On Friday, April 11, 2025, a Guest Lecture for the Basic Animation course was held under the theme “Favorite Animation in the Creative Market: What Are the Current Trends?”. This event was attended by fourth-semester students of the Informatics Engineering Education Study Program. The guest speaker was I Made Arya Kusuma, S.Ds., M.Sn., an expert in Motion Graphics and Animation who also works at the Public Relations Division of the Bali Provincial Government. This program was fully supported by the leadership of the Faculty of Engineering and Vocational Education at Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, as a concrete effort to strengthen the link between academia and industry.

Through this activity, students gained valuable knowledge and practical skills, particularly in the introduction and development of 2D animation. In the first session, the speaker introduced various types of animation currently trending in the creative industry, offering real insights into the demands and opportunities of the job market. This activity aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 on Quality Education, by providing relevant and adaptive learning experiences that respond to industry developments, and also supports Goal 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth by preparing students to become creative and innovative professionals for the future.