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Klik18 Strengthen Photo Aesthetics with Semiotics

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Seeing the tendency of the current photo quality of students to be far from aesthetic, prioritizing sensation rather than aesthetics, Klik18 held a Photo Aesthetic workshop. This workshop was held on October, 15 2019 in collaboration with Hurray Photography. Hurray Photography in Plosokuning provides a place and room for Klik18. The activity was carried out by inviting three key speakers. They are Ardani Kresna, who talks about taste, sensory sensitivity, and also the semiotics of photographs (meaning). While Damar Sasongko, a professional photographer, and Dian Ananta talk a lot in the realm of street photography.

Participants who participated in this workshop varied. Starting from the class of 2012, until 2016. “But the majority is intended for the class of 2018 and 2019. In total there are approximately 60 participants who attended,” said Achmad Jais Mustafa, Deputy Chair of Klik18. The man who is more often called Jais, said the workshop was aimed at improving the quality of the work, and the results will be exhibited at the end of the year exhibition. “The practice of shooting with camera is done at the 2019’s Basic Training, then the output is at the exhibition plan on December 22 this year,” said Jais explained the year-end exhibition. According to Jais, this workshop is Klik18’s annual workshop and this is the only workshop that is separate from the exhibition.

According to Jais, Ardani can explain the meaning of the beauty of a photograph. After that the participants were invited and directed to photo genres. “Brother Dani was presenting the material with a very artistic way, he can describe what cannot be portrayed, sound photos in the morning, for example. Photos of fog forests, birds. His characters are fine art,” Jais said, describing about the workshop. The essence of Dani, said Jais, “How can we interpret what cannot be captured by photographs.”

Meanwhile, according to Ardani, the crew and photographer of Klik18 have been able to capture the concept in the photo, “The only that Klik18 Club do is execution. No more arguing,” Dani said as imitated by Jais. According to this man of Ternate,  not only sharing tricks, in this training members were also dissected. “There is reciprocity, crew of Klik18 also sharing experiences how to take photos as well,” said Jais. For example, Jais said as an example, there is a photo by Atta Rahmaputra. Atta takes a picture of the colorful fans which is children usually play. Look smoke around. when Atta was asked why, “I have no plans, Atta said,” said Jais. Dani’s comment on the photo which became an example of discussion, “This is an art, but what is the message. The message is not from the caption, but directly from the photo. So they already know the message without having to look at the caption.” as Jais said. “Take photo as a routine so that you know the character of your photos,” Ardani said then gave a message and tips to the members of Klik18 this time.

Photo: Marcellino Bima / Klik18

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#CozyVisit HIMAKOM: a Momentum for Organization & Student Movement Learning

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October 4, 2019 became a charming day. The reason was, HIMAKOM UII split the heat of the city of Jakarta in order to establish friendship and networking. Charming for meeting a lot new friends. On that occasion, Himakom UII visited to the secretariat of the Student Association of University of Indonesia’s Communication Sciences (HMIKUI). The event, which was given the theme of the National Visit, was a means of exchanging opinions and sharing anxiety and thoughts. Not only that, in the national agenda, HIMAKOM UII also learned and shared experiences with HMIK UI about organizational management, lectures and campus conditions and the latest communication issues.

The hope, this national visit can create inspiration and establish friendly relations between the two parties. And of course, both parties can also increase opportunities for cooperation in matters relating to communication, the media, and also of course the student movement especially in the scope of the Department or Communication Science Program.

This National Visit was also attended by representatives of the communities at  Communications Science. Such as Redaksi Komunikasi which was represented by the chairman and the board of management. There are also Klik18, Kompor.kom, Dispensi, and Galaxy Radio which also participated in enlivening and sharing in the forum.

Based on the records, this is the second time for Himakom UII’s visit to Himakom partners in Indonesia. Previously, a regional visit was conducted by Himakom UII to Komakom UMY. Previously, there were also many Himakom (Communication Student Association) from other campuses who came to gain experience from Himakom UII. Noted as a visit from Himakom UPN “V” Yogyakarta and Himakom UIN Yogyakarta and other himakoms who are members of the Indonesian Communication Studies Student Association (IMIKI)

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Create Creative Programs with Alternative Content

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“That’s the comfort of the digital world,” said Tri Ghofur, Creative team of Narasi TV , “The title is clickbait but the content is appropriate.” Ghofur began the discussion session with such answers. Clickbait may, but the content must be appropriate, not bombastic and unrelated to the title. The technique of packaging a presentation of a broadcast product creatively becomes important in today’s digital era. That was what Tri Ghofur said in the Workshop on TV Program Production of the Uniicoms TV on 30 September 2019 in the Audiovisual Laboratory of Communication Science Department of FPCS UII.

