Final projects of students under the ISI Bali Impact-Oriented Curriculum were disseminated collectively at the faculty level during the odd semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. The dissemination was organized in an integrated manner under the auspices of the Faculty, with its implementation scheduled and coordinated across study programs.
All stages of the final project process were governed by a rigorous and structured timeline, encompassing proposal submission, proposal review, monitoring and evaluation, feasibility assessment, technical rehearsals, dissemination, and registration for graduation eligibility (yudisium).
This year, the dissemination of final projects within the Faculty of Performing Arts was participated in by five study programs: Dance, Karawitan (Traditional Music), Puppetry (Pedalangan), Performing Arts Education, and Music. A total of 163 students took part in the 2025/2026 final project dissemination, with the following distribution: (1) Dance Study Program: 18 students (Independent Projects: 14, Research: 2, Internship: 1, and Community Service–Thematic Internship/KKNT: 1); (2) Karawitan Study Program: 41 students (Independent Projects: 40 and Internship: 1); (3) Puppetry Study Program: 6 students (Independent Projects: 5 and Research: 1); (4) Performing Arts Education Study Program: 64 students (Independent Projects: 5, Research: 12, Internship: 4, and Teaching Assistance: 43); and (5) Music Study Program: 34 students (Independent Projects: 9, Research: 5, Internship: 2, and Teaching Assistance: 14).
The dissemination of final projects within the Faculty of Performing Arts was presented under the theme Gebyar Widya Guna: A Celebration of Artistic Creation as Impactful Learning Outcomes for Society. Gebyar Widya Guna was held from 10 to 20 January 2026, adopting a format that combined artistic performances and academic seminars. Activities took place at the Natya Mandala Building, Candra Metu Building, the Video Conference Room of the Citta Kelangen Building, and the Design Hub Building. In addition to on-campus venues at ISI Bali, several students chose to conduct their dissemination activities in Klungkung, Singaraja, and Nusa Penida.
Faculty of Performing Arts Students Present New Artistic Creations
During the dissemination of final projects for the odd semester of the 2025/2026 academic year, students presented newly created works in the fields of dance, karawitan, puppetry, and music. In addition, outcomes of research, internships, community service programs (KKN), and teaching assistance related to the performing arts were also disseminated. From 10 to 11 January 2026, five new works by students of the Puppetry Study Program were staged. This was followed by two days of innovative works by Dance Study Program students from 12 to 13 January 2026. Students of the Karawitan Study Program presented their creative outputs in the form of new musical compositions from 14 to 18 January 2026. The Music Study Program organized Independent Project concerts and seminars on internships, research, and teaching assistance from 8 to 20 January 2026. Furthermore, the dissemination of research findings and teaching assistance in performing arts education was conducted in seminar format from 12 to 14 January 2026 at the Design Hub Building.
Photo: ISI Bali’s Ayahan Wewalen in the Tawur Agung Padanan at the Kahyangan of Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Saturday (11 January).
Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI Bali) offered ayahan wewalen as part of the Tawur Agung Padanan ritual series, which forms an integral component of the Karya Padudusan Agung, Mupuk Padagingan, Ngenteg Linggih, Ngusabha Dalem, and Ngusabha Pitra ceremonies held at the Kahyangan of Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar, on Saturday (11 January).
The ayahan wewalen presented by ISI Bali comprised a range of sacred artistic offerings, including the Baris Gede dance, Rejang, Topeng, Wayang Gedog, as well as Gong Gede musical accompaniment. All of these performances were dedicated as acts of ngayah (devotional service) and bhakti to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in the observance of this major religious ceremony.
Photo: ISI Bali’s Ayahan Wewalen in the Tawur Agung Padanan at the Kahyangan of Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Saturday (11 January).
This ngayah activity involved a total of 80 participants, comprising students, lecturers, and educational staff of ISI Bali. Such cross-sector participation of the academic community represents a tangible expression of ISI Bali’s commitment to preserving the continuity of Balinese traditional arts, particularly wali (sacred) arts that live and evolve within the context of religious rituals.
The ngayah activity also formed part of Bali Citta Pradesa (the dissemination of learning outcomes within sacred spaces), one of the key activities under the Asta Mahacita Bali flagship program of ISI Bali. Through this program, ISI Bali reaffirms the role of an arts higher education institution as a driving force in fostering cultural awareness, spirituality, and community service grounded in the values of Balinese local wisdom. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
DENPASAR – In the spirit of academic collaboration and the strengthening of creative networks, the Visual Communication Design (DKV) Study Program of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD), Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Bali, welcomed an academic excursion visit from the Visual Communication Design Study Program of Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama (UNU) Pasuruan on Friday, 9 January 2026. This meeting served as an important momentum in aligning and connecting the design education visions of both institutions.
