Creative arts is the term used to describe different types of art.

Specifically, to introduce fine art ideas, techniques, skills and media. It is generally used as an umbrella for Dramaturgy, Music (Music theory, Music history, Musicology), Graphic Arts/Cartooning, Performing Arts, Film and Publishing, Galleries and Museums and the Visual arts. Some Universities offer a degree of Bachelor of Creative Arts. Background

Category: About the University Published on Friday, 08 July 2011Written by Super User The history of organized public education in Bhutan is just over 50 years. But with the commitment of the Royal Government, Bhutan has made great strides in education. Under the enlightened leadership of its Kings the Government has always put the people at the centre of its development strategies, guided by the development philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH). Education of its people has been central to all its efforts in the development of the country. Within the span of just over fifty years, Bhutan has developed a diversified system of educational institutions.

Bhutan launched its one and only University, the Royal University of Bhutan, in June 2003, under the Royal Charter and Statutes signed in 18 April 2003 and 25 April 2003 respectively. The Royal Charter and the Statutes provide the legal instruments for the University. The objectives of the University as stated in the Royal Charter (RUB 2003, Page 3) are:

to develop and provide programmes of study at tertiary education level, of relevance and good quality which will fulfill the needs of the country for an educated and skilled population, and to promote and conduct research, to contribute to the creation of knowledge in an international context and to promote the transfer of knowledge of relevance to Bhutan. The establishment of the University brought together the ten tertiary institutes under one organization. While the University as an organization is relatively young, most of its constituent Colleges have been established in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The Royal University of Bhutan is based on a distributed model with the Office of the Vice Chancellor responsible for central coordination and the constituent member Colleges looking after the academic functions of teaching and research. The Office of the Vice Chancellor is located in Motithang, Thimphu with a staff strength of 43. The Office of the Vice Chancellor consists of the following departments:

Registry with Kezang Doma as the Registrar Dept. of Academic Affairs with Yangka as the Director Dept. of Planning and Resources with Gajel Lhundup as the Director Dept. of Research and External Resources with Dorji Thinley as the Director All the Colleges are dispersed across the country, each specializing in an area of study and research, and functions like the Faculties of a University. The distributed model of the University works to support the national policy of balanced regional development and reaps the benefit of the existing Colleges already in operation across the country. It allows for shared planning, staff development, joint curriculum development and shared costs, leading to richer experiences and greater efficiencies among the Colleges. Besides, such an arrangement provides greater scope to develop community links and provide outreach educational and training support across the country through the Universitys Continuing Education programmes.

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The Colleges of the Royal University of Bhutan offer courses in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Education including teacher training, Health Sciences including Traditional Medicine, Bhutanese Language and Culture, Natural Resources including Agriculture, Commerce and Business Studies. The Royal University of Bhutan has a total capacity of 5000 students for now, but it will expand to accommodate 9000 students by 2013. All students admitted to the constituent colleges of the University are sponsored by the Government and are selected based on merit in their Higher Secondary School Examination results. The vision of the Royal University of Bhutan is GNH inspired excellence in human development and opening new paths to a better future. Core Values

Compassion and Fairness Creativity and Innovation Community Services Accountability Love for learning Responsibility Professionalism Title Sherubtse College Samtse College of Education Royal Institute of Health Sciences Paro College of Education Natitonal Insitute of Traditional Medicine Jigme Namgyel Polytechnics Institute of Language and Culture Studies Gaeddu College of Business Studies College of Science and Technology College of Natural Resources PCE Our History The Paro of Education Paro began as a teacher's training center for pre-school care, which was formally inaugurated on 4 November 1975, with 15 trainess and a demonstration school at the Rinpung Campus. The new Teachers' training Center academic campus at Nangkha was inaugurated by Her Majesty the Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk on 18 November 1999. In July 2000, the royal government approved the change of its nomenclature to the National Institute of Education because of its added responsibility for school curriculum and the creation of research center. The college offers courses in Bachelor in education mainly in humanities. It awards the Bachelor in Education Degree to candidates upon completion of the 8-months apprenticeship and 3 -year regular training courses.

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The college observes its Foundation Day on 4 November, to commemorate its initial inauguration in 1975. Our Vision The Paro College of Education aspires to be A Center of Excellence Our Mission The Paro College of Education will:

prepare academically and professionally competent graduates of international standard. offer programs that are responsive to the diverse needs and aspirations of the learners and of the society at large. create a conducive environment that promotes a culture of learning. produce research publications and provide consultancy services. promote visionary leadership and effective management. develop a highly qualified, motivated and committed staff. enhance reciprocal relationship with MoE, schools, member colleges of RUB, industry, alumni, international organizations and institutions. Our guiding Principles

The 5 Guiding Principles are

Responsibility towards the Learners Our prime responsibility is to provide student teachers with the best possible opportunity in learning to become teachers. It is imperative that the teacher trainees are our first responsibility. The Professional Ethics We abide by the Code of Conduct for Teachers. We must also create opportunities for our student teachers to learn by examples at all times in their personal as well as professional growth. Strive for Higher Standards We must strive to attain a higher standard of quality in our work towards the vision of excellence. This will also serve as a model for trainee teachers to emulate as teachers later. Cultivate Positive Attitude We must strive to cultivate positive attitude and love for the work at hand through practices and personal examples, which will enhance wholesome education. Mutual Respect and Cooperation In recognition of the importance of innovative leadership in all individuals we must practice the principles of mutual respect, cooperation, social responsibilities and excellence both in our words and in our actions. Besides these guiding principles, the Buddhist Principles of Virtues pertaining to body, mind and speech should also show us the right path in our day-to-day activities.

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