사진학과

1. 본문

사진학과 (sajinhakgwa) translates to "Photography Department" in English. Here's some information about photography departments in Korea, and what the study entails:
What is a Photography Department?

• Focus: Photography departments explore photography as a form of expression, and also its commercial, educational, scientific, and technical applications.
• Curriculum: These departments combine practical training with theoretical knowledge. They aim to nurture professionals with a philosophical and artistic understanding of the world.
• Subjects: Courses may include lighting technique, color management, documentary photography, photographic chemistry, fine art photography, and the history of photography. Some schools divide specializations into areas such as advertising photography and art photography.
• Broader Studies: It's not just about taking better pictures. Students also learn about the academic study of photography (사진학, sajin-hak), photography as art (사진예술학, sajin yesul-hak), the history of photography, and may learn about the properties of the subjects they photograph.
• Career paths: Related professions are photographer, photojournalist, and others.

• Early Days: Photography was introduced to Korea in the late 19th century.
• First Professional Photographers: Kim Yong-Won was the first professional Korean photographer, opening a studio in 1883.
• Growth: Seorabeol Arts University established Korea's first department of photography at an institution of higher education in 1964.
• Popularity: Photography became increasingly popular after the 1970s, and that it is very popular among Koreans.

• Kaywon University of Art & Design: The Department of Photographic Arts focuses on expanding the scope of photography by combining it with other artistic mediums.
• Seoul Institute of the Arts: Offers higher-level education in various art disciplines, including a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a photography focus.
• Chung-Ang University, Sangmyung University, and Seoul Institute of the Arts are mentioned as major universities with photography departments.