Ghofur, his nickname, tells how he began his career in Narasi TV, a digital television platform made by Najwa Shihab, Dahlia Citra, and Catharina Davy. He, who is now a creative team in the Tompi Glenn program on Narasi TV, encourages workshop participants to always utilize the potential around them to create creative programs.

For example Uniicoms TV has a target, “I imagine, for example, that there have been benefits from Jogja artists, famous figures in Jogja because they are ready, just enough. Make a program with them,” said Ghofur. Ghofur, the Communication Science Department Alumni, said that Uniicoms TV had to utilize Jogja’s abundant potential of artists, figures, culture and other potentials to be the driving force for the popularity of Uniicoms TV programs.

This suggestion makes the participants both challenged and think. How to? For example, one participant, Bagus, responded in the middle of the discussion. He was confused, without intending to discuss any institution, why events with the content title ‘love’ or labeled ‘Hijra’ were even more crowded. But if the issue is heavy as a matter of public interest, it is always quiet enthusiasts.

 

Ghofur sees that this phenomenon can be addressed by creating creative programs with alternative content. “You have to be brave (think alternative),” Ghofur said.

Uniicoms TV could make a program that is ‘snapping’ and there is a big name there. “Talkshow with whom, that’s a big name that we can use their popularity. Or maybe we can create program that discuss the issue that trending. But still weighing on the content and packaging,” he suggested to participants who were all Uniicoms TV crews. For example, there used to be a TV program playing to the house of a TV musician. We could modify it,” he added. It could also, said Ghofur, he used to come to the house of Adam Sheila On 7, from where he could make an event with SO7 fillers. Starting from visiting intensity. It could be invited to work with certain creative program collaborations. “The house (Mas Adam) is very close here, just come visit there first.”

In addition to discussions, the workshop was also filled with the practice of making program planning. Participants in groups and finally spawn some program ideas based on the principles of STP (Segmentation, Target, Positioning). Ideas are written along with concepts, and potential host plans including what sponsors are potential targets. For example there are participants who plan to create a ‘fun’ sports program, or also a casual chat program with a youth style, and various other program designs.

 

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Hundreds of UII Student Learn to Fight Hoaxes

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Hundreds of combined students from all of DIY huddled in front of the Auditorium on the 2nd Floor of the UII Library Building on September 28, 2019. They were also activists from the student press, the journalistic community, and many were also students of the Communication Science Department. Not only students, there are also lecturers and education staff who participated in this activity. Everyone looked enthusiastic because they were also busy carrying laptops to follow the material. This event is a collaboration with the Communication Science Department of UII and the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia, which is also supported by Google News Initiative and Internews.

The activity entitled “Halfday Facting Checking” was facilitated by two Google certified trainers namely Rini Yustiningsih and Agung Purwandono. This activity was also held ahead of International Rights to Know Day on September 28. The focus of this training is to hone the skills of the general public, community, campus academics, student journalists to utilize a number of tools on the internet to conduct online verification that is widely circulating in cyberspace.

The speaker, Rini Yustiningsih, from Solo Pos Newspaper, and Agung Purwandono from KR.com showed several slides presenting about hoax examples. First, what must be understood before checking the facts is understanding the difference between Misinformation and Disinformation. Misinformation means wrong content but is trusted by the broadcaster. Whereas on the contrary, Disinformation is the wrong content, and the broadcaster knows it is wrong, but is still intentionally distributed.

Rini said, there are 7 kinds of misinformation content. For example, examples of misinformation that are misleading. Events are different, but the context is related to other contexts or assumptions. Rini gave an example of earthquake news in regencies in Indonesia by adding “In this location the 6.5 magnitude earthquake was visited after Jokowi Masyaaalah” he said. There is no direct relationship between Jokowi’s visit and the earthquake. There are also examples of information contents that are illogical but are trusted because of certain religions and beliefs. Rini and Agung gave an example of a Facebook account showing a picture of a smiling baby and added, “This baby smiled at birth because he escaped the fierceness of his mother who wanted to abort her.”

