2025 Communication and Media Studies Major Workshop “Korean Arts and Culture in the Global Era” Concludes Successfully N
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Lectures and Mentoring Sessions Held under the Theme “Korean Arts and Culture in the Global Era”
The Department of Communication and Media Studies held its 2025 Major Workshop at Ewha Womans University’s ECC Lee Sam-bong Hall on November 7 (Fri) from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Having offered diverse lectures and track-based mentoring for more than ten years, the annual workshop provides students with broad learning experiences and opportunities for interaction between current students and alumnae. This year’s theme, “Korean Arts and Culture in the Global Era,” offered students an opportunity to connect academic knowledge with practical field experience within a rapidly changing global environment.
Hosted by Professor Choi SuBin, the event began with opening remarks by Department Chair An SunTae, followed by congratulatory remarks from Alumnae Association President Kwon MiKyung (CEO of Brandingin). Kwon donated twelve books to support current students, drawing an enthusiastic response. Faculty members in attendance were then introduced, and the department presented the educational directions of its six academic tracks: Journalism, Convergent Media, Visual Media, Media Management and Policy, Advertising and PR Strategic Communication, and Media Engineering and Entrepreneurship.
For the keynote address, The Quiett (CEO of Daytona Entertainment) delivered a talk on “Creation and Art in the Global Era,” sharing insights from his extensive professional experience. Drawing on his journey in shaping the popularization of hip-hop music, he discussed the role and mindset of artists in the global creative environment, capturing strong interest from students. The session was conducted in a conversational format moderated by Professor Song MyeongSeon, who oversaw the overall workshop, allowing for deeper discussion.
The Quiett (CEO of Daytona Entertainment) during the Q&A session with students.
In the Career Seminar hosted by Ewha’s Career Development Center, Yun GeumJin (former CEO of the National Museum Foundation of Korea and current president of the Ewha Alumnae Association College of Education Chapter, English Education, Class of ’80) delivered a lecture titled “Korean Cultural Heritage as MU:DS: A Convergence of Cultural Exchange and Creative Inspiration.” Based on her experience at the Korea Foundation and the National Museum Foundation of Korea, she offered thoughtful insights into the global dissemination of Korean cultural heritage and the value of cultural exchange. The lecture was followed by a Q&A session moderated by Professor Yuk SeongBin.
Yun GeumJin (English Education, ’80), former CEO of the National Museum Foundation of Korea, during her lecture in the Career Seminar session.
After a light dinner, track-based mentoring sessions were held with the participation of eighteen alumnae mentors from diverse fields including journalism, broadcasting, advertising, policy, digital platforms, and content planning. Students engaged in meaningful conversations, receiving concrete and practical career guidance on job roles, industry trends, and career pathways. Alumnae mentors speaking with students during the track-based mentoring session.
The workshop concluded with a group photo, wrapping up the 2025 Major Workshop with strong engagement and enthusiastic participation from students. The program was cohesively designed, fostering active communication and lively questions throughout. In particular, by presenting new perspectives on the communication and media fields within the global arts and cultural landscape, the workshop provided students with practical inspiration and motivation for future career exploration—earning highly positive feedback from participants.