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DKV Petra Photography Visual Communication Design at a Glance Petra Christian University's Visual Communication Design Study Program was founded in Surabaya in 1998. Our Study Program educates students to become skilled and committed visual communication designers. Petra Christian University Learn More DKV Petra Unggul Visual Communication Design at a Glance Petra Christian University Learn More

Petra's Visual Communication Design at a Glance

Visual Communication Design (DKV) is a further development of advertising/commercial art and graphic design. It combines emotion and language to express ideas or messages through various visual forms to the recipient. Petra VCD students are expected to become skilled problem solvers and capable of collaborating in various fields.

DKV Petra provides a Dual-Degree Program, in collaboration with Dongseo University (South Korea, Busan). Other international exchange programs with partner universities are also available.

Why Study at

at Petra's Visual Communication Design

Our Accreditation

Petra's DKV Study Program has the highest accreditation (Unggul) from the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT) of the Indonesian Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education, and is internationally accredited by AQAS, a German-based accreditation agency.

Career Prospects

01
Creative Director
02
Art Director
03
Art Consultant
04
Creativepreneur

Achievements

Ajisaka 2025 - 1st Winner Sadewa
Ajisaka 2025 by Universitas Gadjah Mada
1st Winner – Sadewa  Skippable Ads Competition Kathleen Alicia, Eben Haezer C. F., Naomi Amelia
Communication Interest Festival 2025 1st Winner Lumens Category
Communication Interest Festival 2025 by Atma Jaya Yogyakarta
1st Winner Lumens Category Gracelyn Sachio, Jossy Sitara, Gloria Tantadiputra
AWF 2025 1st Winner
Advertising Week Festival 2025 by Universitas Indonesia
1st Winner Creative Campaign Hanny Danawati, Carla Victoria, Stephanie Char A. L.
Pekan Komunikasi UI 2023
Ajisaka UGM 2023
Clarissa Wirogo
Textile and Fashion Design, 2019
Juara 1 Modest Young Designer Competition (MYDC) dalam ajang MUSLIM Fashion Festival plus (MUFFEST+) 2023

Our Partners

at Petra's Visual Communication Design

To enhance and improve the quality of graduates to meet the needs of the business and industrial world, Petra's Visual Communication Design has the opportunity to collaborate with several companies, including:
  • Institut Seni Indonesia, Yogyakarta
  • Institut Seni Indonesia, Denpasar
  • Dongseo University, South Korea
  • TandaSeru Visual Production, Jakarta
  • PT Bintang Sempurna, Jakarta
  • Bumi Studio, Malang
  • Ayena Studio, Bandung

Program

in Visual Communication Design Petra Christian University?

    Study Path

    Alur kurikulum DKV UK Petra

    Curriculum

    1st Year2nd Year3rd Year4th Year
    1st Semester2nd Semester3rd Semester4th Semester5th Semester6th Semester7th Semester8th Semester

    Introduction to Design

    Basic Design

    Pre-Intermediate Design

    Intermediate Design

    Upper Intermediate Design

    Advanced Design

    LEAP Research Innovation Project

    LEAP Industrial Experience

    LEAP Community Engagement

    LEAP Global Exposure Courses

    LEAP Research Innovation Final Project

    LEAP Industrial Experience

    LEAP Community Engagement Final Project

    LEAP Global Exposure Final Project

    History and Culture

    Semiotika Visual

    Graphic Production

    Metodologi Penelitian

    Creative Idea Communication

    Cultural Design

    LEAP Outputs

    LEAP Dissemination

    Typography

    Tipografi Digital

    Estetika

    Seminar

    Psikologi Desain

    Apresiasi Desain

    LEAP Project Report

    LEAP Final Project Exhibition

    Menggambar

    Digital Graphic

    Fotografi Dasar

    Fotografi Konseptual

    3D Modelling

    Manajemen Industri Kreatif

    Digital Leadership

    Agama & Hidup Bermakna

    Ilustrasi Dasar

    Digital Interface

    Creative Writing

    Audio Visual

    Motion Graphics

    Bahasa Indonesia

    Pancasila

    Ilustrasi Terapan

    Etika Profesi

    Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan

    MK Lintas Prodi

    Komposisi Visual

    MK Pilihan

    International Experience

    Student Exchange
    Surabali Summer Program
    Petra Summer Program

    Research

    Art toy as a tool for engaging the global public on the city of Surabaya

    Aristarchus Pranayama K.
    2022

    Analisis User Flow pada Website Pendidikan: Studi Kasus Website DKV UK Petra

    Ryan P. Sutanto
    2022

    Bamboo for Beverage Containers of Legen and Tuak as a Reflection of Local Wisdom of Tuban Society

