Officials from Sejong University and Sheridan College President Cindy Gouveia, second from left, meet during a partnership discussion, April 2. Courtesy of Sejong University
Sejong University is moving to expand its global footprint in animation education, hosting senior leaders from Sheridan College, a Canadian institution known for its highly regarded animation and design programs, for talks aimed at strengthening academic and research collaboration.
The meeting, held April 2, brought together Sejong University President Eom Jong-hwa and Sheridan College President Cindy Gouveia, along with key faculty and administrators from both institutions to discuss practical avenues for cooperation.
Sheridan College, based in the province of Ontario, is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading schools in animation and the arts. Founded in 1967, it ranked No. 2 globally in animation schools in 2025 by Animation Career Review and is often referred to in the industry as a training ground for top talent working at major studios such as Walt Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks Animation.
Ahead of the talks, the Sheridan delegation toured Sejong University’s advanced production facilities, including Team Studio Sejong and a motion capture studio, expressing strong interest in the university’s high-tech content infrastructure. The Team Studio Sejong complex integrates artificial intelligence (AI) virtual production, XR filming and ICVFX capabilities, forming one of Asia’s largest AI media labs and virtual production studios.
During working-level discussions, the two sides explored expanding exchanges between students and researchers, with a focus on combining their respective educational strengths to cultivate talent for the global content industry.
Following the meeting, Eom and Gouveia reaffirmed their commitment to building a sustained partnership aimed at advancing animation education in both countries.
“This meeting with Sheridan College, a world-class animation institution, reaffirmed the global standing of our animation program,” Eom said. “We will continue to expand international networks to provide students with opportunities to advance onto the global stage.”
Source: Korea Times News
