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Media and Communication Arts

Creating the Korean Wave in Media and Communication Arts

The Korean world of Digital Media and Broadcasting is fast-paced and exciting. We invite you to join us and take part in this rapidly evolving and dynamic digital media industry.

Introduction

Korea has established a global reputation for the Korean Wave (Hallyu), the exportation of its cultural economy, including K-pop, entertainment, music, TV dramas, and movies. The Korean world of Digital Media and Broadcasting is fast-paced and exciting. We invite you to join us and take part in this rapidly evolving and dynamic digital media industry.

In our Media and Communication Arts program you will learn the fundamentals and how to apply your skills to work within the broadcast, film, and entertainment industries You will be uniquely qualified in multi-platform media for today’s online, always- connected world.

You’ll get to show your passion, creativity, and unique vision to direct and produce fresh media content that can serve the artistic, cultural, educational, and informational needs of the community. Along with production, Media and Communication Arts students will study critical theory courses that prepare them for employment globally.

Graduates will be ready for careers in broadcasting, film, cable and online media, and be prepared to work in the ever-expanding global media and cultural industries. Students will stand out worldwide as quality professionals with a particular understanding of the “Korean Wave.”

Learning Outcomes

  • Expert Korean Wave analysis
  • Production of Media and cultural content
  • Cinematography and editing
  • Knowledge about broadcasting and film producing
  • Online media management
  • Insights on global and digital convergence
  • Screenwriting and scriptwriting
  • Planning, directing storytelling

Program Highlights

  • Professional quality instructional laboratories including a 3D and HD multi-camera television studio, an array of field production equipment, post-production workstations
  • Focus on training leaders for multi-channel network fields
  • Knowledge of media content in production in Korea and within global media companies
  • Individual lectures from top-level media professionals (directors, producers, etc.)
  • Critical theory & creative practice leading to MCN content production, consumption, circulation, performance & Business
  • The only all-English program in media arts offered in Korea

Potential Career Paths

  • TV and drama production
  • Professional entertainment staff
  • Culture & media department administrator
  • Content business planner
  • Cultural/movie critic and analyst
  • Screen/scriptwriter
  • Korean wave industry expert/performer/ marketer
  • Cinematographer
  • Broadcasting
  • Film & Entertainment industries
  • Cable and online media professional
  • Video and audio production expert

Specialization & Specialized Courses

Media Arts

Media, Society & Technology, Applied Media Aesthetics, Understanding Korean Wave, Acting for Directing, Media & Cultural Studies, Digital Newsroom Practice, Global Culture Industry, Global Culture Industry, Multimedia Art

Management

Social Media and Big Data Analysis, Media Business & Start-up

Computer

Software Fundamentals, Photoshop, Illustrator

Production

K-Pop Sound Design, Video Production, K-Pop Content Production, Drama Production, Post- Production Basics, Visual Storytelling