HISTORY

We tailor our courses to suit the students’ needs, to assist them in creating
their own work, and help them produce high-quality films.

HISTORY

Historical picture 2014~2020
2020
KAFA launches Technology & Knowledgement Course
2019
'Korean Academy of Film Arts in Uzbek for Korean-Uzbekistanis' project is held
2018
KAFA relocates to Busan
2016
Producing major is reestablished
Feature film programs under animation directing majoris turned into a two-year course
2014
Korea-France-Japan (KAFA-La Femis-Geidai) joint workshop is held
Historical picture 2001~2013
2013
School system is reformed to separate regular and
feature film programs (one year + one year program)
School system is reformed to establish Film Directing,
Cinematography and Animation Directing majors
Scenario research course is established within
the feature film Programs
2012
Korea-China (KAFA-BFA) joint filming workshop is held
2011
Scenario major is established. The school system is reformed to
integrate the regular and feature film programs (two-year programs)
2008
KAFA+ Training Center for Film Professionals opens
(Sangam-dong DMC)
2006
KAFA’s CILECT membership is approved
2004
KAFA relocates to new campus in Seogyo-dong
2001
KAFA and KAAA merge (Namsan campus)
Historical picture 1984~1999
1999
The Korea Animation Arts Academy is established
(KOFIC Namyangju Studios)
1995
KAFA relocates to Hongneung
1985
KAFA celebrates its first graduating class (10 students)
1984
KAFA is established(based on the Ministry of Culture and
Public Information’s five-year film promotion plan)