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Starting in 1984, when Product Design was still a subject in Architecture Department ITS. Then, in 1997 it officially became the department of Industrial Product Design, and formed a Visual Communication Design as a specialization study program in 2000. In 2018, VCD officially established as an independent department. VCD ITS focuses on technology and local culture as ITS envision becoming an institute that based on technology, arts and creativity. With one of the vision-mission that ITS has, becoming an institute that is advanced in maritime-marine department and environmentally concerned. The VCD department hoped to contribute in developing a creative resource that have in important role in maritime and creative industry in Indonesia. Development of science and professionalism that has been running and becoming a strengthening role of the ongoing education of VCD.
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.
Develop yourself by holding work fairs and participating in various programs that provide readiness to face the real world of work and certification of internationally recognized expertise.
