“Know Yourself" – Professor Lee Woo-jin of the Department of Film, Creator of ‘Tayo the Little Bus’

Department of Fashion Design Hosts Special Lecture by Instituto Marangoni London

Department of Fashion Design Hosts Special Lecture by Instituto Marangoni London On November 12, the Department of Fashion Design at Sungkyunkwan University welcomed Instituto Marangoni London, a globally renowned fashion school, for a special lecture. Instituto Marangoni London, based on the educational philosophy and curriculum of its parent school in Milan, Italy, is recognized for providing practice-oriented, creative fashion education. Operating at the heart of the U.K.’s fashion industry, the school collaborates with world-leading brands to offer students hands-on experience and global insights. The lecture was delivered by Professor Stelios Geros, Head of Fashion Design at Marangoni London, and included a meeting with Professor Im Eun-hyuk to discuss potential future collaborations. Professor Geros presented on “Research for Successful Fashion Collections,” exploring the creativity required in the fashion industry, research methodologies, and the design development process, illustrated with a variety of fashion collection examples. During the Q&A session following the lecture, students actively engaged with Professor Geros, extending the discussion well beyond the scheduled time. Reflecting on the event, Professor Geros remarked that he was impressed by the students’ passion and focus, and expressed his anticipation for continued exchange and collaboration between the two institutions.

First College of Arts Integrated Graduation Festival Opens Successfully

First College of Arts Integrated Graduation Festival <Yeserok> Opens Successfully ▲ The opening ceremony of the first Integrated Graduation Festival <Yeserok> The opening ceremony of the first Integrated Graduation Festival <Yeserok>, hosted by the Student Council of Sungkyunkwan University College of Arts, was held on Monday, November 10, at 7 p.m. in the Millennium Hall of the 600th Anniversary Memorial Hall. The event brought together graduating seniors, their parents, faculty members, and distinguished guests to share the journey of creation, celebrate each other’s achievements, and reflect on the time and efforts dedicated to the College of Arts. The ceremony concluded successfully amid enthusiastic responses from the attendees. ▲ Distinguished guests, parents, and faculty at the <Yeserok> Integrated Graduation Ceremony opening Key figures at the ceremony included Yoo Ji-beom, President of Sungkyunkwan University; Joo Young-soo, Executive Director of the University Foundation; Lee Dong-hwan, Director of the Foundation; Byun Hyuk, Dean of the College of Arts; former Dean Jung Ji-sook; and department heads including Lee Joon-hee (Department of Film), Kim Hyun-hee (Department of Acting), and Shin Hak (Department of Fine Arts). Faculty members of the College of Arts also attended, adding significance to the event. Attendees watched the graduating students’ works and performances, encouraging their creative passion and challenges, and celebrated the festival as a meaningful first step toward establishing a new tradition for the College of Arts. ▲ Poster of the College of Arts Integrated Graduation Ceremony, <Yeserok> The College of Arts at Sungkyunkwan University comprises six departments—Fine Arts, Design, Dance, Film, Acting, and Costume Design. Each department has traditionally showcased students’ achievements through graduation exhibitions, performances, and screenings. This year’s first Integrated Graduation Festival <Yeserok> brings together the symbolic meanings of “Art (藝), Writing (書), and Record (錄)” to weave all stories of the College into a single journey, representing memories of creation, documentation of processes, and testimony of time. The festival marks a departure from previous individual events, establishing a new tradition collectively created by the entire College of Arts. ▲ Poster of the College of Arts Integrated Graduation Ceremony, <Yeserok> - Key Schedule The first <Yeserok> festival features a series of exhibitions and performances by all six departments over more than a month. Exhibitions by the Departments of Design and Fine Arts are held from mid-October to early December at the Sungkyun Gallery and Dongduk Art Gallery. The Department of Film presents PRIEDSCREEN from November 10 to 19, starting with the opening ceremony. Dance performances run from November 18 to 20 in Millennium Hall, while Acting performances take place from December 4 to 7 in the Round Theater. On November 19, the festival also hosts department-specific Creators’ Talk sessions, offering audiences and junior students a special opportunity to hear and share insights into the graduates’ creative processes and experiences. Through this Integrated Graduation Festival, audiences can experience the graduating students’ creative passion and the College of Arts’ rich array of works and performances in one place, while anticipating the new traditions and future potential the College is set to create. Going forward, <Yeserok> is expected to become a representative festival that records and shares the creative journeys of the College of Arts’ members, continuing stories of creation and challenge.

Kwon Woo-jin, Department of Dance, Joins the Junior Company of a World-Leading Contemporary Dance Troupe

Kwon Woo-jin, Department of Dance, Achieves Entry into the Junior Company of the World’s Leading Contemporary Dance Troupe – Selected as one of only eight dancers worldwide for the 2026 cohort of the U.K.-based “Shechter II” – The sole Korean dancer chosen, highlighting the global competitiveness of SKKU’s Department of Dance ▲ Kwon Woo-jin, Department of Dance Kwon Woo-jin, a senior majoring in Contemporary Dance at Sungkyunkwan University’s College of Arts, has been selected as a dancer for “Shechter II 2026,” the junior company of the internationally renowned Hofesh Shechter Company based in London. Shechter II is the company’s professional development program for promising dancers aged 18 to 25. Operated on a biennial cycle, it admits only eight dancers worldwide for a two-year period of training and performance. This season drew more than 1,200 applicants from 49 countries, with Kwon distinguished as the sole Korean dancer to earn a place in the program. Recognized as the United Kingdom’s only paid, full-time professional residency for young contemporary dancers, Shechter II offers far more than performance opportunities. Selected dancers engage in creation processes, rehearsals, and international touring, allowing them to build a clear artistic identity and gain firsthand experience within a global professional environment. Beginning in January 2026, the program’s fifth season will include the creation and rehearsal of Hofesh Shechter’s new work IN THE BRAIN, followed by performances across the U.K. and an overseas tour. Kwon’s appointment marks a significant milestone for a Korean contemporary dancer on the world stage and underscores the global competitiveness of Sungkyunkwan University’s Department of Dance. A department representative stated, “Kwon’s selection reflects the fruition of our long-standing commitment to cultivating creative talents capable of advancing onto the international stage. It is also a meaningful recognition of the growing global presence of Korean contemporary dance.” The representative added that the department will continue expanding collaborations with leading international arts institutions, strengthening English-based practical and theoretical training, and offering additional global workshops and residency programs. Kwon’s achievement serves as a testament to the department’s international educational excellence and is expected to have a positive impact on both the domestic and global dance communities, as well as the broader field of arts education. ※Official announcement by the Hofesh Shechter Company available at: https://hofesh.co.uk/news/announcing-2026-shechter-ii-dancers%e2%80%af/ ※Program overview: https://www.theatredelaville-paris.com/en/spectacles/saison-25-26/danse/shechter-in-the-brain