2017-02-21
International Department
Tokyo Visual Arts College
Educational Corporation/Technical School
| Admissions Office | 11 Yonbancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo #102-0081 | ||
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| Tel | 0120-62-6006 | Tel (From Overseas) | +81-3-3221-0202 |
| info@tva.ac.jp | |||
Key Points
“Like” is what drives us. Give your dreams shape at Tokyo Visual Arts.
4 ways of supporting your future
While we will support you during your two years at school learning skills to succeed as a professional, we will also support you before you enter and after you graduate.
* Support before admission * Support in class * Support in job searching and debut * Support after graduation
A network of over 36,000 graduates.
Using a pipeline of graduates born from experi- ence as well as cooperation and partnerships with companies of the industry, our professional staff will give you proper career guidance.
Implement skills through the connection of school and industry! Professional work with top companies.
Affiliations: Japan Rugby Top League, Aoni Produc- tion, Make-Up Dimensions, Short Film Theater “Tollywood”, Music Magazine “CD&DL Data”, Live House “Shimokitazawa ReG”, and many others.
Extension courses where you can also study in other departments
You will gain a wide range of knowledge through various fields in this integrated school. By choos- ing from a variety of classes, you can get closer to the future you are aiming for.
Departments and Majors
An integrated school of entertainment and creativity!
These are the ten departments that will support your future.
Photography Dept. (2 years)
Choose your favorite subject from a variety of majors, and while cultivating your skills and expression through digital photography, film development, and image processing, you can learn the skills of photography.
- Comprehensive Photography Major
- Cameraman Major
- Fashion Photography Course
- Commercial Photography Course
- Sports Photography Course
- Concert Photography Course
- Bridal/Portrait Photography Course
- Photograph Expression Major
- Photography Artist Course
- Documentary Photography Course
- Landscape Photography Course
- Photography Design Course
Broadcasting Dept. (2 years)
We have begun a new cooperative project between industry and academia with TOKYO MX (Tokyo Metropolitan Television Corporation)! We produce shows in cooperation with actual entertainers and actors. While you are a student, improve your practical skills by participating in creating productions ON AIR!
- Television Major
- Variety Show Course
- TV Drama Course
- Producer/Director Course
- TV Cameraman Course
- TV Sound/Lighting Course
- TV Editor/MA Course
Movie Dept. (2 years)
Through workshops with film directors, you will put what you learn in your classes into practice. You can also start making film while a student during internship.
- Comprehensive Movie Major
- Film Director Major
- Movie Technology Major
Special Effects Make-up Dept. (2 years)
While you are at school, you can participate in movies, events, and shows as hair and make-up/special effects make-up staff. You will learn real world techniques directly from professionals.
- Special Effects Make-up Major
- Video and Stage Make-up Major
- Molding/Figure Major
Mass & Visual Communication Dept. (2 years)
Express what you like about entertainment, fashion, music, anime, etc. We will support your employment into the world of magazine, video, and the web.
- Publishing/Editing Major
- Comprehensive Publishing Course
- Magazine Editing Course
- Graphic Design Course
- Video Major
- Comprehensive Video Course
- CM/MV Course
- CG Video Course
- Web Major
- Web Director Course
- Web Designer Course
Sound & Concert Dept. (2 years)
Participate in a large amount of events off campus while you are still a student. We are fully equipped with many facilities of the music industry like a live house, label management, and a recording studio.
- Technical Staff Major
- PA Course
- Lighting Course
- PA & Lighting Course
- PA & Recording Course
- Music Business Major
- Event & Promoter Course
- Music Production Course
Sound Production Dept. (2 years)
With recording, editing, and post production technology, along with music production with a DAW, you can acquire a creator’s power to produce.
- Composer Major
- Music Producer Course
- Arrangement Course
- Recording Major
- Music Recording Course
- Anime Recording Course
Vocal & Musician Dept. (2 years)
Learning skills which are essential for professionals such as technique, music production, recording, and stage performance, aim for your debut into the industry.
- Vocal Major
- Solo Vocal Course
- Band Vocal Course
- Singer-songwriter Course
- Vocal & Player Course
- Guitar Major
- Bass Major
- Drum Major
Voice Actor/Actor Dept. (2 years)
Our classes are backed up by Aoni Production and the Haiyuza Theatre Company. While you are still a student, there are chances to debut as a voice actor in games, and we support you until you pass your audition and make your debut.
- Voice Actor Major
- Anime Voice Actor Course
- Voice Actor/Vocal Course
- Actor Department
- Actor/Talent Course
- Actor/Voice Actor Course
Dance Dept. (2 years)
With a curriculum that will polish your dance techniques from the most basic level, as well as by gaining experience on various stages while a student, you can acquire the skills of a professional dancer.
- Dance Performance Major
- Street and Back Dancer Course
- Theme Park & Musical Dancer Course
- Dance Vocal Course
- Dance Instructor Course
Student Data
Student Data by Department
Students by Home Country
Prospective Careers
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Post-Graduation Employment
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Track Record
Musashino Art University of Design and Information Sciences
…and many others
Debut Support
Campus Debut Audition
75 talent agencies, voice productions, and theater companies come to the school!
BINARYSTAR RECORDS
Debut a CD with an independent label! Up to 75 talent agencies, voice productions, and theater companies come to school to discover new artists! We will back you up in promoting, CD releases, and training.
