Program Overview

Introduction to the Graduate School of Media and Culture

The Graduate School of Media and Culture is a specialized program that aims to foster creative leaders in the field of media and culture. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the media and cultural industries, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in these fields.

Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Graduate School of Media and Culture are to:

• Provide students with a deep understanding of the media and cultural industries
• Foster creative and innovative thinking in students
• Equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the media and cultural industries

Curriculum

The curriculum of the Graduate School of Media and Culture includes a range of courses that cover topics such as:

• Cultural Arts Management
• Entertainment Management
• Urban Cultural Space
• UNESCO International Cultural Policy
• Cultural Contents
• Digital Journalism
• Advertising and Public Relations

UNESCO International Cultural Policy

The UNESCO International Cultural Policy course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international cultural policy and its application in the field. The course covers topics such as:

• UNESCO's history and major issues
• World heritage and international cooperation
• Cultural property restitution
• International norms and standards

Course Details

The following courses are offered as part of the UNESCO International Cultural Policy program:

• UICP008: UNESCO World Heritage and International Cooperation
• UICP009: Understanding International Norms in the Cultural Field
• UICP014: UNESCO's History and Major Issues
• UICP015: UNESCO International Cultural Convention and Cultural Property Restitution
• UICP016: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Policy and Case Studies
• UICP017: Preservation and Utilization of UNESCO World Documentary Heritage
• UICP018: UNESCO and Cultural Diversity
• UICP021: Seminar on Cultural International Development Cooperation
• UICP023: UNESCO Creative City Network
• UICP024: UNESCO and North-South Cultural Exchange Cooperation

Field Education Activities

The program also includes field education activities, such as:

• 2024 UNESCO Film Creative City Busan Film Center Field Trip
• 2024 World Cultural Heritage Baekje Historic Area Field Trip Program
• 2023 Field Trip to Cambodia Angkor Wat
• 2022 Field Trip to Andong National Academy of Korean Studies
• 2018 Field Trip to Namhansanseong

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a range of fields, including:

• Central government ministries (e.g., Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
• Cultural planning and management
• Arts and culture
• NGOs in the cultural field

The program aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to succeed in these fields and to become international cultural experts.