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Ms.Bae Woojung
SUPER BRAIN,Inc.
Korean; graduated from the TOHO GAKUEN Media Training College,
Broadcasting Arts Department, in 2011
Meeting Director Lee Byung-Hoon Was a Precious Experience.
I am currently involved in the planning and production of television programs, particularly those of NHK. While working on a documentary introducing the South Korean TV drama Yi San, for example, as an assistant producer I was put in charge of coordinating the Japanese and South Korean staffers and assigned as an interviewer. In this capacity, I was able to conduct a one-on-one interview with Lee Byung-Hoon, the director of the drama. This was an extremely precious experience. In retrospect, one of the major strengths of the programs offered at Toho Gakuen is the ability to put what you learn at the school into practice immediately at actual sites where professionals work. Furthermore, in seeking employment in Japan, another key merit of having graduated from Toho Gakuen is that large numbers of the school’s alumni, including many South Koreans, continue to compile impressive track records in the TV field.
Mr.Kim Hwi Min
SHIBA TECH,Inc.
Korean; graduated from the TOHO GAKUEN Sound Technology College,
Acoustic Technology Department, in 2011
Developing an Interest in Broadcasting Technology through Program Production Training.
At Toho Gakuen, I benefited immensely from the opportunity to learn a wide range of work skills connected with sound. When I first enrolled, my goal was to become a recording engineer. During my training in TV program production, however, the experience I had in working with sound cultivated an interest in broadcasting technology. At present, I am in charge of sound and lighting at filming locations, primarily for NHK programs. My new goal is to become a cinematographer, so I want to master enough camera techniques to be able to shoot documentaries! Competent language skills are naturally important for making more friends in Japan, and it is a good idea to take keen interest in current topics and trends regarding what is in vogue here. In addition, I set great store in fostering a firm grasp of the common wisdom that exists in Japan.
Mr.Kim Tae Wan
BIS,Inc.
Korean; graduated from the TOHO GAKUEN Film Techniques Training College,
Promotion Movie Department, in 2011
Hired by a Commercial Production Company in Japan.
I succeeded in landing a job at a Japanese advertising firm that produces commercials, where I currently work as production manager. Although my background includes being assigned as a food stylist in the production of commercials in South Korea, in my opinion the clear division of roles in the Japanese commercial industry makes it easier to serve in the field here. I decided to enroll at Toho Gakuen on the strong recommendation of an alumnus who attended the same Japanese-language school as I did. There is no doubt that the solid techniques and knowledge obtained through hands-on classes at Toho Gakuen proved extremely useful in my everyday work. The true appeal of TV commercials is the potential to impact viewers with a 15-second film. In the future, therefore, I hope to make my way as a director of TV commercials here in Japan.
Ms.Yu Yeonju
Shiki Theatre Company
Korean; graduated from the TOHO GAKUEN Media Training College,
TV Art Design Department, in 2011
The Teachers Were Kind, and I Was Blessed with Great Japanese Friends.
I currently work as an assistant stage director at Shiki Theatre Company, the most renowned musical-theatrical troupe in Japan. One of the truly vivid memories I have of my days at Toho Gakuen was a part-time job at the design center of TBS, one of Japan’s largest television stations, which I landed through an introduction from the school. This stint taught me the difference between television design and stage design, eventually enabling me to define my goal of pursuing work in theater. The teachers at Toho Gakuen are very kind and take particular care of international students. This supportive environment made it easy to ask questions. When preparing to job hunt, I received critical help in practicing for job interviews, writing my resume, and getting other areas ready. Also, I was blessed with great Japanese friends and feel really fortunate for having attended Toho Gakuen.
Ms.Yeh Lee-Yu
Rits Productions,Inc
Taiwanese; graduated from the TOHO GAKUEN Sound Technology College,
Acoustic MediaDepartment, in 2011
Becoming a Manager of F4’s Van Ness Wu and Other Artists!
My current position is onsite manager of Van Ness Wu (a member of the boy band F4), Vivian Hsu, and other Taiwanese artists. More specifically, my work consists of acting as interpreter between directors and artists at filming locations, translating official Web site content, and carrying out other duties. The artists are all kind and treat me with consideration, and I must say that I deeply enjoy the high energy generated when production is underway. At the seminars I attended at Toho Gakuen, the practical training included all phases from discovering new artists to creating their songs and producing complete CDs of their works. This experience taught me a lot about working in the field, and I came to realize that this is an industry where human ties are important. Based on this, I encourage all Toho Gakuen students to actively take part in school events, on-site training, and other opportunities that are certain to be useful in expanding their personal networking in Japan!
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