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  Silpakorn University - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Silpakorn University (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยศิลปากร) is a university located in Thailand.
It is named after the Italian born sculptor Silpa Bhirasri, and is the leading Thai university in the fine arts.
In 1968 the Thai Education Ministry granted a proposal to extend the university, which led to the establishment of the Sanam Chan campus in Nakhon Pathom.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Silpakorn_University   (115 words)

  
 Electronic resources on art in Thailand (ERA): trial of Silpakorn University Library - 65th IFLA Council and General ...
However, in the past, the Silpakorn University Library had a limited capacity to serve the public due to the insufficient number of books and materials available and to the limited physical space.
Silpakorn University,Thapra Palace Campus, was originally established as The School of Fine Art in1934.
As the first Thai university specializing in the fields of art and design, its library, formally established in 1959, also became the premiere art library of the country where the largest collection of diverse materials on art and art education were available, especially the materials on Thai art in various forms i.e.
www.ifla.org /IV/ifla65/papers/074-157e.htm   (1103 words)

  
 Silpakorn University International College :: News : Welcoming Speech in the Press Conference
For 60 years, Silpakorn University has realised the importance of education and has therefore devoted to create proficient graduates in response to the demand of high competitive labour market.
The establishment of Silpakorn University International College (SUIC) is considered a beautiful step, which helps encourage graduates to graciously become a forefront in the market.
The program is cooperatively established by Silpakorn University and the Restaurateurs Sans Frontières (RSF), the organisation offering conservation and restoration services throughout the world, with the aim to increase the number of professional conservators and restorers in Thailand.
www.suic.su.ac.th /news001.php   (478 words)

  
 Ubon Ratchathani University -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Ubon Ratchathani University (UBU) was established as a campus of Khon Kaen University, (A country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay peninsula) Thailand, in 1987.
The university occupies a 2,100 acre (8 km²) campus in the Warinchamrap district of (additional info and facts about Ubon Ratchathani province) Ubon Ratchathani province, approximately 15 kilometers south of (additional info and facts about Ubon Ratchathani) Ubon Ratchathani city.
The university has students from all over Thailand, but most of its students are from the (additional info and facts about Isan) Isan region, and from the south and east of Isan in particular.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/U/Ub/Ubon_Ratchathani_University.htm   (154 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Thailand
Education is free and compulsory for 9 years beginning at age 6, and 98 percent of primary-school aged children are enrolled.
Thailand has a growing university sector, and 37 percent of Thais of university age are enrolled.
Universities include the prestigious Chulalongkorn University, Mahidol University (a medical school), Kasetsart University (for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries), Thammasat University (for the social sciences), Silpakorn University (for fine arts), and the Asian Institute of Technology, all located in Bangkok, and Chiang Mai University, in the north.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761561385_4/Thailand.html   (878 words)

  
 Interprint : International Print and Drawing Exhibition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Silpakorn University, Thailand's first fine arts university, was established in 1943 by Silpa Bhirasri (Professor Corrado Feroci), an Italian artist who came to Thailand in 1923 at the request of King Rama VI.
The establishment of the new university marked the beginning of modern art in the region, and the start of the Thai art scene's rise to international standards.
This has encouraged artists and professors at Silpakorn University to raise the level of their teaching and their artistic output, and as a result, a number of local printmakers today enjoy a reputation that extends far beyond the borders of Thailand.
www.interprint.su.ac.th /intro.html   (354 words)

  
 Self-study and classroom lessons based on newspaper feature stories
Created by the ``Research Project Colours for Art'' at Silpakorn University, the products are of high quality but are priced 30 to 40 percent lower than imported products.
The project got off the ground and won support from the university, but their initial attempt was far from perfect.
Silpakorn Pradit is able to keep their prices low as most of the materials are available locally except for the pigments.
www.bangkokpost.com /education/site2003/ftap0803.htm   (1795 words)

  
 Education | Colleges move closer to 'new university' status
The colleges are also pressing Charles Clarke, the education secretary, to lower the numbers limit and drop the requirement that a university must teach a range of five subject areas, this permitting the creation of smaller specialist universities.
The proposals are strongly opposed by Universities UK, which represents the existing university heads, and believes that the plan would break the crucial link between research and teaching.
Scop cites the University of Applied Arts, Vienna (1,100 students); the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna (2,400 students); Kobe Design University, Japan (1,300 students); Silpakorn University of Art and Design, Thailand (2,000 students); and Wesleyan University, New England, US (2,900 students).
education.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4818223-110987,00.html   (441 words)

  
 Silpakorn University International College :: News : PROJET DE DISCOURS CONFERENCE DE PRESSE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
I am all the more proud of your kind words that the co-operation between Silpakorn University and France, as you said, is very old.
With the Silpakorn University, we have one of the most prestigious universities in Thailand, eager to give its students the best theoretical and practical knowledge available.
The co-operation between Institut Vatel and Silpakorn University is a wonderful symbol of what can be achieved when the best resources of our two countries are combined.
www.suic.su.ac.th /news002.php?lang=en   (540 words)

