Metaverse 3.0: In Search of Lost Time
AI-Based Training Program for Creative Professionals in Ultra-Immersive Theater

The Korea Creative Content Agency and the Trans Media Institute at Sungkyunkwan University invite applications to train professionals in AI-linked content.

Selected participants receive a training allowance of KRW 1,500,000 per month during the main course.
Tuition is fully covered, and equipment rental support is provided for both the preliminary and main courses.

Recruitment at Sungkyunkwan University has been extended by one week in response to requests to adjust the KOCCA project schedule and related arrangements.

1. Training Objectives
• Develop project-based creative talent through the use and integration of AI technology.
• Train professionals capable of planning and producing metaverse content.

2. Recruitment Overview
Program: Metaverse 3.0: In Search of Lost Time—AI-Based Training Program for Creative Professionals in Ultra-Immersive Theater
Platform institution: Trans Media Institute, Sungkyunkwan University
Overview: Participants create AI-based immersive Metaverse 3.0 content, developing professional capabilities in AI-linked content creation.
See the attachments for detailed training information.

Fields
• AI-linked content production technology
• Virtual reality content production technology, including the metaverse
• Unreal Engine-based game content production technology

Total intake: 25 participants
Areas of selection:
• Planning, producing, and production: at least 5
• Video technology, including cinematography, lighting, and programming: at least 5
• Directing: at least 5
• Interdisciplinary performance: at least 3
• Arts management: at least 2

Eligibility
• University graduates, including those graduating in August 2022; a certificate of expected graduation is required.
• Interest in computing languages, including AI coding
• A strong interest in practical creative work in culture and the arts
• Commitment to the full course and to producing team outcomes
• No eligibility restrictions apply to those wishing to take only the preliminary course; the application procedure is the same.

Exclusions
• Individuals who do not hold Korean nationality
• Undergraduate students currently enrolled or on leave at the time of application; graduate students on leave for the full year of 2022 may apply.
• Individuals earning business income; those with no business revenue may apply, but must submit monthly proof of no income.
• Freelancers; applicants must have no income during the project period and must submit monthly proof of no income.
• Individuals enrolled in National Health Insurance as an employee as of the agreement date
• Individuals expecting to earn business income in their own name during training. Registered business owners may apply if no income is expected, with monthly evidence of no income.
• Individuals receiving training support similar to this program from KOCCA or another public institution as of the agreement date; duplicate support is not permitted.
• Individuals receiving government-funded internship or employment wages from KOCCA or another public institution as of the agreement date; duplicate benefits are not permitted.
• Individuals who have participated in this or another institution’s youth employment internship program through false information or other improper means.

Additional conditions:
• Individuals receiving job-seeking support from KOCCA, another public institution, or a local government as of the agreement date—including the National Employment Support System or youth allowance—cannot receive duplicate support.
• Unemployment benefit recipients may participate upon submission of relevant documents, but cannot receive both unemployment benefits and the training allowance during training.
• Recipients of youth allowances unrelated to job-seeking may participate upon submission of relevant documents.
• Eligible participant categories may change during recruitment.
• Each participant may enroll in only one AI-Linked Content Innovation Talent course.
• Duplicate applications to the same KOCCA course will result in automatic exclusion.

Eligibility requirements apply both on the agreement date and throughout training. If submitted information is inaccurate or disqualifying circumstances are discovered or arise, the agreement or selection may be canceled even after selection.

Additional exclusions stated in this notice:
• Individuals who have completed graduate coursework may apply only if they do not pay tuition, maintain research registration, undergo dissertation examination, or work as a teaching assistant during training.
• Undergraduate and graduate students are excluded, except those graduating in August.
• Graduating undergraduates who have completed their credits or can obtain exemption from classes through an employment-related arrangement with their university may participate.
• Staff of the lead or participating institutions may participate, but cannot receive the training allowance and are limited to 20% of participants.

Training Period
Planned from the third week of June to November 30, 2021; minor changes may occur.
Selected participants enter into an agreement with the platform institution for the training period.
After 80 hours of preliminary training in June, participants will be selected for the main course beginning in July.

Support
• Project-based learning and guidance from industry professionals
• A training allowance of up to KRW 1,500,000 per month; no allowance is paid during the preliminary course in June.
• The allowance cannot be received concurrently with unemployment benefits, National Employment Support payments, or youth allowances related to job-seeking.

3. Application Period and Procedure
Application period: Wednesday, May 11, 12:00–Monday, June 13, 11:59 a.m.
Applications arriving after the deadline will not be accepted. Submission at least one day before the deadline is recommended.
Apply by email to darohan@naver.com. A confirmation reply is planned after receipt.
Interview candidates will be notified individually by email by 10:30 p.m. on Monday, June 13.

Required documents
① One program application form
② One personal statement
③ One portfolio (see the template for portfolio preparation guidelines)
④ One consent form for the collection and use of personal information
⑤ One disability certificate, if applicable

Convert documents ①–⑤ to PDF and attach them as a single ZIP file named “ApplicantName.ZIP.”
The online application page accepts ZIP files of 2 MB or less.

ZIP files up to 50 MB may be attached.
Attach only the program application form (①) to the application; send the ZIP file containing documents ①–⑤ to the email address below.
Email subject: 교육신청_신청자성명
Email: darohan@naver.com
The deadline must be strictly observed, including when sending ZIP files exceeding 50 MB by email.

Download the notice and attachments.

4. Selection Procedure
① Online applications: May 11–June 13, 11:59 a.m.
② First-round document screening: June 13, planned
③ Second-round interviews: June 15, 13:00, planned
④ Final selection: June 16
⑤ Training begins: June 17, with the first preliminary class planned

Interview dates will be communicated individually to applicants who pass document screening.
The schedule may change depending on circumstances.

5. Selection Criteria
Document screening
Interview screening

6. Important Notes
• Submit files as regular attachments. Google Drive attachments will be classified as not submitted.
• Emails without the subject “인공지능 교육생 모집_신청자성명” may be automatically omitted.
• Late applications will not be included in the applicant list.
• Submitted applications may not be modified or supplemented at the applicant’s discretion. Submitted materials will not be returned.
• Applications submitted by methods other than the specified online procedure will not be accepted.
• Interview candidates may be asked to submit additional materials to verify their experience or eligibility.
• Applications cannot be accepted after the deadline. Please submit in advance rather than waiting until the closing time.
• If submitted information is found to be false, training support will be withdrawn and future participation may be restricted.

7. Inquiries
Sungkyunkwan University, AI Project Coordinator
Telephone: 02-760-0661
Email: darohan@naver.com
Inquiry subject: 인공지능 교육생 모집 문의_지원예정자성명
Application at least one day before the deadline is recommended. Inquiries should also be made in advance, as replies may be delayed or missed on the closing date.

Program Title
Metaverse 3.0: In Search of Lost Time
AI-Based Training Program for Creative Professionals in Ultra-Immersive Theater

Curriculum
The curriculum may remain as planned or be adjusted in difficulty according to the final number of selected participants.

1) Preliminary course: 25 participants; four weeks, totaling 80 hours, planned for June
Venue: Room 61601, Suseon Hall, Sungkyunkwan University. Any changes will be communicated individually.

2) Main course: 20 participants; 22 weeks, totaling 660 hours, planned for July–November
Venue: Room 61601, Suseon Hall, Sungkyunkwan University. Any changes will be communicated individually.

Download the notice and attachments.

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