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P2A ICE CREAM 2025: International Dissemination to Further Strategic Collaboration Plans

P2A ICE CREAM 2025: International Dissemination to Further Strategic Collaboration Plans

The highlight of the P2A ICE CREAM CHOCO 2025 programme is international dissemination at SCIMPA UUM on 28 August 2025. During this session, delegates from IPC UII and SCIMPA UUM presented the results of projects that had been carried out in several countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

The presentation was witnessed by the international academic community, such as the rector of UUM and staff. This opportunity demonstrated the success of P2A ICE CREAM CHOCO 2025 as a means of international mobility that transcends academic experience.

Secretary of IPC UII, Ida Nuraini Dewi Kodrat Ningsih, S.I.Kom., M.A., explained, “P2A is not just ordinary global mobility, but an international short course that can be converted. Because P2A contains many contexts. Not only academic and travel, but also how students adapt and find solutions to emergency situations in the global environment and culture they encounter,” she said.

This statement emphasises that during the P2A ICE CREAM CHOCO 2025 activity, students hone their abilities in dealing with cultural dynamics and practical problems.

During the process of working on the IPC UII delegation project, which resulted in an online magazine, three universities were involved: SCIMPA UUM, Suan Dusit University, and Chiang Mai Rajabhat University in collecting the necessary data.

“The students collaborated with delegates from the three universities. They not only helped collect data, but were also able to present their ideas in front of the UUM rector and international delegates. This is an achievement in international dissemination that is different from previous years,” she added.

Furthermore, she also mentioned that this programme provides significant benefits for lecturers and educational staff. It is an opportunity for capacity building for the academic community involved.

“Even lecturers and staff have greatly benefited from this programme. We observed and learned how universities work, manage, and communicate internationally,” she added.

After successfully implementing this programme, several strategic plans for next year have been initiated with partners. “So far, the cooperation that has been established will continue to be developed. We discussed the concept of P2A ICE CREAM 2026 with SDU in Trang, which has partnered with SCIMPA UUM. In addition, the Department of Communications at UII has begun to expand its wings to initiate student exchanges, particularly for the MIKOM master’s programme. This idea has been approved by the Deputy Dean of SCIMPA, Dr. Syamsul Hirdi bin Muhid and Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Adzrool Idzwan bin Ismail,” he explained.

In response, the Deputy Dean for Student Affairs and Alumni of SCIMPA UUM, Dr. Syamsul Hirdi bin Muhid, expressed his appreciation, “The Passage to ASEAN International Course on Creative Media (P2A ICE CREAM 2025): CHOCO (Creative Home of One Community of ASEAN) has brought together innovative talents from the School of Creative Industry Management and Performing Arts, Universiti Utara Malaysia, with the Department of Communication, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), marking an important achievement in international academic and creative exchange. I am immensely proud of the transformative outcomes observed throughout this initiative—building pragmatic skills and intercultural fluency, while broadening our students’ global horizons. This programme has laid a strong foundation for ongoing and synergistic collaboration. SCIMPA, UUM is committed to continuing to enhance ambitious and mutually beneficial partnerships with UII, and we look forward to expanding joint mobility programmes and cross-cultural exchanges that will empower our student communities to excel and innovate on the global stage in the future,” he said.

The commitment of the Department of Communication Studies at UII alongside SCIMPA UUM is expected to open opportunities focused on developing international programmes. The entire P2A ICE CREAM CHOCO 2025 series marks a new chapter in realising the vision of educational integration and exchange within the ASEAN region.

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P2A ICE CREAM 2025: ‘Thailand Creative’ Workshop at Suan Dusit University from the Context of Bangkok City of Design

P2A ICE CREAM 2025: ‘Thailand Creative’

The journey from Alor Setar, Malaysia, continued to Thailand via an 18-hour train ride. On 21 August 2025, delegates from IPC UII and SCIMPA UUM arrived at Suan Dusit University (SDU) in Bangkok. The next agenda of P2A ICE CREAM CHOCO was a workshop entitled “Thailand Creative”.

This workshop focused on understanding how the creative community in Bangkok has developed and contributed socially and economically at the local and national levels. Two expert lecturers from SDU were present, namely Asst. Prof. Dr. Aunkrisa Sangchumnong, fondly known as Dr. Risa, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Worakamon Vongstapanalert. Both collaborated as workshop facilitators and complemented each other in terms of theory and practice in Bangkok’s creative community.

