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10:1
of students-lecturer ratio that indicates quality, reflected through more time spent with lecturer in class for each student.
95%
of DKV UPH alumni starts working in creative industry under one month of graduating.
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and more cutting edge facilities are provided for students to use.
- Visual Art & Design Scholar: A scholar that constantly acknowledges God’s sovereignty and design in every thought process, decision making, and response to the world as the cornerstone of his works.
- Visionary Leader in Visual Art & Design field: A leader that contributes to the advancement of art, design, culture, and visual communication design discipline as a whole towards harmony between humanity, the world, and God.
- Steward: A steward that uses his abilities to serve God through visual communication design forms that brings development and goodness in the society.
- Visual Communication Practicioner: A visual communicator that champions critical and conceptual design thinking and process in conveying ideas and message in the form of visual images, utilizing technologies and contextual understanding of culture, humanities and social science.
You will learn things related to visual communication design, such as:
- Indonesian culture that is visible as the implementation of the value structure that forms it
- Art and technique of selecting and arranging letters with the arrangement of their distribution in the available space
- The ability to interpret the surrounding environment using visible light in the spectrum
- Design for the environment
- Art forms using images placed in a special order for graphic purposes or conveying information
- Motion or rotation illustrations, combined with audio for use in multimedia projects
- Artistic photography
*For course details, you can see on curriculum
Here are several career choices & prospective jobs for Visual Communication Design graduates:
- Advertising agency
- Branding agency or branding Consultant
- Graphic design agency or graphic house
- In-house promotion design department
- Printing & digital printing
- Web/software development company
- Mobile app design & development company
- Game development company
- Television/broadcasting
- Publication company
- Video production
- Photography
- Animation studio
- Production house
- Film production
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Kesadaran akan pentingnya suara dan perspektif perempuan dalam dunia perfilman dan iklan adalah hal yang perlu ditekankan. Saya belajar mengenai kesadaran ini semenjak saya berkuliah di UPH, dosen-dosen mengajak saya untuk berpikir lebih kritis dan lebih luas terhadap isu-isu sosial.
Clarissa Ruth Natan
Visual Communication Design 2015 - Film Director & Photographer
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Saya bersyukur sekali bahwa dosen-dosen, teman-teman UPH mau memahami dan membantu saya. Saya tidak lagi takut dengan keterbatasan pendengaran saya.
Nathania Tifara
Visual Communication Design 2007 - Co-Founder of "Guru Bumi"
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DKV UPH telah memberikan pondasi yang cukup kuat untuk dituangkan dan dikembangkan dalam praktik di industri desain.
Evan Wijaya
Visual Communication Design 2013 - Graphic Designer at Thinking Room
Studio Dasar 1 |
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Gambar 1 |
4
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Desain & Warna |
2
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Fotografi 1 |
2
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Komputer Grafis 1 |
2
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Sejarah Seni Rupa & Peradaban 1 |
2
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Budaya Visual Indonesia |
2
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Bahasa Indonesia |
2
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Studio Dasar 2 |
4
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Gambar 2 |
4
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Waktu & Gerak |
2
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Fotografi 2 |
2
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Komputer Grafis 2 |
2
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Sejarah Seni Rupa dan Peradaban 2 |
2
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Pendidikan Agama Kristen/Pendidikan Agama-Agama Dunia |
4
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Gambar 3 |
4
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Pengenalan Tipografi |
2
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Sejarah Seni Rupa & Peradaban 3 |
2
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Studio DKV 1: Struktur Visual |
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Animasi 1 |
4
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Sejarah Film |
2
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Ilustrasi Digital |
2
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Desain Karakter Latar / Elektif |
2
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Wawasan Dunia Kristen 1/ Sejarah Pemikiran |
4
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Studio DKV 2: Komunikasi Visual untuk Massa |
4
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Animasi 2 |
4
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Storyboard & Animatic |
2
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Grafis Bergerak / Elektif |
2
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Mata Kuliah Elektif |
2
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Wawasan Dunia Kristen 2/ Filsafat Ilmu |
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Pancasila |
2
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Kewarganegaraan |
2
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Wawasan Dunia Kristen 3 / Etika |
