A New Generation of Research Artists Set to Change the Arts Landscape

A New Generation of Research Artists Set to Change the Arts Landscape

Faculty of Literature

Dance & Music Education

September 18, 2024

Public Engangement

SDG 9

The purpose of this Research Methodology class, held on September 11, 2024, at Building C9, Universitas Negeri Malang, is “to equip third-semester students of the Dance and Music Education program with essential research skills.” The class focuses on how rigorous research can drive innovation and contribute to the development of sustainable practices in the creative arts sector.

This session introduces students to a range of research methodologies, teaching them how to design and implement research projects that can address challenges and drive improvements in arts education, cultural industries, and creative infrastructure. The goal is to empower students to think critically about how their research can drive innovation in traditional and modern arts practices, while supporting sustainable industry development.

The course encourages students to explore the relationship between arts, technology and industry, highlighting the role of research in shaping future innovation. Students are inspired to consider how their work can contribute to the development of resilient and inclusive infrastructure in the creative economy, driving progress in both the arts and society at large. This initiative is in line with the university’s commitment to integrating sustainability into its curriculum, which prepares students to become leaders who can drive positive change through research and innovation in the arts.