In her presentation, Dr. Risa focused more on the concept of creative communities in the context of urban and economic development. From her presentation, it was clear that creative communities are not just a group of people who create works of art, but a fundamental part of community development.

P2A ICE CREAM 2025: ‘Thailand Creative’ Workshop at Suan Dusit University from the Context of Bangkok City of Design

P2A ICE CREAM 2025: ‘Thailand Creative’ Workshop at Suan Dusit University from the Context of Bangkok City of Design

The existence of creative hubs and spaces that grew from the grassroots level has developed into an industry that has a significant impact on the economy. This is not only for artists and creative practitioners, but also for the country.

Creative Community is a part of the process through grassroots community within the society, such as creative hub and space when it keeps developing into something greater and prospects into industries that give economic advantage for the artist and the sustainability of the community. All these processes are intended to create creative cities that enable opportunity for artists and communities to create and explore,’ said Dr. Risa.

This workshop was not only attended by students from the three countries, but also lecturers and staff. They gained new insights into how creative communities with systematic work can have a positive and sustainable impact. Not only that, but sustainable empowerment is the key to success.

Next, Asst. Prof. Dr. Worakamon Vongstapanalert introduced Thai culture through traditional dance. Together with her students, she introduced the basics of the movements. The dance is commonly performed at cultural events.

This practice provided an exciting experience, with students, lecturers, and staff from different countries learning the values of how to preserve their country’s cultural heritage. Through the management of arts and culture, participants gained a broader understanding of how creative communities not only boost the economy but also symbolise the nation.

The workshop at SDU is tangible evidence of strong collaboration between universities in the P2A ICE CREAM CHOCO 2025 series. It is hoped that participants will return home with useful insights and inspiration to develop creative communities in their respective countries.

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P2A ICE CREAM 2025: ‘Exploring the Culture and History of Alor Setar from a Photographic Perspective’

Alor Setar

Starting on August 19, 2025, the International Program Communication (IPC) UII collaborated with SCIMPA UUM to visit the Alor Setar region in Malaysia. In the P2A ICE CREAM project themed CHOCO or “Creative Home of One ASEAN Community”, the participants explored the culture and history of the region through the perspective of photography.

Accompanied by Kelab Kamera Kedah, a professional photography community based in Kedah, the delegates were invited to explore cultural objects in Alor Setar. Some of the locations visited included the Zahir Alor Setar Mosque, the State Art Gallery, and Pekan Rabu with its legendary local culinary specialty, Emanis Bahulu.

Divided into three teams, the UII and UUM delegates collaborated on projects covering three areas: photography, videography, and creative writing. The first team explored historic mosques and captured their architectural aesthetics, delving into the stories and historical values of Islamic culture. The second team focused on unique abstract art, works that utilised recycled materials as a medium for creative exploration. The third team focused on traditional Malaysian culinary culture by analysing diversity as part of local identity.

One of the UII delegates, Ananda Siti Ana, together with the Kelab Kamera Kedah, gained insight into finding uniqueness through abstract art. “What I got from the Kelab Kamera Kedah was learning about the uniqueness of abstract paintings using recycled waste, as well as distinctive Malay buildings, learning about unique and creative cultures,” she said.

Meanwhile, Amira Farisah binti Ismail from UUM shared her meaningful experience during this activity. “I learned a lot of art from that museum. We learned about types of arts, the abstract, also learned that every art has different meaning, story, and what the artist wants to represent to the audiences. We also learned how to use a camera by taking pictures in that museum and also taking pictures of models from UII who wore traditional clothes. This activity is so good for students to learn a lot about art and also provides an opportunity for students to see different cultures,” explained Amira. This statement underlines the educational value and cross-cultural experience gained by the delegates.

From this project, in addition to strengthening international collaboration between students and artists, the community will also produce a comprehensive work in the form of an online magazine that combines photos, videos, and creative narratives. It is hoped that this online magazine will be a reflection of the cultural understanding gained through observation and direct interviews.

Alor Setar was chosen because the city has a rich cultural heritage, with various innovations in its artworks. The P2A ICE CREAM CHOCO 2025 project utilises this potential as a basis for the exploration and development of multidisciplinary artworks that describe or interpret the richness of local culture through a modern lens.

