AboutJ-color

• What is Japan Color Coordinator Association (J-color) ?
• Qualifying examination
• Color utilization life care color qualifying examination
• Color utilization personal color qualifying examination

What is Japan Color Coordinator Association (J-color) ?

In J-color usually say to “Satisfying life with colors for everyone”. And more we are engaged in various activities to contribute to society through color based on our it is saying.

To really use color knowledge in the field and life.
In other words, or our words,”Color utilization”.

We are teaching and proposing “color utilization” to actually use knowledge of color according to purpose and application. We are promoting the development of color coordinators who can disseminate “color utilization” education and “color utilization”. In addition, we propose color planning and color strategies based on “color utilization” in the field of many companies.

The “practice of color” we propose is to make
the most of the importance and enjoyment of color.

We want as many people as possible to be aware of the importance and enjoyment of color.
We want you to learn the real “color utilization” method that is useful in everyone’s life. And by having them acquire knowledge of color, we will spread the meaning of color for practical use.

J-color x SDGs
‘’Social contribution through color”

We have the goals of the SDGs(Sustainable Dvelopment Goals), “3. GOOD HEALTH WELL-BEING,” “4. QUALITY EDUCATION,” “5. GENDER EQUALITY,” and “17. PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOAL” With an awareness of issues centered on “Let’s do”, activities for the development of color education across the sea and we are working on “social contribution through color”.

Searching for answers through Color Education with Oversea’s People
“Color Perspective, Creating the Future”

We will share what we can learn from color with many people, tell the world about the importance of the power of color, create the future through color, and find answers through color.

Qualifying examination

“Color utilization life care color qualifying examination”

Learn the colors of food, clothing and house shelter and use them in your career.

“Color utilization life care color qualifying examination”

The color utilization method to use for self-promotion and business strategy.
There are two types of qualifying examination in J-color that aim at learning and practical use of “color utilization” to actually using knowledge of color according to purpose and application.

Furthermore, you can learn “how to use colors” by actually making use of colors in case studies, incorporating a lot of stories related to colors and techniques of color arrangement exercises.
In addition, you can learn the skill “how to tell with skill” that are essential when giving color advice to people, along with examples.

We will be able to send Qualification authorization badges to person who pass the Level 2 or Level 1, but Qualification authorization badges is sold separately.

Certified instructor system

We will be able to support those who want to convey the importance and enjoyment of color through the J-color sponsored qualifying examination, and those who want to spread the method of “color utilization” and carry out “practice of color”. And those who have agreed with the purpose of J-color, have participated in the prescribed courses, and have passed the examination / screening procedures can be active as J-color certified instructor on all over the world. In other words, the certified instructors are divided into “Color utilization life care color certification Level 2 certified instructor” and “Color utilization personal color certification Level 2 certified instructor”. And please kindly understand there are each conditions and rules in our association when we certify.

Color utilization life care color qualifying examination

What is a LIFE CARE COLOR?

“Life-care color” means “Enrich the hearts of all” and “Use color to improve quality of life.”
By knowing the effects of color and consciously controlling life by color, people can create an environment and space that can be used safely and comfortably. As a result, human beings can live a life that makes them feel fun and worth living.

Our official qualifying examination is “To improve quality of life”In other words, it is a test that you can learn”Practical and Effective the Color”!

Our official qualifying examination adopts a step-up method from the Level 3 to the Level 1 and you will gain the skills to practically or effectively use “clothing, food, housing, mind” as knowledge of color.

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Level 3:
You know the effect and importance of color. And it allows you to control the color of your own life.Level 2:
As a result of the experience you have learned as a practice, you will acquire the role of being able to convey the importance of color and the effects of color, that is, skills as an “adviser”. In addition, you can give to people around you how to use colors that are useful for Child education (parenting) and welfare.Level 1:
The qualifying examination is useful as a color instruction / practice and effective manual and enriches everyone’s activities. The qualifying examination gives you the skills of a “consultant” who plans and guides color practice plans. The target is from kids to seniors. And by field, we understand with people who are related to fashion, food and interiors.

This is how to do and know it and it is knowledge that can use the effects of color for “social welfare”!

Our color knowledge supports the improvement of the “happiness” and “richness” of everyone, including children and the elderly, with colors. We actively use color knowledge to maximize its effects, aiming to realize high-quality “social welfare”.
Our color learning is for students who are interested in colors that make use of their individuality, and in the fields of home economics, food and nutrition, early childhood education and social welfare, etc. who are interested in colors closely related to life and it is instructed.
And many people liked it and learned it. As a result, many people connect color practice skills to confidence and are active in many ways.

