Mokwon University Launches Master's Program in Webtoon Animation 'Wongyeok'... First Established at a General University

Aerial view of Mokwon University campus. Provided by Mokwon University

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Mokwon University is operating a remote (100% online) master's degree program in the field of webtoon animation. Among general universities nationwide, Mokwon University is recognized as the first to establish a remote master's program related to the cultural arts field.

According to the university on the 22nd, the remote master's program in webtoon animation is offered within the Department of High-Tech Art, with majors in Webtoon & Design Drawing and Animation & VR Character Design. Each major has a capacity of 20 students.

The establishment of the remote master's program follows the Ministry of Education's approval of seven majors at six universities nationwide, including Mokwon University, as 'General University Online Degree Programs.'

The General University Online Degree Program is a system where general universities, not remote universities (cyber universities), operate the entire degree program online with approval from the Ministry of Education.

The two majors to be offered at Mokwon University's graduate school aim to cultivate talents equipped with webtoon production capabilities such as digital imaging and storytelling, character and spatial design skills, and new industry job competencies including Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).

Key courses will include Webtoon Production Projects, Digital Comics, Metaverse Studies, Convergent Arts Theory, and NFT Character Industry Research.

Kwon Hyuk-dae, president of Mokwon University, stated, “Our university operates curricula reflecting domestic and international demand in the webtoon animation field, boasting excellent faculty and the best remote education system. We will strive to operate the best remote master's degree program befitting our reputation as a specialized university in cultural arts convergence.”

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