CPI Participants of K-Arts
Kwon Yuwon(International Affairs Manager, Korea National University of Arts)
Roxy Kang (K-Arts CPI Coordinator), Tami Mauliana(Indonesia), Baris Mumin(Turkey)
QUESTION 01
Please introduce the CPI program of Korea National University of Arts and plan for this year.
As an affiliated organization of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea, Korea National University of Arts (hereafter K-Arts) runs a short-term fellowship program called ‘Art Major Faculty Explore K-Arts (hereafter AMFEK)’ as part of CPI program. Since K-Arts is comprised of 6 Schools, Music; Drama; Film, TV & Multimedia; Dance; Visual Arts; and Korean Traditional Arts, we’re pleased to deliver 1:1 mentoring with our faculty member as well as diverse opportunities to explore arts across different genres. K-Arts’ AMFEK is one of the oldest CPI programs, having hosted 68 artists from 26 countries since 2006.
QUESTION 02
Would you please introduce 2019 CPI participants in Korea National University of Arts.
This year, we invited 5 participants from 5 different countries. Onusa Nongtrud, classical music composer/Vice Dean of Suratthani Rajabhat University in Thailand, Baris Mumin, a filmmaker/lecturer of Akdeniz University in Turkey, Tami Mauliana, a producer from Indonesian public news program, Daniel Llaurado, an animator/lecturer of Universidad del Cine of Argentina, and Janine Campos, an actress from Brazil. We encourage them to reflect their own experience in Korea created with what learnt from the K-Arts. Their works, including performing arts, documentaries, and 3D animation, will be presented in the end of November, and anyone interested in are more than welcome to attend.
QUESTION 03
In CPI program, there are participants from all different countries. What do they feel the most interesting about living in Korea?
In fact, each participants has different perspective on Korea based on expertise. But, a common thing we could acknowledge is that all are interested in experiencing authentic Korean culture. From tradition or preference with trivial curiosity to the ideology or cultural uniqueness, they want to absorb every single parts of Korean culture. Therefore, we try to provide as much opportunity as possible to encounter Korean culture, supporting monthly Korean cultural trip. For example in October, our AMFEK participants were invited to the events hosted by K-Arts’ School of Film, TV & Multimedia during the Busan International Film Festival.
QUESTION 04
What do the CPI participants expect
the most or want to achieve?
First, we expect them to grow their expertise by learning technology and expertise from our school. Meanwhile, we believe that this program is a great chance for both participants and K-Arts to share the different perspectives from different background, to increase relationship among related organizations, and to deal with cultural clash. In the long term, a professional network especially in their fields with communicating K-arts professors and students, will be our best and most valuable asset.
QUESTION 05
Please share if there was any impressive episode
which is memorable,
or if AMFEK have any important events ahead.
A Turkish filmmaker is now making a documentary on Turkish veterans who fought in the Korean War. He said that he could actually feel a ‘real sadness’ when he interviewed a Korean veteran even though he could not understand his Korean at all. Also, the Brazilian actress once explained how she was inspired by Korean a complete Pansori performance.There is an interim meeting next week for final presentation. We are so curious what they have learned, worked, and felt in Korea until now on, and the school is ready to support bringing out the best of them.
QUESTION 06
The Korea National University of Arts has been participating in the CPI program for a long time. What is the most influential outcome of AMFEK?
Keeping the network is the most important and influential outcome of K-Arts’ AMFEK program. It is obvious that 4 months is not a long period, however, the relationship could last longer. Some of previous participants keep contact with school, professors, and it’s a genuine pleasure when they alarm us with updates, sometimes with great achievements. So we do want them leaving Korea with unforgettable memories in K-Arts and Korea. We are sure that this kind of long-lasting networking would help us all in good way whenever.