  
 Art Event
Silpakorn University is currently accepting enrolments for its international bachelor's degree programme in Fine Arts (Painting Conservation) programme.
Silpakorn University requests the pleasure of your company at the opening ceremony of The Art Exhibition by Artists from Research Project Colours for Art of Silpakorn University and presentation of the Colour of Silpakorn Pradit.
Applicants must be Thai citizens with a bachelor's degree from a Thai university with a GPA of ``B'' or 3.00 average, or above, and a TOEFL score of 213 from a computer-based test.
www.rama9art.org /artisan/news/event03.html   (1451 words)

  
 Kasetsart University -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Recently, the University made an attempt to include (The branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques) medicine and (additional info and facts about health science) health science.
Kasetsart University has established 7 campuses in various regions of (A country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay peninsula) Thailand.
At present the number of enrolled students at all levels of study is 35,000.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/K/Ka/Kasetsart_University.htm   (128 words)

  
 THOMAS IDEA - Online Strategy Specialist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Upon this occasion, the University, in association with its Alumni Association, has announced a list of honorary alumni who have been recognized with their professional and social achievements.
Silpakorn University was founded in 1943 by Corrado Feroci, Italian artist and educator who worked under the Royal Patronage of King Rama VI.
For 61 years, Silpakorn University has been known as the University of the Arts, with its unique reputation in the integration of Arts and Science as well as its rigorous teaching in preserving Thai culture.
www.thomasidea.com /en/update_press/abt_press_detail5.htm   (495 words)

  
 Silpakorn University -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Silpakorn University (Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยศิลปากร) is a (Establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching) university located in (A country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay peninsula) Thailand.
It is named after the (A native or inhabitant of Italy) Italian born sculptor (additional info and facts about Silpa Bhirasri) Silpa Bhirasri, and is the leading Thai university in the fine arts.
Thapra Palace, (The capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture) Bangkok
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/S/Si/Silpakorn_University.htm   (173 words)

  
 findoutmore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Unpublished B.A. thesis, Department of Archaeology, Silpakorn University, Thailand.
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia.
www.museum.upenn.edu /new/research/Exp_Rese_Disc/Asia/banchiang/findout.shtml   (1827 words)

  
 Biography of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Ranked fourth in the National University Entrance Examination, HRH enrolled in the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, first class honor, gold medal in History in 1976.
She continued her studies in two graduate programs concurrently, obtaining an M.A. in Oriental Epigraphy (Sanskrit and Cambodian) from Silpakorn University in 1978, and an M.A. in Pali and Sanskrit from Chulalongkorn University in 1980.
She enrolled in a doctoral program at Srinakharinwirot University (former College of Education) in 1981, and was awarded a doctoral degree in Development Education in 1987.
kanchanapisek.or.th /biography/sirindhorn/index.th.html   (652 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Centre for Asia Pacific Arts in conjunction with the Faculty of Business were approached by the Director of Silpakorn University Art Centre, Bangkok, to host a travelling exhibition of Thai contemporary Art in Darwin.
Perry Whalley of the Faculty of Business was instrumental in bringing the exhibition to Darwin after a recent visit to Silpakorn University, where the Faculty of Business has a Memorandum of Co-operation.
In 1998 the Faculty of Business, NTU, renewed their Memorandum of Co-operation with Silpakorn University that was begun in 1996.
www.ntu.edu.au /faculties/arts/capa/thai.htm   (348 words)

  
 Untitled Document
During this time, applicants for admission to the school were required to sit an examination in water colour painting or model sculpting, according to whether they wiseed to specialize in painting or sculpture.
The Act incorparating the University was published in the Royal Gazette on 12 October of the same year.
Silpakorn University thus formally came into being with only one faculty the Faculty of Painting and Sculpture and offered only two programmes of study in these areas of fine arts.
www.art-centre.su.ac.th /silpaText.htm   (719 words)

  
 Arts Silpakorn History
As the university was planning to launch more academic faculties, in addition to the original Fine Art one, with the purpose of diversifying and internationalizing the academic courses,
who was subsequently elected Arts Silpakorn's first Dean -- submitted to the Thai Education Ministry a proposal to expand part of the university to the west region of the country.
The proposal was approved in 1968, and the Faculty of Arts was founded on a majestic expanse of Nakhorn Pathom province's Sanaam Chantra Royal Palaces, under a consideration that the area was owned by King Rama VI (Mongkut), the kingdom's prominent sage in eclectic arts.
www.geocities.com /arts23silpakorn/artshist.html   (260 words)

  
 TASEAP [University Linkages]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
These linkages will be at the senior Faculty or university level, focussing on science or engineering and based on mutual advantage and self-sufficiency.
The proposed linkages will be structured along a "partnership" model, whereby the Thai universities play a full role in any joint activities or ventures.
The University Linkage specialist will assist individual Thai institutions participating in the development of new science or engineering links with Australian universities.
www.lpo.mua.go.th /TA/UniLink.html   (276 words)

