Kookmin University (President Jeong Seung Ryul) hosted the 5th International Student Media Festival from May 27th (Monday) to 31st (Friday). The event was held on an international scale, with 37 schools from 11 countries including Korea, China, the United States, Japan, Dubai, and Malaysia participating.

The festival was organized by the Department of Smart Experience Design at Kookmin University's Techno Design Institute and Graduate School of Techno Design, and was divided into two categories: an online competition and an offline 72-hour workshop. 

The online contest was held under the theme of "Climate Change and Cities" and was evaluated in four categories: short film, animation, new media art, and AI art. For the 72-hour workshop, students explored various places in Seoul for 72 hours and worked in teams of 16 on the theme of "City, Culture, Climate Change & Challenge." The participants shared their experiences and interacted with each other. 

"We hope that this festival will serve as an opportunity for students to broaden their global perspective and grow in understanding each other's culture and art," said Kookmin University President Jeong Seung Ryul. "While the previous ISMA was an event for short films, animation, and new media arts, this year's festival has expanded the scope of cooperation by involving the design field, and for the first time, we introduced a sector that utilizes AI," said Kookmin University Professor Sang-hwan Lee, who served as the organizing committee chairman. 

Meanwhile, Kookmin University plans to organize a variety of contents, including this event, to showcase the possibilities of new forms that combine art and technology, and to expand the space for international exchange.