Warm Welcome and Strategic Engagement
The delegation of 70 students and 10 accompanying lecturers from UNU Pasuruan was warmly received by the Vice Dean for Student Affairs and Cooperation of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD), ISI Bali, Dr. Ni Luh Desi In Diana Sari, M.Sn. In an atmosphere of collegiality and openness, the UNU Pasuruan delegation was led directly by the Vice Rector III, Dr. Amidatus Sholihat Jamil, accompanied by the Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science, Senjaya Machfudi Zulkif, M.I.Kom., the Head of the Visual Communication Design Study Program, Kharisma Nanda Zenmira, S.Pd., M.Sn., along with the entire faculty members of the DKV Study Program at UNU Pasuruan.
The meeting was complemented by in-depth discussions on the exploration of strategic collaboration within the framework of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. One of the key issues addressed was the shared commitment to enhancing academic quality through the exchange of authors in scholarly journals, an initiative expected to enrich design-related literature and broaden the intellectual horizons of academics from both institutions.
Guest Lecture: Unpacking the Essence of Bali Branding
To further strengthen the academic dimension of the visit, a guest lecture entitled “Branding Bali” was conducted. The session was delivered comprehensively by the Coordinator of the Visual Communication Design Study Program at ISI Bali, Gede Bayu Segara Putra, S.Ds., M.Sn. In his presentation, Bayu Segara examined how Balinese cultural elements are strategically managed through visual communication design approaches to construct a strong and globally recognizable regional identity. Students from UNU Pasuruan demonstrated strong enthusiasm in exploring the strategies behind Bali’s visual aesthetics, which have long served as a reference for design practices grounded in local wisdom.
Symbolism of Collaboration and Appreciation of Works
As a manifestation of commitment to fostering future collaborative opportunities, the event continued with a ceremonial exchange of souvenirs. This exchange symbolized the bond of friendship between the two institutions as well as a shared aspiration for the growth of sustainable and mutually beneficial synergy.
Photo: SEVIMA Workshop Activity at Prime Plaza Hotel Sanur, Denpasar, Bali, Thursday (6 November 2025)
On 6 November 2025, SEVIMA (Academic Evaluation and Management Information System) organized a workshop entitled “From Outcome to Outshine: An In-Depth Exploration of the Outcome-Based Education Curriculum to Lead Universities Toward World-Class Status.” The workshop aimed to provide a deeper understanding of the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum, which is designed to meet both national and international accreditation standards in higher education.
Participants and Workshop Objectives
The workshop was attended by 294 participants representing various higher education institutions across Indonesia. Held from 09.00 to 16.00 WITA, the event had several primary objectives: to disseminate the latest information on the development of OBE-based curricula, to enhance participants’ understanding of SEVIMA-developed applications that support the efficiency of academic administration, and to provide a forum for discussion on the utilization of technology in education.
Workshop Materials
Key topics discussed during the workshop included an introduction to the OBE curriculum, which is designed to produce high-quality graduates who are competitive and ready to face global challenges. Participants were also introduced to SEVIMA as a platform that assists higher education institutions in managing academic data efficiently. The main features of SEVIMA—such as academic information systems, grade management, and course registration—were explained in detail, with particular emphasis on the platform’s advantages in improving data accuracy and processing speed.
In addition, case study sessions and best practices presented concrete examples of SEVIMA implementation in various universities. Participants were also given opportunities to raise questions and discuss challenges encountered in the implementation of educational technology.
Benefits Gained
The workshop provided new insights into the importance of digitalization in academic data management. Participants reported feeling better prepared to apply the knowledge gained, both in the context of implementing the OBE curriculum and utilizing the SEVIMA platform. The discussions facilitated the emergence of new perspectives on addressing challenges in academic administration within higher education institutions.
Among the key benefits identified were a deeper understanding of the OBE curriculum and SEVIMA features that support work efficiency, as well as valuable opportunities for interaction and knowledge exchange with participants from diverse institutional backgrounds.
Overall, the workshop was highly beneficial in enhancing participants’ understanding of the role of technology in academic administrative management. SEVIMA demonstrated its capacity to offer effective solutions for higher education institutions in managing academic data more efficiently. As a result of the workshop, participants felt more confident and prepared to promote the implementation of OBE curricula and technology-based management systems within their respective institutions.
