Portfolio workshop with the RCA in Seoul

Ranked the world's number one university of art & design for ten consecutive years (2015-2024) by the influential QS World University Subject Rankings, the Royal College of Art offers 40 highly specialised postgraduate programmes in Art & Design. These sit within four Schools: Architecture, Design, Communication and Arts & Humanities.Founded in 1837, the RCA is the world’s oldest art & design institution. Based in the heart of London, the College is an international university, with artists and designers from over 80 countries making up our diverse student body.

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You're invited to join us in Seoul to discover the RCA at this portfolio workshop!

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Studying at the Royal College of Art places you in London: a city internationally renowned for its creativity, culture and diversity - the perfect place to develop your creative career in. What do prospective students need to know about living and studying in the UK?You’re invited to meet <a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/staff/professor-ken-neil/" title="https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/staff/professor-ken-neil/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Prof. Ken Neil </a>(Pro Vice-Chancellor of Academics) and <a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/staff/kyung-hwa-shon/" title="https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/staff/kyung-hwa-shon/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Kyung Hwa Shon</a> (Tutor Research, <a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/study/programme-finder/art-design-graduate-diploma/" title="https://www.rca.ac.uk/study/programme-finder/art-design-graduate-diploma/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Art &amp; Design Graduate Diploma</a>) and alumni in Seoul for an in-person conversation about studying the Graduate Diploma at the RCA.

<h3>What to expect</h3>Friday 7 November 2025, 3-7pm3-3.45pm: First group4-5.30pm: Second group5.30-7pm: Third groupPrepare one or two digital pages (research and process) to bring to the session.Please only book 1 session per person to allow other the opportunity. If we see you have booked two sessions then we may cancel the latest booking in order to free up the space.

<h3>Who is this event for</h3><ul><li>Those interested in postgraduate study at the Royal College of Art</li><li>Current RCA applicants and offer-holders</li><li>Friends and family are also welcome to join, though they do not need to have a ticket </li></ul>You don't have to specialise in any discipline to attend this event: we welcome guests planning to apply to all subject areas.Due to the postgraduate nature of RCA study, all attendees must be over 18.

<h3>How to join</h3>The event is free to attend, but please note that places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your spot.

<h3>I'm thinking of applying to the RCA - can I have an informal portfolio chat?</h3>Yes! We're delighted you're thinking of starting your RCA journey. Please book a portfolio appointment during the registration process.

<h3>About the hosts</h3><a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/staff/professor-ken-neil/" title="https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/staff/professor-ken-neil/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Prof. Ken Neil </a>(Pro Vice-Chancellor of Academics)Ken has over two decades of teaching experience and has held senior academic posts at The Glasgow School of Art since 2006.Ken studied painting and the history and philosophy of art at Edinburgh University, before achieving an MFA in painting from Edinburgh College of Art in 1995. He completed a PhD in art theory in 2003.Ken has written extensively on contemporary art and theory, and is currently on the editorial board of the Journal of Visual Art Practice. His research and writing relate to three fields: contemporary art and art theory; issues for creative education; and the visual culture of the everyday.<a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/staff/kyung-hwa-shon/" title="https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/staff/kyung-hwa-shon/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Kyung Hwa Shon</a> (Tutor Research, <a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/study/programme-finder/art-design-graduate-diploma/" title="https://www.rca.ac.uk/study/programme-finder/art-design-graduate-diploma/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Art &amp; Design Graduate Diploma</a>)Dr. Kyung Hwa Shon is a cross-disciplinary artist, researcher and educator.Dr Kyung Hwa Shon is a Tutor (Research) in Graduate Diploma Art &amp; Design.She received her practice-led PhD (Painting) from the Royal College of Art, School of Arts and Humanities in 2019. Prior to this, Kyung Hwa undertook an MFA in Painting and Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA between 2009 and 2011, after completing her BFA in Painting from Hong-Ik University, Seoul, South Korea. She was a Starr Scholar at Royal Academy of Arts, London (20011-2012). She has exhibited internationally and collaborated with global companies for commissioned art projects.

<h3>Other events at the RCA</h3>We are continually adding to our diverse <a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/" title="https://www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">programme of events</a>: conversations on key topics such as funding advice and portfolio development, symposia, exhibitions, open days and more. Many are free and open to the public.