Brief Profile

Visual Communication Design Study Program is one of the study programs at the Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang. This study program aims to produce associate’s degree experts who are superior, professional, and skilled to supply the needs of human resources in the media and communication industry. Graduates of the Study Program are equipped with graphics, multimedia, and entrepreneurship skills. Graduates of the Study Program can work in several sectors, such as public relations in government and private agencies, mass media, entrepreneurs, and other creative industry sectors at national and international levels, requiring graphic design, visual communication, and multimedia experts.

Accreditation and Certification

“Very Good” Accreditation
Number 10435/SK/BAN-PT/Ak.PEPS/D3/XII/2022

Accreditation Expiration Date : 12/29/2028

Academics Title

Associate’s Degree/ Diploma 3 (A.Md)

Opportunities

1. Graphic Designer: Designer in the field of graphics, which includes designing visual identity, layout, and printed visual communication media (printed media). Interactive
2. Multimedia Designer :a multimedia designer who produces interactive applications in various platforms for promotion, learning, and others
3. Photographer: Photographer for journalistic, advertising, event and ceremonial needs
4. Illustrator: Illustrator for the needs of designing books, comics, and communication media
5. Website Designer: Graphic User Interface (GUI) designer for websites, including interface design and program design
6. Merchandising Designers: Designers who produce various merchandising (souvenirs) for promotional and display purposes
7. Advertising Designer: Designer to support marketing strategies that include promotion and advertising
8. Video Editor: Crew for production purposes in the field of film and advertising
9. Cinematographer: Crew for production purposes in the field of film and advertising
10. Animator: Designer in the field of animation. Public Relations Personnel: Public relations personnel in government agencies
11. Design Entrepreneur: Producer of products and providers of visual communication design services

Domestic Partnerships

1. Kemenparekraf
2. Kementerian Perindustrian
3. Kementerian Koperasi dan Usaha Kecil dan Menengah
4. Kementerian Pendayagunaan Aparatur Negara dan Reformasi Birokrasi
5. Universitas Negeri Surabaya
6. Universitas Bina Nusantara
7. Universitas Negeri Malang
8. Universitas Negeri Padang 
9. ISI Denpasar
10. Universitas Negeri Makassar

Foreign Partnerships

1. Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris -Malaysia
2. Aswara Malaysia
3. UiTM Cawangan Kelantan
4. Universiti Malaysia Kelantan 
5. ASEDAS
6. President Ramon Magsaysay State University Philippine

Industry  Partnerships

1. CV Desain Center
2. Arakiba Studio
3. CV Aksa Media
4. Bapak Pucung Studio
5. Klinik Desain
6. Media Indonesia
7. Creativa Studio
8. Omah Obah Creative Space
9. Akibaza Studio
10. Rumah Sasongko
11. Studio Rockhopper
12. Graha Wisata Hotel School

Featured Facilities

1. Computer Laboratory
2. Integrated Multimedia Laboratory
3. Reading Room
4. Library
5. Gallery
6. Photography Studio

Research List

1. Batik Semarang Negotiation for Nusantara Batik Identity Contestation: Implementation of Commodification Based on Folklore Conservation
2. Innovative Learning Design for Early Autistic Children through Interactive Digital Media
3. Reconstruction of aesthetic-dichotomous feminine and masculine batik designs with
4. Contemporary Flavors to Strengthen the Creative Economic Value of Semarang Batik
5. Collaborative Project Development of Interactive Visual Learning Media to Support Early Childhood Autistic Learning Activities
6. Implementation of Sustainable Farming Immersive Game as Edupark Digital Innovation
7. Innovation Strategy for Handicraft Development through a Variety of Ornamental Rings in the Creative Industry of Wood Carving in Jepara
8. Virtual Class Illustration in Cyber Pedagogy Perspective
9. Aesthetic Adaptation of Colonial Buildings in the Creation of Batik Motifs
10. I-Generation’s Visual Literacy Capabilities in Metaverse Transformation: Reflections on Visual Culture Ideology and Identity
11. Environmental Graphic Design in Prambanan Temple Tourist Destinations in the Context of Visual Literacy
12. Implications of Metaverse and Digital Economy Transformation on the Structure of Visual Literacy Capabilities of the Digital Native Generation

Featured Activities

1. Semarang International Illustration Festival
2. Semarang International Doodle Festival
3. Semarang International Watercolor Painting Festival
4. Branding Market
5. PRIGEL (internship) program domestically and abroad
6. Practitioner Teacher.

Lecturer Expertise

1. Web and Multimedia Designer
2. Game Developer
3. Graphic and Visual Communication Designer
4. Photographer
5. Illustrator

Contact

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