Visual Communication Design

PROFILE

Visual Communication Design international class is one of the study programs in the Faculty of Creative Industries (FIK) of Telkom University. Based on the science of art, design, and technology, as well as other supporting sciences, Visual Communication Design provides education to produce visual communication design graduates who are qualified to master Information technology and local wisdom, and able to develop themselves into entrepreneurs in the field of design and creative industries (creativepreneur). Graduates of the Visual Communication Design of Telkom University can create design works by prioritizing the process maturity and integration of their knowledge with other sciences, so that they can be useful for the Visual Communication Design profession and science, the creative industry, and society. The rise of businesses in the creative and digital fields encourages Visual Communication Design-Telkom University to have two study concentrations, namely Technopreneurship and Multimedia Marketing. Technopreneurship concentration will focus on producing a technology-based visual product and creating a business. Meanwhile, Multimedia Marketing focuses on planning and researching visual product marketing.  Visual Communication Design (DKV) is a science that bridges the communication of meaning through a visual medium. The academic disciplines are applied among others through practical and theoretical learning, which can bring an understanding of a design directly from the student’s experience. This study program not only prepares students to earn a degree in the field of design but also promotes innovative thinking to encourage creative initiatives toward the implementation of design in everyday life.   

Learning Outcomes  

1.  Able to think creatively and critically in the process of designing and solving problems using Visual Communication Design management science tools.  

2.  Able to create business innovation or new business models in the field of visual communication design.  

3.  Able to create a draft of Visual Communication Design in time-based media and print media.  

4.  Able to use interactive media applications for the design and development of digital media products.  

5.  Capable of displaying integrity in the profession, supported by attitude, professional conduct, and ethics.  

6.  Able to develop bachelor’s level research in the field of Visual Communication Design and can continue their education to a higher level.  

7.  Able to demonstrate managerial capabilities related to Visual Communication Design  

Course Competences  

•  Graphic Design  

•  Advertising Design  
•  Multimedia Design  
•  Management Design  

Concentrations   

Visual Communication Design International Class commits to facilitating the students find their passion and polish their skills in the creative industry through four years of the full-time program. The program embodies the classical model in Visual Communication Design that covers the various branches of study; such as Graphic Design, Multimedia, and Advertising Design. It enables the student to explore the interest within each course and perform on a project from multiple perspectives. At the end of their study, students have experienced the whole program and they may choose which career path in creative industries suits them best.     

Career Opportunities  

•  Graphic Artist: Delivers the whole ideas, story, or information through artworks in limitless mediums and styles. The creative outputs of graphic artists are mostly graphic such as cartoons, illustrations, character design, graphic novels, comic books, movie illustrations, etc. A graphic artist will play with the composition, action, dialogue, etc.  
•  Graphic Designer: Graphic Designer intends to attract more viewers by displaying visual information based on content and purpose. A Graphic Designer’s portfolio might include Infographic, Print Design, Marketing Collateral, Digital Design, Web Designer, UX/UI Designer, Brand Identity Design, Presentation Design, etc.   

•  Animator: An animator combines sequenced images to create the illusion of real movement regarding a story or a piece of particular information. They can add sounds and music to enhance the experience of animation. The job includes traditional media, 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and stop motion for any purpose.  
•  Game Designer: The game Designer builds a game from the concept as rules, characters, gameplay, and settings to prototype or finish, also includes team management and testing the game before its launch.    

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