EduAsiaNews, Malang – The Undergraduate Program in Performing Arts Education at Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) offers an adaptive learning system that is aligned with 21st-century demands and the needs of the creative industry.
The Head of the Undergraduate Program in Performing Arts Education at UM, Wida Rahayuningtyas, emphasized that the implemented curriculum not only focuses on aesthetic competence but also prepares students to become professional educators.
“We prepare graduates to become teachers through a learning approach that integrates teaching methods, local wisdom, and the use of digital technology in performing arts,” she stated during an interview session with the UM Public Relations Team on Monday (April 7, 2026).
She explained that the learning process is designed in accordance with teaching needs at the junior and senior high school levels, with continuously updated materials that keep pace with current developments. This approach is considered essential in addressing the challenges of both the education sector and the increasingly dynamic creative industry.
Moreover, career opportunities for graduates are wide-ranging. In addition to becoming educators, students are equipped with various soft skills and competencies in the creative industry and performance management.
“Our alumni not only teach but are also capable of developing businesses such as decoration services, event organizing, makeup artistry, and independently managing art studios,” she added.
In terms of facilities, the program provides infrastructure that supports student practice and exploration. These include an open-air stage, glass rooms, recording media studios, gamelan studios (Javanese, Balinese, and Banyuwangi), as well as modern music studios. Additionally, artistic production equipment such as lighting and sound systems are available to support high-quality performances.
At the end of the interview, Wida encouraged young people with an interest and talent in the arts to join and contribute to cultural preservation.
“Indonesia possesses extraordinary cultural richness. We hope that young artists can play an active role in preserving culture through arts education,” she concluded.
Through this learning approach, the Undergraduate Program in Performing Arts Education at UM is committed to producing graduates who are competent, adaptive, and capable of actively contributing to the advancement and preservation of Indonesian culture.
