Tama Art University

The Department of Architecture and Environmental Design at Tama Art University, located on the Hachioji campus in Tokyo, Japan, defines its curriculum by spaces embracing human beings, encompassing interiors, residential houses, shops, parks, and cities. Students explore an endless variety of scales and constituent elements that blend into daily life as designed environments evolve. The program fosters individuals capable of contributing to rich and varied 'spaces' through courses in interior, architectural, and landscape design. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, integrating both manual and computer-based design work, including CAD/CG simulations. In their second year, students choose one of three specialized courses, with a curriculum designed to prepare them for national vocational qualifications as architects or landscape gardening work operation and management engineers. The Hachioji campus provides an ideal environment for studying art and design, featuring well-equipped studios, a gallery for student exhibitions, and collaborative spaces like the renowned Toyo Ito-designed library.