Decision No. 19/2008/QĐ-BGDĐT Issuing the Framework Curriculum for Higher Education in the Cultural - Arts - Information Sector at Bachelor's Degree Level

Decision No. 19/2008/QĐ-BGDĐT of the Ministry of Education and Training issuing the Framework Curriculum for Higher Education in the Cultural - Arts - Information Sector, applicable to universities and colleges with the mission of training at the bachelor’s degree level.

Document No.19/2008/QĐ-BGDĐT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byBành Tiến Long — Thứ trưởng thường trực
Updated28/06/2026
SectorEducation and Training
FieldEducation and Training in the National Education System and Other Institutions
Issued date18/04/2008
Effective date20/05/2008
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 19/2008/QĐ-BGDĐT of the Ministry of Education and Training issuing the Framework Curriculum for Higher Education in the Cultural - Arts - Information Sector, applicable to universities and colleges with the mission of training at the bachelor’s degree level.

Scope of application

Universities and colleges assigned the task of training majors within the Cultural - Arts - Information sector at the bachelor’s degree level.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Education and Training issues the Framework Curriculum for Higher Education for ten majors within the Cultural - Arts - Information sector, including: Piano, Western Musical Instrument Performance, Dance Training, Drama - Film Performance, Cinematography, Library - Information, Conservation - Museum, Publishing Product Distribution, Fine Arts, and Applied Graphics.
  • Universities and colleges assigned the task of training these majors at the bachelor’s degree level must develop specific education programs and compile textbooks according to the Framework Curriculum.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Improving the quality of higher education in the Cultural - Arts - Information sector, meeting the demand for human resources in the field.
  • Negative impact: May increase investment costs for universities and colleges to develop new programs and compile new textbooks.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which majors are universities and colleges assigned to train?

Universities and colleges are assigned the task of training majors within the Cultural - Arts - Information sector at the bachelor’s degree level, including ten majors: Piano, Western Musical Instrument Performance, Dance Training, Drama - Film Performance, Cinematography, Library - Information, Conservation - Museum, Publishing Product Distribution, Fine Arts, and Applied Graphics.

When does this Framework Curriculum take effect?

Decision No. 19/2008/QĐ-BGDĐT takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

What must universities and colleges do to implement this Framework Curriculum?

Universities and colleges must develop specific education programs and compile textbooks for subjects according to the issued Framework Curriculum.

Who is responsible for implementing this Decision?

The Deputy Minister in charge, the Director of the General Department of Education, the Heads of relevant units under the Ministry of Education and Training, the Rectors of universities and academies; the Principals of universities and colleges are responsible for implementing this Decision.

How many majors does this Framework Curriculum apply to?

This Framework Curriculum applies to ten majors within the Cultural - Arts - Information sector, including: Piano, Western Musical Instrument Performance, Dance Training, Drama - Film Performance, Cinematography, Library - Information, Conservation - Museum, Publishing Product Distribution, Fine Arts, and Applied Graphics.

Full text

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 19/2008/QĐ-BGDĐT
Hanoi, April 18, 2008

 

Pursuant to …;

Issuing the Framework Curriculum for Higher Education in the Cultural - Artistic - Information Industry at Bachelor's Degree Level

THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Pursuant to Decree No. 178/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 3, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and ministerial-level agencies;

Pursuant to Decree No. 32/2008/NĐ-CP dated March 19, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Training;

Pursuant to Decree No. 75/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 2, 2006 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Education Law;

Based on the evaluation results on November 30, 2007 of the Advisory Council for the Development of the Framework Curriculum for Higher Education in the Cultural - Artistic - Information Industry at Bachelor's Degree Level;

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Education and Training,

DECISION:

Article 1. Attached to this Decision is the Framework Curriculum for Higher Education in the Cultural - Artistic - Information Industry at Bachelor's Degree Level, consisting of ten framework curricula for the following ten fields:

1. Piano.

2. Western Musical Instrument Performance.

3. Dance Training.

4. Drama - Film Performance.

5. Cinematography.

6. Library - Information.

7. Conservation - Museum.

8. Publishing Product Distribution.

9. Painting.

10. Applied Graphic Design.

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. The attached Framework Curriculum shall be used in universities, academies, colleges assigned the task of training these fields at the bachelor's degree level.

Article 3. Based on the Framework Curriculum prescribed in this Decision, the Rectors of universities and academies, and the Principals of colleges shall organize the development of specific educational programs for their institutions; organize the compilation and approval of textbooks for courses for official use in their institutions based on the assessment of the Textbook Evaluation Council established by the Rector or Principal.

Article 4. The Heads of the Office, Directors of Departments under the Ministry of Education and Training, Heads of relevant units, Rectors of universities and academies, and Principals of colleges are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Bành Tiến Long
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