UMN Brings Illustration and Screen-Printing Training to Curug Sangereng Youth

Tangerang, July 2026 — The youth organization of Curug Sangereng Village just got a major skills boost, thanks to a hands-on training program led by lecturers from Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN).  Held in early July 2026 at the village’s multipurpose hall, the program focused on illustration design and screen-printing techniques — both manual and digital. This initiative is part of UMN’s 2026 Community Service Grant Program, designed to empower young people with practical, income-generating skills.

According to Rezki Gautama, the lead lecturer from UMN, the activity is a direct implementation of the Asta Cita National Education vision. “This program is designed to empower Karang Taruna members through training in illustration and screen-printing arts — both manual and digital,” he explained. The training aims to help participants grow into individuals who are not just smart, but also creative, productive, and adaptable.

The entire program was carried out in a participatory and hands-on way — involving group discussions, direct practice, and close mentoring by both students and lecturers. But it wasn’t just about technical skills. The training also focused on building social competencies like communication, teamwork, and collaboration — essential life skills that are valuable in both community life and the workplace.

This initiative also supports SDG 8 — promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth through the creation of decent work opportunities. By taking this approach, the training doesn’t just teach technical know-how; it also cultivates a strong work ethic, independence, and an entrepreneurial mindset — all of which are key to creating meaningful livelihoods. The hope is that participants will be able to actively contribute to the local economy and reduce their reliance on informal sectors.

Arsudin, the head of the Curug Sangereng Karang Taruna, highlighted the importance of the program for the 25 young members who took part. He acknowledged that the lack of artistic and creative competencies in the village has had a real impact on the community’s socio-economic potential. This program, he said, supports both SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), as well as the National Research and Innovation Agenda (RIRN), through a holistic approach based on life skills and project-based learning.

The training covered two main areas. Participants learned to create manual illustrations for screen printing, guided by Tomy Fasial Alim, a Visual Communication Design lecturer at UMN. They also received training in digital illustration using AI, led by Indiwan Seto Wahyu, a Communication Science lecturer at UMN.

According to Indiwan Seto, in an era where AI is everywhere, designing t-shirts and other screen-printable materials has become easier and more attractive than ever. “The use of AI in the screen-printing industry offers huge efficiency gains — from speeding up visual exploration to automatically enhancing image quality,” he explained.

“With just a text prompt, AI can generate a wide variety of design concepts, upscale low-resolution images, and convert them into sharp vector formats ready for printing,” he added

He also pointed out that AI can assist with technical processes like color separation, background removal, and even creating realistic product mockups — all in a matter of seconds. This significantly cuts down the time spent on technical work, allowing designers and screen-printing business owners to focus more on production and marketing strategies.

“You just need to enter a text prompt, and AI can generate dozens of unique visual ideas in seconds,” Indiwan Seto added. “We can easily try out different design styles — like cyberpunk, vintage, anime, pop art, 3D typography, or minimalist — without having to redraw everything from scratch.”

The training session wrapped up with the handover of screen-printing equipment and a press machine — tools that will help the Karang Taruna youth continue to practice and refine their skills, and hopefully turn their creative ideas into real economic opportunities.

By FIKOM UMN

English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora

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