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August 25, 2023

Alumni Talk with Katarina Monika

On Thursday, August 24, 2023, during the UPH Festival 2023 Faculty Talks event, one of our alumni, Katarina Monika, made an appearance. The name Katarina Monika has recently been widely discussed because her design work was chosen to be the logo for Indonesia’s 78th birthday.

On that afternoon, Katarina Monika, along with two other UPH alumni, shared her experiences as a designer after graduating. She also shared the things she learned and the values she applies in her work. In an event attended by prospective students of UPH’s visual communication design program, Katarina Monika’s presence provided inspiration and an overview of what graduates of UPH’s visual communication design program can achieve as leaders in the field of design, capable of creating transformative designs for society.

Katarina Monika with Universitas Pelita Harapan’s School of Design Dean, Dr. Martin Luqman Katoppo, S.T., M.T.

Katarina Monika with her UPH Visual Communication Design lecturers: Eston Kamelang Mauleti, S.Sn., M.Ds. (no. 1 from left) and Donny Ibrahim, S.Sn., M.Ikom. (no. 4 from left).

August 24, 2023

Opening of Focal Point

On August 23th 2023, UPH Visual Communication Design opens the Focal Point Exhibition in Pelita Hall. The exhibition showcased works of the 2023 students on the photography course. The opening ceremony is attended by student, lecturers, and also guests of the Visual Communication Design department.

Tiara Kiatama (Head of Committee) Opening Remarks

August 24, 2023

Focal Point Photography Exhibition

The exhibition and photography seminar for the students of Visual Communication Design (DKV) UPH 2023 carries the theme “FOCAL POINT.”

In the realm of photography, “Focal Point” refers to the main point of focus in a photographic work. The focal point is the primary subject that a photographer emphasizes to capture the observer’s attention. The focal point functions as a gateway for the observer into the story. The object that becomes the focal point becomes the main interpretation of the work. Hence, the quality of a focal point can determine the success of a piece of work, specifically whether it effectively communicates and impacts its observer. Without a focal point, an observer might struggle to identify the compelling elements in a photo, thereby impeding the interpretation process and resulting in a monotonous impression.

Through the photography exhibition titled ‘Focal Point,’ the students of DKV UPH are provided with the opportunity to showcase their skills and development over a year of learning. The exhibition will demonstrate the students’ understanding after being equipped with knowledge about photography techniques, composition, and photo processing using supporting software. Furthermore, the term ‘focal point’ also refers to the subject theme of the photos to be displayed, such as product photos and model photos.