But is there any reason behind misinformation and disinformation content? First, this is due to the weak quality of journalism, said Agung. Journalists often (and of course the mass media) are more concerned with profits and clicks than quality. The essence of journalism is forgotten for profit. Second, misinformation and disinformation can often also occur to create an atmosphere that Agung said, “funny content.” Some content creators also create such ambiguous content for the sake of earning money. Furthermore, Agung said, and this was recently rampant and crowded during the last election moment which was the reason, “political movements. Of course the reason for content to be misinformed and also because the content was made by clickbait. This type of clickbait content sacrificed accuracy, quality, and correctness thereby increasing the amount of revenue from clicks and traffic on the page.

Tips For Fighting Hoax

Agung gives tips for fighting hoaxes, misinformation, and disinformation. First, do not immediately believe and share information what you get on social media. If you find a hoax, fight. You also have to be skeptical (suspicious), check, and re-check. If you find disinformation and misinformation content, don’t be silent. Do the following, said Agung. Check the site address, for example check the site address on the domainbigdata.com site. “Enter the site address into the domain databigdata. Later you will see which websites are credible and open, which are suspicious,” Agung said. Try comparing kompas.com and enter beritaterheboh.com enter domainbigdata.com, he said again to test.

Agung also said, we should check visual details. Often events are written in Jogja, but after examining the visual details show the building is not jogja. Be careful too many writings that mimic the original news. Check “about us” or “editor” menu. If the publisher, website editor clearly stated, clear address, and trusted, the content is likely to be trusted and credible. “According to the Press Law, it must be clear and the name of the person in charge,” said Agung. In addition, the news web should include Guidelines for Media News Coverage on its page.

In addition to checking facts and hoaxes, participants were asked to be hygienic in the digital world. The material “Digital Hygiene” which is also the closing session advises us to always change passwords (keywords) on email, smart phone applications, and everything connected in the digital world. Even if you don’t, use strong keywords that aren’t easy to guess. Agung and Rini suggested that participants can try to enter passwords on the password strength test website at howsecureismypassword.net. Participants are also asked to enter an email address on the website haveibeenpwneed.com to find out if an email has been broken into. If you have, protection measures must be taken immediately: strengthen passwords, avoid accessing email on public computers, and so on.

 

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Media and Journalism Nowadays in Germany

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Accompanied by snacks and tea offerings, the discussion was warm. That night the office of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Yogyakarta invited Masduki, Communication Lecturer of UII, to share his experiences while living in Germany about the current state of media and journalism in Germany. The discussion which took place on September 24, 2019 was attended by journalists, student press activists, NGO activists, and several other AJI partners. Stories about the condition of the media in Germany are important to update and compare with what is happening in Indonesia today. This reflection and discussion seemed to be like information so that it became a lesson to behave in the world of media and the press in Indonesia.

Although Germany is often labeled as a big country in Europe, said Adink, Masduki’s nickname, there are three taboos that must be understood by journalists and the media in Germany. First, the taboo covers those who oppose the existence of the holocaust. “There must be a Holocaust, no resistance,” Adink said. It seems that Germany wants to remember the memory of the massacre (holocaust) in Germany in the Nazi era. The impression captured wants people in the future not to repeat the dark history. Second, there are taboos, although not prohibited, covering Neo Nazis. “The Germans feel like a nightmare Germany once had Hitler,” he explained. The third taboo is Hate Speech against the government which has not been approved. “It’s still fortunate that the government is now from the moderate Merkel party,” he added.

The media in Germany is also very partisan. “Because print media is a party cadre regeneration tool. And it is a separate business octopus. To this day there are only two or three media that truly represent non-partisan media: murdoch and etc,” said Adink. In fact, continued Adink, the media networked with Tempo Magazine which conducted a investigation into the Panama Paper, Süddeutsche Zeitung, belonged to a moderate party in southern Germany. “He formed a coalition with Merkel’s party, CDO,” said Adink. This condition may be similar in Indonesia which had a media phase that had to be partisan in the 1950s.

However, continued the doctoral student of the Institute of Communication Studies & Media Research (IfKW), Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich (LMU Munich), there are two different things. Between ownership and newsroom. “This is unique. Like a church, it is funded by the church tax. Once you write the Catholic on your ID card, then you are taxed by the church. And what does the Catholic Church do? The Catholic Church, but makes activities for Muslim refugees,” Masduki said. As previously known, Merkel decided to accommodate 1 million Muslim refugees in Germany.

