Bachelor of Fine Arts Graduates of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts in Bulacan State University: An Employability Tracer Study of 2021, 2022, 2023
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Employability, Tracer Study, Fine Arts Graduates, Higher Education Outcomes, Bulacan State UniversityAbstract
The employability of Bulacan State University's College of Architecture and Fine Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) graduates, specifically those from the graduating classes of 2021, 2022, and 2023, is examined in this study. The study intends to assess alumni's current employment status, the relevance of their academic training to their professional roles, and the factors that influence their career paths and job satisfaction in light of the growing need to evaluate how well higher education programs prepare graduates for the workforce. Through follow-up interviews with a representative sample of graduates and structured online surveys, the researchers employed a descriptive study methodology to gather both quantitative and qualitative data.
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Bridgstock, R. (2011). Skills for creative indus-tries graduate success. Education + Train-ing, 53(1), 9–26. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400911111102333
CHED. (2012). CHED Memorandum Order No. 46, series of 2012.
Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research Design: Quali-tative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (4th ed.). SAGE Publications.
International Labour Organization (ILO). (2021). World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2021.
Schomburg, H. (2016). Carrying out tracer studies: Guide to anticipating and match-ing skills and jobs. European Training Foundation & ILO.
Teichler, U. (2015). Higher education and the world of work: Conceptual frameworks, comparative perspectives, empirical find-ings. Sense Publishers.
Yorke, M. (2006). Employability in higher edu-cation: What it is – What it is not. Learning and Employability Series 1. Higher Edu-cation Academy.
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