The series of events enlivening the Vidya–Vastu–Virya Exhibition concluded on the third day with Art Talks and artistic performances presented by the Student Associations of the Craft, Interior Design, Visual Communication Design (VCD), and Photography Study Programs. Each association shared engaging experiences from their respective academic journeys and presented diverse musical performances, despite being accompanied by rainfall.
The Student Association of the Craft Study Program featured two speakers, Suryawan and Naomi, both students participating in the Final Project Dissemination Exhibition of the ISI Bali Berdampak Program for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year. Each speaker conveyed distinct experiences gained through collaboration with their chosen industry partners, including learning about upcycling practices and natural dyes. These experiences provided valuable insights into material processing as well as an understanding of market dynamics within the craft industry. The accompanying performance was marked by high enthusiasm, even though it required relocation and shelter due to the rain. The Craft Student Association presented a distinctive ngelawang performance; instead of traditional gamelan accompaniment, they utilized bamboo kulkul instruments they had crafted themselves. This unique and spirited performance involved more than 30 students from the Craft Study Program.
The Student Association of Interior Design presented a single speaker, Komang, who was also undertaking a Final Project. One of the most memorable experiences for him was engaging in off-studio activities, particularly conducting on-site project inspections with industry partners—experiences not typically encountered in conventional coursework. Consequently, the opportunities provided through the ISI Bali Berdampak Program were considered highly significant for the development of his professional skills and competencies as an interior designer. He emphasized the importance of mastering both two-dimensional and three-dimensional design skills, as these competencies are essential and fully applied during participation in the program. Familiarity with these tools, he noted, enables students to execute client assignments more effectively. The Interior Design Student Association concluded its segment with a pop band performance featuring songs by renowned Indonesian bands such as Sheila On 7 and Dewa 19, encouraging audience participation through collective singing.
The Student Association of Visual Communication Design featured two Final Project students and one third-semester student as speakers. One of the speakers, Candra, participated in the ISI Bali Berdampak Program in Poland, contributing to the development of the newly established Taman Bali Indah. His involvement included participation in art performances, art workshops, and branding activities. He highlighted the need for significant adaptation, particularly in terms of culture, language, and climate. The experience underscored the importance of copywriting skills, given the differing professional standards compared to those in Indonesia.
Another speaker, Dayu, undertook the ISI Bali Berdampak Program at Kenak Medika Hospital in Gianyar. Her experience was characterized by a range of unexpected and insightful activities, particularly in understanding hospital operations and management. In addition to developing branding materials, one unanticipated experience involved photographing newborn babies. “It was exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time, because it was something entirely new,” Dayu explained.
The third-semester student, Dita, shared that her decision to pursue Visual Communication Design was influenced by her parents, who recognized the potential of the discipline. Her early exposure to foundational courses such as Nirmana and Basic Visual Communication Design marked the beginning of her academic journey. Participating in exhibitions became a particularly memorable experience, especially collaborative exhibitions with the Master’s Program in Arts Management, through which she learned exhibition planning and execution. The artistic performance presented by the Visual Communication Design Student Association featured a music band performing classic international pop-rock songs.
The Student Association of Photography presented three students—Dika, Tria, and Bagus—who participated in the ISI Bali Berdampak Program, alongside a DJ performance that accompanied the audience into the evening. Each student undertook the program in different settings with distinct areas of focus, including storytelling, hospitality, and fashion modeling. While the program may not have significantly enhanced their technical skills in capturing photographs, it provided deeper learning in time management, studio lighting techniques, and marketing strategies. An unforgettable aspect of the experience involved developing independent concepts to produce high-quality photographic works, as well as confronting and learning from mistakes. “Never be excessively afraid—fear is acceptable, but always communicate with your supervisors and avoid making assumptions on your own,” Tria advised.
Acara yang turut meramaikan Pameran Vidya Vastu Virya berakhir di hari ke-3 dengan Art Talk beserta pagelaran seni dari Himpunan Mahasiswa Program Studi (HMP) Kriya, Desain Interior, Desain Komunikasi Visual (DKV), dan Fotografi. Masing-masing HMP berbagi pengalaman seru mereka sebagai mahasiswa di program studi masing-masing dan menghadirkan berbagai macam musik walaupun ditemani hujan.