Masduki added, “So, the newspaper may be a party business, if the media is good, it is good for the party’s image.” Unlike in Indonesia. Media in Indonesia is often used by owners to image owners, strengthen their political image and enhance economic interests, explained Adink while accusing some media in Indonesia of being ‘partisan’. Tommy Apriando, Chairperson of AJI Yogyakarta, one of the discussion participants, agreed. Tommy said, on iNews, for example, it was common knowledge, “if it’s your business, tell me to leave. In Lombok and some areas. If there is an event in the area, no one can beat it. The party must enter.”

Financial Condition of  Media and Journalist Organizations in Germany

The media in Germany has also begun to make public contributions. Der spiegel for example. Began to lead to digital crowfunsding, said Adink. “Indeed, there should be, taking from advertisers, retail buyers, especially subscriber to make retail decline. So inevitably financing through crowfunding,” said Adink. Even major research in Germany is funded by crowdfunding.

What about journalist organizations, asked Shinta Maharani, a Tempo journalist, one of the discussion participants. Journalist organizations also have fees to support the organization, said Adink. Journalist organizations such as the DJV (Deutscher Journalisten-Verband), “don’t bother if they get laid off,” Adink said again.

In Indonesia, there has also begun to be an investigation or coverage with crowdfunding-based funds, although not much. “The model is institute tempo, unlimited fredom, and NGOs, please make an energy coverage, but determine Tempo. Please submit an investigation proposal, then it will be selected. Funded,” said Tommy, sharing his story and experience investigating with Tempo Institute.

Masduki said in Germany there was crowdfunding research for broadcasting public service content that could reach 30 million euros. So there are lots of start-ups that make podcasts. It was funded by crowdfunding. Through an online platform. “For example he deposited 50 euros, next month I already can podcast,” he said.

“The social one is fast if in Indonesia. For example, Ananda Badudu raises funds for action in Jakarta. Or for humanity. But for investigative journalism coverage it is difficult. For example, Mas Wahyu Dhyatmika alone needs 25 million, but only after 3 months only reached 5 million. “Tommy said.

Adink told and analyzed, the reasons why public contributions in Germany could flourish and succeed. “Because in Germany it might have been post-material thinking, we need quality information. Reason is like that.”

What should Indonesia learn from this German story? “In the future we have to combine hoaxes with content production continuously. Now the funds can also be with crowdfunding, AJI and journalists can collaborate to create content such as podcasts, now it is still rarely podcast content by journalists,” Adink answered later.

 

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350 Visitors PANIC at the Childhood

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Don’t Panic! It is not the real meaning. It’s not panic, as you know. But the real meaning of Panic is PANIK as an acronim of “Premium Exhibition of Klik18 Photo Community”. Childhood is the theme of the exhibition chosen by Communication Science student who are members of student activities in the Communication Science Lens Community in this Unit 18 building. The regular exhibition, which is commonly called Panik, is an creation that becomes a place for the exhibition of the young generation of Klik18. Called Panik2018 because this time the one who had an interest in the exhibition was the turn of the class of 2018. The theme of childhood, or “My Little World” as stated in its promotional poster, tried to present differences in the game and childhood memories when we were growing up.

The exhibition which was held for three days from September, 19 till 21, 2019 at the Central Library of UII was attended by approximately 35 photos of the work of one generation. Childhood is known to be always noisy, often even panic. It was just right for the committee’s design that was lively and full of noise from the first day of the exhibition, to the climax there was Awarding Night or the best night awarding of the photos. In addition to the exhibition, the event was also enlivened with the Workshop “Basic Landscape and Portrait Photography” with Yosafat YK on September 20, 2019. There were also performances by guest stars Kavca Dio and Wafi.

“There were 350 visitors,” said Winesti Rahayu, the 2018 Panic Committee, when contacted separately. On the eve of the awards ceremony the winner of the best photos was announced. The winner won 1st place by Syahrul (class 2018), Then Rissa was 2nd place from class 2018, and 3rd place was Finda from the 2017 class.

“So it was the photo contest from the photos exhibited. Then the winner was also taken from the results of the exhibition visitors vote,” said Winesti explaining the awarding mechanism.
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Academic Skill Study: A Guide of International Program for Beginner

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On the previous occasion, a Welcoming Day was held to welcome the students of International Program (IP) Communication Department on August 30, 2019. At that time, the Secretary of Communication Department IP, Ida Nuraini Dewi KN welcomed by introducing themselves, and giving advice to students, “If there is anything about academic, study, and other matters, you may contact me.” If there is an obstacle for IP Communication students, Ida Nuraini opens herself to be able to discuss any obstacles that arise.

