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College of Arts And SportsDepartment of Arts

  • LocationCollege of Arts And Sports, Dong-A University, 37 Nakdong-daero 550beon-gil, Saha-gu, Busan, 49315 (Hadan-dong)
  • Tel051-200-1720, 1730, 1740, 1750

Dept. of Arts

Introducing our department.

The Department of Fine Arts aims to nurture leaders of culture and art in the 21st century through a segmented major curriculum.

<The Department of Contemporary Art>runs regular courses and specialized field-based programs that combine theory and practical skills to nurture all-round art professionals.

<Major in Visual Arts (Webtoon and Animation)>operates specialized regular courses and practical programs for the training of animation directors and webtoon artists.

<Major in Wooden Furniture>operates specialized curricula and individualized, state-of-the-art exploration programs to nurture future-oriented creative talents.

<The Department of Ceramic Art>operates specialized curricula and joint programs with domestic and international professional organizations to nurture talented individuals who can lead the diversity of ceramic art.

Educational Goals

The Department of Fine Arts of the University of Dong-A-A, which opened in 1946, produces talents who will lead the cultural arts of the 21st century based on the academic specialization of each major<contemporary art, video art (webtoon animation), wooden furniture, and ceramics>. The department provides students with a comfortable educational environment and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to enhance and professionalize their experimentation and creative thinking beyond the boundaries of their majors. In addition, the department is expanding exchanges with overseas universities and networks with domestic and overseas institutions, with the goal of producing creative talents who will be active in culture and the arts in the 21st century.

Introducing Our Department's Distinctive Programs

Distinctive Program

  • Open StudioOpen Studio, a regular program held at the end of each semester, is an on-campus exhibition in which all first through fourth year students of all majors participate. It is also to establish the identity of the major and to form close communication between seniors and juniors.
  • Seokdang Gallery (6th floor exhibition room)The Department of Fine Arts will keep an independent gallery open at all times to extend practical experience to current students and to develop specialized practice through exhibition programs, workshops, and special exhibitions by invited artists in conjunction with classes.
  • Invited lectures by current seniors and domestic/international celebritiesThe department will hold lectures by invited domestic and international artists, exhibition planners, critics, curators, and marketing experts, as well as lectures by invited alumni who are currently working in the field, from time to time to broaden our vision, direction, and human network.
  • On-site PracticumThe Department of Fine Arts' winter/summer field training, conducted at various industrial entities and organizations, provides students with practical expertise related to their major and leads them to choose a tailor-made career path after graduation.
  • Exchanges with overseas universities and domestic organizationsThe Department of Fine Arts will continuously expand international exchanges, and current and former students of the department will conduct exchange programs with art departments in the U.S., France, Germany, Japan, China, and other countries to develop an international mindset. Based on the Busan organization, the department will expand agreements with domestic and international organizations to strengthen the external realm and recognition of the department.

Department pride

Departmental Club

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    DodamExhibition circle centered on two-dimensional modeling

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    AbeExhibition circle centered on spatial modeling

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    Preparing to create Webtoon Animation Art Department (scheduled for the 2nd semester of 2011)

Career and employment after graduation

Key Licenses and Certifications Obtained

Industrial Engineer Visual Communication Design

  • Industrial Engineer Product Design (Industrial Engineer Visual Communication Design)
  • Craftsman Computer Graphics Operation
  • Industrial Engineer Colorist
  • Industrial Engineer Interior Architecture

Engineer Service·Experience Design

  • Craftsman Computer Graphics Operation
  • Specialist-Multimedia Contents Producing
  • Premier pro, ACP qualification, etc.

Wooden Furniture Major

  • Craftsman Furniture Making
  • Industrial Engineer Furniture Making
  • Craftsman Wood Handicraft
  • Craftsman Architectural Carpentering
  • Engineer Interior Architecture
  • Furniture Design Drafter
  • CAD qualifications, etc.