Photo:Pangurip Tri Angga entitled “Charma–Samasta–Chandika,” held on Wednesday (31 December) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI Bali.
The transformation of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Denpasar into the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali) has entered a phase of institutional identity consolidation. Through the Pangurip Tri Angga event entitled “Charma–Samasta–Chandika,” held on Wednesday (31 December) on campus, ISI Bali officially inaugurated its Emblem, Hymn, and March as representations of the renewed institutional character and spirit of Bali’s state higher education institution in the arts.
In his address, the Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, stated that 2025 marks a significant historical milestone for ISI Bali. Following the institutional transformation from ISI Denpasar to ISI Bali and the promulgation of the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Regulation Number 28 of 2025 concerning the Organization and Governance of ISI Bali, this transformation was further completed by the issuance of Regulation Number 50 of 2025 on the Statute of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali, enacted on 24 December 2025.
Prof. Kun Adnyana explained that the ISI Bali Statute serves as a fundamental legal foundation that formally establishes the Emblem, Hymn, and March of ISI Bali as the Tri Angga—three noble institutional attributes that simultaneously embody the spirit of ISI Bali. “Today marks the moment for us to cultivate the Pangurip Tri Angga of ISI Bali. These three markers signify the authenticity of human character, illuminate the guiding lantern of ideas, creativity, and artistic works, and represent the enduring dedication to the Tridharma across generations,” stated the Professor of Art History.
Photo:Pangurip Tri Angga entitled “Charma–Samasta–Chandika,” held on Wednesday (31 December) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI Bali.
The Nretya or Nritya Siwa Nataraja emblem constitutes an enduring symbol that has been attached to ISI Bali since its earliest institutional form as ASTI Denpasar. The visual form of the emblem has been transformed through a contemporary artistic and stylistic reinterpretation that embodies the core values of ISI Bali. The authenticity of ISI Bali’s values, along with the lived experience and deep reverence for the institution, forms the foundational rhyme and poetic expression of the grandeur of the ISI Bali Hymn. Meanwhile, the nobility of Indonesian values resonates powerfully in the ISI Bali March.
Beyond the reinforcement of institutional identity, the Rector also presented ISI Bali’s strategic achievements throughout 2025. ISI Bali attained the status of Superior Accreditation (Akreditasi Unggul) from the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT), as well as Superior Accreditation for the Master’s Program in Design and the Doctoral Program in Arts. These accomplishments were further strengthened by ISI Bali’s success in receiving three Diktisaintek Awards 2025, namely: Gold Winner for Industry Collaboration, Silver Winner for the Integrated Service Unit, and Bronze Winner for International Collaboration.
The Pangurip Tri Angga event was attended by various key stakeholders. The Governor of Bali was represented by the Head of the Bali Provincial Office of Culture, Dr. I Gede Arya Sugiartha. The event was also attended by members of the ISI Bali Board of Trustees, the Chair and members of the ISI Bali Senate, Vice Rectors, Deans, heads of work units, faculty members and administrative staff, the Chair and members of the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) ISI Bali, members of the press, artists, cultural figures, community leaders, strategic partners, and the entire academic community of ISI Bali.
Representing the Governor of Bali, Prof. Dr. Gede Arya Sugiartha, in his remarks, emphasized that the launch of the ISI Bali Tri Angga transcended the mere introduction of institutional symbols. According to him, Pangurip Tri Angga constitutes a significant milestone in strengthening Bali’s cultural identity as a resilient and culturally rooted island.
“Tri Angga of ISI Bali is part of the broader effort to safeguard Bali as an enduring, cultured, and distinctive island. It does not belong solely to the institution, but also represents the cultural values of Bali,” he stated.
Prof. Arya further expressed his highest appreciation to ISI Bali for the implementation of Pangurip Tri Angga. He expressed hope that the Emblem, Hymn, and March of ISI Bali would continually serve as sources of inspiration, reinforce collective identity, and support the representation of Balinese cultural identity at both national and global levels.
As part of the event series, ISI Bali also designated 2026 as the Year of the Art–Design Collection Movement, and conferred the Sewaka Nata Kerthi Nugraha Award 2025 upon three master artists—Dra. I G.A. Susilawati (Balinese Dance Artist), I Made Sukanta Wahyu (Sculptor), and I Nyoman Subrata (Drama Gong Artist)—in recognition of their dedication and lifelong contributions to the elevation of art and culture. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo: The Rector of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali), Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, and the Chair of the ISI Bali Senate, Prof. Dr. Ketut Muka, together with four newly inaugurated Professors of ISI Bali, during the Open Senate Session for the Inauguration and Public Address of Professors entitled “Karma–Citta–Waskita,” held on Tuesday (30 December) at the ISI Bali campus.