HMP Kriya menghadirkan dua narasumber, Suryawan dan Naomi, mahasiswa yang ikut dalam pagelaran Pameran Desiminasi Tugas Akhir Program ISI Bali Berdampak Semester Gasal 2025/2026. Keduanya memiliki pengalaman yang berbeda dalam apa yang mereka kerjakan bersama mitra usaha yang dipilihnya. Di antaranya mempelajari tentang upcycling dan warna alam. Dengan begitu pengalaman tentang pengolahan material sangat berarti untuk mereka, begitu juga mempelajari pasar yang ada di dunia industri kriya. Sedangkan untuk pagelarannya sangat penuh antusiasme walaupun harus berpindah tempat dan berteduh dari kehujanan. HMP Kriya menghadirkan pagelaran ngelawang yang unik, daripada diiringi musik gamelan, mereka memakai kulkul berbahan bambu yang dibuatnya sendiri. Sehingga pagelaran ini terbilang sangat unik dan penuh semangat yang melibatkan 30-an mahasiswa Program Studi Kriya.
HMP Desain Interior menghadirkan satu narasumber, Komang, mahasiswa yang ikut dalam Tugas Akhir juga. Salah satu pengalaman yang berkesan untuknya adalah pengalaman yang keluar dari studio. Misalnya di saat ke lapangan untuk mengecek proyek bersama mitra yang tidak secara langsung didapatkan saat mengerjakan tugas kampus. Sehingga kesempatan yang didapatkannya melalui Program ISI Bali Berdampak tersebut menjadi sangat penting dalam pengembangan keahlian serta kompetensinya sebagai desainer untuk desain interior. Menurutnya jangan sampai ketinggalan dalam mendalami berbagai skill (kemampuan) desain dua dimensi maupun tiga dimensi yang harus dikuasai dalam Desain Interior karena nanti saat ikut Program ISI Bali Berdampak menjadi kesempatan untuk menggunakan semuanya. Karena dengan terbiasa menggunakannya, mahasiswa akan bisa melaksanakan tugas yang diberikan oleh client dengan lebih mudah. HMP Desain Interior lalu menghadirkan band pop yang membawakan lagu-lagu band Indonesia ternama seperti Sheila On 7 dan Dewa 19 dimana audiens tidak bisa menolak ikut bernyanyi.
HMP DKV menghadirkan dua narasumber mahasiswa yang sedang Tugas Akhir dan satu narasumber mahasiswa semester tiga. Adapun salah satu mahasiswa, Candra, yang ikut Program ISI Bali Berdampak di Polandia yang ikut dalam mengembangkan Taman Bali Indah yang baru dibangun. Disana ia ikut dalam pertunjukan seni, workshop seni, dan juga sebagai tim branding. Ada berbagai adaptasi yang harus dilalui terutama dalam budaya, bahasa serta cuaca yang berbeda. Pengalaman copywriting menjadi penting karena ada standar yang berbeda dengan di Indonesia.
Satunya, Dayu, melakukan Program ISI Bali Berdampak di Rumah Sakit Kenak Medika, Gianyar. Pengalamannya penuh hal yang menarik terutama mengetahui apa saja yang terjadi serta manajemen di dalam rumah sakit. Selain mendalami dalam membuat branding-nya, salah satu pengalaman yang tidak terpikirkan adalah sesi foto bayi yang baru lahir. “Excited, deg-degan juga, karena sesuatu yang baru,” Dayu menjelaskan.
