We are training people to become professional commentators who will provide commentaries on the architectures of Busan equipped with insight and well-constructed knowledge about the architecture and the city.
2014 Architectural Culture Commentator Training Academy
Outline of Project
- Recruitment period : June 16 to 25, 2014
- Number of graduates : 29
- Number of certified commentators : 18
- Host : Busan Metropolitan City, BIACF
- Sponsor : BIACF, Korean Institute of Architects, KIAB
Outline of Training Program
- Training Period : July 2 to September 3, 2014
- Time : 100 Hours (Theory & Field Practice)
Outline of Advanced Training Program
- Training Period : May 6 to June 20, 2015
- Time : 15 Hours (Theory)
Main Activities
• Completion of Busan Architectural Culture Commentator Academy
• Establishment of Society of Architectural Culture Commentators as independent organization
• Busan architecture tour affiliated to ITU Plenipotentiary Conference
• Busan architecture visitation with Creative City & Transportation Committee
• Architectural culture visitation with Korea Architects National Convention
• Busan architectural culture tour for Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Education Research & Information Institute
• Architecture tour for Suyoung-gu Suyoung Forum personnels
• Commentary on BIACF Architecture Exhibition ‘Chicago & Busan, Past with Present’
• Architecture tour for Yeonjae-gu ‘Architecture, Design the City’
• Busan architecture tour for Wanju-gun Vice-Principals Empowerment Program
• Architecture tour for Nakdong Cultural Center
• Architecture tour for members of the Association of the Disabled
• Busan architecture tour for Seogwipo City Advanced Architecture Exploration Team
• Busan architecture tour for volunteers of Korea Housing & Urban Guarantee Corporation
• Busan City Architecture Tour for citizens and many other activities