On 13th March 2023, the students from the course DDM2307: Online Marketing and Campaign Development conducted a seminar. The seminar’s topic is e-Accessibility and Disability: Inclusion in the Digital Era, the keynote speaker of the seminar is Associate Professor Dr. Fariza Hanis Abdul Razak from the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam. The seminar is open to students and lecturers of Dasein Academy of Art; approximately 35 people were in attendance, and the seminar venue was Lecture Hall Level 6 at Dasein Academy of Art.
The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect.
Bernes, 1997
The quote above is about to promote accessibility for individuals with impairments through the Web. Therefore, everyone has the right to access digital content regardless of their ability. In this seminar, the keynote speaker highlighted six contents which are Universal Design, Digital Divide, Digital Inclusion, E-Accessibility, Strategies for E-Accessibility and Future Trends.
Glow @ Putrajaya, nestled within Malaysia’s vibrant urban landscape, provided the ideal backdrop for the Dasein Digital Media Community’s annual bonding expedition in 2023. This purposeful retreat transcended the usual vacation, serving as a catalyst for building strong relationships, stimulating fresh ideas, and revitalizing participants.
The retreat held a significance that extended well beyond a mere pause from the daily grind; it embraced a comprehensive approach to rejuvenation. Commencing each day with tranquil sessions by the lakeside, participants cultivated mental clarity and embraced mindfulness, thereby laying the groundwork for a day filled with purposeful activities and interactions.
At the heart of digital media lies creativity, a quality carefully nurtured during the immersive workshops. Through collaborative narrative exercises and interactive design challenges, participants ventured into unexplored realms of thinking, sparking novel insights and revitalizing their imaginative faculties.
This expedition aimed to create an environment where like-minded individuals could forge meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and experience a holistic revitalization of their creative energies.
