On April 4, 2024, representatives of VCD UPH students specializing in graphic design attended the graduation ceremony of the PENA (“Pahlawan Ekonomi Nusantara” or Nusantara Economic Heroes) program for the March 2024 period. This activity is a collaborative effort between Tata Rupa and the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. The graduation ceremony itself is a continuation of a workshop attended some time ago.
Photo of VCD UPH Students at the Pahlawan Ekonomi Nusantara Graduation
During the event, representatives of graphic design specialization students received direct appreciation from the Minister of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr. (H.C.) Ir. TRI RISMAHARINI, M.T.
Thank you to the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and Tata Rupa for the opportunity to participate in the PENA or Pahlawan Ekonomi Nusantara program.
On March 28, 2024, a alumni sharing event was held by Putu Widyayana Putra & Jonathan Alexander. Both of them are alumni of VCD UPH with a specialization in animation in 2015. On this occasion, they shared their experiences working in the video game industry in Indonesia with the Film Management (Animation) class. Thank you, Putu and Jonathan, for taking the time to share your experiences with VCD UPH once again.
Putu Widyayana Putra & Jonathan Alexander in the Film Management Class
For approximately two weeks, Singapore Polytechnic visited Universitas Pelita Harapan to conduct the Learning Express (LEX). LEX is a design thinking module conducted by Singapore Polytechnic with its university partners. This time, Universitas Pelita Harapan became the only LEX partner in Indonesia. In this LEX activity, three faculties from UPH participated: the Faculty of Design, the Faculty of Tourism, and the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Expert Sharing SessionBefore Empathy Study
In the March 2024 LEX, there were three projects that is collaboratively handled by UPH students and students from Singapore Polytechnic. The first project involved Sekolah Darussalam in Tangerang, Kebun Kandang Educational Eco Tourism, and Sustainable Dodol Making with Dodol Pak Oyot.
Empathy StudyEmpathy StudyEmpathy Study
In these three projects, the LEX team conducted data collection and idea development, which were then presented back to stakeholders. The final outcome of this LEX was a gallery walk, where each issue and idea were presented to the public to receive feedback and input.
IdeationIdeationPreparation for Co-CreationPreparation for Learning Express Gallery WalkLearning Express Gallery Walk
Upon completion of this LEX activity, UPH is committed to continuing to develop these three projects according to the capacity and potential that may be achieved. Hopefully, through this LEX activity, students can learn and gain valuable experience implementing their learning in real-life situations.
Co-Creation at SMK DarussalamCo-Creation at Kebun KandangCo-Creation at Dodol Pak Oyot
Thank you Singapore Polytechnic for this wonderful opportunity and collaboration in Learning Express March 2024. We look forward for our next collaboration.
On Saturday, March 23, 2024, the UPH Film Festival 2024 was held at XXI Aeon Mall BSD. The event proceeded smoothly and joyfully, with students, alumni, and invited guests filling the XXI studio throughout the afternoon until evening. The event commenced with welcoming videos from the Dean of the UPH Faculty of Design and the Chair of the Visual Communication Design Program at UPH. Following this, the event continued with a talk show featuring speakers Wregas Bhanuteja and Inarah Syarafina, who shared their experiences and perspectives on the current film industry.
From Left to Right: Inarah Syarafina, Wregas Bhanuteja, and Dr. Lala Palupi Santyaputri, S.Sn., M.Si.
After discussions with the speakers and a Q&A session with the audience, the UFF event proceeded with the presentation of appreciation to the speakers by the Chair of the UPH Film Festival 2024 and the Chair of the Visual Communication Design Program at UPH. Subsequently, works by alumni and students from VCD UPH were showcased, including those in cinematography, animation, and graphic design.
Appreciation to UFF 2024 Speakers
VCD UPH and the entire UPH Film Festival 2024 committee extend their gratitude to the speakers, sponsors, and media partners for their support in this edition of the UPH Film Festival 2024. It is hoped that UPH Film Festival 2024 can become a new monument in visual communication design education, especially within VCD UPH.
