At the beginning of this April, VCD UPH just held a visual review for 42 students. The majority of students participating in this semester’s review are from the 2020 cohort, who are the first batch of students specializing in illustration. Following this visual review, students need to revise their work and prepare for the final review and also the final project exhibition scheduled for the middle of the year.
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First of all, we welcome the students from VCD Universitas Multimedia Nusantara who joined the exchange student program. They have joined the online orientation and also currently attending several classes at VCD UPH this semester.
We also had student activites this month. First, the student farewell for the students that finished their final project last semester. Second, titled PDKT, which is a student bonding event held by the student association.
For this SEE’s featured work, we feature Felicia Karen Rawung’s final project. She is from the animation concentration, and her project was one of the best final project from the 2023/2024 Odd Semester.
Last update from January 2024 is that there were three new publications: de-lite, ARCHIVED, and UPH AICON 2023 Catalogue. We also republished one book that was from Design & Environment course back in 2021/2022.
We hope that everyone can be inspired more in February 2024.
ARCHIVED Vol. 1 No. 6 compiles works of VCD UPH from the 2016th batch to the 2019th batch in Konferensi Mahasiswa Desain Komunikasi Visual (KOMA DKV) throughout the years. This ARCHIVED celebrates the milestones and achievements of the students and KOMA DKV after four years.
The works exhibited in this ARCHIVED are all works that has been submitted by the students on KOMA DKV. Each works is assessed by the committee of reviewers, and later by the invited designer or filmmakers. Through KOMA DKV Exhibition, the students received feedback and also inputs regarding their design and how can they be improved in the future.
VCD UPH has just published the December 2023 edition of de-lite: Journal of Visual Communication Design Study & Practice. In this edition, there are seven articles authored by individuals from Universitas Pelita Harapan, Universitas Trisakti, Universitas Bunda Mulia, Universitas Mercu Buana, and Universitas Multimedia Nusantara. Three of the publications are from Universitas Pelita Harapan: “Identifikasi Permasalahan Desain Identitas Visual Restoran Warung Rawit,” “Lenyapnya Otentisitas Seniman Sebagai Konsekuensi Pemberlakuan Seni Sebagai Komoditas dari Perjalanan Artistik Thomas Gainsborough,” and “Pengaruh Pengalaman Praktik Magang Terhadap Kesiapan Bekerja (Studi Empiris: Mahasiswa Desain Komunikasi Visual Universitas Pelita Harapan).”
On Friday, January 19, 2024, the Visual Communication Design student association at UPH organized a camaraderie night titled “PDKT: Perkumpulan Desainer Kurang Tidur” (Designers’ Association for the Sleep-Deprived). This camaraderie event invited students from the 2022 and 2023 batches to come together and foster connections. During the event, students were divided into groups where they competed and hunted for coins to win the evening’s competitions. After a long series of games, the students shared their impressions of the activities. The event then continued with a friendly gathering before the students headed home.
Students are making their team’s flagOne of the games that the students playedOne of the games that the students playedphoto of the winning team with the student association president
On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, VCD UPH (Visual Communication Design at Universitas Pelita Harapan) opened the exhibition “ADHIKARI,” showcasing works created by the students of VCD UPH in 2023 who had recently participated in a study tour to Yogyakarta from November 23 to 27, 2023. The exhibition features various artworks, including drawings, photographs, batik fabric, masks, and clay, produced by these students during their time in Yogyakarta.
Praise God, one of the VCD UPH students, Jessica Valencia (Graphic Design, class of 2020), along with her team from the Faculty of Economics & Business UPH, has successfully won the 3rd place in the main product category of the Creative Industries and Tourism at the KMI Expo XIV 2023. Jessica and her team presented their brand, Lawana Batik. Lawana Batik has been nurtured by UPH SparkLabs Incubation throughout the entire process until achieving this award. We express our gratitude to Jessica and the entire team involved for this remarkable achievement.
UPH Team at KMI Expo IV 2023. Photo by UPH SparkLabs Incubation.
On Thursday, September 14, 2023, Universitas Pelita Harapan held the Student Leaders Appreciation & Inauguration 2023 at the Grand Chapel of Universitas Pelita Harapan. This event was organized by the Student Life department of Universitas Pelita Harapan to appreciate the student organization leaders from the academic year 2022/2023 and to inaugurate the student organization leaders for the academic year 2023/2024.
During this event, many students from the Visual Communication Design program at Universitas Pelita Harapan took on roles as student organization leaders, both those who had completed their terms and those who were just beginning their roles in the academic year 2023/2024. One of the student organizations inaugurated during this event was the Student Association of the Visual Communication Design program, presided over by Eric Jobiliong, Ph.D., the Associate Provost for Academic and Innovation, Lestari Ayu Angraini, S.E., M.M., the Manager of Administration and Student Affairs for the Faculty of Design, Brian Alvin Hananto, S.Sn., M.Ds., the Chair of the Visual Communication Design program, and Lorentius Calvin, S.Ds., the Student Affairs Coordinator for the Visual Communication Design program.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to the students who have served during the academic year 2022/2023, and we extend our greetings to the students who are about to commence their service in the academic year 2023/2024. May God bless and guide each of our endeavors.
Dr. Martin Luqman Katoppo, S.T, M.T., Lorentius Calvin, S.Ds., Brian Alvin Hananto, S.Sn., M.Ds., and representatives of the student association of the visual communication design department
The Welcoming Party for the DKV Program at UPH was a vibrant and motivating event that aimed to introduce new students to the program’s community. It began with welcoming speeches from the program’s leadership, emphasizing its significance and the role of the Student Association of DKV (HMDKV). The event also featured interactive sessions to help new students connect with each other, fostering stronger bonds within their cohort. Notably, creative games like the Kahoot-based “Smart but Not Too Careful” and the cosplay competition added an element of fun and creativity to the event, showcasing the talents and enthusiasm of the new students.
Photo of One of The Student Groups in Doodleheimer
Moreover, senior students Carla C. and Natashia Lim played a pivotal role by sharing their experiences and insights. They advised maintaining mental well-being, effective stress management, and balancing academics with extracurricular activities. Their guidance served as a valuable resource for the incoming students, helping them navigate the challenges of their academic journey. Additionally, alumna Agnes Hernadi shared her experiences, shedding light on the challenges and solutions encountered during her studies, particularly in the context of the pandemic. Her perspective as an alumna provided a unique and relatable perspective for the new students, offering them inspiration and guidance as they embark on their own DKV UPH journey. Documenting the event through photos and videos allowed participants to capture these memorable moments, creating a sense of nostalgia and unity among the new DKV UPH students. Overall, the Welcoming Party was an inspiring and informative start to their journey in the DKV Program at UPH.
Photo of All the Participants and Committee of Doodleheimer
DKV Welcomign Party: Doodleheimer Creativity is the Bomb
The Welcoming Party event is organized to provide inspiration about creativity and to offer positive encouragement in the transition of new students towards the academic phase. This event features alumni, namely Agnes Hernadi from the Cinematography specialization, class of 2018. Besides the alumni, there is also a senior who has accumulated valuable experiences during her study period, Natashia Lim from the Graphic Design (GD) specialization, class of 2021. Both speakers will discuss their experiences during their studies in Visual Communication Design (VCD) at UPH. We hope that this activity can provide an overview of the academic activities that will be undertaken by the new students.
