Faculty of Art and Design, Universitas Trisakti co-hosted the International Symposium on Cultural Heritage #2 (ISyCH) with the theme “The Power of Cultural Arts in the Post-Pandemic Era,”. This was co-organized by the Faculty of Design and Creative Arts at Mercu Buana University as the host, in collaboration with several universities in Malaysia and Indonesia, on October 20, 2022.

This activity implements cooperation between FSRD Universitas Trisakti and FDSK Mercu Buana University. This symposium was attended by lecturers and students from the Interior Design, DKV, Photography, and Master of Product Design study programs as presenters, namely:

1. Dr. Sangayu Ketut Laksemi N., MDs* and Dr. Krishna Hutama Soesmoro, M.Hum, with a presentation titled “Expression of Masterly Aesthetic Value in Balinese Sarad Ornaments”.
2. Atridia Wilastrina, M.Ds, “Implementation of Cultural Acculturation in Makeup Room Design at Puro Mangkunegaran Surakarta”.
3. Markus Jiuhanteng, S.Sn, M.Ds, “Semiotics Analysis of Photo Project Land of the Sea”.
4. Akkapurlaura, S.Ds, M.Ds, “Virtual Reality Reduces Pollution in Taman Menteng Park in Jakarta”.
5. I Made Wirasatya T., Silviana Tahalea, S.Sn, M.Sn, Erlina Novianti, S.Sn, M.Ds, “Pande Putu Yuga as a Balinese Kris Maker in Photography with Descriptive Stories”.
6. Vidi Putra Hagiansyah*, Silviana Tahalea, S.Sn, M.Sn, Erlina Novianti, S.Sn, M.Ds, “Photo Quality Analysis Using Macro Photography Techniques with Cylinder Glass (Study of Nature Photography by Vidi Putra Hagiansyah )”.
7. Syafiq Maulana Eryandy, Erlina Novianti, S.Sn, M.Ds, Silviana AA Tahalea, S.Sn, M.Sn, “Pre-Wedding Photo Session Using Traditional Javanese Style with a Modern Touch”.

This activity is expected to increase the role of design and fine arts science in maintaining Indonesia’s cultural wealth and sustainability through the collaboration of universities at home and abroad.