Sungkyunkwan University College of Arts Hosts 2nd Integrated Graduation Showcase, “Yeseorok”

Sungkyunkwan University’s College of Arts held the opening ceremony of its 2026 2nd Integrated Graduation Showcase, “Yeseorok,” at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, at New Millennium Hall in the university’s 600th Anniversary Hall.

The ceremony brought together the university president, dean of the College of Arts, executive board members, the director of the university foundation, the chair of the Arts Committee of the Sungkyun Arts and Sports Association, alumni, and other university representatives. Together, they celebrated the graduating students as they prepared to embark on new journeys and marked the opening of the exhibitions and performances. In his congratulatory remarks, the university president extended his warm congratulations and encouragement to the graduating students, recognizing their hard work and achievements and wishing them success as they pursue new opportunities in the broader world of art.

The title “Yeseorok” conveys the idea of documenting the creative journey through art. The showcase brings together six departments within the College of Arts — Fine Arts, Design, Dance, Acting and Arts, Film, and Fashion — to present the creative work and academic achievements of their graduating students through a series of exhibitions and performances. 

Now in its second year, following its inaugural edition last year, the event runs from November 3 through December 18, featuring a diverse program of graduation exhibitions, performances, screenings, and presentations across the participating departments.

This year’s theme, “Not an Ending, but a Leap Toward a Broader World of Art,” reflects the belief that graduation should be seen not simply as the conclusion of an academic journey, but as the beginning of new creative possibilities. The showcase provides an opportunity for students to share the ideas, dedication, and artistic achievements they have developed throughout their university years.

The opening ceremony also highlighted the value of bringing different disciplines and artistic practices together in a shared space. By creating opportunities for exchange across departments, the event seeks to foster a more inclusive cultural environment where anyone with an interest in the arts can participate and engage with creative work.

The program features exhibitions and performances that reflect the distinctive characteristics of each department. The Department of Design will present graduation exhibitions by students majoring in Surface Design and Visual Communication Design. The Department of Film will host screenings and a graduation exhibition. The Department of Dance will present its graduation performances, while the Department of Fine Arts will hold two separate exhibitions. The Department of Acting and Arts will stage its graduation production, and the Department of Fashion will showcase student work through its Capstone Design Fashion Collection Studio and Fashion Graphics presentations.

By bringing together the creative work and stories of students exploring new artistic possibilities at the culmination of their academic journeys, the showcase offers an opportunity for the university community to share artistic experiences, appreciate diverse creative perspectives, and engage with the next generation of artists.

○ 2026 Exhibition and Performance Schedule

SEPTEMBER

- Sep. 29 – Oct. 3 | Service Design Master's Degree Exhibition

NOVEMBER

- Nov. 3 – 8 | Service Design Graduation Exhibition
- Nov. 4 | Opening Ceremony of the 2nd Integrated Graduation Showcase, Yeseorok
- Nov. 10 – 15 | Visual Communication Design Graduation Exhibition
- Nov. 13 | Pride Screen Opening Ceremony
- Nov. 14 – 15 | Pride Screen Screenings
- Nov. 15 | Pride Screen Closing Ceremony
- Nov. 17 – 19 | Dance Department 35th Graduation Performance
- Nov. 18 – 19 | Film Department Graduation Exhibition
- Nov. 25 – 30 | Fine Arts Exhibition, I Still Have More to Say – Part 1: Unbound Voice

DECEMBER

- Dec. 2 – 7 | Fine Arts Exhibition, I Still Have More to Say – Part 2: The Listening Ear
- Dec. 9 – 13 | Acting and Arts Department Graduation Performance, Ubu Roi: Postscript
- Dec. 17 | Fashion Department Capstone Design Fashion Collection Studio
- Dec. 18 | Fashion Department Fashion Graphics