The UFF 2024 Committee in XXI Aeon Mall BSD City
See you at UFF 2025 and other events organized by VCD UPH. For more about UFF, visit UFF’s Instagram page.
Photo Credits: Hizkia Kustiawan & Louis Alexander Setiabudi
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, VCD UPH invites Mr. Drajad Koncara in a seminar as an appreciation for the “hidden gems” of modern Indonesian comics. This event delved into the strength of national style, techniques for producing art in comic format, and the artistic values that still exist and deserve to be advocated for in competition with the imported comic industry.
Students Looking at Mr. Drajad Koncara’s Various WorkPhoto of Mr. Drajad Koncara and Participants of the Lecture
Thank you, Mr. Drajad Koncara, for your time and opportunity to share your experiences and knowledge with all of us.
VCD UPH once again collaborated with Singapore Polytechnic in the Learning Express (LEX) event from March 18 to 27, 2024.
In this activity, students from Singapore Polytechnic worked together with students from Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) in project-based learning using a design thinking approach. UPH students participating in the LEX activity are a combination of students from the Faculty of Design, Faculty of Science and Technology (FaST), and the Faculty of Tourism.
Singapore Polytechnic Students Arriving at Universitas Pelita Harapan
On March 19, 2024, the opening of the LEX event took place, inaugurated by the rector of UPH, Dr. (Hon.) Jonathan L. Parapak, M.Eng.Sc., followed by introductions between UPH students and those from Singapore Polytechnic. Subsequently, there was a deep dive into understanding the design thinking material as part of their project-based learning preparation.
UPH’s Rector, Dr. (Hon.) Jonathan L. Parapak, M.Eng.Sc., Welcoming Singapore Polytechnic’s Representative Photo of Everyone at the Learning Express Program’s Opening
Curious about how this edition of LEX UPH and Singapore Polytechnic is being carried out? Follow VCD UPH, Faculty of Design UPH, and LEX UPH on Instagram.
Thursday, March 14, 2024, alumni of Visual Communication Design (DKV) at UPH from the class of 2017, Ronaldo Kilimandu Dinguamah, shared his experience working in an animation studio. Ronaldo, commonly known as Ronnie, shared insights into the animation industry and the management of the animation studio where he works, Pixel Zoo. During the session, Ronaldo also encouraged and recounted his journey in preparing himself to work in foreign companies.
Ronaldo Kilimandu Dinguamah Sharing About Animation PipelineRonaldo Kilimandu Dinguamah With the Film Management Class
Thank you, Ronnie, for your enthusiasm in sharing your story with us. You can visit Ronnie’s Instagram page here.
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, VCD UPH held a Focus Group Discussion with MABAR Gaming, Sound Design UPH, and Information Systems UPH. The discussion in this Focus Group Discussion discusses the potential collaboration series and activities in game development. Hopefully, this FGD can be the gateway to extraordinary collaborations in the future.
On Monday, January 8, 2024, an online orientation for VCD UPH was conducted for exchange students from Multimedia Nusantara University. In this orientation, 10 UMN students were welcomed by the Dean of the Faculty of Design and the Head of the Visual Communication Design Program at Pelita Harapan University. In addition to introducing VCD UPH, the meeting explained the learning processes that will take place at UPH. May the exchange program run smoothly this semester. Happy learning.
VCD UPH with the Management of Scientia Square Park
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, students from the Visual Communication Design (VCD) program at UPH visited Scientia Square Park to present their analysis and proposals regarding environmental graphic design at Scientia Square Park. This project is part of the final examination for the course “Graphic Design in Space,” held in the Odd Semester of 2023/2024. Through this project, which involves industry stakeholders, VCD UPH aims to provide students with real-world experience to enhance their learning.
VCD UPH Students Presenting Their Studies and Designs to the Management of Scientia Square Park
