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College of Communication, Art and Design

University of the Philippines Cebu

CCAD is the creative industry hub within the campus where artists, designers, and communicators converge to use their ingenuity for the society.

Our Programs

Communication

Communication program reflects a diversification into the contemporary fields of integrated marketing communication (IMC), organizational communication, intercultural communication, and creative communication.

Fine Arts

Fine Arts program focuses on the four areas of learning, namely: drawing and painting, materials and sculpture, history and theory, and digital arts. These areas cover the expanse of classical formalism, modernism, and contemporary art which address the multi-disciplinal global trends in art process and art production.=

Maayong Pag-abot Iskolar ng Bayan!

CCAD backs initiative to mainstream media citizen councils

March 8, 2024

The campaign to popularize and strengthen media self-regulation continues, this time in Cebu City. Regarded...

CCAD faculty to tackle peace education in March 2 lecture

February 25, 2024

The specter of violence in the international and national scenes that range from wars to mass shootings,...

Lawak Sinehan resumes film screenings

August 28, 2023

Lawak Sinehan opens the first semester of AY 2023-2024 with regular film screenings for the UP Cebu community....

17 October 2024

COMMUP Launches 'COMMbati Iskolar!' to Support Students During Midterms

This student-led effort aims to assist students across a range of courses, helping them navigate their studies and excel during the midterm period. By fostering collaboration, the workshop seeks to empower students, deepen their understanding of key concepts, and ultimately enhance their academic success.

17 October 2024

Cine Europa 27 Brings European Cinema to UP Cebu: Screenings Set for Oct 22-27 at Lawak Sinehan

Cine Europa, now in its 27th year, is bringing the best of European cinema to the University of the Philippines Cebu, where film enthusiasts can enjoy a selection of 11 contemporary films from European Union Member States.

01 October 2024

Tañongon, Jore Bridge Art, Science, and Indigenous Knowledge at 30th AMIC Conference in Beijing

By placing Indigenous and local knowledge systems at the forefront, this initiative challenges conventional approaches to climate knowledge, aiming to decolonize how science communicates with and supports vulnerable communities. The research integrates these community stories with hard data to develop...

01 October 2024

UP Cebu’s 1081 Exhibit Calls for Remembrance, Resistance, and Reflection on Martial Law

This year’s theme, “Tagubtob sa Kamatuoran: Remember, Reveal, and Resist,” focuses on the experiences of Martial Law victims and aims to educate the youth about the atrocities committed during the Marcos regime.

25 September 2024

Cebuano Designer Harvey Cenit Dresses Latin Icon Thalia at MTV VMAs

Harvey Cenit has once again demonstrated his creative prowess, this time on the global stage at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), where Latin pop icon Thalia wore his stunning metallic leather gown. The Dubai-based designer, a graduate of Bachelor of Fine Arts-Studio Arts from UP Cebu, continues to...

25 September 2024

From UP Cebu to Beijing: MassComm Alumna Cris Evert Lato Ruffolo Awarded Full Scholarship for Journalism Research

Ruffolo, who is enrolled in RUC’s highly esteemed School of Journalism and Communication—ranked as an A+ Class discipline in China—will now have the opportunity to continue her academic pursuits in the country. Her nomination for the scholarship was endorsed by the Chinese Consulate-General in Cebu.

19 September 2024

BFA Student Leodito Bongo Wins 2nd Grand Prize in Petron Nat'l Painting Competition '24

Bongo's winning piece, “Amoma,” was selected for this year's competition, which revolved around the theme “Ugnayan,” a reflection of the deep connections that bind individuals and communities.

17 September 2024

Eden Sabolboro, UPC MassComm Alumna, Wins Emmy for “Senghor Reid” Documentary

Photo credit: Luigi Macairan/Esquire Philippines Filipino-American filmmaker Eden Sabolboro, an alumna of Mass Communication at UP Cebu (Class of 2007), has made waves in the U.S. film industry with her Emmy Award-winning documentary “Senghor Reid: Make Way for Tomorrow.” The film, which earned the Michigan...

17 September 2024

Montera Reps PH, Tackles Geopolitical Tensions at 15th Gwangju Biennale

Dr. Dennis “Sio” Montera proudly represented the Philippines at the 15th Gwangju Biennale in South Korea from August 25 to September 8, 2024. The Gwangju Biennale, Asia’s oldest and most prestigious biennial for contemporary art, serves as a vital platform for exploring pressing social, cultural, and...

17 September 2024

Apa Explores Religion and Modern Society in New Art Exhibit

UP Cebu Fine Arts faculty member Asst. Prof. Ivy Marie Apa, a recipient of the prestigious International Artist Residency 2024 grant from Khon Kaen University in Thailand, recently showcased her solo exhibition “Tender Notes: Drawings of the Sacred and the Secular.” The exhibit, a highlight of her residency...