Vantan Design Institute
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Vantan Design Institute

Vantan Design Institute

Nurturing talent and shaping confident individuals ready to take on the world of design.

Iwata Bldg, 1-chōme-9-14 Ebisuminami, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0022, Japan

About Vantan Design Institute

Vantan Design Institute is a comprehensive creative vocational school in Japan, established in 1965. It operates multiple campuses, including locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Sapporo. The institute focuses on providing practical, hands-on education delivered by active industry professionals. Its core specializations include fashion, hair make-up, graphic design, film/video production, photography, and skateboarding. The institute is structured into two main colleges: the "Fashion & Hair Make-up College" and the "Design & Video College". Vantan Design Institute is dedicated to fostering individuals who can create new value in the creative industries and encourages international exposure for its students through initiatives like "Vantan Tokyo" and "atelier X-SEED". The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Justice have certified Vantan to accept international students, making them eligible for student visas. Most regular curriculum courses are taught in Japanese, requiring at least an N2 level Japanese language proficiency.
Program NameDetails
Collection Design
Diploma/Certificate

This program focuses on clothing creation, including fashion design, pattern making, and garment production. It supports students in finding employment or becoming independent brand designers.

3 years
Japanese
Enrollment Fee: 100,000 yen. First-Year Tuition: 1,420,000 yen. Additional Materials Fee: Approximately 200,000 yen.
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Pattern Modelist Course
Diploma/Certificate

This course focuses on pattern making and modelist skills essential for the fashion industry. Graduates can pursue careers in design or production.

2-3 years
Japanese
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Costume Design
Diploma/Certificate

This program teaches students the fundamentals of costume design, from concept to creation. It aims to prepare students for careers in theater, film, and other performance arts.

3 years
Japanese
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Fashion Design
Diploma/Certificate

Students learn the fundamentals of fashion design, including sketching, draping, and garment construction. The course prepares students for various roles in the fashion industry.

2 years
Japanese
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Stylist Course
Diploma/Certificate

This course provides training in styling for fashion editorials, advertising campaigns, and personal clients. Students develop skills in trend analysis, creative direction, and visual communication.

2 years
Japanese
N/A
Deadline: N/A
X-SEED
Advanced Course

This advanced fashion design course is for those who have completed fashion design/patterning courses and requires a portfolio evaluation for admission. It is the most advanced course that Vantan Design Institute offers, supporting graduated fashion designers.

1 year
Japanese
N/A
Deadline: N/A
Space Design Course
Course

This course allows you to systematically learn the flow from space design concept design to proposal to clients using design drawings, models, and perspectives through business type commercial space design assignments. It cultivates human resources that can formulate appropriate concepts according to property location conditions, targets, appeal content, etc., and make attractive design proposals.

6 months-1 year
Japanese
N/A
Deadline: N/A

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Accreditations & Affiliations
Certified by METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) and the Ministry of Justice to accept foreign students, making them eligible for student visas. However, some public reviews suggest it is an unaccredited school where graduation might be treated as a high school diploma.
Admissions
Requirements
For international students, a minimum N2 or equivalent level Japanese language ability is required. No prior design experience is necessary for most courses, except for the advanced X-SEED program, which requires completion of a fashion design/patterning course and portfolio evaluation.

Vantan Design Institute Academic FAQ

Vantan Design Institute is Nurturing talent and shaping confident individuals ready to take on the world of design.

Applicants are typically required to submit: For international students, a minimum N2 or equivalent level Japanese language ability is required. No prior design experience is necessary for most courses, except for the advanced X-SEED program, wh....

Vantan Design Institute provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Collection Design, Pattern Modelist Course, Costume Design, Fashion Design, Stylist Course.

Vantan Design Institute is situated in Shibuya, Japan, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, Vantan Design Institute holds accreditations from: Certified by METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) and the Ministry of Justice to accept foreign students, making them eligible for student visas. However, some public reviews suggest it is an unaccredited school where graduation might be treated as a high school diploma..