2026-2027 Course Catalog

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for the Undergraduate Minor in Japanese Arts and Aesthetics

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.

for the Undergraduate Minor in Japanese Arts and Aesthetics

Students must meet the following course requirements for a minimum of 18 credit hours.

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | ARTJ 101 | Introduction to Japanese Aesthetics | 2 | | ARTJ 209 | Chado (The Way of Tea) | 3 | | Choose one: | | 1-3 | | ARTJ 199 | Special Topics in Japanese Aesthetic Practices | | | ARTJ 299 | Seminar in Japanese Aesthetics | | | Another ARTJ 100/200 level course | | | | Choose two: | | 6 | | ARTJ 301 | Manga: The Art of Image and Word | | | ARTJ 302 | Intro to Japanese Animation | | | ARTJ 391 | Independent Study in Japanese Aesthetics | | | ARTJ 397 | Zen, Tea, and Power | | | ARTJ 398 | Designing Everyday Life in Modern Japan | | | ARTJ 399 | 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 |

for the Undergraduate Minor in Japanese Arts and Aesthetics

Japan House

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College of Fine & Applied Arts

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Advising

Email: japanhouse@illinois.edu