Rolling Recruitment for Unreal Engine-Based Metaverse Content Production Training
2022 AI-Linked Content Creation Program

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

Benefits for main-course participants
A training allowance of KRW 1,500,000 per month, excluding the preliminary course in June.
Tuition is fully covered. Laptops and VR equipment are provided on a rental basis at no charge.

1. Training Objectives
• Develop creative talent through “Metaverse 3.0: In Search of Lost Time,” an AI-based training program for creative professionals in ultra-immersive theater.
• Broaden the interests of those seeking employment or entrepreneurship through an introduction to Unreal Engine.
• Help arts majors gain accessible experience in technical fields they may have found intimidating.
• Provide free content development training and mentoring in technologies that connect the metaverse with participants’ specialties.
• Train professionals capable of planning and producing metaverse content.
• Develop professional capabilities in metaverse content planning and production.

2. Recruitment Overview
Platform institution: Trans Media Institute, Sungkyunkwan University
Overview: Train creative professionals by producing AI-based immersive Metaverse 3.0 content through Unreal Engine-based learning.
See the attachments for details.

Field
Unreal Engine-based technologies for virtual reality content, including the metaverse, and games.

Areas of selection:
• Planning, producing, and production: at least 1
• Video technology, including cinematography, lighting, and programming: at least 1
• Directing: at least 1
• Interdisciplinary performance: at least 1
• Arts management: at least 1

Eligibility
• University graduates, including those graduating in August 2022; a certificate of expected graduation is required. University students on leave may apply.
• Graduate students able to attend all weekday classes from 09:00 to 18:00
• A strong interest in practical creative work in culture and the arts and willingness to try computing languages, including AI coding
• Commitment to the full course and team outcomes
• Duplicate applications to the same KOCCA course will result in automatic exclusion.

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 conditions in this notice:
• Graduate students may apply if they do not work as teaching assistants and can attend training full-time.
• Currently enrolled undergraduate 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.

Additional Rolling Recruitment for Unreal Engine-Based Metaverse Content Production Training
Training period: June 17–mid-November 2022, planned. Preliminary training ended in June; the main course is underway in July.
Selected participants enter into an agreement with the platform institution for the training period.
Newly selected participants will join the 660-hour main course in July and receive individual supplementary instruction covering the completed 80-hour preliminary course.

Support
• Project-based learning and guidance from industry professionals
• A training allowance of up to KRW 1,500,000 per month; not paid during preliminary training
• Free rental of laptops, VR devices, and other equipment during training
• The allowance cannot be received concurrently with unemployment benefits, National Employment Support payments, or youth allowances related to job-seeking.

4. Application Documents
See the attached templates.
Download the notice and attachments.

3. Application Period and Procedure (Rolling Recruitment)
Additional recruitment: Monday, July 4, 1:00–Thursday, July 7, 22:00.
This recruitment fills vacancies arising from employment and other circumstances. Recruitment closes when positions are filled; early application is recommended. On the final day, applicants are advised to apply first and make inquiries afterward.

Selection: First-round document screening followed by a second-round interview.
Apply by email to darohan@naver.com. A confirmation reply is planned after receipt.
Interview candidates will be notified individually at their application email address before midnight on the application closing date.
For the full notice and details of support, see:
https://tmi.or.kr/?p=5546
The schedule may change depending on circumstances.

Email Application Notes
1. Submit regular file attachments. Google Drive attachments will be classified as not submitted.
2. Emails without the subject “인공지능 교육생 모집_신청자성명” may be automatically omitted.
3. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be included.

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.

5. Selection Criteria
Document screening
Interview screening

6. Important Notes
• 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
Telephone: 02-760-0661 / Email: darohan@naver.com
Inquiry subject: 인공지능 교육생 모집 문의_지원예정자성명
Replies may be delayed or missed on the closing date, so applying before making an inquiry is recommended.

Download the notice and attachments.

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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