The Visual Communication Design Student Association (DKV) of the Surabaya Integrated Science and Technology Institute (ISTTS) held an event entitled "Open Talk DKV" for the even semester of 2024. This event was held in Room E-402 at 13.00 and was attended by 33 student participants. This event, which took place in an atmosphere full of enthusiasm, presented the Chair of the DKV Student Association, Richard Jonathan as a speaker, along with lecturers who had experience and expertise in the field of visual communication design. They are Mrs. Bonifacia Bulan Aruming Tyas, S.Ds, M.A., Mr. Dr. Decky Avrilukito S.Sn., M.M., and Mrs. Amelia Agustina, S.Ds., M.Med.Kom. "Open Talk DKV" is an open discussion forum which aims to broaden the horizons of DKV ISTTS students and strengthen relationships between students and lecturers. In this event, speakers shared their experiences, knowledge and views on various aspects of visual communication design. Apart from that, participants were also given the opportunity to ask questions directly to the speakers. It is hoped that this event can be a constructive effort to improve the quality of education and learning in the field of visual communication design and strengthen ties between students and lecturers.

In the latest development, regarding the improvement of WiFi services at the Visual Communication Design Laboratory (DKV) after a request from Mrs. Boni to the IT team to strengthen the signal. This action was well received, improving signal quality and ensuring a better learning environment for students. However, there are still challenges related to gadget signals in the campus area. Although there have been improvements in the DKV laboratory, no concrete solution has been found to strengthen cellular signals throughout the campus.

In the midst of Visual Communication Design (DKV) students' need for photography facilities, the DKV Lab encountered problems related to the use of photography equipment. In the past, the lab was equipped with photography equipment that could be used freely without permission, so when DKV lecturers wanted to use it to teach courses, they were hampered because the students used the equipment for other purposes. Finally, a decision was made by submitting an application for permission to use the facility to the competent authority, Mr. Herman. Apart from that, regarding the cost of printing proposals, students are usually asked to submit a request to Pak Ferdi. However, DKV students can actually rely on the printers available in the lecturer's room to print their proposals. There are no plans to place a printer in the DKV lab, because there are concerns about misuse of the printer for purposes other than DKV academics, this printer is available only for tasks related to proposals and academic projects for DKV students.

Meanwhile, significant changes in the DKV curriculum are also in the spotlight. Students now have the option to exchange elective courses (MKP) for Off-Campus Internships or courses from other study programs. With a maximum MKP limit of 6, students hope to be able to reduce it to 3 with the remainder becoming permanent subjects. Mrs. Boni emphasized that practice remains the core of the curriculum. Practices that focus on portfolio development are a top priority, with the weighting of credits and assignments adjusted because the government mandates that there are more MKP than mandatory courses.

There is a question regarding the quality of consul paper which is currently often sloppy and thin. This question was answered by Mr. Decky Avrilukito S.Sn., M.M., stating that at that time he was looking for a new source of funding for HIMA. He introduced the idea of ​​building a cooperative, including providing consultation papers as one of the products. The initial capital was taken from Mr. Decky's personal sources, with the aim that profits from the cooperative could be used to support HIMA and DKV Laboratory activities in the future.

Along the way, this initiative has succeeded in creating a significant income stream for HIMA and DKV Laboratories. Initially, reporting related to finances and the quality of consul papers was carried out regularly, but as time went by, these reporting activities began to decline because he said that the most important thing was the smooth management of cooperatives and the continuity of funding for student activities. Regarding the issue of consular paper quality, Mr. Decky is committed to paying more careful attention to it. Monitoring the quality of the paper will be a priority, to ensure that the products produced meet the standards desired by students and lecturers.

Lastly, Mrs. Amelia Agustina, S.Ds., M.Med.Kom., explained that the assessment criteria were more transparent, providing opportunities for students to understand the grades they obtained and consult directly with the relevant lecturers if there were concerns about their academic results. Thus, ISTTS continues to strive to improve the quality of services and curriculum to provide a better learning experience for DKV students.