Chilgok Resident Docent Training Academy: Nurturing Voices for Culture and Art
A learning space is opening in Chilgok to foster voices that can share the culture and art of the region with residents through listening, seeing, and conveying. The Chilgok Culture & Tourism Foundation is running the 'Resident Docent Training Academy' to help locals become more familiar with art, grow as active participants in cultural events, and serve as docents (exhibition guides) for Chilgok's cultural and artistic events. This program offers a systematic curriculum designed to enhance understanding of art and interpretive skills, providing residents with the opportunity to discover the value of local culture and share it confidently. Furthermore, it aims to strengthen the cultural power of the local community by fostering communication and collaboration among neighbors through the medium of culture and art.
Recruiting Participants for the Resident Docent Training Academy
The 'Resident Docent Training Academy' is recruiting participants aged 20 or older who reside in Chilgok, offering practical, field-oriented education to help them grow into docents for cultural and artistic events. Applications were accepted from August 20th (Wed) to September 3rd (Wed), 2025, for about two weeks, and 15 participants who met the eligibility requirements were selected. The program begins with a basic course consisting of four sessions from September 6th to September 27th, covering essential docent skills, interpretive techniques, and scriptwriting. On October 25th, a field trip to the Daegu Art Museum provided hands-on experience through meetings with docents. Finally, from November 1st to November 22nd, rehearsals will be held in preparation for the Transmedia Festival. Participants will then showcase their learning by participating as docents at the Transmedia Festival exhibition, which will be held at the end of November.
Resident Docent Training Academy Basic Course
Learning Docent Fundamentals
| Session | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation & Enhancing Speaking Skills | Docent manner, attitude, vocalization, and delivery training Storytelling techniques education |
| 2 | Understanding the Docent | What is a docent? The role of local culture and residents How to view art and exhibitions |
| 3 | Yetae Art Museum Exhibition Visit | Docent commentary experience Understanding exhibition highlights |
| 4 | Creating Your Own Commentary Scenario | Creating your own scenario based on Yetae Art Museum works Group practice |
The basic course of the 'Resident Docent Training Academy' was held every Saturday from September 6th to 27th at the Hyangsa Art Center's small practice room.
The first week featured a class on orientation and enhancing speaking skills. Training was conducted to improve basic docent manner, attitude, proper vocalization, and delivery, helping participants gain confidence in their speaking abilities.
The second week focused on enhancing understanding of the role and qualities of a docent. Participants learned what a docent is and what role they should play as a mediator connecting local culture and residents, as well as how to view artworks and exhibitions from a docent's perspective.
In the third week, program participants visited the Yetae Art Museum to view the exhibition. They appreciated the artworks, understood the exhibition highlights, and practiced giving their own docent commentary.
In the fourth week, participants created their own commentary scenarios based on the exhibition they had viewed at the Yetae Art Museum. They developed their interpretive skills as docents by writing scenarios from their own perspectives.
Resident Docent Training Academy Field Trip
Daegu Art Museum Tour and Practical Skills Learning
On Saturday, October 25th, the 'Resident Docent Training Academy' participants went on a field trip to the Daegu Art Museum. They met with current museum docents, listened to vivid stories from the field, viewed the exhibition, and shared feedback on the commentary and directions they should take as docents. They also received practical feedback from the current docents, gaining a deeper understanding.
Resident Docent Training Academy Advanced Course
Transmedia Festival Rehearsal
| Session | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Enhancing Docent Capabilities | Docent image making Communication tips for each audience type / Role-playing response training |
| 7 | Transmedia Festival Rehearsal | Learn about the life of artist Lee쾌대 Write an exhibition scenario about the life of Lee쾌대 |
| 8 | Transmedia Festival Rehearsal | Docent group practice |
| 9 | Transmedia Festival Rehearsal | Excellent participant practice Graduation ceremony |
The 6th to 9th sessions, held from November 1st to 22nd, are the advanced course of the academy, consisting of rehearsals in preparation for the Chilgok Transmedia Festival scheduled to be held at the end of November.
In the 6th session, professional docent capabilities will be strengthened through docent image making, communication strategies for each audience type, and situational response training.
In the 7th session, participants will write an exhibition scenario on the life of artist Lee쾌대, which will be exhibited at the Transmedia Festival.
The 8th session will involve group docent practice based on the written scenarios to gain practical experience.
The final 9th session will include excellent participant practice presentations, sharing of impressions by participants, and a graduation ceremony, concluding the approximately three-month program.
The 'Resident Docent Training Academy' is a process of Chilgok strengthening its ability to tell its own story and a first step towards a warm community connected by culture. We ask for your interest and support for the participants of this program, who will grow into voices that promote Chilgok's culture and tell its stories. We also ask for your anticipation and interest in the Transmedia Festival, which will be held at the end of November, where the participants' efforts and achievements will shine.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/chilgokctf/224059175914
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