About the School
Educational Philosophy
“Real Education”
Cutting-edge education that allows students to experience the “now” of design through hands-on training.
For the 55 years since its opening in Fukuoka, NDS has been nurturing people who continue to play an active role in the creative industry. Together with its sister schools in Shibuya, Tokyo and in Malaysia, NDS as a vocational school specializing exclusively in the creative field has produced a large number of well-known graduates.
Educational Policy
As a design school, we can offer an education system that specializes in “design + expertise”
Because design skills are fundamental to every job sought after at NDS.
No matter how many of the latest digital skills and advanced technologies you acquire, you cannot create something unless you can envision what you want to create. That is why NDS students first receive thorough basic education in “analog” design skills, such as drawing and planar composition, which are understood through hands-on activities. Then, by deepening the specialized studies of each department, we nurture creators who can express what they envision.
Sharpen your skills to give shape to your ideas
The program builds up the skills necessary for professionals to express their ideas, from the basics to application.
All departments offer a thorough basic education tailored to each field of study.
Develop skills to plan and propose ideas
We aim to cultivate communication skills and have you become an immediate asset in the field.
- Commercialization projects with companies
- Learn the workflow of the field in a cross-disciplinary team
- How to prepare presentation materials
- Learn how to present using slides and even how to speak
NDS provides an environment where students can learn through dialogue with instructors and peers, and hone their ability to create on their own while being exposed to diverse ideas and perspectives.
Features of NDS
1 Practical specialized education
Solid guidance as a creative school and specialized education to foster professionals
It has been 55 years since the opening of our school in Fukuoka. The unique and hands-on training that we have cultivated as Kyushu’s leading creative vocational school develops students into professionals who will remain active in the industry for the long term.
2 An environment that nurtures creators
The unique environment of a creative school further accelerates the growth of students.
We have created an environment dedicated to creative education where students can focus on what they want to learn and where they can grow. With careful guidance, we have produced many award winners and debutants, and many of our graduates are active in the design and creative industries.
3 ICT Education
Always update your learning! ICT education to nurture creators.
NDS also focuses on ICT education, in which students learn by using the Internet, computers, tablets, and other information and communication technologies. We also provide online learning services and creative information sites that respond to students’ desire to learn more.
