What is International X-SEED?
T What is International X-SEED?
“International X-SEED”is the first and only advanced design course in Japan that is offered all in English. This is in order to educate creators and designers so that they can be active all over the world, not just limited to Japan. 「インターナショナルX-SEED」とは、世界で活躍できるクリエイティブディレクター(ファッションデザイナー)を育成するために、全ての授業を英語のみで実施する日本唯一のファッションデザイン系最高峰クラスである。
U Studying in Japan
Being one of the Fashion capitals of the world, Tokyo is a place that has an unique design sensibility which inspires creators and designers from all over the world. Through studying in the heart of Tokyo, students can learn about this special sensibility first hand as well as follow the latest trends. 世界中のトップクリエイターが必ずリサーチする「TOKYOストリート」。
高感度・流行最先端の街TOKYOで学ぶことによってデザイン力・クリエイション力を高めることができる。
Students can also learn about the subcultures of Japan such the Cos-play culture, Gothic Lolita, Anime and Manga, all of which have been gaining attention internationally. 世界中から注目されている日本独自のサブカルチャー(ゴスロリ、コスチューム、マンガ、アニメ・・・)を学べる。
Students can receive a good education being supported by Japan apparel and textile industry, which already have a high level technique and development around the world. 日本のアパレル・繊維産業の高い技術力と開発力を支えてきた教育を受けられます。
V Studying at Vantan Design Institute
◆Original Methods【KENZO METHODS】
T Creative Development Program
This is a special program at Vantan that was created by design professionals to enhance the students’design development skills. Students will be taught design methods in order to develop an individual“Design Identity”which is linked to modern day society.
◆オリジナルメソッド【KENZOメソッド】
T創造性開発ワークショップ
アイデンティティーの確立と社会、時代などと関係性のあるデザインを生み出すトレーニングや個性をデザインに生かすトレーニングなどを行うバンタン独自の教育プログラム。
 
U Tutoring System
SA(Student Advisers)are available for individual tutoring in lecture spaces, if students shall have any questions regarding technique and/or execution.
U個別教授システム
SA(スチューデントアドバイザー)がレクチャースペースに常駐。知識・技術の個別指導をいつでも受けられます。
◆Business Skill
Japan is one of the biggest market for luxury goods in the world. Students will be given the opportunity to learn about the structure and flow of the fashion business in Japan.
◆ビジネススキル
バンタンの誇るパターン技術教育(立体裁断のパターンメイキング手法)や、世界トップ消費をほこる日本のファッションマーケット。この流通ビジネスの仕組みを学ぶことができる。
◆All the lecturers are professional designers
All of our lecturers are working professionals from the apparel industry, here in Japan. Students will be exposed to designers from brands participating in the Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo
◆全講師が現役コレクションデザイナー
東京コレクション参加ブランドの講師人が業界のイマを伝える。世界的にも稀有なスクールで学ぶ。
◆Learning Japanese
Although all design courses are taught in English, Vantan will offer Japanese language classes in Vantan group language school as the double school on X-SEED course in order to cope with students’ daily lives in Japan.
◆日本語の習得
国内での日常生活を考慮し、インターナショナルX-seedは午前中日本語学校・午後デザイン授業のカリキュラム。サポートが充実したバンタングループ日本語学校数にて日本語を勉強します。(通常デザイン授業は全て英語で実施)
W 3 Special features of the curriculum
1:Vantan original method — Creative Development Program
2:A minimum of 3 collaborative projects with Japanese design firms per year
3:Critiques directed by professional designers and creators.
1:バンタンオリジナルメソッド「創造性開発プログラム」
2:在学中から年間3本の産学協同プロジェクト参加。超実践教育。
3:作品の評価を業界のプロが実施
◆SUPPORT◆
International X-SEED graduates, who wants to start his/her own brand after graduation, have a priority to belong to the *atelier X-SEED (there is an examination or interview).
◆サポート◆
インターナショナルX-SEEDの学生は、授業終了後自身でブランドをスタートさせた場合に※atelier X-SEEDに優先的に所属できる資格を有します(試験・面接あり)。
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International X-SEED About Atelier X-SEED

In Januray 2008, the“atelier X-SEED”was established in order to support Vantan fashion design alumni and their activities. To enhance the support of brand global activities, atelier X-SEED held an exhibition“Vantan Tokyo”when Paris Fashion Week in October 2009. Now, there are 15 designers and 9 brands are participating in atelier X-SEED.