4
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Studio DKV 3: Desain untuk Publik |
4
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Animasi 3 |
4
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Metodologi Desain |
2
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Animasi Pasca Produksi |
2
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Pemodelan Tiga Dimensi / Elektif |
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Mata Kuliah Elektif |
2
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Pengenalan Estetika Visual |
2
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Studio DKV 4: Desain, Masyarakat, dan Lingkungan |
4
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Animasi 4 |
4
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Desain, Media, & Budaya |
2
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Manajemen Film |
2
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Pengenalan Industri Kreatif |
2
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Soft Skills |
2
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Pra-Proyek Akhir |
4
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Pengenalan Riset dalam Desain |
2
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Tech Skills |
2
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Leadership & Entrepreneurship |
2
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Studio DKV 1: Struktur Visual |
4
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Desain Grafis 1 |
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Sejarah Desain |
2
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Produksi Cetak |
2
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Tipografi / Elektif |
2
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Wawasan Dunia Kristen 1 / Sejarah Pemikiran |
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Studio DKV 2: Komunikasi visual untuk Massa |
4
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Desain Grafis 2 |
4
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Desain Website |
2
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Desain UI / Elektif |
2
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Mata Kuliah Elektif |
2
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Wawasan Dunia Kristen 2 / Filsafat Ilmu |
4
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Pancasila |
2
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Kewarganegaraan |
2
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Wawasan Dunia Kristen 3 / Etika |
4
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Studio DKV 3: Desain untuk Publik |
4
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Desain Grafis 3 |
4
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Metodologi Desain |
2
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Strategi Komunikasi dalam Desain |
2
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Desain UX / Elektif |
2
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Mata Kuliah elektif |
2
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Pengenalan Estetika Visual |
2
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Studio DKV 4: Desain, Masyarakat, dan Lingkungan |
4
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Desain Grafis 4 |
4
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Desain, Media, & Budaya |
2
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Manajemen Desain |
2
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Pengenalan Industri Kreatif |
2
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Soft Skills |
2
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Pra-Proyek Akhir |
4
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Pengenalan Riset dalam Desain |
2
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Tech Skills |
2
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Leadership & Entrepreneurship |
2
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Studio DKV 1: Struktur Visual |
4
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Sinematografi 1 |
4
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Sejarah Film |
2
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Penyuntingan Video |
2
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Tata Artistik / Elektif |
2
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Wawasan Dunia Kristen 1/ Sejarah Pemikiran |
4
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Studio DKV 2: Komunikasi Visual untuk Massa |
4
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Sinematografi 2 |
4
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Efek Visual |
2
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Penulisan Naskah / Elektif |
2
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Mata Kuliah Elektif |
2
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Wawasan Dunia Kristen 2/ Filsafat Ilmu |
4
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Pancasila |
2
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Kewarganegaraan |
2
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Wawasan Dunia Kristen 3/ Etika |
4
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Studio DKV 3: Desain untuk Publik |
4
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Sinematografi 3 |
4
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Metodologi Desain |
2
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Desain Suara |
2
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Audio Visual / Elektif |
2
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Mata Kuliah Elektif |
2
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Pengenalan Estetika Visual |
2
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Studio DKV 4: Desain, Masyarakat, dan Lingkungan |
4
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Sinematografi 4 |
4