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (Institut Seni Indonesia Bali/ISI Bali) closed the end of 2025 with a significant strategic achievement through the inauguration of four newly appointed Professors during an Open Senate Session for the Inauguration and Public Address of Professors entitled “Karma–Citta–Waskita,” held on Tuesday (30 December). This milestone underscores ISI Bali’s consistent commitment to strengthening academic excellence and enhancing its global competitiveness in the fields of art and design.
The four Professors inaugurated were Prof. Dr. Drs. Anak Agung Gede Rai Remawa, M.Sn. (Interior Design and Architecture), Prof. Dr. I Ketut Suteja, SST., M.Sn. (Art Creation), Prof. Dr. I Wayan Setem, S.Sn., M.Sn. (Fine Art Creation), and Prof. Dr. Drs. I Wayan Suardana, M.Sn. (Craft Art Creation). They represent the first generation of Professors at ISI Bali appointed through the Art Creation pathway.
The Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, stated that this inauguration completed a series of major institutional achievements throughout 2025, following the transformation of the institution from ISI Denpasar into ISI Bali, as well as the attainment of “Excellent” institutional accreditation and similar distinctions for several study programs. According to him, the inauguration of Professors at the close of the year reflects the success of ISI Bali’s sustained academic quality management.
“The end of 2025 marks a highly meaningful moment for ISI Bali. The inauguration of these four Professors affirms the maturity of our institution and our readiness to compete at the global level,” the Rector remarked.
With the addition of these four Professors, ISI Bali in 2025 achieved a professoriate ratio of 10 percent—23 Professors out of 231 permanent lecturers—the highest among all arts higher education institutions in Indonesia. This achievement has contributed to increased public trust and growing interest from prospective students, particularly at the postgraduate and doctoral levels.
Beyond strengthening academic human resources, throughout 2025 ISI Bali also received the Diktisaintek Award 2025, earning distinctions as Gold Winner for Industry Collaboration, Silver Winner for Integrated Service Units, and Bronze Winner for International Collaboration. At the global level, ISI Bali initiated the Bali–Global Axis of Arts and Design (B-GAAD) II, which resulted in the declaration establishing The Asia Pacific’s Axis of Arts and Design Higher Education Network.
The end-of-year inauguration ceremony was attended by the Vice Regent of Gianyar, Anak Agung Gde Mayun, S.H., members of the ISI Bali Board of Trustees, the Chair and Members of the ISI Bali Senate, institutional leaders, lecturers, administrative staff, the Chair and members of the ISI Bali Dharma Wanita Persatuan, artists, cultural figures, community leaders, and the families of the newly inaugurated Professors. The event was also broadcast live through ISI Bali’s official social media channels.
During the ceremony, the Vice Regent of Gianyar, Anak Agung Gde Mayun, S.H., representing the Regent of Gianyar, delivered a welcoming address and expressed appreciation for ISI Bali’s achievements. He conveyed pride in the fact that the four newly inaugurated Professors maintain strong ties to Gianyar Regency. Two of them, Prof. Anak Agung Gede Rai Remawa and Prof. I Wayan Suardana, are native sons of Gianyar. Meanwhile, Prof. I Ketut Suteja is married to a woman from Gianyar, and Prof. I Wayan Setem has chosen to reside in Gianyar.
“On behalf of the Government of Gianyar Regency, we are proud that the Professors inaugurated today have strong cultural and emotional ties to Gianyar. This is a source of regional pride as well as an inspiration for the younger generation of Gianyar,” stated the Vice Regent in reading the Regent’s address.
Furthermore, the Gianyar Regency Government expressed its hope that the Professors would continue to contribute through critical thought, research, and artistic works that support cultural preservation, strengthen local identity, and promote culture-based development. Synergy between ISI Bali and the local government is expected to grow stronger in advancing the arts, culture, and Bali’s creative economy.
During the Open Senate Session, each Professor delivered an inaugural scholarly address reflecting their respective areas of expertise and academic contributions. Prof. Rai Remawa discussed the aesthetic orientation of Balinese traditional interior design and architecture in Poland; Prof. Suteja explored the concept of Tattwa Jnana in the creation of performing arts; Prof. Setem presented ecological art as a medium for sustainable environmental advocacy; and Prof. Suardana introduced an innovative method of craft art creation based on the Tri Prakara Sapta Krama framework.
