Yogyakarta, March 7, 2026 - Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta reaffirmed its role as a center of excellence for arts education in Indonesia through the holding of the Open Senate Session of the Gasal Semester Graduation of the 2025/2026 Academic Year which was held at the ISI Yogyakarta Art Laboratory. At this graduation, ISI Yogyakarta graduated 435 graduates from various levels of education.
The graduation procession took place solemnly with the presence of university leaders, senate members, lecturers, education staff, as well as parents and families of graduates who came to witness an important moment in the graduates' academic journey.
Rector of ISI Yogyakarta Dr. Irwandi, M.Hum., in his speech congratulated the graduates who had completed the educational process with dedication, creativity, and perseverance.
“Starting today you officially hold an academic degree from ISI Yogyakarta. This title is not just a symbol, but a recognition of your competence, integrity, and the long journey of learning and creation that you have undertaken during your studies,” he said in the Open Senate Session of Graduation.
According to the Rector, the educational process at ISI Yogyakarta does not only take place in the classroom, but also through creative exploration in studios, art laboratories, performance stages, and intense interaction with lecturers, artists, and creative communities. These experiences shape graduates who not only have academic competence, but also artistic sensitivity and social responsibility.
In this graduation period, ISI Yogyakarta graduated 435 graduates consisting of:
- 392 Bachelor graduates (S1)
- 31 Applied Bachelor graduates (D4)
- 8 Master graduates (S2)
- 4 Doctoral graduates (S3)
When viewed by faculty, the largest number of graduates came from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD) with 172 graduates, followed by the Faculty of Performing Arts (FSP) with 146 graduates, and the Faculty of Recording Media Arts (FSMR) with 99 graduates. Meanwhile, the Postgraduate Program graduated 12 graduates.
Of the total graduates, 163 graduates achieved the cum laude title, showing the high academic achievement of ISI Yogyakarta students.
The highest GPA at each level was achieved by:
- Luna Chantiaya Rushartono (Bachelor of Arts Management) with GPA 3.99
- Faiza Zahwa Maharani (D4 Animation) with GPA 3.92
- Adinda Ayu Widur (Master of Arts Management) with GPA 3.86
This achievement is proof of ISI Yogyakarta's commitment to maintaining the quality of art education that is superior and competitive.
In his speech, the Rector also highlighted the major changes that are happening in the world of arts and creative industries due to the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology.
According to him, this transformation not only changes the way humans work, but also opens up new possibilities in the production, distribution and monetization of artworks. “The development of Artificial Intelligence is not just a technological advancement, but a paradigm shift in the way humans think and work. The art world is now in dialog with algorithms, data, virtual reality, and the global digital ecosystem,” said Rector.
In this context, ISI Yogyakarta emphasizes its commitment to continue developing creative synthesis between art, culture, artistic research, and technology, so that graduates are able to adapt and lead innovation in the digital era.
The Rector also emphasized that ISI Yogyakarta graduates are expected not only to become creative workers, but to be able to appear as creative leaders who play a role in building the creative industry ecosystem. With the capital of aesthetic sensitivity, conceptual ability, artistic research experience, and interdisciplinary collaboration networks, graduates are expected to be able to bring Indonesian art to be increasingly recognized at the global level.
ISI Yogyakarta itself continues to strengthen various strategic programs, including practice-based research, collaboration with the creative industry, incubation of works, and international partnerships to support the development of creative talents that are adaptive to technological developments.
In addition to academic and artistic competence, ISI Yogyakarta also instills soft skills and entrepreneurial spirit to students through various career development and entrepreneurship programs.
Through programs such as the Student Entrepreneurship Program (PMW) and various self-development workshops, students are encouraged to not only become job seekers, but also job creators who are able to create business opportunities in the creative industry sector.
With the support of an extensive network of partnerships with creative industries and communities, ISI Yogyakarta graduates are expected to contribute to strengthening the national creative economy.
Closing his speech, the Rector advised the graduates that the academic degree achieved is not the final line of the journey, but the beginning of a broader service to society.
“The degree you hold today is not the end of your journey, but the beginning of your service. Wherever you work, carry the good name of the alma mater, maintain integrity, and continue to learn to face the changing times,” he advised the graduates.
With this graduation, ISI Yogyakarta again gave birth to a new creative generation that is expected to be able to present artistic innovations while strengthening the position of Indonesian art in an ever-evolving global landscape.
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