On advancing to the Department of Architecture
What is the Department of Architecture?
The Department of Architecture is a department that deals with theory and practice to make architecture and the city that is created by gathering them safe, comfortable and beautiful.Japan's architecture is built on land that is prone to disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons.Furthermore, rapid urbanization has created cities with a high density of architecture, starting with the capital, Tokyo.This means that it is extremely difficult to solve the various problems facing architecture and the city in Tokyo.At the same time, this means that the wisdom of Tokyo will be useful in countries that are following Japan in urbanization and are plagued by urban disasters.Therefore, we, the Department of Architecture, conduct education and research to solve the problems of architecture and cities.
What to learn in the Department of Architecture
As shown in the figure below, the academic fields studied in the Department of Architecture include architectural planning, architectural design, architectural history, architectural production, architectural structure, architectural environment and equipment, and urban planning. There are various fields.Looking at the relationship with high school subjects, there are a wide variety of subjects from science to humanities.The characteristics of the Department of Architecture are that the studies up to high school are comprehensively useful, and that whether you like literature or mathematics, you can find a place to make the most of yourself.
Curriculum features
The curriculum of this department, which focuses on architecture and urban space, has subjects related to each academic field so that you can systematically acquire a wide range of knowledge related to architectural cities. Students can take basic courses, and applied/development courses in the third and fourth years.Courses consist of lectures and seminars/experiments, and the content of lectures is designed not only to ensure a smooth transition from basics to applications in each field, but also to consider the relationships between fields.Seminars and experiments include experiments using the university's top-class facilities, as well as the latest architecture such as skyscrapers that make up a new urban space that makes the most of the superior location of Tokyo. A unique curriculum is prepared, such as field trips and walking around traditional wooden houses.
Desired image of a student
The subject of education and research in the Department of Architecture is the architecture and urban space that make up the urban environment.The qualities required are a sense of social responsibility backed by the importance of the academic field, a sense of mission to lead society, the ability to cooperate with people with diverse skills involved in manufacturing, and difficulty in communicating with foreigners. It is a communication skill that can be done without becoming.In this department, we are looking forward to meeting like-minded individuals who have such qualities and desires, and who are intellectually interested in learning about architecture and urban spaces where various elements are intertwined.
Admission Policy (Admission policy for enrolled students)
XNUMX.Those who have comprehensive basic academic skills such as mathematics, humanities, social studies, and languages
XNUMX.Those who have a strong interest in architecture and cities, and who have a desire to learn and take action
XNUMX.Those who have the ability to construct accurate theories and express them appropriately
XNUMX.Those who are interested in modeling and spatial design and have the desire to express it beautifully
Qualifications that can be acquired
● Bachelor's Degree (Engineering): Graduation is a requirement.
● First-class architect exam qualification, second-class architect exam qualification: Obtained by completing and graduating from the designated subjects specified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Diploma Policy (policy for conferring degrees)
Students who graduate from the Department of Architecture and are awarded a “Bachelor of Engineering” will have the following abilities:
(A) Broad knowledge and understanding of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering in general
(B) Ability to understand technical ethics and environmental ethics and act with morals
(C) Basic scholastic ability and applied ability for natural science
(D) Expertise in architecture and cities
(E) Ability to find and solve problems using specialized knowledge
(F) Ability to carry out the project
(G) Communication skills
(H) Ability to learn sustainably throughout life
Career after graduation
Approximately 6% of students go on to graduate schools (such as the Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences).Employment is in a wide range of fields, including a wide range of private companies, local governments, and educational and research institutions.Major employers, including graduate school graduates, include Obayashi Corporation, Kajima Corporation, Shimizu Corporation, Taisei Corporation, Takenaka Corporation, Nihon Sekkei, Nikken Sekkei, Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei, NTT Facilities, Sekisui House, Asahi Kasei Homes, Daiwa House Industry, Sumitomo Forestry, INAX, Tostem, YKK AP, Kokuyo, Okamura Seisakusho, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Yokohama City, Hachioji City, Sagamihara City, Tokyo Electric Power Company, Mitsubishi Trust Bank, design offices of architects and interior designers, etc.
Entrance Exam Information
There are two types of entrance examinations: the recommendation entrance examination and the general entrance examination.
| Entrance examination period | ||
|---|---|---|
| Recommended entrance examination | November | |
| General entrance examination | Early | November |
| Late | November |
● For information on how to obtain application guidelines, details of the entrance examination schedule, and other entrance examinations, please refer to the entrance examination guidance website of Tokyo Metropolitan University (http://www.tmu.ac.jp/entrance.html)please look at.
● For inquiries about the entrance examination, please call the main number of the university at 042-677-1111 and tell the person in charge of the entrance examination of the Faculty of Urban Environment, the entrance examination section of the administration department.
Department brochure
For details on the above, please refer to the department brochure.You can download it from below.
-Department brochure (Japanese version)