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Webinar and Grand Launching of P2A 2025 ‘Creative Home of One ASEAN Community’

Webinar and Grand Launching of P2A 2025 ‘Creative Home of One ASEAN Community’

The International Program Communication (IPC) at UII held a webinar and grand launch of P2A ICE CREAM 2025 on 12 August 2025. This international mobility programme differs significantly from previous years, as while the 2024 edition was held in Indonesia and Malaysia, this year’s programme will take place in Malaysia and Thailand. The journey will commence from 18–30 August 2025.

With the theme ‘Choco’ or ‘Creative Home of One ASEAN Community,’ the train icon is highlighted as a symbol that the journey through Malaysia and Thailand will be undertaken via land routes.

The event was opened by Dr. Herman Felani, a lecturer from the Department of Communications Science at UII, who noted that amid the current challenging situation, crossing national borders has become a real-life experience.

“The world is not currently in a good situation; there are conflicts in many parts of the world, including areas very close to us in ASEAN. Therefore, I think the goal of P2A is to provide opportunities for the young generation in ASEAN to truly experience ASEAN by participating in mobility programs. One of the main concepts of P2A is land mobility traveling across borders,” explained Dr. Herman Felani.

What does P2A ICE CREAM CHOCO 2025 mean? It is an intercultural academic and creative mobility programme involving students from Universitas Islam Indonesia (Indonesia), Universiti Utara Malaysia (Malaysia), Suan Dusit University (Bangkok), and Chiang Mai Rajabhat University (Thailand).

In this project, students from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand will collaborate to produce a digital magazine about Creative Communities in Yogyakarta, Penang, Kedah, Bangkok, and Chiang Mai. Audio-visual media will be incorporated into the magazines via QR codes. The team is divided into three divisions: copywriting, photography, and videography. The team must consult with their supervisors regularly. The topic of the project is Passage to ASEAN International Course on Creative Media: Creative Home of One Community in ASEAN (P2A ICE CREAM CHOCO)

Webinar Topic

To support this programme, students who join this programme will receive an overview of the material provided by Dr. Zaki Habibi and Dr. Asmidah binti Alwi.

Led by Dian Dwi Anisa, M.A., the discussion was interactive. The first material from Dr. Zaki Habibi, a lecturer in the Department of Communications Science at UII, focused on the topic titled ‘Creative Communities as alternative voices in the City: The concepts, the trajectories, and the methods’.

“Each of you, as participants of P2A, can actually stand by your own point of view. Do not leave it behind, because it can expand further during the programme,” he said, opening the discussion.

In general, the material he presented was based on his previous work, publications, and several studies related to a specific project called ‘Managed Urban Creative Activities in Southeast Asia’.

“Most of the cases are from Java as well as Malaysia, particularly Penang. You will see some examples from these places. Beyond that, the following insights also come from several research studies dealing with particular topics such as visual and sensory aspects, the urban environment, festivals, and artistic projects,” he added.

He also invited participants to reflect on various questions such as, “In your own opinion, what makes a city creative?”, “What do you want to see or experience in a creative city?”, and “How can people contribute creatively to make a vibrant yet liveable city?”.

The second presentation was by Dr. Asmidah binti Alwi, a lecturer at SCIMPA UUM, on the topic ‘From cyntok bhatiq to Batik Tanah Lembah Bujang: Creative Community Development’.

Specifically, the material described the process of a creative project that began in 2019. This project focused on creative experiments in designing batik motifs inspired by the unique flora around the University of Northern Malaysia (UUM). In 2020, the project received funding in the form of a grant from the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. This funding enabled the team to focus their attention and efforts on rural community development through the batik industry. In other words, the project is not only oriented towards art and design but also aims to create positive socio-economic impacts for rural communities through the development of the batik industry as a source of income and community empowerment.

“What started as an art project soon became a bridge between heritage, creativity, and economic opportunities,” said Dr. Asmidah.

‘From a small community initiative to a dynamic creative centre, the Cyntok Bhaiq project has sparked entrepreneurship, created jobs, and strengthened cultural identity through batik art, transforming heritage into opportunities and community pride,’ she said, concluding his presentation.

