English name for Tokyo University of the Arts?

Answer: Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music

Explanation: The previous English name for Tokyo University of the Arts was Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music.

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