“Don’t think about studying at IP too seriously. IP is fun. There are routine IP programs. P2A for example. From now on, make a saving, because we will have many international travel and activities. You can make a passport from now on,” explained Her who was the graduate student of Chinese Culture University, Taiwan, with enthusiasm.

Welcoming day continues in the next day, 31 August 2019, under titled: Academic Skill Study. This Academic Skills Study contains several key points to be used as a guide for IP students. They can  explore the taste of knowledge in this department. There are various sessions on Academic Skill Study opportunities.

For example, as stated by Ida, “There is a motivational session that wants to create intimacy so that students feel belong to IP,” he said. “Indeed, the aim of the activity is to form character and motivation early on. Academic skill study is start at the beginning of the courses, before lecturing, so there is orientation and briefing. Grow motivation to learn,” added Ida. The material workshop are designed also varies such as Self Management, Why IP, to Academic Writing and Creative Thinking for IP Students.

The design of this activity was indeed made to provide a beginner introduction for Communication Department of IP students. This activity is also a bridge for those who have just graduated from high school and entered the world of students who are completely independent. There is shock and culture shock of course, which is expected to be faced by every student, not avoided. For example, dealing with a bucket of assignments, especially accompanied by an introduction to English and a variety of other student activities that perform with English introduction.

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Go to Singapore with Little Cars (1)

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How Imam’s Effort as Student Choir Club’s Leads to Victory

“Bass Team, shut up. You are all too noisy,” Irene Vista snapped at the group of male bass team who were joking when they were practicing at that time. One time, Irene also firmly advised all the Choir, “if possible you should not consume fried foods and spicy foods. first until the competition is over, ” She added firmly, recalled Imam Akbar Pohan, one of the Choir. Tired, angry, exhausted, excited, and also: passionate enthusiasm said Imam. But for the sake of The 6th Singapore International Choral Festival 2019, all the choir of the Miracle Voices, Student Choir (PSM MV) of the Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) were compliant with Irene, their coach.

At that time, Imam was the one who was joking during the practice. Imam, who is come from North Sumatran, may be tired, and also exhausted, can not be avoided if the practice is happen for months. He also have to obey and  follow the rules of the coach. Especially with regard to food, of course, make you want to do cat and mouse, secretly eat their favorite foods: fried foods and spicy foods. “Yes, at first it didn’t work, right, so there were some who used cheating days. Only after that the impact (on voice quality) was immediately apparent to us. If so, you can obey,” Imam said, digging up the memory during practice. But it seems more passion and enthusiasm than fatigue if you see his achievements later.

PSM MV UII sang several songs at the 6th Singapore International Choral Festival. Imam, as Communication Student of  UII, class of 2017, it is one of the choir at bass position. Together with some of his colleagues, on PSM (UII’s Student Choir Club), performed a number of songs to compete at the 2019 Singapore International Choral Festival (SICF) on August, 1-4, 2019. Unmitigated, Imam and friends managed to won the Golden Award and Silver Award at SICF.

“When we heard that we won the Gold, it felt mixed up remembering all the things during almost six month training. Sometimes he is scolded, he must keep his food for a clean voice, and I even wonder we can get Gold too,” Imam said. “The problem is, we are the new comer in this competition and the standard is higher than the competitions that their Choir Club has participated in before.”

For Imam, the achievement of PSM MV UII was not achieved by just holding up. There is a sweat behind the incision to the Singapore. In addition there are also cold hands of Irene Vista, the coach who was credited with galvanizing them. Imam said, he must practice every day. Not only that, “Sunday night and Monday is time to street singing (busking), he-he-he,” said Imam. The Preparation is not easy, because participants who depart a lot and need a lot of money, “we have to busking to add money.” There is also Choir Club making paid promoting services on its Instagram account for fundraising. Not a day or two, all the preparations even reached five months, said Imam.

Then, what about lectures and other personal activities? “If it is a personal obstacle, it is most difficult for time to be tasked (making assignments). In Communication Science, it has a lot of group assignments so it must be clever for time management and sometimes there are some people who don’t understand my busy schedule. Yes this is the risk,” he said. Finally, he outsmarted when it was a group assignment, he would spend time, and try to contribute even though he could not attend. There were also some who cried out, “How busy is Choir Club, It just singing.” said the Imam imitating.