Support for P2A ICE CREAM Choco from Various Parties

At this grand launch, various forms of support were received. Also joining from P2A ICE CREAM were Ir. Wiryono Raharjo, M.Arch., Ph.D., Vice Rector for Partnerships & Entrepreneurship, Prof. Masduki, Dean of FISB UII, as well as lecturers from Universiti Utara Malaysia (Malaysia), Suan Dusit University (Bangkok), and Chiang Mai Rajabhat University (Thailand).

“The peace campaign in Southeast Asia also involves knowledge exchange beyond the fields of communication, journalism, public relations, and so on. More importantly, there is a strategic programme related to the University of Islam Indonesia. I am confident that this programme will also be more involved in addressing global issues in Southeast Asia, particularly in the area of student mobility. Advancing our university means not only teaching but also involving our students domestically. However, we need to encourage them to venture abroad—to gain experience, build connections, and share, especially our students, both academics and social activists. This is how we bring Yogyakarta’s voice to the world.” Prof. Masduki

“Congratulations to the Department of Communication Studies on the launch of this exciting programme and the implementation of the three-step P2A concept: learning, knowledge, experience, and understanding.” Ir. Wiryono Raharjo, M.Arch., Ph.D.

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Three Malaysian Students Finally Complete ICT Programme

Three Malaysian Students Finally Complete ICT Programme

Three students from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) have completed one semester of the International Credit Transfer (ICT) programme. The three students are Hareesh Ravi, Adam Danial bin Abdul Shukor, and Ku Mohd Fathi bin Ku Mohd Fauzi.

To mark the conclusion of the ICT program, the Department of Communication Studies at UII held a graduation ceremony on August 8, 2025.

As part of the International Programme Communication (IPC) at UII, the UUM students gained diverse experiences. In addition to academic activities, cultural immersion and exploration of tourist attractions were also conducted to support the ICT programme.

The Head of the Communication Studies, Dr. Zaki Habibi, extended his congratulations, hoping that the meetings and experiences at IPC UII would impart leadership skills.

“Congratulations on completing this programme. Personally, even though this programme has ended, I hope that the encounters, experiences, and the ups and downs, including learning about leadership, are the essence of every mobility programme,” said Dr. Zaki Habibi.

Some of the activities that took place in May 2025 included social engagement in Magelang, where they learned batik making and pottery crafting. A few months prior, the three of them also attended the wedding of one of their colleagues from the Department of Communications at UII. Interacting with the local community and experiencing their culture left a lasting impression on the ICT participants.

The ICT programme not only provides students with experiences but also strengthens the relationships and collaborations established between UII and UUM. This was highlighted by the Head of the Department of Communications, Iwan Awaluddin Yusuf, Ph.D.

“ICT is not just about the friendship between three students but also the good relationship between UII and UUM,” said Iwan Awaluddin Yusuf, Ph.D.

During the farewell event, the three ICT programme students shared their impressions and expressed their gratitude.

For Hareesh Ravi, the ICT programme was a turning point in his life. The Indian-born UUM student said, “Thank you for allowing us to study here. Studying here is not just about learning; it is an experience that has been a turning point for us,” he said.

Meanwhile, his colleague, Ku Mohd Fathi bin Ku Mohd Fauzi, noted that communication in Indonesia is very different from his previous learning experiences in other countries. At UII, communication between lecturers and students is conducted on an equal footing.

“I am happy because here, lecturers and students are very close, the best thing. It’s not just the place but the people—how everyone here strives to do their best, and I will miss that,” he concluded.

Lastly, Adam Danial bin Abdul Shukor expressed his pride in being part of the ICT programme at UII, “I am very proud to study here; the friends, lecturers, and environment are amazing,” he stated.

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Dosen Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi UII Ikuti Lecturer Exchange di Universiti Utara Malaysia

Visiting lecturer

Dosen sekaligus Kaprodi Ilmu Komunikasi UII, Iwan Awaluddin Yusuf, S.IP., M.Si., Ph.D berkesempatan mengikuti program International Faculty Exchange Week (IFEX) 2024 ke Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) pada 4 hingga 6 November 2024.

Dalam program tersebut, beliau melakukan pengajaran (visiting lecturer) di salah satu fakultas, yakni School of Creative Industry Management and Performing Arts (SCIMPA). Beberapa materi yang dibagikan meliputi creative thinking, creative writing, literasi digital, kecerdasan buatan (AI), hingga fotografi jurnalistik.

