Jiyun Choi

    Jiyun Choi

    • PositionAssistant Professor
    • OfficeNew Millennium Building 907
    • Emailchoigo@dongseo.ac.kr

    Academic Background

    MDes, Pusan National University
    BFA, Pusan National University

    Business Career

    2023-Present, Dongseo University: Assistant Professor
    2021-2023, Dongseo University: Visiting Professor
    2018-2020, Lix Digital Studio in Beijing: 3D Supervisor
    2017-2018, More VFX in Beijing: Texture&Surfacing Senior Artist
    2015-2017, Mars Image Work in Shenzhen: Asset Senior Artist
    2013–2015, Animotion in Korea: Asset 3D Leader
    2009-2013, AZ Works in Korea: 3D Generalist
    2007-2007, Tobiko Limited in London: Graphic Designer

    Filmography

    2024,
    Dormant Awakening – Fully AI-Generated Short Film
    2022,
    기브뎀: 사라진 자들의 비밀 (Give Them: Secret of the Lost)
    2018–2020,
    Vanguard (急先锋, 2020)
    The Treasure Hunter (绝地勘宝师, 2019)
    2017–2018,
    Double World (征途, 2020)
    The Wandering Earth (流浪地球, 2019)
    The Island (出好戏, 2019)
    Monkey King 3 (女儿国, 2017)
    Wu Kong (悟空传, 2017)
    Battle of Memories (记忆大师, 2017)
    Brotherhood of Blades 2 (绣春刀II, 2017)
    2015–2017,
    The Bombing (大轰炸, 2017)
    Love O2O (微微一笑很倾城, 2016)
    Monkey King 2 (西游记之, 2016)
    Heartfall Arises (惊天破, 2015)
    2013–2015,
    Robot Train RT – TV Series (2015)
    Sonic Boom – Cartoon TV Series (2015)
    2009–2013,
    Dream Factory – Short Animation (2013)
    Kia Motors "Enzy and Friends" – Character Animation (2013)
    Lotte World Circle Vision Video (2013)
    Captain Harlock (2012)
    CJ ENM “MO” – Short Animation (2011)
    Heavenly Sword (2011)
    Detective Dee (적인걸, 狄仁杰之通天帝國, 2010)
    Jeon Woo Chi (전우치, 2009)
    Tracing Shadow (追影, 2009)
    Mother (마더, 2009)
    Thirst (박쥐, 2009)

    Research fields

    AI-based Virtual Production
    Generative AI in Film and Animation
    XR Studio Workflows (AR/VR/MR)
    Game Engine-based Interactive Content (Unreal, Unity)
    Meta-Human & Digital Human Technology
    AI Relighting & Real-Time Compositing


    2025, 인공지능(AI) 기반 버추얼 프로덕션의 대안적 접근
    (An Alternative Approach to AI-Based Virtual Production) The Journal of Convergence on Culture Technology, vol.11, no.4
    2025, GenAI를 활용한 영상 제작 교육의 가능성과 시사점(Possibilities and Implications of GenAI-Based Video Production Education) The Journal of Convergence on Culture Technology, vol.11, no.2
    2022, 웨스 앤더슨의 애니메이션과 영화에 재현된 자기반영성 연구 (Study of Self-Reflexivity in Wes Anderson's animation films and live-action films : Focused on “Isle of Dogs” and “The French Dispatch”)
    2021, 웨스 앤더슨의 애니메이션 영화 연출 분석 (The directing analysis of Wes Andersons Animated film: Focused “Isle of Dogs” )
    The Journal of Image and Cultural Contents, no.24

    Awards and Recognitions


    2024, *Dormant Awakening* – Finalist, AI Artist Film Festival (China)
    2008, The First Incube ZBrush Award (ZBrush Artist)
    2004, "Leap", See Art Festival, Busan Biennale – Artist Prize
    *(FRP, Sound Installation, Size: 5m x 3m)*


    2024, *Give Them: Secret of the Lost* – Best Asian Film, Cannes World Film Festival / Role: VFX Supervisor
    2019, *Monkey King 3* – Best Visual Effects, 38th Hong Kong Film Awards / Role: VFX Artist
    2018, *WuKong* – Best Visual Effects, 37th Hong Kong Film Awards / Role: VFX Artist
    2017, *Monkey King 2* – Best Visual Effects, 36th Hong Kong Film Awards / Role: VFX Artist
    2011, *Detective Dee* – Best Picture & Best Visual Effects, 30th Hong Kong Film Awards / Role: VFX Artist
    Gordon Bazsali Jr.