Continues to Lack Money, Busking, and Legend Songs (2)

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IP of Communication Department Welcomes New Students with Sharing Session and Introduction to Academic Skills

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For two consecutive days, August, 30th to 31th, 2019, International Program (IP) Communication Department’s Manager conducted Welcoming Day and Academic Skill Study activities for all IP communication students for class of 2019. The event took place at two place, each day, at Blangkon Resto (first day) and Audio Visual Room ( RAV) 3rd floor of Communication Department, this also involved IP lecturers such as Puji Rianto, Herman Felani, Holy Rafika, Ali Minanto, and of course the Secretary of IP Communication Department, Ida Nuraini Dewi Kodrat Ningsih.

Ali Minanto gave a speech representing the Head of the Communication Department, at the beginning of the event. Jogjakarta is a city of culture, he said. He is also at the same time a city of art that can certainly stimulate the reasoning power of students of Communication Department . There is a good and creative atmosphere in Jogjakarta. “Congratulations for joining us. You will get a lot of opportunities to have experience in several countries. You can join many student activities such as Klik18, Kompor.Kom film club, ‘Dispensi’ for intellectuals and Red-Action and Galaxy for Journalism and Radio,” he said.

Ali Minanto added, Communication Department also opened specialization in studies focusing on Journalism, media studies, and PR. “We are also have several lecturers whose films are screened in several countries, in Japan, in Estonia, and there are also cross-country trips with the title Passage to Asean /P2A.”

The event also become more familiar after the first batch of IP communication student representatives shared their last year stories. The story was represented by Ilyasa Alvin Abadi, IP student class of year 2018, “When I entered to this campus, I did not have friends, not even friendship, but finally day by day, and we proceed together, I can get it now,” he said in a mix language of English and Arabic. “If you join IP Class, you can also try the experience of traveling in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and also can understand and hone sensitivity and critical thinking,” said Ilyasa. The sensitivity is the skill to analyze social problems clearly. “I want to say welcome to our family, Ahlan wa sahlan,” Ilyasa closed with English and Arabic as well.

The introduction continues with the game. “This is a challenge of the game: how you introduce with a unique way in front of us,” said Herman Felani, Lecturer in Communication IP. Each group, which is divided up based on different group such as groups of students, lecturers, staff. Every groups have to make an introduction as unique as possible. At least, some introduced themselves in two languages: In Arabic English, there are also groups who introduce themselves by shouting using many traditional indonesian languages. It is also interesting to see a group of lecturers making “guesses game” about their names with a special sign and instructions related to themselves and the meaning of their names.

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Thai Students Do Internship at Uniicoms TV

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“I will develop my skills in film editing here, and many other things,” Sorlehah Pohleh said in her fluent Indonesian language. Sorlehah who is also a UII Islamic Boarding School student along with 5 other Thai students is the recipient of the UII Asian Scholarship scholarship. She is the first batch of Thai students at UII.

Sorlehah, her nickname, is from Pattani, who usually uses Malay. So it’s not too difficult to use Bahasa. Sorlehah is the first Communication Science student from Thailand to do an internship at Uniicoms TV. While Uniicoms TV is the first internet-based television at UII by raising the concept of inspiring and empowering content. As said PR Director of Uniicoms TV, Nurul Diva Kautsar, that the UniicomsTV tagline is “Inspiring and Empowering”. Uniicoms TV, established in 2018, accepts volunteers, interns, and students who want to develop themselves in the digital broadcasting and creative world.

The latest programs that have been made are for example the Ramadhan Web Series, Our “Sosok Kita” a documentary program of Chairperson of the Board of UII’s Wakaf Foundation, Elderly Boarding School Documentary Films, Coverage and News Programs, Inspiration Programs for food sovereignty from Gemah Ripah Bausasran Community, Diksi Program (Communication Discussion), and others.

Starting last August, Sorlehah was accompanied by a Uniicoms TV crew in carrying out internship work at Uniicoms TV. She will do internships like other student interns such as doing video editing, photo, video content production, social media content production, production meetings, including pre and post production activities.

Pre-production activities are important too. It start from the cultivation of scripts or program scripts, preparation of program tools and equipment, maintenance of equipment and studios, discussion and brainstorming of ideas, sharpening of ideas and program angles. Post-production activities are also commonly performed such as video editing, brand promotion, sharpening branding ideas and social media content, including routine evaluation and monitoring meetings.

Indeed, Sorlihah experienced several obstacles during her 4 years studying in Indonesia. “The obstacles are various. Starting from the language, studying culture, and also lectures and strict discipline at the Islamic Boarding School of UII.” Sorlehah also revealed that even though tuition fees are free, living costs and visas (and residence permits) are not cheap and the rates always go up. Even so, Sorlehah remains enthusiastic and will apply their knowledge so far that is learned in the classroom lectures.