@BINARYSTAR RECORDS
Tuition
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Single Payment Option | Multiple Payment Option | ||
| First Semester | Second Semester | |||
| Regular Tuition | First Year | JPY 1,397,000 | JPY 967,000 | JPY 430,000 |
| Second Year | JPY 1,384,000 | JPY 858,000 | JPY 526,000 | |
| International Student Special Scholarship System |
First Year | JPY 1,197,000 | JPY 767,000 | JPY 430,000 |
| Second Year | JPY 1,284,000 | JPY 758,000 | JPY 526,000 | |
International Student Special Scholarship System:JPY 300,000 will be waived from tuition over 2 years for students who pass the admissions process and meet recommendation requirements.
*Separate teaching materials and training costs are required (Differs depending on department and major)
Admissions Exam
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| Japanese Written Exam *1 (Equivalent of JLPT N2) |  |
| Interview Exam | |
| Essay *2 | |
*1 Those who have passed at the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N2 or higher are not required
to take a written exam.
*2 Depending of the results of the written exam there is also a possibility of a written composition.
Facilities and Equipments
State-of-the-art facilities that would surprise even pros. Use them to your heart’s content!
At this school, we are constantly introducing the latest equipment to meet the needs of the industry so that you can become immedi- ately active after graduation. These can be used from the day you enter the school and can even be used outside of the classroom. Please use the facilities prepared for you to your heart’s content.
Photo Studio
So that many students can freely use the equipment as much as possible, we have many full-fledged photo studios, as well as many of the same camera-related equipment that the pros use.
Photography Darkroom (E Darkroom)
We have many items such as monochrome booths, an automatic color developing ma- chine, and an 8×10 enlarger.
 Computer RoomIn the Photography Department’s computer room, there are 80 personal computers. In class, you can learn digital photo processing without having to share a computer. |
 Avid Media Composer RoomHDCam editing room. An editing room dedi- cated to Avid’s “Media Composer” system. |
 Digital High-Definition Television Studio (G Studio)A studio stocked with state-of-the-art shooting and light equipment to the same specifica- tions used in TV productions. Digital high- definition is used in order to provide a clear picture. |
 Digital High-Definition Studio Control Room (G sub Studio)TV studio dedicated control room. Stocked with equipment needed to aid in production, such as being able to switch between multiple cameras and audio instantly. |
 16mm Film CameraArriflex and Éclair’s 16mm film cameras. |
 Special Effects Make-up RoomProduction workshop for things like molding and appliance (mold-making), wound make-up, and creature make-up. This space stirs up your creative impulses with professional tools, and special materials like paper-clay and paints. |
 Smoke RoomVFX dedicated editing room. Complete with Autodesk Smoke and Adobe After Effects. |
 Make-up StudioStudio equipped with tools essential to make-up. |
 Dubbing StudioStudio used for dubbing and voice overs in anime and movies. |
 Media HallThe largest space on campus. There are great professional PA and lighting equipment and even moveable chairs. Other than live shows, it is also used for debut auditions on campus and guest events. |
 Recording StudioA new recording studio equipped with a 5.1channel sound system. Can be used for not only music recording but also dubbing. |
 Music Production LabComplimented with the newest DTM and DAW equipment for use in music production. |
 Ensemble StudioA spacious studio that, along with band en- semble lessons and stage performance, can be used for small live shows. |
 Dance Lesson StudioFrom ballet to jazz to hip hop, this studio is equipped with audio equipment for use with lessons of any genre. There are seven dance lesson studios available on campus and five at the Waseda Institute. |
Extracurricular Activities
Get out of the classroom and show your skills to professionals!
Throughout the year, there are many opportunities to participate in events and exhibitions where your work can be seen by the outside world.
SUPER LIVE AUDITION
This is a special large- scale audition, attended by many major labels. This is only available for Tokyo Visual Arts students.
Approx.80companies participate!
THE 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT
Started in 2001, this is the world’s most intense movie-making competition. Participants have 48 hours to take a movie from script to filming/editing based on a certain theme. The winner will be screened at the Cannes International Film Festival.
School Life
Learn with Japanese students! Experience Japanese culture first-hand!
For those considering employment at a Japanese company, understanding Japanese culture is of the utmost importance. And the best way to do so is to make lots of Japanese friends! At Adachi Education Group, Japanese students and international students study side-by-side, taking the same courses, providing a great chance to learn Japanese language and culture! Even if you are worried about making friends in Japan, those worries will soon disappear! Nationality is no border when pursuing a shared goal!
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It has always been my dream to live abroad, and I was motivated by my desire to work in TV drama. After entering TVA my concerns were completely blown away, and I’ve had a stimulating experience I could have only found studying abroad.
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Lebedeva Ekaterina
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Photo Exhibition at the School Festival |
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Graduates
Interviews with students who made their dreams realities here in Japan!
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I’m active in fashion magazine and advertising photography on the world stage
In 2006, as a charity project to support the victims of the Sumatra Earthquake, I released a photo collection of 300 Asian Celeberties titled “super stars”. Again, as a result of the Great Japan Earthquake in 2011, I finished another charity based album, “Love&Hope” receiving the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for Advertising at the 2012 APA Awards. During my time at Tokyo Visual Arts I took many photographs every day, and those photographs were the start of the subsequent albums. Because of the free atmosphere at Tokyo Visual Arts, I was able to develop a push-the-boundaries atmosphere to challenge myself. It was the era of film photography when I was a student, but now we can take photos in digital. Since you live in such a blessed era, please use the opportunity to take many photos. |
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Map
| Admissions Office | 11 Yonbancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo #102-0081 | ||
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| Tel | 0120-62-6006 | Tel (From Overseas) | +81-3-3221-0202 |
| info@tva.ac.jp | |||
| Web | http://www.tva.ac.jp | ||
| https://www.facebook.com/TokyoVisualArtsCollege | |||