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Desain, Media & Budaya |
2
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Manajemen Film |
2
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Pengenalan Industri Kreatif |
2
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Soft Skills |
2
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Pra-Proyek Akhir |
4
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Pengenalan Riset dalam Desain |
2
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Tech Skills |
2
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Leadership & Entrepreneurship |
2
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Studio DKV 1: Struktur Visual |
4
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Ilustrasi 1 |
4
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Sejarah Desain |
2
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Ilustrasi Tradisional |
2
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Fotografi Artistik / Elektif |
2
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Wawasan Dunia Kristen 1/ Sejarah Pemikiran |
4
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Studio DKV 2: Komunikasi Visual untuk Massa |
4
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Ilustrasi 2 |
4
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Seni Cetak Grafis |
2
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Seni Sekuensial / elektif |
2
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Mata Kuliah Elektif |
2
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Wawasan Dunia Kristen 2/ Filsafat Ilmu |
4
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Pancasila |
2
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Kewarganegaraan |
2
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Wawasan Dunia Kristen 3/ Etika |
4
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Studio DKV 3: Desain untuk Publik |
4
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Ilustrasi 3 |
4
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Metodologi Desain |
2
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Ilustrasi Tiga Dimensi |
2
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Proyek Seni Rupa / Elektif |
2
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Mata Kuliah Elektif |
2
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Pengenalan Estetika Visual |
2
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Studio DKV 4: Desain, Masyarakat, dan Lingkungan |
4
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Studio Konsentrasi 4 |
4
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Desain, Media & Budaya |
2
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Manajemen Desain |
2
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Pengenalan Industri Kreatif |
2
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Soft Skills |
2
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Pra-Proyek Akhir |
4
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Pengenalan Riset dalam Desain |
2
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Tech Skills |
2
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Leadership & Entrepreneurship |
2
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Total Study Fee |
Rp240.840.000
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*) The price covers all tuition fee during normal study period according to valid curriculum
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Computer Graphics Studio
Our Computer Graphics Studio is equipped with Adobe Creative Collection, Microsoft365, Wacom Tablet Intuos.
Photography Studio
Our Photography Studio is equipped with Photography Camera Facilities, Lighting Set, Background Studio, Table Top.
Video Editing Studio
Our Video Editing Studio is equipped with Wacom Tablet Intuos & Cintiq, Adobe creative collection, Microsoft365, ZBrush, Autodesk Maya, Celltx, Mocca, Reaper, Da Vinci Resolve.
Illustration Studio
Our Illustration Studio is equipped with Gallery Room, Art Materials, Easels.
Video Production Studio
Our Video Production Studio is equipped with Cinema Camera Facilities, Lighting Set, Audio Set for Film, Green Screen.
Printmaking Lab.
Our Printmaking Lab is equipped with Screen printing Tools, Exposure Table Unit, Darkroom, Cabinet Dryer Unit, Screen printing Table, Linocut Tools, Woodcut Tools, Relief/Etching Tabletop printing Press, Relief/Etching Large printing Press, Print Paper Library, Digital Transfer Printer.
Brian Alvin Hananto,
S.Sn., M.Ds.
Department Chair of Visual Communication Design
Brian Alvin Hananto, S.Sn., M.Ds. is the Department Chair of Visual Communication Design Study Program. He teaches
Main Studio 3 Graphic Design;
Typography;
Design Methodology;
Pre-Final Project;
Studio Management;
Practical Work courses. His research interests include typography, design methodology, editorial, and design education. He earned Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from Universitas Pelita Harapan and a Master of Design in Product Design from Universitas Trisakti. Besides teaching, he also works as a graphic designer.
Awards:
- Best Paper Awards in The 4th Art, Craft and Design in Southeast Asia International Symposium (ARCADESA) 2020
- Winning Entry in Typoday 2020, Amman, Jordan
- Winning Entry in Typography Day 2021, India
Journal Publications:
- A Design Case: Identification, Analysis, and Redesign Simulation for Scientia Square Park's Environmental Graphic Design
International Journal of Design (INJUDES) 2, 37-52
- Signage & Wayfinding Design For The Indonesian National Library
Jurnal Bahasa Rupa 7 (1), 43-57
- Pengaruh Pengalaman Praktik Magang Terhadap Kesiapan Bekerja (Studi Empiris: Mahasiswa Desain Komunikasi Visual Universitas Pelita Harapan)
de-lite: Journal of Visual Communication Design Study & Practice 3 (2), 128-138
see other publications here (click here)
Ellis Melini,
S.Sn., MT.
