日本デザイナー芸術学院（Nippon Designer Academy of Fine Arts）
Nichide- the academy with 51 years of history in Nagoya
Introduction of school
Known as “Nichide”, Nippon Designer
Academy of Fine Arts was established in 1967 and it was the very first vocational school in the Chubu region that specialized in design and photography. Throughout the years, the school has produced many graduates who are currently actively involved in the creative industries including designing, illustration, photography, and videography. One-themed work production with the help of teachers, thorough practical guidance from professionals, participation in competitions and auditions; Nichide takes pride in its very own education system and with this, the school continues to nurture future real professionals who are ready to hit the ground running.
Features of school
- Nichide’s very own education style & thorough practical guidance
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Each class consists of a small group of students and during lessons, students will receive guidance from teachers who are currently active at the forefront of their respective industries. With that, you can witness with your own eyes and learn the necessary skills to work in the actual workplace. Besides that, Nichide also offers the “Double Tutors System” where students will receive guidance and support through a counseling session involving teachers and instructors in charge of students’ lifestyle and career support course. During the session, teachers will monitor and understand the current progress of each student and with the acquired information, they will offer suitable advice and help. The curriculum emphasizes practical training that focuses on the learning of basic skills for beginners. Thanks to the support from the industries, Nichide also offers plenty of internship and fieldwork programs.
- Product-making training and information from alumni
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At Nichide, a group of teachers will be there to help offer guidance in many aspects even if it is only for a specific theme and the guidance will then help students learn the skills to improve the quality of their work. Also, students are encouraged to participate in competitions and auditions because to be a future professional in your dream industry, there is no better weapon than your own experience and collection of awards. The school often invites planning staffs from famous companies for lectures and “academy-industry collaboration program” is also available for students to take part in projects such as package design and more. On top of that, Nichide guides students and share the best techniques to introduce their creation. With the help of a wide network shared amongst the school and the alumni, students can get their hands on the latest news in respective industries and make use of them during job-hunting.
- Support for school fees too! (For international students)
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To help international students, the school will exempt the entrance fee worth of 250,000 yen from the overall school fees starting from the second year. Not only that, if there are two or more students from the same Japanese language school, they will receive a fee exemption of 300,000 yen starting from the second year as well.
Department, course
■Visual Design Department（40 students）
・Graphic design course
・Illustration design course
・Art design course
■Visual Design Department（40 students）
・Graphic design course
・Illustration design course
・Art design course
■Photo & Video Design Department（40 students）
・Character design course
Period: 2 years/3 years (day class)
School fee: 1,150,000 yen (only for the first year)
Jobs that you can aim
Product planning/development staff
Illustrator
Book designer (bookbinding)
Editorial designer
Graphic designer
Miscellaneous goods designer
Package designer
Character designer
Camera operator
Video editor
Journalist
Press photographer
Writer/editor for music magazines
Photographer
Writer/editor for fashion magazines
Sports camera operator
Editor for sports magazines
Qualifications that can be acquired
IllustratorR creator proficiency test
PhotoshopR creator proficiency test
DTP skill test
The Official Business Skill Test in Color Coordination
Photographer license (national)
Pop ad creator skill test
Photo master skill test
Careers and courses after graduation
Meitetsu Agency
ST Planning
elcompas
Atlus
Square Enix
Capcom
ISF net
AD-COMMERCIAL
Argo
Bauhaus Maruei
SPACE
KATO STUDIO
MOA Jyutaku Kukan Kenkyujo
Sanyo Housing Nagoya
SAWA Co., Ltd.
TSR., LTD.
YOU＆I TOYS CO.,LTD.
Muji
Dai Nippon Printing
TOPPAN PRINTING
SHINNIHON PRINTING
RECUERDO
Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul
BELLE UN JOUR
Information about dormitory, apartment
A student dormitory is available. The trustworthy dorm superintendent couple will always be there to help. So, students have nothing to worry about.
Information about foreign students
■ International students intake
OK
■ School fees exemption
Available (School fee exemption of 50,000 yen. On top of that, if students attend through a recommendation from their Japanese language school, Nichide will pay the administration fee to the language school)
■No. of students from foreign countries
China: 2, Brazil: 1
Access
- Name
- 日本デザイナー芸術学院（Nippon Designer Academy of Fine Arts）
- Address
- 〒453-0804
Aichi1 Chome-16 Kogane dori, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya - Tel
- 0120-802-816
- Stations
- 15-min walk from Meitetsu, Kintetsu, JR line “Nagoya Station”
3-min walk from subway Sakura-dōri line “Nakamura Kuyakusho Station”
