The Visual Communication Design (DKV) Study Program at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) is a higher education program that focuses on developing research-based, technology-driven, and socio-cultural design competencies to produce strategic, innovative, and impactful visual communication solutions.

DKV ITS is designed to address the challenges of the digital era, creative industries, and technological transformation by integrating design studies with science and technology, humanities, and creative entrepreneurship. The curriculum is adaptively structured and oriented toward problem-solving, visual exploration, and the application of digital technologies—including interactive media, animation, and data-driven design—supported by a deep understanding of audiences and contextual factors.

The distinctive strength of DKV ITS lies in its design–technology–research-driven approach, which equips students not only with strong visual and technical skills but also with analytical, conceptual, and strategic capabilities in developing visual communication that is relevant to industry needs, societal challenges, and sustainable development. The learning process is supported by design studios, digital laboratories, interdisciplinary collaboration, and active engagement with industry, communities, and public institutions.