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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The course Exploring Japanese Avant-garde Art Through Butoh Dance by Future Learn has a distinctive concept and approach. The course focuses on making the candidates understand the methods of Japanese art and how they are absorbed, re-created, and their impact on the western art culture seen in the 20th century through the way of hijikata Tatsumi's butoh dance. The course will enlighten the candidates on revolutionary cultural Avant-garde Japanese art.

The course will focus on elaborating on numerous aspects and the origin of significant Japanese art. Through this course, the candidates will get introduced to Japanese and foreign post-war art and culture by using ancient evidence to introduce the concepts of hijikata’s butoh.

The structure of the course is designed in a way by which the candidates will get a clear and detailed understanding of Avant-garde and butoh along with aspects of exploring inventive methods of exploring the art of dance education.

The Highlights

Certificate of completion by Future Learn
100% online learning programme
The course duration of 4 weeks
4 hours of the weekly study
The course is free to join
Course developed by Keio University, Japan

Programme Offerings

Online Classes
video lectures
Quiz

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1564	yes	Futurelearn

Candidates are provided with the fee details for the course of Exploring Japanese Avant-garde Art Through Butoh Dance by Future Learn:

Fee category	Amount
	Limited access	Upgraded	Unlimited
Programme fee	Free	₹770/month	₹2,252

Eligibility Criteria

Education

The course can be pursued by anyone interested in Japanese art and culture

Certification qualification details

To be eligible to attain the certificate for the course of Exploring Japanese Avant-garde Art Through Butoh Dance by Future Learn the candidates will have to purchase or upgrade their course and complete the entire course curriculum

What you will learn

Knowledge of history

After successfully completing the course of Exploring Japanese Avant-garde Art Through Butoh Dance by Future Learn the candidates will have the knowledge of:

The candidates will be able to find new ways to connect dance to their cultural and historical contexts
Through this course, the candidates will be able to integrate the knowledge relating to methods of dance like production along with its artistic outcomes
The candidates will be able to consider how analysis changes the experience of watching dance
The candidates will be able to participate with others for the purpose of research and formation of contents for the art of dance creation
The candidates will have an understanding of gathering and observing the ancient evidence and objects in relation to arts, performance, and dance
The candidates will be able to explain the methods used by Tatsumi hijikata in revolutionising and created of butoh dance
The candidates will have detailed knowledge of Avant-grade through the Japanese art and culture
The candidates will learn about the natural features, bodies, and the art performance of the Tohoku
Through this course, the candidates will learn about the introduction and revolution of the culture
The candidates will be able to learn the experiments and Avant-garde in the physical expressions

Who it is for

Research Associate

The certified course of Exploring Japanese Avant-garde Art Through Butoh Dance by Future Learn is suggested for:

The course can be pursued by anyone who has an interest in Japanese art and culture
The candidates who want to gain knowledge on the Avant-garde art on Japanese butoh dance culture
The course can be pursued by undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers, and practicing artists
Someone who wishes to teach on the topics of butoh is suggested to take up the course

Admission Details

The candidates can enrol in the course of Exploring Japanese Avant-garde Art Through Butoh Dance by Future Learn by following the simple steps provided below:

Step 1: Visit The Course Page. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/japanese-avant-garde-art-butoh

Step 2: Thereafter, candidates can be directed to the course information page

Step 3: The candidates will find an option of “Enrol for free” clicking on which they will land on the registration page

Step 4: The candidates have to register their account on Future Learn by creating or signing up with email id and password

Step 5: After completing the registration, candidates can choose the programme as per their preference.

Step 6: Thereafter, candidates can easily check the course programme.

The Syllabus

Hijikata’s work from the late 1950s to late 1960s, introducing key works like “Forbidden Colours” (1959) and “Revolt of the Flesh” (1968).
The Tokyo Experimental art scene of the 1960s and the influence of Western thinking and art on Hijikata’s work.

Hijikata’s work from the early to mid 1970s, through the series of performances “27 Nights for Four Seasons” (1972), and a handful of works that followed.
Hijikata’s relationship to his hometown Akita in terms of Japanese traditional arts and Eastern body theories.

Works from the late 1970s like “Costume in Front” and “Human Form” (both 1976) to explore the choreographic method and notation behind Hijikata’s butoh.

The spread of butoh abroad from the late 1970s onwards through a number of key festivals, such as “MA: Espace-Temps du Japon” (Paris, 1977) and the first international “Butoh Festival” (Berlin, 1985) and invited foreign researchers’ dialogues, such as Sylviane Pages and Katje Centonze.

Instructors

Keio University, Minato Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How can I get extra course benefits?

To get the additional course facilities the candidates can upgrade their course or buy the unlimited version of the course to enjoy extra course benefits.

2: Is it possible to quit the course without completing it?

Completing the course or discontinuing it is as per the candidate's wish. However, if the candidates choose to quit the course before completing the entire course duration they would not be entitled to the course certification.

3: Is the course free of cost?

The candidates have the option of pursuing the course free of cost. The candidates will be to access the course material; they will not get any benefits like a certificate and lifetime accessibility of the course if they opt for accessing the course free of cost.

4: Does the course require any previous experience?

There are no prior requirements to pursue the course of Exploring Japanese Avant-garde Art Through Butoh Dance by Future Learn. The candidates who are interested in gaining knowledge about Japanese art and culture can apply to this course. The course will be highly beneficial for undergraduate, postgraduate students, researchers, and practicing artists.

5: What kind of financial aid is provided for the course?

No information regarding the availability of financial aid is provided for the course.

6: Is it mandatory to upgrade or purchase the unlimited version of the course?

The candidates have the choice of pursuing the course free of cost, upgrading or purchasing the unlimited version of the course as per their requirements. The candidates can at any time switch to either of the three according to their desire and feasibility.

7: What are teaching methods adopted in the course of Exploring Japanese Avant-garde Art through Butoh Dance by Future Learn?

The course has one of the best tutors for ensuring appropriate training and learning of the candidates. The candidates will get short quizzes and video lectures to enable them in understanding the concepts in a better manner.

8: What are the admission requirements for the course?

The course does not have complicated admission requirements. The candidates will simply have to create their account by visiting the course website and choose the type of payment option after which they will be able to access the course easily.

9: What is the procedure of attaining the course certification?

To be eligible for attaining the course certification the candidates will have to complete the entire course duration. The candidates will only be able to obtain the course certificate if they have upgraded their course or have purchased the unlimited version of the course.

10: Is there a facility of accessing the course offline?

The course Exploring Japanese Avant-garde Art Through Butoh Dance by Future Learn is 100 % online, the candidates can access the course online from anywhere in the world.