4-Stage Roadmap

From Foundations to Japanese Art-School Exams

Stage-by-stage: N4 → N3 → JLPT/EJU push → in-country practical exam and interview.

  1. 01

    Stage 1

    Basic studies (N4) + drawing fundamentals

    • Pass JLPT N4
    • Drawing basics + tool conventions
    • Chinese art history
  2. 02

    Stage 2

    Basic studies (N3) + intermediate drawing

    • Pass JLPT N3
    • Material rendering + themed composition
    • Japanese art history
  3. 03

    Stage 3

    JLPT + EJU push + portfolio + interview

    • Final JLPT and EJU push
    • Scenario drawing + past-paper simulation
    • Portfolio curation and interview prep
  4. 04

    Stage 4 (in Japan)

    Official EJU + school-specific exams

    • Half-year transition at partner Japanese language school
    • Take the official EJU
    • Practical exam and interview at Japanese art schools