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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.=

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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....

28 November 2024

UP Cebu Fine Arts Faculty Chart Path for 2025-2026 in Year-End Strategic Planning

Among the key academic priorities identified for immediate action were revisions to the program curriculum, the offering of a new graduate program, updated guidelines for students' working spaces, the establishment of a gallery charter, an external quality assessment (EQA) of the programs, and preparations...

28 November 2024

Comm Program Instructor Annie Perez-Gallardo Reports from COP29 in Azerbaijan, Highlights PH Climate Advocacy

As a fellow of the DW Akademie, Perez-Gallardo joined educator-journalist Edmar Delos Santos (Don Mariano Marcos State University and Rappler) in representing the Philippines. The DW fellowship supported journalists from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Timor Leste in reporting on climate change and sustainability.

28 November 2024

LINANG Training Series Launches in UP Cebu to Strengthen University and Community Service

Held from November 20 to 22, the series aimed to enhance university and community service by equipping employees with skills and knowledge in three areas: relationship operations, workplace behavior, and quality work.

28 November 2024

Honoring Emerging Talent: Winners of the 48th Joya Awards Unveiled

During the opening program, Fine Arts associate professor Karl Roque emphasized how the gallery continues to nurture creativity and provide a platform for emerging talents, thanks to the unwavering dedication of the Joya family to this vision.

28 November 2024

UP Cebu Hosts “The Art of Nonfiction” Forum, Exploring Storytelling in Journalism and Literature

The event highlighted storytelling's power and the ways new media and technology continue to shape nonfiction in Philippine journalism and literature.

28 November 2024

Master's Program in Media and Communication Nears Approval at UP Cebu

The program fosters impactful research and prepares graduates to become scholars, practitioners, and critical thinkers, emphasizing social impact and responsible media.

28 November 2024

Highlighting Women’s Voices: Prof. Tabada’s Shares Insights on Cebu Media History at Int'l Conference

Organized by UP CIDS, the virtual conference brought together over 90 scholars and activists across 28 panels to discuss how the Global South counters intellectual dominance by focusing on indigenous perspectives and empowering communities.

28 November 2024

Comm Program Faculty Joins Prestigious ASEAN-Japan Film Programming Initiative

Asst. Prof. Grace Marie Lopez was among eight individuals from ASEAN countries selected to participate in the Professional Development and Networking Initiative for ASEAN-Japan Film Programmers and Curators, a program jointly organized by the Japan Foundation and the Tokyo International Film Festival.

24 October 2024

Resilience and Excellence Shine at CCAD’s Convocation of Honorific Scholars

The College of Communication, Art, and Design (CCAD) celebrated the academic achievements of its top-performing students at the Convocation of Honorific Scholars for the academic year 2023-2024. The event, held on Oct. 23, 2024, at the Performing Arts Hall, recognized students who excelled in their studies.

19 October 2024

Comm Students and Instructors Gain Insights at Power 101 Training on PH Energy Sector

The Power 101 Training Program provided a comprehensive overview of the Philippine power sector and energy markets, offering valuable insights into the industry’s structure, key players, and regulatory framework.