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“coMMsequence” | USJ Bachelor of Communication and Media Graduation Show 2026

18

May

“coMMsequence”, the USJ Bachelor of Communication and Media Graduation Show 2026 will officially open on 18 May, 2026, at the USJ Kent Wong Exhibition Gallery, Ilha Verde Campus. This year, graduates explored the Ripple Effects of the Digital Age.

The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is proud to present “coMMsequence”, the 2026 Bachelor of Communication and Media Graduation Show. This immersive exhibition officially opens on 18 May, 2026, at the USJ Kent Wong Exhibition Gallery in Ilha Verde Campus, showcasing the culminating creative achievements of this year’s Graduating Class of the Bachelor of Communication and Media, a programme recognised by the Asia Education Review Magazine as a top-ranking course in Asia.

This year’s theme, “coMMsequence,” serves as a provocative linguistic blend of communication and consequence. The showcase focuses on the profound impact of our choices, from the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence and the weight of digital interactions to the global urgency of sustainability and human well-being.

Interactive Installations and AI Integration will be featured in the 2026 exhibition, showcasing 15 individual capstone works by our graduating students. Using a sophisticated array of AI-oriented tools and interactive technologies, these projects challenge the boundary between the physical and the virtual environments. Visitors will encounter immersive environments.

The coMMsequence Film Screening is a highlight of the event, featuring four distinct film productions. These cinematic works offer a deeper look into human resilience, the fragmentation of time in the digital era, and the personal stories that unfold behind the screen. The screenings provide a space for the audience to transition from the active engagement of the installations to a reflective, narrative experience.

Alongside the creative works, the graduating class will showcase their professional portfolios. These comprehensive collections represent four years of multidisciplinary growth, highlighting students’ readiness to enter the industry as versatile creators in communication, digital storytelling, and media production.

The projects are rooted in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically focusing on Quality Education (SDG 4), Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9).

This year’s exhibition is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. We are pleased to welcome BNU Macau as a new partner for this edition, joining the Macau Foundation in their continued and valued standing partnership. Their contribution underscores the importance of fostering local creative talent and supporting the next generation of media professionals in Macao. Their contribution underscores the importance of fostering local creative talent and supporting the next generation of media professionals in Macau.

EVENT DETAILS

FILM SCREENING:

Date: Monday, 18 May 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Fátima Auditorium
Language: English

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*Free event, open to the general public

FILM LIST:

“PHOTOGRAPHS”
A student is asked to help a classmate with
a photography project, only to discover that his camera is haunted.

“MISUNDERSTANDING” When you get misunderstood from a small incident to getting police called on you, how will you save yourself?

“THE NEXT HER” The protagonist is overly dependent on AI, manipulated by unscrupulous companies, gradually losing himself and being replaced.

“RAGE AGAINST THE PROMPT”
A technology-reliant DANNY needs to reconnect with his humanity after joining a competition that requires him to go without his AI helper, ECHO.

EXHIBITION:

OPENING CEREMONY:

Date: Monday, 18 May 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: USJ Kent Wong Gallery
Language: English

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EXHIBITION:

Dates: 18 May to 5 June 2026
Time: 8 am to 11 pm
Location: USJ Kent Wong Gallery
Language: English

PROJECTS LIST:

  • “WOVEN” (interactive installation)
  • “INVISIBLE KNIFE” (interactive installation)
  • “THE PRICE OF ABSOLUTION” (interactive installation)
  • “FUTURESCAPE: A SOUND JOURNEY” (interactive sound installation)
  • “MOMENTS IN TIME” (photography installation)
  • “DIGITAL RIPPLES” (interactive installation)
  • “GROUND DESIGN” (digital photography installation)
  • “CALL OF THE WILD & TECH” (interactive installation)
  • “CYBER-ORGANISM” (video/art installation)
  • “MISCOMMUNICATION” (photography installation)
  • “INVISIBLE VIOLENCE” (interactive art installation)
  • “REBIRTH” (lenticular photography)
  • “PRESSURE” (interactive installation)
  • “TECHNOLOGY – IS IT HELPING YOU?” (interactive installation)
  • “BEWARE” (video installation)

 

We invite the community to join us for an evening of discovery, where the consequences of communication are brought to light through the lens of innovation and art.

 

Organised by the Department of Media, Arts and Technology
@ the Faculty of Arts and Humanities – University of Saint Joseph, 2026.