Media Production and Cultural Studies in South Korea
TREM 3841 Multimedia Design and Production
3 credits—Professor Young Cheong
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Departure Date: July 10
Return Date: July 31
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.
Additionally, the group will:
- visit popular Korean TV networks and live concerts,
- explore the traditional aspects of Korean culture, and
- create connections across Korea while producing projects.
Housing will be at Dongguk University residence hall, on campus.
This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students, all majors.
Program Fee
$2,095 (includes housing, CISI health/travel insurance, program-related local transportation, a few meals, and excursions)
Program Fee Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable Deposit Due: With Application—$300
- Final Payment Due: April 10— $1,795
Additional Costs
- Brooklyn College tuition and fees for three credits.
- $1,800 (estimated) for international round-trip direct airfare to South Korea.
- Out-of-pocket costs ($900, estimated) for personal expenses (e.g., meals, laundry, etc.).
Courses and Credits
Participants will be registered for one three-credit course:.
- TREM 3841: Multimedia Design and Production
- TREM 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: Gilman, Furman, SASA, Freeman-Asia, and others (see Scholarship Opportunities).
How to Apply
Complete the application:
- If you are a current Brooklyn College student: Apply through the Brooklyn College WebCentral portal, under the Academics tab.
- If you do not currently attend Brooklyn College: Apply here.
In addition to the application, you will need to upload:
- Personal statement of purpose. Include how the program chosen will help you meet your academic and/or professional goals, and how you plan to contribute to the success of the program.
- One faculty letter of recommendation.
- Copy of your transcript. CUNY students may print this from their CUNYfirst account. Non-CUNY students—Official transcript must be in a sealed envelope with a registrar's stamp.
- Copy of passport photo page.
- $300 nonrefundable deposit. Students will pay directly at the Brooklyn College Bursar's Office and must submit the receipt to our our office, IPSA. Note that this deposit of $300 will only be returned if you are not accepted to the program.
Application Deadline
Friday, March 31
For More Information
Please contact the International Programs & Study Abroad Office.
In-person advising: Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
1212 Boylan Hall
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 5189
E: studyabroad@brooklyn.cuny.edu
or
Young Cheong (Program Director)
Department of Television, Radio, and Emerging Media
303C Whitehead Hall
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 2793
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Please read and understand the Cancellation and Refund Policies Information and note that a participant wishing to cancel their program participation must send written notification to our office to officially withdraw. Program withdrawal will be official from the time and date that the written communication was received by IPSA.
All information listed above is subject to change at any time.
Page last modified on February 23, 2023.