Bukan tanpa alasan, materi tersebut dipilih karena memiliki keterkaitan dengan keilmuan komunikasi juga kurikulum di SCIMPA UUM.

“Materi seputar dunia kreatif dan industri komunikasi juga kaitannya dengan tren-tren dunia komunikasi saat ini dan ke depan yang saya bahas dari perspektif komunikasi. Jadi sangat berkaitan dengan SCIMPA saya bicara tidak terlalu pada tataran yang sangat teoritis tapi juga bagaimana itu bisa diterapkan dengan kebutuhan mereka,” ujaranya menjelaskan.

Pengalaman mengajar kali ini cukup bergam, dosen Ilmu Komunikasi UII harus mengisi lima kelas mulai undergraduate, postgraduate, hingga dosen dan staf.

Visiting Lecturer

Dosen Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi UII Ikuti Lecturer Exchange di Universiti Utara Malaysia, Foto: Dok Pribadi

“Untuk yang postgraduate menyampaikan hasil riset sebagai satu insight ke mereka seperti pengembangan AI dan teknologi komunikasi di dunia jurnalisme, dunia media dan segala rupa kaitannya dengan masa depan keilmuan komunikasi,” tambahnya.

Dalam program IFEX 2024 tercata melibatkan 14 dosen dari 6 negara yang selanjutnya tersebar mengajar di berbagai fakultas di UUM.

Peluang Kerja Sama dengan Mitra Internasional

Selain menjadi guest lecturer, dosen Ilmu Komunikasi UII juga melakukan pertemuan-pertemuan strategis untuk menindaklanjuti beberapa peluang kerja sama yang sebelumnya telah digagas.

Sebagai informasi, beberapa kerja sama yang akan direalisasikan dalam waktu dekat tentu mobility international untuk mahasiswa IPC yakni P2A 2025. Jangka panjang akan ada program dual degree serta matching grand.

“Kegiatan kemarin cukup produktif karena mereka akan berkunjung kembali Jogja untuk menindaklanjuti yang saya sampaikan kemarin tentang dual degree dan matching grant,” jelasnya.

Usai menjalankan kegiatan akademik, beliau menyempatkan untuk bertemu dengan empat mahasiswa IPC yang sedang menempuh kredit transfer internasional (ICT) di SCIMPA, UUM.

Kegiatan menarik lainnya adalah Do-Bond, yakni pertemuan akbar dengan semua mahasiswa, dosen, dan staf dan termasuk lembaga kemahasiswaan untuk sosialisasi dan membahas beragam isu atau persoalan kampus.

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Awarding Night P2A 2024: A Collaborative Project between Indonesia and Malaysia

Awarding night

After traveling to the two countries of Indonesia and Malaysia, it was time for the P2A 2024 Awarding Night. The appreciation moment on 5 October 2024 marked the end of the Passage to ASEAN (P2A) 2024 series.

The awarding night was conducted in a hybrid way, live in the TV studio of the UII Communication Science Study Program, by combining Zoom meetings for delegates spread across two countries.

This international mobility involving Universitas Islam Indonesia and Universiti Utara Malaysia took place from 19 to 29 August 2024, travelling around Yogyakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Kedah, and Langkawi. Twenty delegates attended. The delegates were divided into groups and responsible for completing projects related to the AWARE theme: Exploring Digital Culture and Urban Environment in Creative Ecosystem. The work produced from the P2A 2024 project is in the form of photos, videos, and writings.

The P2A 2024 Awarding Night was also attended online by several university officials including the Vice Rector for Partnership and Entrepreneurship of UII, Ir. Wiryono Raharjo, M.Arch., Ph.D and Iwan Awaluddin Yusuf, S.IP., M.Si., Ph.D as the Head of UII Communication Science Department. While from UUM Dr Syamsul Hirdi bin Muhid and several other lecturers.

Both representatives from the university expressed their gratitude for the international collaboration that has been established since the last few years. Interestingly, the collaboration produced outputs that were able to hone the skills of the delegates from both universities.

The event that night was even more interesting because it was enlivened by art performances from the two cultures of Indonesia and Malaysia. Firstly Butterfly Dance, Javanese Dance and Rap from UII, while from UUM gave an offering of folk songs from Malaysia.

