Overall SDG Alignment Evaluation:
The Bachelor of Music program is holistically aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals by cultivating artists, educators, and creative professionals who contribute to cultural vitality, social well-being, and economic growth. The curriculum's philosophy, which emphasizes artistic excellence, cultural understanding, community engagement, and professional ethics, provides a robust framework for addressing the social and cultural dimensions of sustainability. The program is a powerful engine for SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by training musicians who can safeguard and promote intangible cultural heritage. It directly champions SDG 4 (Quality Education) by preparing future music educators and providing a high-quality arts education. Furthermore, the curriculum addresses key social goals, including promoting well-being through music therapy (SDG 3) and fostering inclusive societies through the universal language of music (SDG 10, SDG 16). By preparing graduates for the creative economy, it supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and its collaborative projects embody the spirit of SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-beingAlignment Summary: The program contributes to good health and well-being through the specialized field of music therapy. This provides students with an understanding of how music can be used in therapeutic settings to improve mental and physical health outcomes for diverse populations.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA133703 | Music Therapy | Directly supports the promotion of mental health and well-being by teaching the principles and applications of using music as a therapeutic tool to improve health outcomes (Target 3.4). |
SDG 4: Quality EducationAlignment Summary: This program is the essence of quality education in the arts. It provides comprehensive training in music performance, theory, and pedagogy, equipping students with the knowledge and skills for lifelong learning and for careers as professional musicians and, most directly, as music educators, thereby contributing to the quality of education for others.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA133401 | Music Education | Directly contributes to quality education by preparing students with the pedagogical skills required to become effective music teachers, thereby improving arts education for future generations (Target 4.7). |
| FA134701 | Research in Music | Enhances education for sustainable development by teaching students how to conduct research in music, fostering a culture of critical inquiry and lifelong learning (Target 4.7). |
| FA134801 | Cooperative Education | Provides inclusive and equitable quality education through extensive, supervised practical work experience, ensuring students acquire the vocational skills for employment in the creative and education sectors (Target 4.4). |
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthAlignment Summary: The program is a direct driver of decent work and economic growth by preparing graduates for careers in the creative economy. The curriculum's focus on music business, entrepreneurship, and professional practice is designed to create jobs and enhance the cultural and economic vitality of communities.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA133702 | Music Business | Contributes to higher levels of economic productivity through diversification and innovation in the creative industries (Target 8.2). |
| FA131102 | Music for Creative Entrepreneurs | Directly encourages entrepreneurship and the creation of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises in the music sector, which are vital for job creation and economic growth (Target 8.3). |
SDG 10: Reduced InequalitiesAlignment Summary: The program helps to reduce inequalities by fostering an appreciation for diverse musical cultures from around the world. Music serves as a universal language that can bridge cultural divides and promote the social inclusion of all people, irrespective of their background.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA132501 | World Music | Contributes to reducing inequality by fostering an understanding and appreciation of diverse musical traditions, promoting intercultural respect and the social inclusion of all peoples (Target 10.2). |
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesAlignment Summary: This program is essential for making communities more vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable by focusing on the preservation and promotion of intangible cultural heritage. The study and performance of local and traditional music are vital for safeguarding the cultural identity that makes communities unique and resilient.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA133613 | Mor-Lam Music | Directly contributes to safeguarding and strengthening efforts to protect the world’s intangible cultural heritage by focusing on a significant regional music tradition (Target 11.4). |
| FA133614 | Thai Folk Music | Protects and promotes local and national cultural heritage by studying and performing traditional Thai music, ensuring its preservation and continuation (Target 11.4). |
| FA133704 | Music for Community | Strengthens positive cultural and social links within communities by using music as a tool for engagement, social cohesion, and local development (Target 11.A). |
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsAlignment Summary: The program contributes to promoting peaceful and inclusive societies through the universal language of music. Music has the power to transcend cultural and political boundaries, foster empathy, and provide a medium for social commentary and dialogue, thereby contributing to a culture of peace.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA133704 | Music for Community | Promotes inclusive societies by using music as a process for community building and dialogue, which can help to strengthen social cohesion (Target 16.7). |
SDG 17: Partnerships for the GoalsAlignment Summary: The program fosters partnerships through its cooperative education model and its emphasis on community engagement. These components create a vital bridge between the university, cultural institutions, schools, and community organizations, facilitating the collaborative work needed to achieve the SDGs.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA134801 | Cooperative Education | Directly encourages and promotes effective public-private and civil society partnerships by immersing students in real-world music, education, and cultural organizations (Target 17.17). |
| FA133704 | Music for Community | Enhances multi-stakeholder partnerships by teaching musicians how to work collaboratively with community members and local organizations to achieve shared cultural and social goals (Target 17.17). |