Media Production and Cultural Studies in South Korea
July 9–29, 2019
(Summer Session II)
The Media Production in South Korea program will provide students the opportunity to work on a great range of production techniques and tools of the medium, including electronic media production theory, shooting on-location, graphics, audio and post-production. Students will not only explore the diversity of South Korea, but also be able to document and create a story of their personal experience there.
Dongguk University, located in the heart of Seoul, will provide an ideal setting for studying media production and cultural studies within a South Korean environment. Participants will work collaboratively with Dongguk University students on the pre-production, production and post-production of short video projects. Students will also take a streetwise course on Korean language and culture that will facilitate their understanding of traditional culture while they are shooting. The first week of the course will focus on an introduction to pre-production and production. During the second week, participants will shoot on-location in different parts of Seoul. In the third week, students will learn and apply the post-production process to their product.
- Visit popular Korean TV networks and live concerts
- Explore the traditional aspects of Korean culture
- Create connections across Korea while producing 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 9–29, 2019
Program Fee
$2,172 (includes CISI health/travel insurance, program-related transportation in South Korea, excursions, housing, and some meals)
Program Fee Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable Deposit Due: With Application—$300
- Second Payment Due: April 5, 2019—$936
- Final Payment Due: May 3, 2019—$936
Additional Costs
- Brooklyn College tuition for three credits.
- Out-of-pocket costs ($270 estimated minimum) for personal expenses, Internet access, and out-of-pocket meals.
- $1,500 international round-trip airfare to South Korea.
Estimated Total Basic Program Cost*: $3,942, plus Brooklyn College tuition and fees for three credits.
- *Selected optional side trip to Japan or Jeju Island incurs an additional cost of $600.
Courses and Credits
Participants will be registered by IEGE 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
- TVRA 7736X: Television Program Directing (graduate students only)
Financial Aid / Scholarships
Financial aid may apply, and alternative loans are available. Scholarships that apply to this program are: Furman, Gould, and SASA, among others (see Scholarship Opportunities).
How to Apply
- Complete and submit the IPSA Notification of Study Abroad/Brooklyn College Study Abroad Application.
- A $300 nonrefundable deposit is due with your application. Students will pay directly at the Brooklyn College Bursar's Office and must attach their paid receipt to their application when submitting to IPSA. Applications will not be accepted or considered complete without a receipt. 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
Friday, March 15, 2019
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 Programs & Study Abroad
1212 Boylan Hall
P: 718.951.5189
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Read and understand the IPSA Cancellation and Refund Policies Information and note that a participant wishing to cancel their program participation must send written notification to IPSA to officially withdraw. Program withdrawal will be official from the time and date that the written communication was received by IPSA.
Please note that all information listed above is subject to change at any time.
Page last modified on February 4, 2019.
