Home > Academics > School of Korean Traditional Arts Department Of Traditional Arts Theory  |  Department Of Traditional Music  |  Department Of Traditional Dance  |  Department of Traditional Folk Theatrics  |  Course Description The School of Korean Traditional Arts endeavors to preserve the creative legacy of Korean traditional arts and to maximize the range of artistic performance in the 21st century. The School of Korean Traditional Arts consists of four departments: the Department of Traditional Arts Theory aiming at systematic organization, aesthetic definition, and prospective projection of Korean traditional arts; the Department of Traditional Music with major programs in musical instruments, vocals, and compositions; the Department of Traditional Dance exploring new types of Korean court and folk dances; and the Department of Traditional Folk Theatrics conducting comprehensive trainings in shaman, mask, and farmer dances. Each department diagnoses the limitations of the existing educational method on traditional arts, and tries to cooperate with other schools at KNUA. The curriculum of the School of Korean Traditional Arts primarily focuses on practical performance trainings while theoretical classes are provided to support those performances. Students are encouraged to understand different genres of Korean traditional arts because harmony is the essence of the Korean traditional arts. Introduction to Korean Traditional Music, Introduction to Dance, Introduction to Performing Arts, Rhythmic Performance, and History of Arts are some compulsory courses that are included in the curriculum. Major Festivals and Awards 2002 The 39th National Rising Star Dance Competition, Korea (Korean Dance / Special Award) 2002 The 9th Gyungi Korean Classical Music Festival, Korea (Wind Instrument / Gold) 2002 The 18th Dong-A Korean Classical Music Concour, Korea (Taegum / Gold, Silver, Bronze; Komungo / Bronze) 2002 The 1st Gunsan Korean Classical Music Competition, Korea (Wind Instrument / Grand Prix) 2001 KBS Korean Classical Music Competition, Korea (Folk Song / Grand Prix) 2001 The 21st National Korean Classical Music Competition (Piri / Gold, Taegum / Silver, Dance / Gold) 2001 The 41st Dong-A Music Concours, Korea (Korean Traditional Music Composition / Second) 2001 The 19th Gyungju Sinra Cultural Properties National Korean Classical Music Competition, Korea (Pungmul, Grand Prix) 2001 The 26th National Traditional Performing Arts Competition, Korea (Pungmul, Grand Prix) 2001 National Drummer Competition, Korea (Grand Prix) 2000 The 1st Gongju National Pansori Competition, Korea (Grand Prix) 2000 The 4th Naju National Pansori Competition, Korea (Grand Prix) 2000 International Samulnori Competition, Korea (Pungmul, Minister Award) 2000 The 24st Tangeumdae Kayagum Competition, Korea (Silver, Special Award) 2000 The 26th National Nangae Korean Classical Music Competition, Korea (Kayagum / Bronze, Piri / Grand Prix) 2000 KBS Korean Classical Music Competition, Korea (Kayagum / Gold) 2000 The 16th Dong-A Korean Classical Music Concours, Korea (Kayagum / Gold, Taegum / Silver, Voice / Bronze) 1999 Haenam National Drummer Competition, Korea (Grand Prix) 1999 The 10th Seoul Korean Classical Music Competition, Korea (Composition / Grand Prix) 1999 The 15th Dong-A Korean Classical Music Concours, Korea (Pansori / Gold) 1998 The 3rd Wansan National Korean Classical Music Festival, Korea (Pansori /Best Award) 1998 Daegu Korean Classical Music Festival, Korea (Taegeum / Bronze) 1998 The 14th Dong-A Korean Classical Music Concours, Korea (Piri / Third)