On April 26, 2021, a ceremony was held on the 3rd floor of the New Millennium Hall for the signing of an MOU between the DSU College of Design and the Asia Design Center for Future (ADCF) for the purposes of establishing an industry-academic cooperation system through the exchange of video media design contents with the Cinema Center at the Media Outlet Annex. In attendance were many professors and researchers in related fields, including Kim Soon- gu, Dean of the College of Design; Jang Ju-yeong, Director of the ADCF; and Bang Chu- seong, Director of the Busan Cinema Center.

With the signing of this agreement, both organizations will launch joint projects that utilize the characteristics and capabilities of both institutions to promote regional cultural content exchange; utilize resources possessed by both organizations; engage in research on industryacademia collaboration to discover excellent local talent in the field of design, film and video; and create employment opportunities for local youth. In addition, in cooperation with the Seoul Film Center, the College of Design and ADCF plan to develop various events for the enjoyment of local citizens.

Of the agreement, Dean Kim said, “For the spread of the film and video industry in Busan, as well as its branding, we will take the lead and contribute to the promotion of local culture and industrial revitalization. We want to promote the excellence of our university’s design capabilities through the development of multifaceted regional cultural contents using the resources held by both institutions.” Director Bang added, “This agreement with DSU, a university specializing in design, is very meaningful. It is our sincere hope that it will provide a great opportunity to further upgrade local cultural contents, and for students to build a valuable foundation for applying what they have learned to society.”