Deputy Department Chair of Visual Communication Design
Ellis Melini, S.Sn., MT. is the Deputy Department Chair of Visual Communication Design Study Program. She teaches Basic Studio; Typography; Studios for Graphic Design major (Main Studio, Supporting Studio, Production Studio); Design Methodology; Final Project courses. Her research interests include brand identity and typography. She earned Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from Universitas Pelita Harapan and Master of Industrial Technology from Universitas Pelita Harapan.
Alfiansyah Zulkarnain,
S.Sn., M.Ds.
Lecturer
Alfiansyah Zulkarnain, S.Sn., M.Ds. is a lecturer of the Visual Communication Design Study Program. He teaches
Graphic Design Studio (Main Studio, Supporting Studio, Production Studio);
Typography;
Design Methodology (Graphic Design, Animation Design, Cinematography);
History of Art & Civilization;
History of Graphic Design;
Aesthetics (Graphic Design, Animation Design, Cinematography);
Design for Environment;
Design for Society;
Pre-Final Project;
Final Project courses. His research interests include graphic design, sequential art, narrative art & design, typography, brand identity, design methodology. He earned Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from Universitas Pelita Harapan and Master of Design from Universitas Trisakti. He also studied graphic design abroad at Ouachita Baptist University at Arkansas, USA. Besides teaching, he also works as a graphic designer.
Awards:
- Selected Works "Li Paper" Paper Beauties Orient 2020 Special Exhibition
- Selected Works TYPE UNITE 2019 International Poster Exhibition
Journal Publications:
- KAJIAN SEMIOTIKA INTERTEKSTUALITAS FILM RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET
- ANALISA UNSUR ESTETIKA DESAIN IDENTITAS VISUAL KARYA STUDIO DESAIN PENTAGRAM BERDASARKAN KACAMATA TEORI EKSPRESI DAN FORMALISME
- Preserving village culture, identity, and sense of belonging through visual identity design for public children playground (case study: Mekar Bakti village, Panongan regency, Tangerang)
see other publications here (click here)
Baptista Anton,
S.Sn., M.Ikom.
Lecturer
Baptista Anton, S.Sn., M.Ikom. is a lecturer of Visual Communication Design Study Program. He teaches Main Studio 1 Cinematography; Main Studio 2 Cinematography; Main Studio 3 Cinematography; Design Videos; Acting and Directing; Design For Environment; Design For Society; Pre-Final Project; Final Project courses. His research interests include visual Communication and film. He earned Bachelor of Arts from Universitas Trisakti and Master of Communication Sciences from Universitas Pelita Harapan. Besides teaching, he also works as filmmaker and videographer.
Chandra Djoko,
S.Sn., M.Ds.
Lecturer
Chandra Djoko, S.Sn., M.Ds. is a lecturer of Visual Communication Design Study Program. He teaches
Photography 1; Photography 2; Computer Graphics 1; Computer Graphics 2; Pre-Final Project; Final Project; Design Methodology courses. His research interests include photography, graphic design, brand identity, printing, typography. He earned Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Universitas Trisakti and Master of Design from Universitas Trisakti. Besides teaching, he also works as graphic designer and photographer.
Journal Publications:
- Kajian Pra-Ikonografi Fotografi Levitasi
Jurnal Da Moda Vol. 1 No. 2, LPPM Sekolah Tinggi Desain Bali (2020)
Donny Ibrahim,
S.Sn., M.Ikom.
Lecturer
Donny Ibrahim, S.Sn., M.Ikom. is a lecturer of Visual Communication Design Study Program. He teaches Picture 1; Picture 2; Picture 3; Design and Color; Pre-Final Project; Final Project courses. His research interests include art and desain. He earned Bachelor of Arts from Universitas Trisakti and Master of Communication Sciences from Universitas Trisakti. Besides teaching, he also works as visual merchandiser; illustrator; Mural artist; graphic designer, and youtuber (educational content).
Dr. Ernest Irwandi,
S.Sn., M.Ds.
