BANDUNG, UNIKOM — Friday, April 10, 2026, the Visual Communication Design (DKV) and Graphic Design (DG) programs, Faculty of Design, Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM), held a graduation ceremony, namely “Prak Tandang” for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year.
The event took place in Room 6019, 6th Floor, UNIKOM Smart Building. It was attended by faculty members from the VCD and GD programs within the Faculty of Design, as well as final-year students who had completed their Final Project or Thesis courses. The event featured a unique sports-themed concept reflecting the spirit of competition and sportsmanship.
A total of 28 DKV students were officially declared graduates during this period. Embracing the sports theme, the students appeared in athletic attire, creating a fresh and distinctive atmosphere compared to typical graduation ceremonies. This concept symbolized the graduates’ readiness to “compete” in the professional world, equipped with creativity and a strong competitive edge.
The Coordinator of Final Projects and Theses for the Bachelor’s program, Deni Albar, S.Sn., M.Ds., in his remarks, expressed appreciation to all students who had successfully completed the final project process. He also delivered a meaningful message to the graduates. “Thank you to all students who have participated. Congratulations to the students for reaching the final stage of your final projects and theses,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Visual Communication Design (DKV) Program at UNIKOM, Dr. Kankan Kasmana, S.Sn., M.Ds., speaking on behalf of the Dean of the UNIKOM Faculty of Design, Prof. Dr. Ir. Lia Warlina, M.Si., expressed gratitude in his opening remarks for the successful holding of the event and hoped that the graduates would continue to create and develop the knowledge they have acquired. “Alhamdulillah, this graduation ceremony has been held successfully. I urge UNIKOM Visual Communication Design graduates to always uphold the good name of their alma mater. You must be confident because our alumni have built an excellent reputation. Continue this legacy by working to the best of your ability to create a positive impact on society. May the knowledge you’ve gained continue to grow and be of benefit,” he concluded.
The series of activities continued with a “lazy fitness” exercise session, involving both faculty and students, which fostered warm interaction while reinforcing the event’s sports-themed atmosphere. Following the exercise session, the Coordinator announced the grades for the Final Projects and Theses, awards were presented to students with the highest grades, and brief messages from the academic advisors were delivered to the students in turn.
Additionally, the event featured a retrospective video and reflections on the process of the final project and thesis defense, and concluded with the highlight of the event: the awarding of prizes for the best works across various categories, including commercial promotion, social promotion, informational media, identity media, and thesis media, as well as the announcement of the best costume for students and faculty.
Through this graduation ceremony, the Visual Communication Design (DKV) and Graphic Design (DG) programs at the UNIKOM Faculty of Design not only celebrated the students’ graduation but also instilled the values of camaraderie, creativity, and a competitive spirit as essential tools for facing the challenges of the creative industry in the future. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)