  
 Bangkok's Independent Newspaper
The little green garden, the size of a basketball court, is known for its aromatic kaew trees (orange jasmine) which date back 60 years to when the university was founded by the walls of ancient palaces built by King Rama I. The trees also provide artistic inspiration for anyone equipped with a sketchbook.
It’s frequently used as a meeting place by Silpakorn students whose classrooms are crammed in small buildings of the old palaces.
The university is now setting up an outdoor sculpture garden for 30 massive works at its new, 15-rai information technology campus on Cha-am-Pranburi Road in Petchaburi province.
www.nationmultimedia.com /weekend/20050610/index.php?news=column_17659252.html   (496 words)

  
 Southeast Asian Archaeology International Newsletter no. 11
University of Oregon, Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in archeology beginning Sept 16, 2001.
There is Indonesia with all higher education in archeology concentrated at four universities in the central parts of the country but an on-going regionalization of archaeological research and cultural heritage management to institutes all over the country.
Silpakorn University International Journal is published in January and June by Silpakorn University.
darkwing.uoregon.edu /~wsayres/newsletter11.html   (12721 words)

  
 SILPAKORN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE (SUIC)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Since the establishment in 1943, Silpakorn University has now become a full-grown university offering degree programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels in all major fields of art and design, science and technology, health science, social sciences and humanities.
Now, with the rapid pace of globalization, the university has highly recognized the value of the cooperation with international institutions to widen academic perspectives and enhance overall academic standard.
Therefore, Silpakorn University International College was founded in early 1999 with the main objective to cooperate with foreign universities that are renown worldwide in selected fields of study to develop jointly the curriculum and program delivering.
www.suic.th.edu   (156 words)

  
 U.S./Thai Summary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Donna Berardo, Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Health Care Administration, was invited by Silpakorn University and the Royal Thai Government to present a four day workshop on Pharmacists Professional Communications in September 2002.
Berardo worked with the pharmacy faculty at Silpakorn the day before the workshop to be sure that the cases used in the small group sessions of the workshop were appropriate for the medications in Thailand, which are somewhat different from those in the United States.
In addition to the workshop at Silpakorn University, Dr. Berardo visited faculty in the College of Pharmacy at Chiang Mai University and local pharmacies to see the vast array of western and herbal medicines available.
www.cop.ufl.edu /safezone/millard/internat/USThaiSummary.htm   (398 words)

  
 AECasia - Architecture Asia - Thailand - Education & University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The University is administered by a Council who provides policy of serving the nation by providing scientific and humanistic knowledge, particularly in the business education and management science through researches and interdisciplinary approaches and also provides the guidance for long-term planning and formulates control procedures.
The Faculty of Architecture was conceived in 1954 as an Administrative School of Advanced Builders with an objective to educate skilled construction contractors.
The aims of the Institute are to provide education and to promote research and development in science and technology for industrial and economic progress of Thailand.
www.architectureasia.com /THAILAND/education.htm   (354 words)

  
 The education and practice of modern art in Thailand began in Silpakorn University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The education and practice of modern art in Thailand began in Silpakorn University, the first Thai institution that taught western art.
When Pratuang decided to become a free-lance artist, the atmosphere of artistic learning in Silpakorn University, the national exhibitions of artistic works as well as individual art exhibitions motivated him to seek more knowledge to improve his talents.
These experiences enabled him to understand the universal values of modern art and to appreciate the beauty and expressions of western art.
pratuang.com /path1.htm   (637 words)

  
 silpakorn_university @ bangkoktourist.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The original site of this university was Tha Phra Palace, the temple of Royal Grandchildren of King Rama I. It was later used as a residence for she sons of various kings, and HRH Prince Narissaranuwadtiwongse was the last prince to stay there.
Silpakorn was the first university of art in Thailand and was founded from the Fine Arts Department School which taught painting and sculpture to civil servants and other students who were accepted without fees.
Wang Tha Phra Library: Situated at the right of the university gate on Na Phralan Road, this is the biggest art library in the country, and a centre for artistic information.
www.bangkoktourist.com /places_silpakorn_university.php   (302 words)

  
 Australian Embassy Bangkok - Public Affairs - Press Releases   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Australian Embassy and Silpakorn University present Dinosaur Designs, a colourful exhibition of contemporary Australian jewellery and homewares.
On display at Silpakorn University’s Gallery of Arts and Design from 13 to 30 August 2004.
Object is based in Sydney and supported by the NSW Government through the Ministry for the Arts, and the Visual Arts/Craft Fund of the Australia Council, the Federal Government's arts funding and advisory body, and the City of Sydney.
www.austembassy.or.th /publicaffairs/press_releases/2004/2004_08_13_eng.php   (448 words)

  
 Suphawut.com: Art & Design: Chakrabhand Posayakrit's ...
He received a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts (Painting) from Silpakorn University and was awarded an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts in the area of Creative Arts from Chulalongkorn University, an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts in Applied Fine Arts Studies, Silpakorn University.
At the age of 21, while in the third year at the university, he painted a Thai traditional painting "Phran Bun Captures Nang Manohra".
After his graduation, Chakrabhand continuously kept on creating artistic work which has received wide acclaim from people in the art world, the general public, and foreigners that it clearly and perfectly depicts the identity of the Thai nation.
www.suphawut.com /art/thai/chakrabhand_bio.htm   (1335 words)

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