Official qualifying examination Summery

Grade	Level３	Level２	Level１
Requirement	No exam conditions. Anyone can take.		Requirement of holding Level 2.
Testing Fee	JPY5,000.-	JPY8,000.-	JPY15,000.
	In addition to the above Testing fee, the overseas paper processing fee will be added. Please check and confirm at the Official qualifying examination holding office about the handling fee.
Test Time	60 minutes	80 minutes	100 minutes
Test Method	Selection (scantron: a computer-graded multiple-choice test)	Selection (scantron: a computer-graded multiple-choice test + color scheme)	Selection (scantron: a computer-graded multiple-choice test)Writing (Description・color scheme)
Test Summery	Awareness and Basics of Life Care Color. Practice of life care color to food, clothing and housing. Teaching and practice of life care colors. What is a LIFE CARE COLOR? Acquire basic knowledge such as color effects and how to use them in your life, and understanding the colors used to live healthy, safe and fun.	Based on the contents of Level 3, mastering of the color arrangement method for practicing effective usage of color. Acquisition of methods of color utilization and advice to others that are useful for childcare, nursing care and welfare.	Based on the contents of Level 3 and Level 2, acquisition of total color planning proposal practice skills, color instruction and consulting skills in the establishment of facilities related to social welfare, services and product planning.
assed and failed	Around 70% of all questions. However, it fluctuates somewhat depending on the difficulty level of the questions.
Degree	Life Care color utilization adviser		Life Care color utilization consultant
Official book	LIFE CARE COLOR 3 ~Life care color / basic section~	LIFE CARE COLOR 2 ~Life care color / practice section~	LIFE CARE COLOR 1 ~Life care color / teaching and practice section~

• Level３
• 【Requirement】
  No exam conditions. Anyone can take.
• 【Testing Fee】
  In addition to the above Testing fee, the overseas paper processing fee will be added. Please check and confirm at the Official qualifying examination holding office about the handling fee.
• 【Test Time】60 minutes
• 【Test Method】Selection
  (scantron: a computer-graded multiple-choice test)
• 【Test Summery】
  Awareness and Basics of Life Care Color.
  Practice of life care color to food, clothing and housing.
  Teaching and practice of life care colors.
  What is a LIFE CARE COLOR?
  Acquire basic knowledge such as color effects and how to use them in your life, and understanding the colors used to live healthy, safe and fun.
• 【Passed and failed】
  Around 70% of all questions. However, it fluctuates somewhat depending on the difficulty level of the questions.
• 【Degree】
  Life Care color utilization adviser
• 【Official book】
  LIFE CARE COLOR 3
  ~Life care color / basic section~

• Level2
• 【Requirement】
  No exam conditions. Anyone can take.
• 【Testing Fee】JPY8,000.-
  In addition to the above Testing fee, the overseas paper processing fee will be added. Please check and confirm at the Official qualifying examination holding office about the handling fee.
• 【Test Time】80 minutes
• 【Test Method】Selection
  (scantron: a computer-graded multiple-choice test + color scheme)
• 【Test Summery】
  Based on the contents of Level 3, mastering of the color arrangement method for practicing effective usage of color.
  Acquisition of methods of color utilization and advice to others that are useful for childcare, nursing care and welfare.
• 【Passed and failed】
  Around 70% of all questions. However, it fluctuates somewhat depending on the difficulty level of the questions.
• 【Degree】
  Life Care color utilization adviser
• 【Official book】
  LIFE CARE COLOR 2
  ~Life care color / practice section~

• Level1
• 【Requirement】
  Requirement of holding Level 2.
• 【Testing Fee】JPY15,000.-
  In addition to the above Testing fee, the overseas paper processing fee will be added. Please check and confirm at the Official qualifying examination holding office about the handling fee.
• 【Test Time】100 minutes
• 【Test Method】Selection
  (scantron: a computer-graded multiple-choice test)Writing (Description・color scheme)
• 【Test Summery】
  Based on the contents of Level 3 and Level 2, acquisition of total color planning proposal practice skills, color instruction and consulting skills in the establishment of facilities related to social welfare, services and product planning.
• 【Passed and failed】
  Around 70% of all questions. However, it fluctuates somewhat depending on the difficulty level of the questions.
• 【Degree】
  Life Care color utilization consultant
• 【Official book】
  LIFE CARE COLOR 1
  ~Life care color / teaching and practice section~

Color utilization personal color qualifying examination

What is a PERSONAL COLOR?

“Personal color” is a “matching color” that matches the human pigment [coloring matter] tendency (eye, skin, hair color). It depends on the person what color is matching you. Wearing a “color to match good” will improve the complexion and make it look like a lively expression,
and wearing an “unmatched color” will make the complexion look bad and look like a dull and tired impression.
If you use “personal color” well, you will be able to create an image that takes advantage of your personality. If you can control the impression of appearance by “improve oneself branding” “self-branding” [Japanese say “Jibun Branding] with color, communication and self-promotion ability will be greatly improved.

Our official qualifying examination adopts a step-up method from the Level 3 to the Level 1 and acquire the skills to use “personal colors” for business.

