South Korea: Media Production and Cultural Studies in South Korea
July 1 – 21, 2015
(Summer Session II)
The Media Production in Korea program will provide students the opportunity to work in a great range of production techniques and tools of the medium, including electronic media production theory, shooting on-location, computers, graphics, audio and post-production. Through a series of classroom lectures and screenings, students will receive a comprehensive introduction to television production and a brief introduction to visual storytelling through video. The program primarily takes place in Seoul, a city that is a blending of two different worlds. In one, the great ancient buildings used during the country's legendary dynasties are showcased, while in the other, the modern glass and steel towers that now make this one of the most advanced societies in the world. Students will not only explore the diversity of Korea but also document and create a story of their experience. Dongguk University, located in the heart of Seoul, will provide an ideal setting for studying media production and cultural studies within a South Korean context. The first week of the course will focus on an introduction to pre-production and production. Students will also take a streetwise course on Korean language and culture that will facilitate their understanding of traditional culture while they are shooting. During the second week, participants will shoot on-location in different parts of Seoul and South Korea. The third week, students will learn and apply the post-production process to their product. Participants will work collaboratively with Dongguk University students on the pre-production, production and post-production of short video projects.
Housing is located in a Dongguk University residence hall, located on the campus. Meals will be taken on or near campus, or at restaurants during shooting periods.
This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students, all majors.
Program Dates
July 1 – 21, 2015
Program Fee
$1,755 (includes CISI health/travel insurance, program-related transportation in Korea, excursions, housing and some meals)
Program Fee Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable Deposit Due: With Application — $300
- First Payment Due: April 3, 2015 — $728
- Final Payment Due: May 1, 2015 — $727
Additional Costs
- Brooklyn College tuition and fees for three credits.
- Out-of-pocket costs ($380 estimated minimum) for personal expenses, Internet access and out-of-pocket meals.
- $1,840 for international airfare to Korea.
- Optional side trip to Japan — $700.
Courses and Credits
Participants will register for one three-credit course, selecting from among the courses listed below. Final course offerings will be dependent on course enrollment.
- TVRA 3841: Multimedia Design and Production (three credits)
- TVRA 7736X: Television Program Directing (Graduate students only — three credits)
Financial Aid / Scholarships
Financial aid may apply, and alternative loans are available. Scholarships that apply to this program are: Furman, SASA and others (see Scholarship Opportunities).
How to Apply
- Complete the IEGE Notification of Study Abroad/Brooklyn College Study Abroad Application (pdf) and submit via e-mail to the International Education and Global Engagement office, or in person at the IEGE office, 1108 Boylan Hall.
- $300 Nonrefundable Deposit: Students will pay directly at the Brooklyn College Bursar's Office and must attach their paid receipt to their application when submitting to IEGE. Please note this deposit of $300 will only be returned if you are not accepted to the program.
- Contact the program director to express your interest in joining the program.
Application Deadline
Monday, March 16, 2015 Deadline extended to Wednesday, April 15, 2015.
More Information
Young Cheong (Program Director)
Department of Television and Radio
303C Whitehead Hall
P: 718.951.5555
Program Website
Study Abroad in Korea Facebook Page
International Education and Global Engagement
1108 Boylan Hall
P: 718.951.5189
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Please read and understand the IEGE Cancellation and Refund Policies Information and note that a participant wishing to cancel their program participation must send written notification to IEGE to officially withdraw. Program withdrawal will be official from the time and date that the written communication was received by IEGE.
Please note that all information listed above is subject to change.
