A University Without Grades or Academic Years? 'Click' Gopayo... Dongmyeong University's First 'Doing University' Online Festival Held

Do-ing University Online Festival Held 9 Times via Zoom

August 28 and September 4, Registration Open Until 26th

Early Graduation Possible for First Time in 3 Years, Pursuing Escape from 'Top Frame'

Busan Nam-gu Dongmyeong University Campus.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] “Shall we ‘click’ on this university that is said to be the first of its kind in the history of domestic universities?”

This newly established university lacks three things that have traditionally been fundamental in curricula: no grades, no credits, and no classes where you have to memorize and underline. For prospective students puzzled by how this can still be a university without these, an interesting ‘introduction’ unfolds.

Dongmyung University has prepared an event introducing everything about the 3-No (No Grade Level - No Credits - No Teaching) university through an online festival.

The festival presents what the ‘Do-ing University’ pursues and what students are expected to do, through exciting videos showcasing the university’s appeal.

Dongmyung University will hold the ‘Do-ing University Online Festival’ for prospective students on August 28 and September 4.

The event will be held nine times in total over two days via online Zoom sessions. It serves as a preview festival offering opportunities to students who want to graduate early in three years or break free from the obsession of being number one.

Prospective students, including high school juniors and seniors, can register in advance in groups of 30 to enjoy entertaining videos and special lectures by notable figures.

The festival covers hot issues, domestic and international market prospects, and career paths related to the three main majors of Do-ing University: Entrepreneurship, YouTube Creator, and Digital Performing Arts.

Admission to the festival is free and only requires participation via online Zoom. Just keep track of the Do-ing University festival schedule.

▲ The Entrepreneurship major session is on September 4 at 14:00 (one session).

▲ The YouTube Creator major sessions are divided into the first round on August 28 at 10:00 (one session) and 14:00 (two sessions), and the second round on September 4 at 10:00 (one session) and 13:00 (two sessions).

▲ The Digital Performing Arts major sessions are held in the first round on August 28 at 10:00 (one session) and 14:00 (two sessions), and the second round on September 4 at 10:00 (one session) and 13:00 (two sessions).

In the Entrepreneurship major, CEO Jo Daebeom of Planny delivers messages on the necessity of entrepreneurial spirit, the definition and importance of creativity and innovation.

In the YouTube Creator major, CEO Lee Seunghun of Supercell explains the concept of images, images in videos, the definition of one-person media, and understanding the one-person media industry.

In the Digital Performing Arts major, CEO Kim Daehee of Samwoo Immersion introduces topics such as the metaverse beyond VR/AR/XR, and how to become a player who understands and utilizes trends.

Applications are accepted until the 26th.

Seojongsoo, Dean of Do-ing University at Dongmyung University, pointed out, “If we continue education that ignores each person’s talents and potential and traps the other 99% in the ‘number one frame,’ only frustrated dreams of youth will remain, and they will not be able to properly respond to the rapidly changing environment.”

Dean Seo said, “I hope you will feel the characteristics and appeal of Do-ing University through this online festival.”

Do-ing University, a newly established college at Dongmyung University, does not assign A~F grades.

It only checks whether the course was completed or not. Using the P/NP (Pass/No Pass) system, early graduation in three years is also possible.

Jeon Ho-hwan, President of Dongmyeong University.

Dongmyung University has created a university that moves away from ‘dead’ knowledge acquisition-focused studies and removes the ‘bitter taste’ of learning that only tries to cram information into the head, instead motivating students through fruitful experiences, achievements, and self-esteem.

The university is the first in Korea to implement the 3-No (No Grade Level - No Credits - No Teaching) educational innovation, with faculty and mentors always by the students’ side.

Boasting a 67.7% employment rate (2020 University Information Disclosure), 1,179 industry-academia cooperation family companies, 260 overseas exchange universities and institutions in 29 countries, and 47.3 billion KRW in government funding (all as of 2021), this university, known for its IT-industry cooperation-employment and entrepreneurship triple excellence, has embarked on a new path of reform.

President Jeon Hohwan said, “It is an era that requires talents who not only accumulate knowledge but also fully demonstrate their capabilities in reality,” adding, “We will nurture practical Do-ing talents who develop challenge and passion, communication and empathy, respect and consideration, and the ability to live in any world that comes.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.