Faculty of Art and Design Universitas Multimedia Nusantara

What Faculty of Art and Design Universitas Multimedia Nusantara does

The Faculty of Art and Design (FSD) is a constituent academic faculty of Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN), a private Indonesian university founded in 2007 by the Kompas Gramedia Group. Headquartered on UMN's 8-hectare campus at Scientia Garden, Boulevard Gading Serpong, Tangerang, Banten, FSD operates three undergraduate study programs: Visual Communication Design (specializations in Visual Brand Design and Interactive Design; BAN-PT 'A' accreditation), Film (specializations in Film and Animation; BAN-PT 'B' accreditation), and Architecture (focused on green architecture; BAN-PT 'B' accreditation). The faculty also runs the PPAr professional architecture program.

The faculty serves prospective university students seeking creative-industry higher education, with curriculum positioned as ICT-based and supported by infrastructure including computer and architecture laboratories within the New Media Tower and P.K. Ojong – Jakob Oetama Tower (capacity up to 5,000 students). Its business model is tuition-driven, delivered via direct enrollment through UMN's centralized admission system, with no publicly disclosed revenue, pricing, or headcount beyond an approximately 35-person staff. The faculty differentiates itself through its parent ecosystem (Kompas Gramedia, UMN Pictures), recurring industry-facing events (DARANGSA, FRAGMENT, IMOVICCON, bisascreening), and alumni outcomes including involvement in Indonesian theatrical hits such as KKN di Desa Penari.

Name

Faculty of Art and Design Universitas Multimedia Nusantara

Legal name

Fakultas Seni & Desain Universitas Multimedia Nusantara

Website

https://fsd.umn.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Faculty of Art and Design at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara is a private Indonesian higher-education faculty offering accredited undergraduate programs in Visual Communication Design, Film, and Architecture, serving prospective creative-industry students with tuition-based delivery from UMN's Gading Serpong campus.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education — Art and Design

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

akta.pro primary industry

Design Colleges (Graphic, Industrial, UX/UI, Interior) (EDAHAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animation, Game Art & Digital Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAI), Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Art and design education
• Visual communication design
• Film and animation studies
• Architecture studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Tangerang

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Art and Design delivers undergraduate higher-education programs in Visual Communication Design, Film, and Architecture, plus a professional architecture education program (PPAr). Programs are supported by an ICT-based curriculum, professional lecturers, dedicated computer and architecture laboratories, and industry exposure through partnerships with Kompas Gramedia and UMN Pictures. Student development is reinforced through recurring events such as the DARANGSA exhibition, FRAGMENT film conference, bisascreening screenings, and the IMOVICCON international conference.

Product overview

The Faculty of Arts & Design at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara is an educational institution offering three undergraduate study programs: Visual Communication Design (DKV) with Visual Brand Design and Interactive Design specializations, Film with Film and Animation specializations, and Architecture focusing on green architecture. The faculty also offers a professional education program (PPAr). Student development is supported through annual events including DARANGSA exhibitions, FRAGMENT film conferences, bisascreening screenings, Slays the Stage pitching competitions, and IMOVICCON international conferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Visual Communication Design (DKV) Undergraduate Program Undergraduate study program with specializations in Visual Brand Design and Interactive Design, accredited A by BAN-PT (SK No. 13626/SK/BAN-PT/Ak-PPJ/S/XII/2021). For prospective students pursuing higher education in visual communication design.
• Film Undergraduate Program Undergraduate study program with specializations in Film and Animation, accredited B by BAN-PT (SK No. 1442/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/S/V/2018). For prospective students pursuing higher education in film and animation.
• Architecture Undergraduate Program Undergraduate study program focusing on green architecture, accredited B by BAN-PT (Decree No. 1441/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/S/V/2018). For prospective students pursuing higher education in architecture.
• PPAr (Program Pendidikan Profesi Arsitek) — Professional Architecture Education Program Professional education program for architecture graduates, led by Irma Desiyana, S.Ars., M.Arch. For graduates who hold an architecture degree and seek the professional architecture credential.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni behind Indonesia's box office hits including KKN di Desa Penari
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Institut Kesenian Jakarta (IKJ): Jakarta-based state arts institute with programs in fine arts, design, film, and performing arts. IKJ competes with FSD UMN for Greater Jakarta creative-arts students with state-subsidized pricing advantage.
• Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB): Indonesia's leading technology and design university, with prestigious architecture, art and design faculties (FAD ITB) producing top-tier architects and designers — a key competitor for high-caliber applicants to FSD UMN's Architecture and DKV programs.
• Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta: Indonesia's premier state arts institute, offering broad coverage across fine arts, design, film, and performing arts. ISI is a direct competitor for art and design students in Indonesia with far larger scale and subsidized tuition.
• Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) — Faculty of Engineering, Architecture program: Indonesia's largest and most prestigious state research university with an architecture program. UGM competes for top applicants to FSD UMN's Architecture program with stronger research brand and lower tuition.

Direct peers

• Universitas Trisakti: Private Jakarta-based university offering architecture, design, and media-related programs. Trisakti competes directly for Indonesian creative-arts students with similar private-university positioning to FSD UMN.
• Raffles Design Institute (Indonesia): International private design school in Indonesia with programs in interior, graphic, and product design. Raffles is a direct peer targeting design-focused students with similar private-school positioning and international branding.
• SAE Institute Indonesia: International creative media school with an Indonesia campus offering film, animation, and audio programs. SAE competes with FSD UMN's Film program for students seeking industry-aligned media training with international credentials.
• Bina Nusantara University (Binus) — School of Design: Major private Indonesian university with strong design, film, and creative multimedia programs. Binus is one of FSD UMN's closest direct peers as a private institution serving similar students with industry-aligned creative curricula.
• Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) — School of Design: Private Indonesian university with design and architecture programs in Greater Jakarta. UPH competes with FSD UMN for similar student demographics with comparable tuition positioning and Christian-institution backing.

Emerging players

• Lasalle College of the Arts (Singapore): Singapore-based private arts college with strong film, animation, and design programs, serving some Indonesian students seeking international creative-arts credentials in the broader Southeast Asian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/dkv_umn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fsdumn

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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