The most awaited moment was of course the announcement of the winner of the creative work of the delegates. After going through the judging process, the three best works were selected. The appointed jury was Marjito Iskandar Tri Gunawan, M.I.Kom who is a UII laboratory assistant as well as a film activist, while the representative from UUM was Dr Azzura.

List of Best Works in P2A 2024

3rd Winner:

– Spica, Latifah, Noraisyafika, Athirah, Batrisya: Travel Journal

2nd Winner:

– Nandita, Dila: Video Reel: Two Nations, One Journey

1st Winner Best Project

– Nurfahmi, Musdalifah, Kissharoopy, Faeiq: Everything’s Waiting For You

More information about P2A 2024 can be accessed on the following page:

P2A 2024: Outbound Program di Malaysia hingga Konferensi Internasional di Langkawi

P2A 2024: Inbound Program di Yogyakarta, Urban Walking hingga Cultural Night

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P2A 2024: Outbound Program di Malaysia hingga Konferensi Internasional di Langkawi

P2A

Selepas mengeksplore Yogyakarta dalam program inbound Passage to ASEAN (P2A) 2024, delegasi dari Internasional Program Ilmu Komunikasi UII bersama delegasi SCIMPA UUM akhirnya terbang ke Malaysia pada 24 Agustus 2024.

Menariknya 10 delegasi dari UII akan mengeksplore beberapa wilayah di Malayasia mulai dari Kedah yang merupakan rumah dari UUM, Langkawi, hingga Kuala Lumpur. Selama enam hari para delegasi akan mengikuti berbagai program yang telah disiapkan oleh pihak SCIMPA UUM,

Berbeda dengan program inbound, beberapa agenda yang akan diikuti delegasi UII selama di Malaysia adalah visiting to SCIMPA Anjung Tamu, photography session, hingga bergabung dalam konferensi internasional di Langkawi.

Tak hanya menjadi peserta dalam konferensi internasional, salah satu dosen pendamping dari Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi, Dr. Herman Felani, S.S., M.A ditunjuk menjadi keynote speaker dalam forum internasional tersebut.

Visiting Anjung Tamu dan Photography Session

Setelah tiba di Malaysia, pada 25 Agustus 2024 delegasi UII lakukan kunjungan ke SCIMPA Anjung Tamu. Berkeliling di lokasi kampus juga mengenal budaya akademik yang tentu berbeda dengan Indonesia.

Usai lakukan kampus tour, 10 delegasi dari UII berkesempatan belajar fotografi dengan Klub Kamera Kedah. Jika workshop photography sesi inbound di Yogyakarta mengambil latar alam, di Malaysia Klub Kamera Kedah mengajak para delegasi untuk mengeksplore kota di Alor Setar.

Photo session dilakukan dengan berbagai objek bangunan serta saling bergantian menjadi model dengan busana khas daerah.

CIIC Langkawi and Cultural Dinner

Konferensi internasional Creative Industry International Conference (CIIC) yang selenggarakan SCIMPA UUM pada 26 Agustus 2024 di Goldsand Hotel, Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia turut mengundang dosen prodi Ilmu Komunikasi yakni Dr. Herman Felani, S.S., M.A sebagai keynote speaker.

Bertemakan “The Emergence of AI in Culture and Creative Industries: Opportunities and Challenges.” Dalam presentasinya Herman Felani menyajikan hasil penelitiannya terkait penggunaan AI (artificial intelligence) atau kecerdasan buatan dan budaya populer dalam kampanye pemilihan presiden Indonesia di tahun 2024.

“Dalam dunia politik, AI yang dikombinasikan dengan budaya populer berhasil menarik pemilihan para pemilih muda khususnya dari generasi millenial dan Gen Z untuk mengekspresikan dukungan politik kepada kandidat presiden dan wakil presiden sebagai bagian dari kampanye yang kreatif,” ujarnya.

Diskusi tersebut mengundang banyak pertanyaan dan diskusi lebih lanjut, bagi audiens Malaysia fenomena yang dipaparkan tidak ditemui dalam pemilihan umum di Malaysia dan merupakan sesuatu yang unik dan menarik bagi warga Malaysia.

Sementara salah seorang mahasiswa S3 dari Universiti Utara Malaysia yang berasal dari China menyatakan bahwa presentasi dari Dosen UII tersebut memberikan inspirasi baginya untuk mengembangkan penelitiannya melalui penggunaan AI untuk melestarikan budaya ziarah ke makam keluarga di China.

