Overall SDG Alignment Evaluation:
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance program is holistically aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals by cultivating artists, educators, and cultural ambassadors who are dedicated to preserving and promoting intangible cultural heritage. The curriculum's philosophy, emphasizing artistic skill, cultural understanding, community engagement, and creative entrepreneurship, 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 artists to safeguard and celebrate the rich traditions of Thai and Isan dance. It directly champions SDG 4 (Quality Education) by providing a high-quality arts education and preparing future dance educators. Furthermore, the curriculum addresses key social goals, including promoting social inclusion through the universal language of dance (SDG 10, SDG 5), and using performance to foster peace and understanding (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 4: Quality EducationAlignment Summary: This program is the essence of quality education in the arts. It provides comprehensive training in dance performance, choreography, and pedagogy, equipping students with the knowledge and skills for lifelong learning and for careers as professional dancers and, most directly, as dance educators, thereby contributing to the quality of education for future generations.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA153401 | Dance Education | Directly contributes to quality education by preparing students with the pedagogical skills required to become effective dance teachers, thereby improving arts education for future generations (Target 4.7). |
| FA154701 | Research in Dance | Enhances education for sustainable development by teaching students how to conduct research in the field of dance, fostering a culture of critical inquiry and lifelong learning (Target 4.7). |
| FA154801 | 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 5: Gender EqualityAlignment Summary: The program contributes to gender equality by providing a platform for artists to explore and critique issues of gender and identity. Dance is a powerful medium for challenging stereotypes, promoting diverse representations of gender, and raising awareness about gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA153403 | Contemporary Dance | Supports gender equality by providing a space to critically analyze and create performances that explore contemporary social issues, including gender identity and representation, helping to challenge stereotypes (Target 5.1). |
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 professional practice, entrepreneurship, and arts management is designed to create jobs and enhance the cultural and economic vitality of communities.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA151102 | Dance for Creative Entrepreneurs | Directly encourages entrepreneurship and the creation of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises in the creative sector, which are vital for job creation and economic growth (Target 8.3). |
| FA153501 | Arts and Cultural Management | Contributes to higher levels of economic productivity through innovation and value addition in the creative industries (Target 8.2). |
SDG 10: Reduced InequalitiesAlignment Summary: The program helps to reduce inequalities by fostering an appreciation for diverse cultural expressions through dance. Dance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FA152303 | Folk Dance | Contributes to reducing inequality by fostering an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural 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 practice of Thai and Isan dance are vital for safeguarding the cultural identity that makes communities unique and resilient.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| FA152302 | Thai Dance 1 | Directly contributes to safeguarding and strengthening efforts to protect the world’s intangible cultural heritage by focusing on a significant national art form (Target 11.4). |
| FA152303 | Folk Dance | Protects and promotes local and regional cultural heritage, particularly that of Isan, by studying and performing traditional dances, which strengthens community identity (Target 11.4). |
| FA153406 | Dance for Community | Strengthens positive cultural and social links within communities by using dance 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 dance. Performance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FA153406 | Dance for Community | Promotes inclusive societies by using dance as a process for community building and dialogue, which can help to strengthen social cohesion and foster peace (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 |
|---|---|---|
| FA154801 | Cooperative Education | Directly encourages and promotes effective public-private and civil society partnerships by immersing students in real-world arts, education, and cultural organizations (Target 17.17). |
| FA153406 | Dance for Community | Enhances multi-stakeholder partnerships by teaching artists how to work collaboratively with community members and local organizations to achieve shared cultural and social goals (Target 17.17). |