Mahasiswa semester tiga, Dita, memilih DKV dari arahan orang tua yang melihat potensi Program Studi DKV itu seperti apa. Mengenal berbagai dasar pengembangan DKV melalui Nirmana dan DKV Dasar menjadi bagian dari mula perjalanan mempelajarinya. Pameran-pameran menjadi pengalaman yang tidak terlupakan terutama pameran berkolaborasi dengan S2 Tata Kelola Seni sehingga dapat mempelajari cara membuat pameran bersamanya. Pagelaran seni yang dihadirkan oleh HMP DKV adalah band musik yang membawakan lagu-lagu lawas pop rock luar negeri. HMP Fotografi menghadirkan tiga mahasiswa yang mengikuti Program ISI Bali Berdampak dan pagelaran DJ yang menemani audiens menembus malam. Dika, Tria, dan Bagus melaksanakan Program ISI Bali Berdampak di tiga tempat yang berbeda dengan konsentrasi yang berbeda-beda juga, di antaranya story telling,hospitality, dan fashion modelling.Skill baru dalam menangkap foto terbaik mungkin tidak didapatkan selama program berjalan tetapi skill membagi waktu, menggunakan lighting/pencahayaan dalam studio, dan marketing atau pemasaran menjadi hal-hal yang dipelajari lebih dalam. Momentum yang tidak terlupakan adalah bagaimana mengolah konsep tersendiri agar dapat menghasilkan karya fotografi yang baik, juga menghadapi serta belajar dari kesalahan yang terjadi. “Jangan pernah ngerasa takut yang berlebihan, takut boleh tetapi tetap komunikasikan dengan atasan, pokoknya jangan asumsi sendiri,” Tria berpesan.
Photo: The second day of the Final Project Dissemination activities of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design at Bencingah Nata-Cita Arts Space, ISI Bali, Wednesday (14 January).
As part of the second day of Vidya–Vastu–Virya, the Visual Exhibition continued alongside a series of activities organized by various Student Associations of Study Programs (HMP) within the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD), ISI Bali. The second day, Wednesday (14 January), was enlivened by the participation of the Student Associations of Fine Arts, Animation, Film and Television Production, and Fashion Design.
Among the highlights were a number of inspiring narratives shared by students. Representatives from the Student Associations of Fashion Design and Film and Television Production delivered Art Talks reflecting on their experiences, including discussions on creative processes, idea exploration, as well as the values of discipline and consistency cultivated through their respective fields of study.
The program also featured vocal and dance performances presented by several Fashion Design students. Anggun Kristipa, one of the participating students, shared that the event was particularly memorable. The combination of Anggun’s singing with the dances performed by her peers, Indah and Anggita, created a vibrant and emotionally engaging atmosphere. “Each performance complemented and reinforced the narrative that the world of fashion is closely intertwined with artistic expression, emotion, and the beauty of movement,” Anggun explained.
The Student Association of Fine Arts presented a live painting performance, accompanied by Art Talks featuring Final Project students as speakers. Made Chandra shared his work, which was based on his study of Wayang Kamasan painting, while Made Nova Moyo addressed pressing environmental issues that increasingly threaten global ecosystems, symbolized through the use of various materials and the bird of paradise (Cendrawasih). “In my experience, the campus becomes a negotiated laboratory—a place to question, to explore, and where prospective artists build networks by engaging with peers from diverse backgrounds, including alumni of SMSR,” Chandra noted.
Both speakers emphasized that opportunities offered through the ISI Bali Berdampak Internship and Independent Study programs are rare and invaluable, particularly for Moyo, who is determined to finance his own education. Internship placements were described as bridges to professional life beyond campus, while also fostering personal growth among students. “One word: ngelindeng—for art students, without ngelindeng there is no freedom, only stagnation. Build friendships and networks; it will work out,” Moyo advised.
From the Student Association of Animation, the program featured an acoustic music performance, as well as an Art Talk involving third-semester student Caleb Nikao Hutabarat and first-semester student Putu Bagus Mas. They discussed the growing interest in the Animation Study Program, driven by the expanding animation film industry in Indonesia. Early exposure to animated series such as Boboiboy and Upin & Ipin inspired their curiosity about animation production. “I thought, why not become one of the people behind the scenes who can translate imagination into cartoons or animation,” Bagus Mas shared.
Despite challenges related to time management and maintaining continuous communication throughout animation production processes—from pre-production to post-production—Caleb and Bagus Mas expressed confidence that the tasks and skills they are developing will prove valuable in the future. “My message is to keep improving yourself, don’t be overly affected by mood swings, continue creating, and strive to become someone who makes a positive impact in the future,” Caleb concluded.
Foto: KegiatanDiseminasi Tugas Akhir Fakultas Seni Rupa dan Desain hari ke-2 di Bencingah Nata-Cita Arts Space ISI BALI, Rabu (14/1).