Usai konferensi internasional, agenda ditutup dengan cultural dinner dari kedua pihak. Ini merupakan forum hangat dan santai.

Keterlibatan UII sebagai mitra Universiti Utara Malaysia 2024 merupakan bagian realiasi kerjasama yang telah berlangsung sejak 2018 antara Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi UII dengan SCIMPA UUM. Program ini merupakan rangkaian dari Program P2A ICE CREAM (Passage to ASEAN International Course on Creative Media) yang merupakan program mobility untuk mahasiswa UII dan UUM yang berlangsung pada 19-29 Agustus 2024. 10 orang mahasiswa International Program Ilmu Komunikasi UII juga hadir dalam workshop penggunaan AI dalam Produksi Konten yang menjadi acara pembuka CIIC 2024.

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P2A 2024: Inbound Program di Yogyakarta, Urban Walking hingga Cultural Night

P2A

Passage to ASEAN (P2A) 2024 bertajuk AWARE: Exploring Digital Culture and Urban Environment in Creative Ecosystem telah berlangsung dengan seru. Kegiatan ini melibatkan dua institusi pendidikan yakni International Program (IP) Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi UII bersama SCIMPA Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). Terdapat berbagai agenda menarik yang dilakukan dalam perjalanan dua negara di Indonesia dan Malaysia.

Inbound program mengambil latar di Yogyakarta, Provinsi yang kaya budaya tak akan habis dieksplorasi hanya dengan waktu satu pekan. Inbound berlangsung selama lima hari sejak 20 hingga 24 Agustus 2024. Peserta dari dua negara memiliki misi untuk menyelesaikan berbagai tugas pada setiap sesinya.

Tak hanya bersenang-senang keliling dua negara, program P2A memiliki prinsip Project Based Learning (PBL) dimana setiap delegasi berkesempatan meningkatkan hard skill dan soft skill untuk membuat berbagai karya dan konten melalui media. Selain itu mereka juga ditantang untuk bekerja sama dalam tim dengan berbagai perbedaan karakter dan budaya.

Dibuka langsung oleh Dekan Fakultas Psikologi dan Ilmu Sosial Budaya (FPSB) UII, Qurotul Uyun menyebut jika tema yang diangkat tahun ini menarik dan sesuai dengan beberapa masalah yang terjadi di Yogyakarta.

“Konsisten dilakukan setiap tahunnya, artinya ada komitmen antara dua belah pihak. Saya sangat mengapresiasi hal ini. Sementara isu yang diangkat, khususnya lingkungan di Yogyakarta ini sangat relate. Isu ini memang membutuhkan perhatian dari kita semua,” ujarnya dalam speech yang di gelar di Auditorium FPSB, (21/08).

Pada kesempatan yang sama Kaprodi Ilmu Komunikasi, Iwan Awaluddin Yusuf menyambut para delegasi dari SCIMPA UUM dengan pantun. Memiliki kedekatan budaya Melayu, pantun mampu mencerminkan nilai-nilai kearifan lokal dan kesamaan identitas dua negara.

“Dari Kedah terbang ke Jogja. Mengikuti perjamuan di UII. Hati merekah datang ke acara Passage to Asean. Semoga persahabatan abadi hingga nanti,” ujarnya.

Disambut dengan hangat, perwakilan yakni Syamsul Hirdi Bin Muhid, selaku Deputy Dean (Student Affairs and Alumni) UUM mengaku lega dan seperti mengunjungi keluarga sendiri.

“Our first day it has been very, actually you know describe we feel. And we feel we are coming back to home and we are coming to our family,” ujarnya.

Program Inbound di Yogyakarta

Sesuai dengan tema yang AWARE: Exploring Digital Culture and Urban Environment in Creative Ecosystem semua program yang dirancang khusus oleh IP Ilmu Komunikasi UII bersama tim fokus dengan eksplorasi budaya di Yogyakarta, khususnya wilayah perkotaan. Tak hanya itu, budaya digital serta ekosistem kreatif di sekitarnya juga tak luput dari perhatian.