Lecturer
Dr. Ernest Irwandi, S.Sn., M.Ds. is a lecturer of Visual Communication Design Study Program. He teaches
History of Art and Civilization 1; History Art and Civilization 2; History of Art and Civilization 3; Design History (Cinematography); Aesthetics; Design, Media and Culture; Design for the Environment; Design for Society courses. He earned Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from Universitas Pelita Harapan, Master of Design from Universitas Trisakti, and doctor's degree in Art & Design from Institut Teknologi Bandung.
Journal Publications:
- RESPON WARGA TERHADAP PERUBAHAN VISUAL DAN PERWUJUDAN IDENTITAS PEMUKIMAN WONOSARI MENJADI KAMPUNG PELANGI SEMARANG
Jurnal Andharupa Vol 6, No 02 (2020)
- Seeing Local Wisdom as Form of Visual Art for Creating Place Identity in Kampung Pelangi, Semarang
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Arts and Arts Education (ICAAE 2019) Atlantis Press
- Shaping Place Identity in Urban Villages with Community Mural
Proceedings of the 1st Conference of Visual Art, Design, and Social Humanities by Faculty of Art and Design, CONVASH 2019, 2 November 2019, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. European Union Digital Library
see other publications here (click here)
Eston K. Mauleti,
S.Sn., M.Ds.
Lecturer
Eston K. Mauleti, S.Sn., M.Ds. is a lecturer of Visual Communication Design Study Program. He teaches
Basic Studio 1 & 2;
Pictures 1, 2 and 3;
Sequential Arts;
Design and Color;
Design for Environment courses. His research interests include images, illustrations, graphic design, and poster design. He earned Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Universitas Trisakti and Master of Arts from Universitas Trisakti. Besides teaching, he also works as a poster designer.
Awards:
- 10 Best Artworks of Don Quijote Poster Competition 2005 organized by Instituto Cervantes Aula Cervantes – Yakarta and Embassy of Spain, Jakarta
- 1st Place Graphic Information Category in Indonesian Graphic Design Award 2 (IGDA 2), 2017 organized by DGI, Be Kraf, AGDI, ASPRODI, AIDIA, IKJ, 2017
- 21st Professional Category in International Reggae Poster Contest 2018, Jamaica, organized by IRPC
- 11st Professional Category in International Reggae Poster Contest 2020, Jamaica, organized by IRPC
- Excellent Award Beijing International Design Week 2020 - The 3rd Exhibition of Contemporary International Ink Design, China, organized by The Organizing Committee of The 3rd Contemporary International Ink Design Biennale
Ferdinand Indrajaya,
S.Sn., M.Hum.
Lecturer
Ferdinand Indrajaya, S.Sn., M.Hum. is a lecturer of Visual Communication Design Study Program. He teaches
Basic Studio 1-2; Design & Color; History of Art and Civilization 1-3; Basic Typography; Experimental Typography; Visual Perception; Aesthetics; Design Methodology courses. His research interests include art philosophy. He earned Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from Universitas Trisakti and Master of Arts in Humanities from Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Driyarkara.
Journal Publications:
- Art as the Manifestation of Embodiment in the Age of Modern Technology
Indrajaya, Ferdinand. (2018). International Journal of Creative and Arts Studies, 5 (1), 1-12.
- Homo Sacer sebagai Figur Politis dan Kaitannya dengan Dunia Pendidikan Tinggi
Indrajaya, Ferdinand. (2011). Humaniora, 2 (1), 335-341.
- Apropriasi dan Rekontekstualisasi Historis Studi Dasar Rupa Sebagai Bagian dari Pendidikan Dasar Desain
Indrajaya, Ferdinand. (2017). Jurnal Dimensi Seni Rupa dan Desain, 14 (1), 65-82.
see other publications here (click here)
Hady Soenarjo,
S.Sn., M.Ds.
