Partnership Agreement Signed with the Art Education Institute of the Korea Fine Arts Association

- Held on Thursday, May 29, at the university’s Building A, 3rd-floor reception room

[Photo] President Lee Eun-Joo (fourth from the left) and Director Park Chan-Ok of the Art Education Institute of the Korea Fine Arts Association (fifth from the left), along with representatives from both institutions, take a commemorative photo after signing the agreement.  

On Thursday, May 29, our university signed a partnership agreement with the Art Education Institute of the Korea Fine Arts Association (Director: Park Chan-Ok) to promote collaboration in specialized fields such as education, training, consulting, and publicity.

Through this agreement, the two institutions plan to work together on ▲ mutual requests and cooperation in building educational infrastructure ▲ mutual requests and cooperation for the development of the content industry ▲ exchanges of human and material resources in carrying out education, training, internships, consulting, and publicity ▲ as well as other collaborative initiatives.

Representing the Korea Fine Arts Association were Park Chan-Ok, Director of the Art Education Institute; Moon I-Sik, Director of the Lifelong Education Center; and Kim Bok-Dong, Chair of the Western Painting Division. Representing our university were President Lee Eun-Joo, Vice President Lee Jung-Won, and Professor Jung Kyoo-Ri, Chair of the Department of Painting. Vice President for External Relations, Koo Kuk-Mo, served as the host.  

The Art Education Institute of the Korea Fine Arts Association was established in 2017 and has invited leading Korean artists to its faculty. With systematic practical training and a specialized curriculum, it provides education ranging from the basics to professional-level courses.

Director Park Chan-Ok stated, “Through this agreement with Seoul Cyber University, which offers outstanding education, we will further strengthen our commitment to the development of Korean art and the cultivation of excellent talent.”

President Lee Eun-Joo remarked, “We are delighted to sign this agreement with the Art Education Institute of the Korea Fine Arts Association. By sharing our university’s excellent educational system and expertise, we will create the best possible outcomes for both institutions as well as for the talented individuals who will lead the future of Korean art.”

Meanwhile, the Department of Painting at our university provides an environment where students can maximize their artistic sensibility and creativity through both theory and practice. Based on a 100% online learning system, it offers opportunities for students who are balancing work, household responsibilities, or childcare to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree in fine arts along with various professional certifications. In addition to theory, the department emphasizes practice and field-centered programs to support students’ artistic growth. Every year, students gain firsthand experience through atelier visits to renowned artists, as well as opportunities to participate in the Korea Minhwa Art Fair and graduation exhibitions. The department also runs an outdoor sketching club, allowing students to experience the joy of creating artworks in nature. These activities help students develop unique creative practices and broaden their artistic perspectives.

In 2025, the department changed its name from the Department of Painting & Crafts to the Department of Painting, reflecting contemporary needs and offering a new curriculum centered on both practice and theory. Providing the optimal environment for realizing students’ artistic passion and dreams, the Department of Painting connects academic learning with practical applications to support students in becoming professionals in the art field. More details about the department can be found on its homepage, Instagram, and YouTube channel.