Chung-Ang University’s Graduate School of Metaverse Convergence and Advanced Imaging Science, Multimedia & Film - Sign MOU with The Rookies, for Collaboration in Digital Creative Education

[한국대학신문 이정환 기자] Chung-Ang University (President Sang-gue Park) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the global digital artist platform ‘The Rookies’ at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 30, in Room 803 of Building 301 at Chung-Ang University. At the signing ceremony, The Rookies' Director Sabrina Scalfari and Alwyn Hunt — Adobe Partnerships and Head of 3D & Immersive at Adobe, and Co-founder of The Rookies — were present in person to discuss avenues for collaboration.

This agreement was led by Chung-Ang University's Graduate School of Metaverse Convergence, which was selected for the ‘Graduate School of Metaverse Convergence Support Program’ sponsored by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and the Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation (IITP), with participation from the Graduate School of Advanced Imaging Science, Multimedia & Film and the RISE Planning Team (Fostering Talent for the Creative Industries). Through this agreement, Chung-Ang University aims to strengthen connections between its various educational and research units and global platforms, positioning itself as a hub for nurturing the next generation of digital creative talent.

The Rookies is a global platform that supports emerging digital artists from around the world by providing a space to share their work and connect with industry professionals and companies. It plays a leading role in nurturing the next generation of talent and promoting industry-academia collaboration in the fields of games, film, animation, and 3D/immersive content, and has established partnerships with numerous global companies, including Adobe.

Through this agreement, Chung-Ang University’s Graduate School of Metaverse Convergence and The Rookies plan to collaborate on: △the joint development and operation of digital content education programs; △global showcasing of student works and feedback support; △expansion of industry-academia collaboration and internship/employment opportunities both domestically and internationally; and △strengthening educational and research capabilities through exchanges between experts and faculty.

Director Sabrina Scalfari expressed her expectations, saying, “Collaboration with Chung-Ang University will be a meaningful opportunity for Korean students to showcase themselves and grow on the global stage." Alwyn Hunt added, “We hope that Chung-Ang University students will gain valuable feedback and international exposure through The Rookies platform.”

Professor Kyu-hyun Kim of Chung-Ang University stated, “This MOU will serve as a foundation to enhance students’ competitiveness in the digital content field and realize educational innovation,” adding, “We will cultivate world-class creative talent through ongoing collaboration with global companies and platforms.”

The two organizations plan to maximize practical educational outcomes by conducting regular workshops, masterclasses, and joint projects, as well as expanding global exhibitions of student works and industry connections.