Dalam rangka Vidya Vastu Virya hari ke-2, selain Pameran Visual berlanjut dibuka, adapun kegiatan-kegiatan dari berbagai Himpunan Mahasiswa Program Studi (HMP) dari Fakultas Seni Rupa dan Desain (FSRD) ISI Bali. Hari kedua, Rabu (14/1), diramaikan oleh HMP Seni Murni, HMP Animasi, HMP Produksi Film dan Televisi, dan HMP Desain Mode.
Diantaranya terdapat cerita-cerita yang menginspirasi dari berbagai mahasiswa. Dari HMP Desain Mode dan HMP Program Studi Produksi Film dan Televisi, terdapat beberapa mahasiswa tentang pengalamannya lewat Art Talk. Seperti proses kreatif, eksplorasi ide, hingga nilai disiplin dan konsistensi yang dipelajari selama menekuni bidang ini.
Adapun pagelaran seni nyanyian dan tarian dari beberapa mahasiswa Desain Mode. Anggun Kristipa, salah satu mahasiswa Desain Mode yang ikut mengisi pagelaran seni tersebut, berbagi bahwa acara ini sangat berkesan. Perpaduan nyanyian dari Anggun dan teman-temannya Indah dan Anggita yang menari membuat suasana pagelaran terasa hidup dan emosional. “Setiap penampilan saling melengkapi dan memperkuat cerita bahwa dunia mode erat kaitannya dengan ekspresi seni, perasaan, dan keindahan gerak,” Anggun berbagi.
HMP Seni Murni menghadirkan sebuah performance live painting beserta narasumber mahasiswa Tugas Akhir sebagai narasumber Art Talk. Made Chandra berbagi karyanya yang menghadirkan hasil pengkajiannya terhadap Seni Lukis Wayang Kamasan kepada audiens sedangkan Made Nova Moyo mengangkat isu lingkungan yang kian menggerogoti ekosistem dunia dengan simbol berbagai material serta burung Cendrawasih. “Pengalaman saya, kampus menjadi laboratori yang dinegosiasi, ditanya, dan tempat calon seniman membangun jejaring karena dipertemukan teman-teman dari berbagai lini termasuk SMSR,” kata Chandra.
Keduanya berpendapat bagaimana kesempatan Program ISI Bali Berdampak Magang maupun Studi Independen adalah kesempatan yang tidak datang dua kali, apalagi untuk Moyo yang bertekad harus bisa berkuliah dengan biaya sendiri. Tempat magang akan menjadi jembatan saat nanti keluar kampus, begitu juga menumbuhkan seorang mahasiswa. “Satu kata, ngelindeng, kalau anak seni itu nggak ngelindeng itu gak bebas, buntu, banyakin punya teman, relasi, pasti bisa dah, pasti!” Moyo berpesan.
Dari HMP Animasi menghadirkan pagelaran musik akustik dan dalam Art Talk nya terdapat mahasiswa Semester 3 Caleb Nikao Hutabarat dan mahasiswa Semester 1 Putu Bagus Mas. Dengan industri perfilman animasi di Indonesia yang mengalami peningkatan menjadi alasan kenapa Program Studi Animasi diminati. Tereksposnya diri mereka dengan kartun-kartun seperti Boboiboy dan Upin Ipin membuat mereka tertarik menelusuri pembuatan animasi. “Saya terpikir kenapa tidak menjadi orang di balik layar yang dapat menuangkan imajinasinya dalam bentuk kartun atau animasi,” Bagus Mas bercerita.
Walaupun rintangan ada di pembagian waktu kerja dan terus membangun komunikasi sesama dengan proses pembuatan animasi yang mencakup pra sampai pasca produksi, Caleb dan Bagus Mas merasa tugas-tugas yang dikerjakan kelak akan berguna. “Pesan saya tetap improve diri sendiri, jangan terlalu mood swing, tetap berkarya dan menjadi orang yang berdampak di masa depan,” pungkas Caleb.
Photo: The Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, reviews the Final Project Dissemination Exhibition of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design at the Nata-Cita Arts Space, ISI Bali, Tuesday (13 January).
Unnoticed, six months have passed, during which 392 students of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD), Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Bali, have fulfilled their Final Project requirements through the dissemination outcomes of the ISI Bali Berdampak program. Notably, this year’s dissemination by FSRD ISI Bali also featured candidates from newly established undergraduate programs—Product Design (S1) and Animation (S1). “This marks the largest number of students undertaking Final Projects in the history of ISI Bali,” reported the Chair of the ISI Bali Berdampak Dissemination Committee and Vice Dean I of FSRD, I Made Pande Artadi.