Lecturer
Hady Soenarjo, S.Sn., M.Ds. is a lecturer of Visual Communication Design Study Program. He teaches
Picture 1;
Picture 2;
Picture 3;
Design and Color;
Environmental Design;
Design For Society;
Pre-Final Project;
Final Project courses. His research interests include illustration, printmaking, and social design. He earned Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Universitas Trisakti and Master of Design in Product from Universitas Trisakti. Besides teaching, he also works as illustrator, poster artist, social designer.
Awards:
- 3rd Winner (Professional) International Mask Design Contest 2020 "Let Them Become Fashion"
Journal Publications:
- Preserving village culture, identity, and sense of belonging through visual identity design for public children playground (case study: Mekar Bakti village, Panongan regency, Tangerang)
Jessica Laurencia,
S.Sn., M.Ds.
Lecturer
Jessica Laurencia, S.Sn., M.Ds. is a lecturer of Visual Communication Design. She teaches Image 1; Image 2; Image 3; Design and Color; Digital Illustration; Graphic Motion; Final Project courses. Her research interests include digital images and illustration. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from Universitas Pelita Harapan and a Master of Design from Universitas Trisakti. Besides teaching, she also works as an illustrator and graphic designer.
Juliana Suhindro Putra,
S.Sn., M.Ed.
Lecturer
Juliana Suhindro Putra, S.Sn., M.Ed. is a lecturer of Visual Communication Design. She teaches Indonesian Visual Culture; Basic Studio; Design History; Design Methodology; Design for the Environment; Design for Society courses. Her research interests include social design, illustration, and art education. She earned Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from Universitas Pelita Harapan and Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Southwestern College, Kansas.
Kartika Magdalena Suwanto,
S.Ds., M.Ds.
Lecturer
Kartika Magdalena Suwanto, S.Ds., M.Ds. is a lecturer of Visual Communication Design. She teaches Indonesian Visual Culture, Graphic Design Studio, Print Production, UI and Website Design, and Design Studio Management courses. Her areas of interest include culture, branding, and print and digital design. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from Universitas Pelita Harapan.
Lorentius Calvin,
S.Ds.
Lecturer
Lorentius Calvin, S.Ds. is a lecturer of Visual Communication Design. He teaches Graphic Design Studio, Vernacular Font Design, UI Design, and Website Design courses. His areas of interest are in Brand Identity, Packaging Design, Layout & Digital Design, and Illustration. He earned his Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design from Universitas Pelita Harapan. Aside from teaching at university, he is also a graphic designer.
Naldo Yanuar,
S.Sn., MT.
Lecturer
Naldo Yanuar, S.Sn., MT. is a lecturer of Visual Communication Design Study Program. He teaches
Animation Supporting Studio; Animation Main Studio; Experimental Animation; Animation Production; History of Animation; Typography; Drawing 3; Pre & Final Project; Design Methodology; Digital Imaging; Visual Perception; Time & Movement; Sequential Art; Interactive Media Design; Multimedia; Desktop Publishing courses. His research interests include character design & storytelling, 2D animation, sequential & editing, illustration & digital imaging. He earned Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from Universitas Pelita Harapan and Master of Industrial Technology from Universitas Pelita Harapan.
Awards:
- CHIP Magz 2011 Best Flash Website (1st place)
Shannon Glenda Tenardi,
S.Ds.
Lecturer
Shannon Glenda Tenardi, S.Ds. is a lecturer of Visual Communication Design. She teaches
Basic Studio 1, Basic Studio 3, and
Design & Color courses. Her areas of interest are in Character Design, 2D/3D Animation, Motion Graphics and Illustration. She earned her Bachelor of Art in Visual Communication Design from Universitas Pelita Harapan.
see journal publications (click here)
Visual Communication Design Student Council is an organization from and specifically intended to serve our students in which students can improve in academic and non-academic skills.
- To ripen every student’s characters and develop them from the leadership point of view and professional point of view.
- Building trust throughout the entire Visual Communication Design students, the whole student council and to each other.
- To build a sense of belonging for every Visual Communication students to ensure the good relationship between generations.
- Artbound
- Leading Through Art/ LiGHT (Leadership Training)
- Final Project Exhibiton (SADAJIWA)
- Re-arranging the structure of organization