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.
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
The exhibition presents the Final Project (Tugas Akhir/TA) works of the first cohort of students. This historic event was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, at the Nata Citta Art Space Building, ISI Bali Campus.
This moment marks a significant milestone for ISI Denpasar, signifying the emergence of the first generation of professional product designers produced directly by Bali’s oldest arts institution. The exhibition is not merely a celebration of graduation, but also a public demonstration of the quality and academic outcomes of the inaugural educational process of the Product Design Study Program.
The principal distinction of this inaugural cohort exhibition lies in its collaborative, practice-based approach. Unlike conventional academic exhibitions, the works on display are the result of intensive collaboration between students and a range of strategic partners. These partners include Small and Medium Industries (SMIs), local Balinese artisans, and manufacturing companies.
This synergy with industry and craft partners has resulted in dozens of market-ready product prototypes. Visitors are able to observe a wide spectrum of innovations, ranging from furniture utilizing industrial waste materials from partner industries, productivity-support tools for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to contemporary craft products that elevate traditional artisan techniques into modern design contexts.
One notable collaborative work that attracted considerable attention is “3120 Sling Trail,” developed in partnership with industry collaborators. This apparel-based product, in the form of a sling bag designed for touring activities, successfully integrates the students’ design vision with the production capabilities of the industry partner.
This inaugural final project dissemination exhibition is open to the public and will run until Thursday, 15 January 2026. Members of the general public, business practitioners, and design enthusiasts are invited to attend and witness firsthand the emergence of a new generation of Balinese product designers poised to compete on the global stage.
Photo: The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ISI Bali and the Seoul Institute of the Arts, Wednesday (14 January), at the Nata Widya Sabha Hall, ISI Bali.
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (Institut Seni Indonesia Bali/ISI Bali) welcomed a delegation from the Seoul Institute of the Arts, South Korea, on Wednesday (14 January), at the Nata Widya Sabha Hall, ISI Bali. The visit marked an important milestone in strengthening international academic networks through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions.
The delegation was led by the President of the Seoul Institute of the Arts, Prof. Chang Ji Hun, accompanied by the Dean of Planning, Koh Joo Won; the Dean of Academic Affairs, Kim Dokyun; the Dean of External Relations, Kim Ji Young; and a staff member of External Relations, Kim Sarang.
The delegation was formally received by the Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, together with the Vice Rectors, the Director of the Graduate Program, the Dean of the Faculty of Performing Arts, the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, and the Coordinator of International Affairs of ISI Bali.
Cooperation between ISI Bali and the Seoul Institute of the Arts has been established since 2017. This collaboration has been realized, among others, through the invitation of an ISI Bali faculty member, Dr. I Made Sidia, to deliver instruction on Balinese arts at the Seoul Institute of the Arts, including Balinese gamelan and traditional Balinese dance.
During this visit, the Seoul Institute of the Arts invited ISI Bali to collaborate in the CultureHub Korea program. This initiative is designed to expand the creative practices of students and faculty members while fostering an immersive and globally oriented learning environment.
CultureHub Korea focuses on three main components: Creative Production, Research and Development, and Education. Through collaboration with artists from various countries at the Art & Technology Center (ATEC) of the Seoul Institute of the Arts, the program promotes the exploration of advanced technologies to develop innovative new forms of artistic expression.
This collaboration is expected to open opportunities for interdisciplinary partnerships, knowledge exchange, and the sustainable development of culture-based arts and technology between ISI Bali and the Seoul Institute of the Arts. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
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)
