Suggestions for Training Calligraphy Education Professionals

This article suggested ways to train and promote calligraphy education professionals to internalize the basic plan for calligraphy promotion. First of all, the current status and necessity of training professionals, and the opinions of related institutions and individuals were comprehensively confirmed. Currently, the training of professionals in the field of calligraphy is centered on universities (graduate schools), and only one university is currently in existence, and since graduate schools assist in the role of universities, it has been confirmed that the size of training and production of calligraphy education professionals is gradually decreasing. On the other hand, most institutions and individuals are aware of the importance of fostering calligraphy education professionals, and suggested the establishment of training institutions, standard curriculum and textbook development, treatment and employment issues after completion of training. Next, professional manpower training and promotion measures were classified into three categories and suggested. First of all, the designation and operation of a calligraphy professional training institution were presented. The institution designation suggested cooperation and cooperation among professional educational entities, the use of local educational institutions, consultation with local governments, and operation of designated educational institutions according to the standard curriculum for training professionals. Second, the introduction of a qualification system for professionals in calligraphy education was suggested. Through this, the status of calligraphy education and the promotion of quality of employment, and the linkage with measures to revitalize cultural infrastructure and tourism development were described. In addition, it suggested improving operational elasticity by linking related tasks and curricula such as planning calligraphy education, establishing educational operation plans, conducting field classes, operation, and administrative tasks, establishing an organic cooperative system. Finally, the formation of a calligraphy promotion network and the establishment of a foundation were presented. Specifically, it was suggested to establish a comprehensive calligraphy promotion management system for long-term stabilization of calligraphy promotion policies, and to clarify and unify policies through expert forums.