Level 3:
You will be able to use and manage of your knowledge of color strategically.
And you can form “improve oneself branding” “self-branding” [Japanese say “Jibun Branding] by a matching color.Level 2:
You will be able to propose, advise and recommend to someone about“improve oneself branding” by matching color. This advantage knowledge is useful and helpful various situation like Fashion, Beauty, Bridal wedding, design, etc.Level 1:
You can create a new business model with color. And you will gain skills as a “color consultant”.
You will be able to drive many businesses to success with color knowledge that is fully responsive to client needs from individuals to businesses.There are several institutions with different color classification methods and criteria for “personal colors”.
However, J-color is a useful learning content that can be comprehensively studied from the basics to the application about the theory common to all institutions.

Official qualifying examination Summery

Grade	Level３	Level２	Level１
Requirement	No exam conditions. Anyone can take.		Requirement of holding Level 2.
Testing Fee	JPY5,000.-	JPY8,000.-	JPY10,000.-
	In addition to the above Testing fee, the overseas paper processing fee will be added. Please check and confirm at the Official qualifying examination holding office about the handling fee.
Test Time	60 minutes	80 minutes	100 minutes
Test Method	Selection (scantron: a computer-graded multiple-choice test)	Selection (scantron: a computer-graded multiple-choice test + color scheme)	Selection (scantron: a computer-graded multiple-choice test) Writing (Description・color scheme)
Test Summery	Basics and color science of “personal color”. “Personal color” application and color science. Practice and color science of “personal color”. Methodology of “personal color” consulting. What is a “personal color”. Acquisition of basic knowledge such as how to find a color that suits you and understanding of self-expression methods that use colors that suit you.	Based on the contents of the Level 3, acquisition of applied knowledge such as how to catch pigment that become judgment criteria of matching colors and how to coordinate according to Time, Place, and Occasion (Opportunity). In addition, you understand how to advise others and how to use them in the sales and service industry.	Based on the contents of Level 3 / Level 2, utilization and practice methods in various fields that capture personal color as one of color strategies. Understanding and acquiring consulting skills such as suggestions to clients.
Passed and failed	Around 70% of all questions. However, it fluctuates somewhat depending on the difficulty level of the questions.
Personal color utilization adviser		Personal color utilization adviser	Personal color utilization consultant
Official book	PERSONAL COLOR 3	PERSONAL COLOR 2

• Level３
• 【Requirement】
  No exam conditions. Anyone can take.
• 【Testing Fee】JPY5,000.-
  In addition to the above Testing fee, the overseas paper processing fee will be added.
  Please check and confirm at the Official qualifying examination holding office about the handling fee.
• 【Test Time】60 minutes
• 【Test Method】Selection
  (scantron: a computer-graded multiple-choice test)
• 【Test Summery】
  Basics and color science of “personal color”.
  “Personal color” application and color science.
  Practice and color science of “personal color”.
  Methodology of “personal color” consulting.
  What is a “personal color”.
  Acquisition of basic knowledge such as how to find a color that suits you and understanding of self-expression methods that use colors that suit you.
• 【Passed and failed】
  Around 70% of all questions. However, it fluctuates somewhat depending on the difficulty level of the questions.
• 【Official book】
  PERSONAL COLOR 3

• Level2
• 【Requirement】
  No exam conditions. Anyone can take.
• 【Testing Fee】JPY8,000.-
  In addition to the above Testing fee, the overseas paper processing fee will be added.
  Please check and confirm at the Official qualifying examination holding office about the handling fee.
• 【Test Time】80 minutes
• 【Test Method】Selection
  (scantron: a computer-graded multiple-choice test + color scheme)
• 【Test Summery】
  Based on the contents of the Level 3, acquisition of applied knowledge such as how to catch pigment that become judgment criteria of matching colors and how to coordinate according to Time, Place, and Occasion (Opportunity).
  In addition, you understand how to advise others and how to use them in the sales and service industry.
• 【Passed and failed】
  Around 70% of all questions. However, it fluctuates somewhat depending on the difficulty level of the questions.
• 【Personal color utilization adviser】
  Personal color utilization adviser
• 【Official book】
  PERSONAL COLOR 2

• Level1
• 【Requirement】
  Requirement of holding Level 2.
• 【Testing Fee】JPY10,000.-
  In addition to the above Testing fee, the overseas paper processing fee will be added.
  Please check and confirm at the Official qualifying examination holding office about the handling fee.
• 【Test Time】100 minutes
• 【Test Method】Selection
  (scantron: a computer-graded multiple-choice test)
  Writing (Description・color scheme)
• 【Test Summery】
  Based on the contents of Level 3 / Level 2, utilization and practice methods in various fields that capture personal color as one of color strategies.
  Understanding and acquiring consulting skills such as suggestions to clients.
• 【Passed and failed】
  Around 70% of all questions. However, it fluctuates somewhat depending on the difficulty level of the questions.
• 【Personal color utilization adviser】
  Personal color utilization consultant

Qualifying examination are conducted in the form of Paper Based Testing (PBT) and Computer Based Testing (CBT).
*CBT carries out only Level 3 and Level 2 for Japanese language.