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“I want to gain skills to work in design.”

“Even as a beginner, I’m aiming to be a professional.”

 “I want to acquire skills that actually lead to results.”

At Tokyo Design Academy, we take the basics seriously and will provide you with practical skills that can be used in the working world.

VISUAL DESIGN DEPARTMENT [Daytime – 3 Years]

Visual Design Major
Visual Design Major For those aspiring to be directors with all-around involvement, from graphics to audio-visuals.
 This department teaches all aspects, including web design, to the planning and production of advertising posters and packaging.
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Creative Art Department [Daytime - 3 Years]

Creative Art Major
Visual Design Major Become an artist in demand by the times!
 Learn a variety of techniques for artistic expression to find your own style.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN DEPARTMENT [Daytime – 2 Years]

Advertising Design Major/ Editorial Design Major/ Package Design Major/ Graphic Art Major/ Web Major
Advertising Design Major/ Editorial Design Major/ Merchandise Planning and Packaging Major/ Graphic Art Major For those aspiring to be a print media designer or web designer!
 This department focuses on the design of advertising materials, advertising design, package design and web design.
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ILLUSTRATION DEPARTMENT [Daytime – 2 Years]

Illustration Major/ Character Design Major
Illustration Major/ Character Design Major For those aspiring to be illustrators with a talent for creating designs for a wide variety of fields.
You will learn techniques for all aspects of illustration, such as real illustration, character design and the creation of picture books.
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MANGA DEPARTMENT [Daytime- 2 Years]

Story Comic Major/ Comic illustration Major
Comic Story Major/ Comic Character Major For those aspiring to be full-fledged story board artists and comic illustrators.
 You will learn the depiction and storytelling skills necessary for creating comics, through producing a large number of works. In combination with this, you will also learn techniques for producing digital comics.
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ANIMATION DEPARTMENT [Daytime – 2 Years]

Animation Major
Animation Major For those aspiring to be animators and art designers.
 This department nurtures animators, character designers and art designers, who are active in the television and film industries. It teaches not only the basics of production, but also develops the necessary skills such as drawing and conceptualization.
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INTERIOR DESIGN DEPARTMENT [Daytime - 2 years]

Residential Design Major/ Interior Design & Coordination Major
Interior Design Major/ Furniture and Interior Goods Major

Learn about interior design & coordination and residential design techniques.
This will include learning about interior design and interior coordination mainly for residences, learning residential design techniques equivalent to second-level architects, and furniture and light arrangement.
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DISPLAY DESIGN DEPARTMENT [Daytime – 2 Years]

Display Design Major
Event and Exhibition Display Major/ Window and Stage Display Major Learn about commercial space design and production.
You will be learning how to design, decorate, produce, and plan for various commercial spaces such as shops, showrooms, exhibitions, shop windows, stages, theme parks, and more.
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CRAFT & ACCESSORY DEPARTMENT [Daytime – 2 Years]

Major in Craft & Accessory Design
Jewelry Design Major/ Fashion Accessory Major Learn how to design jewelry, accessories, fashion items and interior goods.
This will be a comprehensive course focusing on handmade manufacturing techniques, designing abilities, and coordination abilities.
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