The Master’s and Doctoral Program in Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) of the Graduate School Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a welcoming event for new students called “Through the Layers” on Monday, February 19, 2024. The event was held in Meeting Room A, 5th Floor, UGM Graduate School and was attended by PSPSR lecturers, active students, and new Master’s and Doctoral students of PSPSR.
The event began with a welcoming speech by the Head of the Master’s Program, Dr. Rr. Paramitha Dyah F., M.Hum. She explained the program’s vision and mission, program specifications, educational philosophy, graduate profiles, expected learning outcomes, courses, and lecturers of the PSPSR Program. Dr. Paramitha also introduced the SDGs (a series of goals set by the United Nations “UN” to achieve a better and more sustainable life for everyone on the planet).
Dr. G.R. Lono L. Simatupang, M.A. then explained the importance of choosing courses that are relevant to the students’ thesis research plan. This is intended to make it easier for students to academically explore and find research gaps.
Furthermore, Dr. Yohanes Tri Mastoyo, M.Hum. motivated students to publish journal articles from their course assignments. This is expected to encourage students to be actively involved and gain experience in scientific writing.
At the end of the event, all students introduced themselves and presented their research interests, which included performing arts, visual arts and media, and arts management. Before the event ended, Dr. GR. Lono L. Simatupang, M.A. gave a message to the students: “Strategize the use of time gaps to explore research plans, use it as a motivation to work hard and graduate on time.”
The “Through the Layers” event is expected to provide initial preparation for new PSPSR UGM students in their studies. In addition, this event is also a forum for students to get to know each other and make friends. (AT)