MASTER OF ARTS EDUCATION
Study Program
Description
The Master’s Program in Art Education at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar is distinguished by its unique academic character, grounded in local culture and indigenous wisdom while embracing a universal outlook. The educational framework implemented within the program is aligned with the Indonesian National Education System and is based on the foundational principles of Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. Through this educational paradigm, the program aims to produce highly qualified art educators equipped with comprehensive competencies in both the theoretical and practical dimensions of the arts.
A defining attribute of this program lies in its geographical and cultural context—being situated within the globally recognized cultural landscape of Bali. This provides an ideal academic environment for students interested in exploring Balinese arts and culture, including the traditional systems of artistic knowledge transmission. ISI Denpasar offers a unique opportunity where classical, traditional, modern, and contemporary cultural forms coexist and are actively developed in an integrated academic setting.
The curriculum of the Master’s Program in Art Education is designed to accommodate creative, critical, solution-oriented, functional, professional, integrative, and inclusive academic processes in the advancement of art education scholarship. The culmination of the program is the production of a master’s thesis that critically examines phenomena related to the education of Indonesian arts and culture, along with the various systems of cultural transmission embedded within them. The research approaches adopted in the program may include interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and/or contextual methodologies, all conducted in accordance with established academic standards and scientific rigor.
VISION
“To become an excellent study program in the design and innovation of art learning systems, educational service, and research, based on the transmission of local wisdom with global competitiveness.”
MISSION
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To conduct learning by developing a plurality of contemporary educational systems in Indonesian arts and culture, in order to produce Master’s graduates in art education who are characterized by integrity, creativity, innovation, critical thinking, competitiveness, professionalism, excellence, and a deep commitment to the values of Pancasila;
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To carry out research and community service through the design and development of models, methods, and media for learning, as well as the study of the transmission of Indonesian local wisdom as a system of arts and cultural education;
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To organize academic forums, scholarly actualization, and the publication of scientific works on a global scale;
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To foster sustainable collaboration and strategic partnerships with communities, educational institutions, government bodies, and local, national, and international cultural and artistic institutions for the advancement of art education; and
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To provide a high-quality, impactful, and globally competitive Master’s education in art education.
Graduate Profile
Educator
“Art educators, mentors, and instructors who are experts in facilitating creative and innovative learning, and possess advanced capabilities in technological acceleration.”
Expert Researcher
“An expert researcher in art education who is capable of employing interdisciplinary approaches, community-based problem-solving in education, and has a reputable track record of publishing research findings in international journals.”
Art Entrepreneur
“An entrepreneur skilled in the development and management of educational institutions in the field of arts, encompassing both formal and non-formal education sectors.”
Organizational Structure
Director of the Postgraduate Program
Nyoman Dewi Pebriyani, ST., MA, Ph.D.
Coordinator of the Study Program
Dr. I Wayan Budiarsa, S.Sn., M.Si
Study Program Staff
Lecturer
Lecturer
Master Of Arts Education
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