Ceramics

  • 3D Printing Qualifications
  • Engineer Colorist / Industrial Engineer Colorist
  • Photoshop Qualifications
  • Illustration Qualifications
  • Craftsman Ceramics
  • Professional Engineer Ceramic
  • Painting Pottery Instructor

Career Paths After Graduation

artistic profession
  • Fields of Employmentgallery resident artist, art fair exhibitor, exhibition planning, curator, culture and art administration educator, etc.
  • Related companiesgalleries, culture and art centers, cultural foundations, art museums, creative centers, culture and tourism departments, etc.
Education
  • Fields of EmploymentArts Teachers and Instructors
  • Related companiesteachers at universities, junior high schools, high schools, cram schools, etc.
Design
  • Fields of EmploymentGaming, Web Design and Graphic Design
  • Related companiesDesign companies and brands (design teams)

Employment cases

    Graduation in 2022
    • Author DesignerRoughside, Elle2Plan, MUJI e-commerce team Web Designer
    • InstructorThe CCLLIM art academy
    • Start-up/private businessworkshop, studio required
      • Graduation in 2021
      • Teacher/InstructorHigh School of Art Teacher, Phil Art Art, Bitubby Institute of Art
      • CuratorSecurity Ryokan
      • Administrative position in the artsMilyang City Cultural and Creative Center
      • DesignNUX Game Company, OHEN (Krok Magazine) Design Team, WelliWeb Media Development, Ample Interactive Graphic Designers, Latinata Korea Web Design, Gallery Choy
      • EstablishmentButterfly Pattern Workshop

What Kind of Students Does Our Department Want?

  • <Contemporary Art Major>
    - Students who want to work as creators and artists with their own unique talents.
    - Students who want to share and share the joy of communication with others.
    - Students who enjoy analyzing and researching art exhibitions and artworks.
    - Students who are interested in art education and want to work as educators.
  • <Major in Visual Arts (Webtoon Animation)>
    - Students who want to create their own stories and show them to others
    - Students who want to make other people feel fun and enjoyment through their works.
    - Students who enjoy analyzing and researching creative works
    - Students who want to be active as creators and writers in the field of digital media
  • <Major in Wooden Molded Furniture>
    - Students interested in unconventional furniture forms and structures
    - Students who find pleasure in producing their own unique pieces of furniture.
    - Students who have once imagined furniture that only "I" can make.
  • <Ceramics Major>
    - Students who find joy in creating something with their hands
    - Students who like to create works of art that reflect their own individuality.
    - Students who have a strong sense of community and like to cooperate.

High school subjects related to the department

학과 관련 고교 교과목 체크표로 국어, 영어, 수학, 사회, 과학 정보제공
Korean language English Math Social Studies Science

Departmental FAQsFeel Free to Ask Anything

  • Q

    What do you study and what kind of artwork do you do as a contemporary art major?

    It is as diverse as the individual propensities of different individuals. There are no restrictions on what individual students want to create. You may paint oil paintings using oil paints, Korean paintings using Korean paints, or sculptural works using a variety of materials. You can also freely work in the field of photography/film/installation, etc. You can challenge yourself in various fields outside of your major and practice them to create your own unique works of art You can also obtain a 2nd level art teacher's certificate.

  • Q

    I am an aspiring webtoon artist, do I have to take animation education as well?

    Character design, scenario, visual storytelling, and digital illustration are common foundational courses for webtoon animation. Students will take the common foundation until their sophomore year, and then choose either the webtoon or animation path starting in their junior year.

  • Q

    What are the unique strengths of Dong-A University's Wooden Furniture Major?

    Dong-A University's Wooden Furniture major allows students to learn computer programming through CAD classes in order to acquire expertise in creative design and modeling. Classes are taught in a variety of ways, including the use of video design and portfolio production to allow students to express their ideas in unique ways. In addition, students can directly make furniture and accessories they design and experience the characteristics of various materials, allowing them to design at a high level and be creative in their designs.

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  • Department inquiry 051-200-1720, 1730, 1740, 1750
  • Advising professor Department of Contemporary Art (Seung Ho Kim) 051-200-1725, dauartkim@dau.ac.kr
    Department of Visual Arts (Ki Hyuk Kwak), 051-200-1739, kyukho@dau.ac.kr
    Wooden Furniture Specialist (Yong Hwan Kim), 051-200-1737, yhkim3@dau.ac.kr
    Ceramics Major (Heung Gi Lee), 051-200-1731, kookkk89@dau.ac.kr
Department website Dong-A University Admissions Office