In the School of Design and the Arts (SODA) Week 2024 at iACADEMY, students, faculty, and guests had unforgettable experiences that combined creativity and technology. An increasingly digital world is fueled by human ingenuity, as highlighted by this year’s theme, Ex Machina Deus. iACADEMY’s Dean of the School of Design and the Arts, the Chairpersons, and the entire SODA faculty worked hard during the week-long event from September 24 to September 28 to ensure a remarkable success.

Throughout the event, the Dean and Chairpersons demonstrated their commitment to providing enriching opportunities to students. SODA Week offered students unparalleled learning experiences and a platform to showcase their talents through carefully curated exhibitions, insightful talks, workshops, and showcases.

The grand launch of the Ex Machina Deus: Manmade group exhibition at the Nexus Gallery was one of the week’s highlights, featuring works from renowned local and international artists such as Elena Bajo, Bohovee (Martin), Jef Carnay, Dex Fernandez, Arvin Flores, Denver Garza, Rox Lee, Carol Anne McChrystal, Mai Saporsantos, Jan Sunday, and Costantino Zicarelli. The exhibition captured the essence of the theme, blending technology and art to reflect the role of human creativity in the modern age.

Students were also able to learn from industry experts during SODA Week. CO TEACH sessions such as Systems Engineering 101 with Tony Sawyer and discussions led by creatives such as Tusa Montes and Anjeline De Dios provided students with valuable insight into the rapidly evolving fields of design, media, and technology. The engagement with leading professionals demonstrated iACADEMY’s commitment to providing practical, industry-relevant education.

Students displayed their incredible talents on the final day of the event. As part of the MMA: TikTok session with Vergel Gregorio and Paolo Domingo’s Panginoon ng Kababawan, the ANIMASAYA Awarding Ceremony, and the FDT Fashion Show, students demonstrated their creativity and skills. Students had the opportunity to share their work with the wider community through the MPSD Showcase and FLM Capstone Festival Screening, which highlighted the school’s diverse talent pool.

SODA Week 2024 not only celebrated iACADEMY students’ achievements, but also provided them with the opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. In addition to celebrating this event, the Dean and Chairpersons laid the groundwork for students to become leaders in their fields by providing a platform for growth and learning.

SODA Week 2024 reaffirmed iACADEMY’s position as a leader in design and the arts education, providing its students with the tools and experiences to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

About iACADEMY:

iACADEMY offers SHS and College programs centered on Computing, Business, and Design. As of this writing, iACADEMY has 2 campuses located in Makati and Cebu. For more information, visit www.iacademy.edu.ph.