「atelier X-SEED」は、2008年1月にバンタンデザイン研究所が設立したファッションデザイン分野の卒業生の独立・事業展開を支援するインキュベーション機関。2009年度は、グローバルなブランド展開の支援を強化することを目的に、2009年10月のパリ・ファッションウィークに併せて、合同展示会「Vantan Tokyo」を開催。現在、国内外で活躍する卒業生デザイナー15名9ブランドが「atelier X-SEED」に参加しています。

atelier X-SEED http://www.vantan.com/atelierxseed

An alumni from atelier X-SEED AGURI SAGIMORI 2009 S/S COLLECTION
AGURI SAGIMORI 鷺森アグリ
First admitted to Vantan Design Institute to specialize in fashion studies in 2004, Aguri Sagimori studied fashion design for three years and then went on to enroll in the Collection Line Course of the newly established X-SEED program in 2007. At merely 22 years old, Sagimori established her own brand called Aguri Sagimori and became the youngest person in the history of Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo to show a collection.
In April 2008, Sugamori entered the Vantan atelier X-SEED. After her 3rd collection in the Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo in March 2009, she has been gaining popularity and media attention within the Japanese apparel industry. In October, 2009 Sagamori took part in the atelier X-SEED exhibition held in Paris to start her international career.
2004年バンタンデザイン研究所に入学。在学中に数々のコンテストで受賞を果たし、2007年X-seedクラス(第一期生)に進学。2008年3月には若干22歳という若さで、自身のブランド「AGURI SAGIMORI」を立ち上げ、東京コレクションにおいて至上最年少でデビューを果たした。
2008年4月よりインキュベーション機関「atelier X-seed」に参加。2009年3月には自身三度目の東京コレクションに出展・業界・各メディアから新進気鋭のデザイナーとして注目を集め続けている。さらに2009年10月には、パリで開催される合同展示会「Vantan TOKYO」に出展。世界への挑戦がいよいよ始まる。
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MICHAIL GKINIS

MICHAIL GKINISMichail Gkinis graduated from London University of Luton in 1996 majoring in Marketing.
Afterwards, he studied Men's Wear design and completed his Fashion studies from London College of Fashion in 2004. While in school, Michail worked as a design intern in the Men's wear department of Issey Miyake. In 2009, Michail launched a Men's wear brand called“aptform”in the Japan Fashion week 08-09A/W. Since then, he has gained media attention in not only Japan but also abroad.

MIKIO SAKABE

MIKIO SAKABEMikio Sakabe graduated from Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 2006. He then presented his collection in the Paris Fashion Week in 07-08 A/W. In 2008, he presented his collection in both Milan and Tokyo during Fashion week. Sakabe had also participated in numerous Fashion projects such as Accessory design for Louis Vuitton hosted by 「ITS#FIVE」 「+1 MAGAZINE」.

YOSHIKAZU YAMAGATA

YOSHIKAZU YAMAGATAYoshikazu Yamagata is a graduate from the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in 2005.
After working as a design assistant for John Galliano, Yamagata returned to Japan. He then established anapparel company called writtenafterwards inc., and joined Japan Fashion Week from September, 2008. In 2009, he presented his opening fashion show in Arnhem Mode Biennnale.

www.writtenafterwards.com

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Application Guide
Application Eligibility
  • Language: Must be proficient in English and Japanese.
  • Please send any certification of English efficiency if available via e-mail.
  • Design: Any previous work will be reviewed during the interview process.
  • Portfolio: If available, portfolios will also be reviewed during the interview process.
応募資格
  • 語学:語学力(英語会話が日常会話レベル)
    (TOFEL、IELTS等および本国での英語成績を証明できるものがあれば書類出願時に添付していただきます。)
  • デザイン:面接時に実物作品(洋服)とデザイン画審査
  • ポートフォリオ:面接時にポートフォリオ(作品集)審査
Duration & Tuition
  • Duration: 1 Year (From April 2011 to March 2012)
  • Tuition (International X-SEED program + Japanese language program)
    1 year course tuition \1,500,000.
<Scholarship>
  • First Scholarship ⇒ \1,500,000 Full scholarship (1 year tuition is remitted.)
  • Second Scholarship ⇒ \750,000 scholarship (half of full tuition is remitted)
  • Third Scholarship ⇒ \10,000 scholarship (admission fee is remitted)
期間&学費
  • 期間:1年(2011年4月〜2012年3月)
  • 学費(International X-SEED+日本語一年間教育費 150万円)
  • 特待生:
    特待生(1名〜3名)奨学金150万円(一年間学費免除)
    奨学生(1名〜5名)奨学金75万円(一年間学費半額)
    準奨学生(3名〜5名)奨学金10万円(入学金免除)
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