Art, Drama, Dance, and Music Education

The FKIP UIR Sendratasik (Art, Drama, Dance, and Music) Study Program was founded in 1986, with permission from the Directorate of Higher Education, Ministry of National Education (Number: 0387/o/1986). The head of the study program at that time was Drs. Al-Azhar, serving for four years. Subsequently, leadership transitioned to H. Muslim, S.Kar, M.Sn for several periods. The Sendratasik Study Program was also led by Hj. Yahyar Erawati, S.Kar., M.Sn. Additionally, Dr. Nurmalinda, M.Pd., took charge before passing the leadership to Dewi Susanti, S.Sn., M.Sn. In the following period, the Sendratasik Study Program was led by Evadila, S.Sn., M.Sn., and currently, until October 2025, the program is led by Idawati, S.Pd., M.A.

The establishment of the Sendratasik study program is oriented towards addressing the needs for art educators as one of the pillars in shaping the character of the nation. The excellence of the Sendratasik program in the development of knowledge lies in the creation of models or strategies for artistic learning, maintaining integrity, and fostering cultured behavior, enabling individuals to live harmoniously in a diverse society. Additionally, another notable advantage can be observed in intellectual and expressive imagination. In other words, through art education, students are required to possess a sense of sensitivity, skills, and the ability to apply technology in their creative works.