    Listia Natadjaja & E. Christine Yuwono
    2023

    Perancangan Media Kreatif “Brainlliant” untuk Anak Penderita Epilepsi

    Evelyn Euginia Kosasih & Anang Tri Wahyudi

    Perancangan Strategi Branding Stationery “Tifiti” untuk Mendukung Produktivitas

    Sheila Abigail & Cindy Muljosumarto
    2023

    Faculty and Staff

    Study Program Leaders

    • Aristarchus Pranayama K., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
      Head of Study Program
    • Ani Wijayanti Suhartono, S.Sn., M.Med.Kom.
      Secretary of Study Program

    Lecturers

    • Elisabeth Christine Yuwono, S.Sn., M.Hum.
      Lecturer
    • Mega Ekklesia Putrihadi, S.Sn., MM.
      Lecturer
    • Vanessa Yusuf, S.Ds., M.Ds.
      Lecturer
    • Dr. Maria Nala Damayanti, S.Sn., M.Hum.
      Lecturer
    • Erandaru, ST., M.Sc., Ph.D.
      Lecturer
    • Cindy Muljosumarto, S.Sn., M.Des.
      Lecturer
    • Anang Tri Wahyudi, S.Sn., M.Sn.
      Lecturer
    • Ryan P. Sutanto, S.Sn., M.Med.Kom.
      Lecturer
    • Dr. Andrian Dektisa H., S.Sn., M.Si.
      Lecturer
    • Dr. Bing Bedjo Tanudjaja, S.Sn., M.Si.
      Lecturer
    • Asthararianty, S.Sn., M.Ds.
      Lecturer
    • Rika Febriani, S.Sn., MA.
      Lecturer
    • Luri Renaningtyas, ST., M.Ds.
      Lecturer
    • Obed Bima Wicandra, S.Sn., MA.
      Lecturer
    • Dr. Heru Dwi Waluyanto, M.Pd.
      Lecturer
    • Rebecca Milka Natalia B., S.Sn., M.Ds.
      Lecturer
    • Mendy H. Malkisedek, S.Sn., M.Ds.
      Lecturer
    • Dr. Aniendya Christianna, S.Sn., M.Med.Kom.
      Lecturer
    • Daniel Kurniawan Salamoon, S.Sn., M.Med.Kom.
      Lecturer
    • Dr. Listia Natadjaja, S.T., M.T., M. Des.
      Lecturer
    • Hen Dian Yudani, ST., M.Ds.
      Lecturer

    Facilities

    in Visual Communication Design Petra Christian University?

    Brandcomm Lab
    Digital Graphics Lab
    Photography Lab
    Printing Media Lab

    Spotlight

    Upcoming Events

    Suasana kuliah tamu Visualizing Music di Amphitheater UK Petra membahas kaitan desain grafis dan industri musik.
    KULIAH TAMU – DESIGN CULTURE
    “Visualizing Music: Desain, Identitas, dan Budaya dalam Industri Musik”
    adiwarna2026
    Adiwarna 2026: Pameran Desain Terbaik DKV UK Petra Segera Hadir Kembali
    Innofashion Show 5
    Adiwarna 2023: ANTI. The Afterwards
    Poster Mudikomvis
    Reuni 25 Tahun: MUDIKOMVIS
    Bharatika Festival 2023: Melaju
    Mural Pilar Studio DKV UK Petra: Aksi Kreasi Mahasiswa Ilustrasi Semester 2
    Ngayogjazz 2023
    Mahasiswa DKV UK Petra di Ngayogjazz 2023
    Rapat Kurikulum bersama CMGT Saxion University of Applied Science
    Terbang ke Belanda bertemu Alumni dan Mahasiswa Double Degree Saxion
    Peserta SE nasional INSCAPE CERITA
    INSCAPE CERITA “Celetukan Rombongan Ibu Kota”
    Kuliah tamu University of Technology Sydney
    Kuliah Tamu “Mapping Cities within the City”
    Laureen Final Artwork
    Prestasi, Mahasiswi Mendapatkan Beasiswa Summer School GOBELINS Paris 2024

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    Outstanding Alumni

    & Testimonies

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    Dira Gana
    Creative Manager
    L’zzie Clothings, Singapore
    Vincentius Bobby photo
    Vincentius Bobby Hartono
    Head of Creative and Communication
    Eka Hospital
    Grace Giovani photo
    Grace Giovani
    Brand Manager
    PT. Santos Jaya Abadi (Kapal Api Group)
    Novi Irawan
    Marketing Communications Manager
    Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya

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