    Gordon Bazsali Jr.

    • PositionAssistant Professor
    • OfficeNew Millennium Building 608
    • Emaild61132@gdsu.dongseo.ac.kr

    EDUCATION

    Master of Music Composition, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA - 1993-1994
    Bachelor of Music Performance, Illinois Wesleyan, University, Bloomington, IL, USA - 1988-1992

    RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

    Composer / Orchestrator / Arranger / Transcriptionist

    2021 - Liquid Arts Network — Empty Venue 2 & 3 / Original music scoring to online visual arts exhibitions
    2012 - Ari Ari: The Korean Cinema (dir. Heo Chul) — Busan International Film Festival / Original string orchestrations
    1995 to 2000 - Various freelance work in Chicago area

    Proficiencies

    Harrison Mixbus, Cubase, Logic, Bandlab, GarageBand, Audacity(digital audio recording/editing software)
    Pure Data (programming language for audio)
    Final Cut Pro, ShotCut (video editing)
    Finale (music notation/engraving)
    OBS (online streaming suite)

    INSTRUMENTS

    Trumpet, guitars, electric bass, keyboards, piano, electronics (samplers, audio gear, etc.)

    STYLE FLUENCY

    Jazz (incl. bebop, modern and early styles), Reggae, Afropop, Rock, Punk, Blues, Latin, Avant garde, Ambient, Classical, Music Theatre, Folk, Electronic and others
    Seul Ki Lee

    Seul Ki Lee

    • PositionProfessor Invited
    • Emailseulatjjpictures@gmail.com

    Academic Background

    Royal College of Art, Fine Art MA, UK
    Academy of Art University, Fine Art BFA, US

    Business Career

    Museum of Contemporary Art Busan, Exhibition Interpreter 2016 ~
    Busan Museum of Art, Exhibition Interpreter 2016~2020
    Dong-eui University, College of Art, Design and Sport Science, Instructor 2015~2016
    OpenspaceBae Foreign exhibition manager 2015~2016

    Thesis

    Light Manipulation 2014
    Sieun Lee

    Sieun Lee

    • PositionLecturer
    • Emailsienna@blankboard.space

    Education/Career

    - Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from Hongik University (graduated in 2014)
    - CEO of BlankBoard, a digital design agency
    - Director of The Closet gallery.

    Previous works

    - Curator at SODA Design Art Museum, OPTIMUS LTD (China), ADF LABS, overseeing marketing and design.
    - Independent designer and planner for various projects including Public Diplomacy Camp (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), AURGI (Korea Arts and Culture Exchange Foundation), and Cultural Saturday School Exhibition (Korea Arts and Culture Education Service), involved in planning and operations.
    - Founder of Ptat Studio collaborating on art project planning and popup store design with clients such as Cafe Noted, Fujifilm, Today's House, Hanam Cultural Foundation, and Maison Korea.

    Government Projects and Research Activities:

    - Oversaw the planning and operation of the PERFORMANCE NFT platform to enhance NFT awareness and improve perception within the performance industry, commissioned by the Korea Arts and Culture Council.
    - Managed the marketing and frontend visual directing of the Metaverse game "Miyeojibaengdui," based on Jeju traditional mythology, commissioned by the Korea Arts and Culture Council.

    Awards

    - Winner of the Red Dot Awards for Communication Design in 2015 and 2016 with SODA Museum.

    Certificates

    - Foundations and Use Cases Certificates from ConsenSys Academy Blockchain.
    - Industrial Engineer Colorist certificate from the Human Resources Development Service of Korea.
    - Art Mécénat Professional (ARTNUS) Certificates from the Arts Council Korea.