- Sejong University hosted leaders from Canada’s Sheridan College to strengthen global collaboration in animation and digital media education
- The discussions focused on student exchange, joint research, and talent development in areas like AI media, XR, and virtual production
- Both institutions aim to integrate storytelling with advanced technologies to train the next generation of global animation and creative tech professionals
Sejong University is stepping into the spotlight of global animation education after hosting senior leaders from Canada’s Sheridan College, a move that signals deeper international collaboration in the fast-growing creative tech space. The April 2 meeting brought together Sejong University President Eom Jong-hwa and Sheridan College President Cindy Gouveia, along with academic leaders from both institutions, to explore new pathways in global education partnerships focused on the future of storytelling, design, and digital production.
Known worldwide as one of the top-tier animation schools, Sheridan College in Ontario has built a strong reputation since 1967 for producing industry-ready talent that goes on to work at studios like Disney, Pixar, and DreamWorks Animation. Ranked No. 2 globally in animation programs by Animation Career Review in 2025, the institution’s visit highlighted its growing interest in expanding cross-border academic collaboration.
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During their visit, the Sheridan delegation toured Sejong University’s advanced creative infrastructure, including Team Studio Sejong, a cutting-edge hub integrating AI media labs, virtual production, XR technologies, and ICVFX systems. The facilities, considered among the most advanced in Asia, left a strong impression on the visitors for their scale and technological depth in animation production and digital content creation.
The discussions focused on building student and faculty exchange programs, joint research opportunities, and talent development pipelines designed to feed into the global content industry. Both sides emphasized the importance of blending creative storytelling with emerging technologies like AI-driven production and immersive media environments.
Sejong University President Eom Jong-hwa described the partnership as a validation of the university’s growing global standing in animation education and virtual production innovation, stating that expanding international networks will help students access broader career pathways.
With this collaboration, Sejong University and Sheridan College are positioning themselves at the intersection of creativity and technology, aiming to shape the next generation of global animation talent through deeper academic cooperation and innovation-driven learning ecosystems.