It was explained that “Vidya–Vastu–Virya,” meaning “Integrated Reason, Embodied Power, Impactful Work,” served as the overarching theme for four forms of FSRD Final Project dissemination, presented through an Exhibition (13–15 January), Film Screening (18 January), Fashion Show (24–25 January), and Animation Screening (30 January). This theme is considered relevant to the transformation of a 60-year-old arts campus into ISI Bali, increasingly oriented toward Meraya Cita Samasta.
Etymologically, Vidya as integrated reason reflects intellectual depth; Vastu as embodied power signifies the creative process of materializing ideas; while Virya denotes a commitment to producing works with tangible social, environmental, and economic impacts. Fine Arts and Design scholarship thus functions as a reflective medium for expanding the boundaries of human knowledge. The theme is expected to stimulate the creation of works that are aesthetically refined, rich in meaning, intellectually provocative, and capable of opening spaces for cross-disciplinary dialogue. “The thematic concept is very well articulated and closely aligned with the first dissemination of the ISI Bali Berdampak curriculum,” appreciated the Dean of FSRD, I Nengah Sudika Negara.
The total number of Final Project participants reached 392 students, comprising 37 students of Fine Arts, 11 of Craft, 65 of Interior Design, 107 of Visual Communication Design, 28 of Photography, 71 of Fashion Design, 30 of Film and Television Production, 22 of Product Design, and 22 of Animation. The programs undertaken included five elective pathways: the Impactful Internship Program, Impactful Independent Project Study, Impactful Entrepreneurship, Impactful Teaching Assistance, and the Merdeka Internship Program organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.
Furthermore, the curators of the “Vidya–Vastu–Virya” exhibition, I Nyoman Payuyasa and I Putu Arya Janottama, stated that the theme fundamentally seeks to embrace and weave together the diversity of works produced by FSRD students. Although the process unfolded over the past six months, the works presented were in fact conceived from the moment students first set foot at ISI Bali. Experiences and theoretical foundations were interlaced, resulting in works that represent the downstream outcomes of students’ experiences and the social, environmental, and economic impacts they generate. “In addition, there are emotional impacts embedded in the works, emerging from the mentorship between lecturers and partners, which are able to evoke particular nuances for the audience,” conveyed curator representative I Nyoman Payuyasa.
The exhibition was officially opened with remarks by the Rector, Prof. Dr. I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, who expressed appreciation and gratitude for the strong cooperation and synergy across all levels that enabled the realization of this dissemination. He also acknowledged the partners of the ISI Bali Berdampak program who collaborated with FSRD, sharing invaluable insights and networks with the students. The Rector emphasized that the Final Project serves as evidence of students’ growing recognition, representing an achievement while upholding innovation as an endeavor toward a meaningful life. “For us, the Final Project is not an endpoint; rather, it is the first step toward building increasingly tangible and challenging arenas of competition and innovation,” he remarked.
The opening of the Final Project dissemination was further supported by students who had recently completed cross-faculty exchange learning programs in the Departments of Karawitan and Dance, presenting the outcomes of their coursework through Cak Dance and Bleganjur performances. These presentations affirmed that collaborative learning schemes can provide practical experience and new knowledge, contributing to the broader intellectual development of ISI Bali students.
Throughout the “Vidya–Vastu–Virya” exhibition, a series of Art Talks and performances organized by student associations within FSRD are scheduled. On this day, Product Design, Architecture, and Outstanding Students participated. Two Product Design students who joined the evening’s brief Art Talk shared their experiences in undertaking the ISI Bali Berdampak program with the audience. Both happened to collaborate with the same partner, Studio Banda—an industrial design studio based in Ubud that has worked with various international studios. They discussed the challenges and rewards of their Final Projects, particularly the extensive trial-and-error processes involving material experimentation. It is hoped that this activity will enrich the experiential insights of junior students who are still pursuing their studies and will later participate in the ISI Bali Berdampak program.Opening of “Vidya–Vastu–Virya”: Dissemination of ISI Bali Berdampak Final Projects for the Odd Semester of Academic Year 2025/2026
