songwei
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- 17 Jan 2010
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Hello guys. I'm new to this forum. I'm from Singapore and am interested to study design. I have previously gotten my diploma in industrial design, and would like to take on a car design degree.
Currently I am currently accepted to Coventry University(UK) car design course. But I am looking for more options, and I thought of Japan. I have done some research and read about TCA(Tokyo Communication Arts).
If I am not wrong, TCA is a Senmon Gakkou ? Pardon me if I am wrong. Its a vocational training institute and not a university. I had the institute to send me the information booklet and was quite impressed of the works there. They seemed to have very strong industrial links and intensive course curriculum, and the course is a lot cheaper than Coventry Uni. Therefore I need some advice from the people in this forum.
A.
What local's and overseas perception of a Senmon Gakkou? Its not a university and you do not get a degree certificate, if so, at what kind of level a graduate student is compared to a university grad student? What qualifications do I get out of it?
B.
Language is my greatest barrier for now. I have just started taking up Japanese language course but I believe I wont be able to make it to the minimum mark by the time school starts. I would do not mind studying the language in Japan first before going for the school, however I would like to know
1. How long is a language course usually last?
2. Is it possible to get a confirmed place in the institute first, then pay full commitment to study the language in Japan?
3. For foreigners that study in Japan, how fast can I pick up the basics of communication base on your experiences?
I have been to Japan twice, and I love it a lot. Maybe that's one of the reason I prefer to study in Japan than in UK. But I will make a point to travel to UK soon to make sure my choice is right or not. Pardon for my lengthy story, but I would like to give a full picture of my situation. Hope to hear from you guys soon.
Song Wei
Currently I am currently accepted to Coventry University(UK) car design course. But I am looking for more options, and I thought of Japan. I have done some research and read about TCA(Tokyo Communication Arts).
If I am not wrong, TCA is a Senmon Gakkou ? Pardon me if I am wrong. Its a vocational training institute and not a university. I had the institute to send me the information booklet and was quite impressed of the works there. They seemed to have very strong industrial links and intensive course curriculum, and the course is a lot cheaper than Coventry Uni. Therefore I need some advice from the people in this forum.
A.
What local's and overseas perception of a Senmon Gakkou? Its not a university and you do not get a degree certificate, if so, at what kind of level a graduate student is compared to a university grad student? What qualifications do I get out of it?
B.
Language is my greatest barrier for now. I have just started taking up Japanese language course but I believe I wont be able to make it to the minimum mark by the time school starts. I would do not mind studying the language in Japan first before going for the school, however I would like to know
1. How long is a language course usually last?
2. Is it possible to get a confirmed place in the institute first, then pay full commitment to study the language in Japan?
3. For foreigners that study in Japan, how fast can I pick up the basics of communication base on your experiences?
I have been to Japan twice, and I love it a lot. Maybe that's one of the reason I prefer to study in Japan than in UK. But I will make a point to travel to UK soon to make sure my choice is right or not. Pardon for my lengthy story, but I would like to give a full picture of my situation. Hope to hear from you guys soon.
Song Wei
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