Selama pelaksanaan program, delegasi dari SCIMPA UUM didampingi oleh buddies yang berasal dari mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi UII. Mereka membentuk beberapa tim untuk saling aktif berdiskusi selama program berlangsung

Campus Tour

Herman Felani, salah satu dosen Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi mengajak para delegasi mengelilingi lingkungan kampus UII. Beberapa gedung yang disambangi adalah FPSB, FIAI, dan sekitarnya. Herman menjelaskan secara detail mulai dari sejarah hingga gaya arsitekturnya.

Tak terlewatkan, Gedung Mohammad Hatta adalah tujuan utama. Perpustakaan pusat ini memiliki koleksi yang beragam hingga arsitekturnya yang tak biasa ternyata menyimpan sejarah dan peradaban yang sangat kaya. Di sana terdapat museum yang berisi informasi sejarah UII, sisi kanan berbagai artefak administrasi, bagian tengah berbagai benda bersejarah milik rektor pertama UII, KH Abdul Kahar Muzakkir. Dan sisi kiri dipenuhi dengan visual sejarah perjalanan UII.

Sementara, hal menarik lain adalah bangunan Candi Kimpulan yang tak sengaja ditemukan saat pembangunan perpustakaan tahun 2009 lalu. Candi bercorak Hindu ini sejajar dengan keberadaan Masjid Ulil Albab UII. Menambah nilai kergaman dalam sejarah budaya dan agama di wilayah Jawa.

Sejarah lengkap Candi Kimpulan dapat diakses melalui laman berikut:

https://library.uii.ac.id/candi/

Urban Walking Workshop

Tak hanya jalan-jalan di pusat kota, Urban Walking Workshop ini menggunakan sensory method. Zaki Habibi, dosen Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi UII sebagai fasilitator dalam workshop tersebut menekankan bahwa dalam jalan-jalan itu menekankan penggunaan seluruh indra untuk mengeksplorasi pengalaman perjalanan itu.

Dimulai dari Tugu Golong Gilig (Tugu Yogyakarta) pada pukul 08.00 WIB kemudian melanjutkan perjalanan melalui jalan utama Kota Yogyakarta yang masuk dalam bagian situs UNESCO World Heritage: mulai dari jalan Margo Utomo, Mangkubumi, melewati rel kereta, kemudian berakhir di Jalan Malioboro. Jarak perjalanan kurang lebih sejauh 2.5 kilometer.

Photography Workshop

Mengambil latar di Ledok Sambi, photography workshop berlangsung pada 22 Agustus 2024 dipandu oleh Hardoyo, dosen sekaligus praktisi bidang fotografi dan desain grafis. Sebelum menerjunkan para delegasi untuk hunting foto di alam, Hardoyo menjelaskan sejarah bagaimana Ledok Sambi yang merupakan desa wisata inisiasi warga hingga budayanya.

Hasil jepretan dari delegasi UII dan UUM akhirnya direview satu per satu. Salah satu yang disampaikan terkait teknik mengambil foto adalah membuat komposisi yang tepat.

“Dalam mengambil foto kita harus berani untuk mendekati objek, agar angle dan komposisi lebih pas dan tidak ambigu,” ujar Hardoyo.

Cultural Night

Ini merupakan program terakhir yang berlangsung di Hotel Cakra Kembang. Program penutup tersebut menampilkan dua pertunjukan dari UUM dan UII. Diawali dengan makan malam yang hangat, kemudian acara dilanjutkan dengan pertunjukan kedua negara.

Delegasi UUM menampilkan tarian dan lagu-lagu Melayu, lengkap dengan pakaian adat yakni baju kurung. Sementara, dari UII menampilkan teater dengan cerita modern atas fenomena viral di media sosial.

Penulis: Meigitaria Sanita

Meigitaria Sanita

P2A 2024: Welcome to Yogyakarta!

P2A

Passage to Asean (P2A) 2024 kembali dilaksanakan oleh Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi (Program Internasional) UII bersama Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) pada 19-29 Agustus 2024.

P2A kali ini akan mengeksplore dua negara yakni Indonesia dan Malaysia, berbagai forum dan workshop akan digelar. Dengan tajuk AWARE: Exploring Digital Culture and Urban Environment in Creative Ecosystem, pertemuan ini akan mengambil latar di Yogyakarta untuk Indonesia serta Kuala Lumpur, Kedah, dan Langkawi saat di Malaysia.

Menariknya para mahasiswa dari kedua universitas ini akan saling bertukar budaya dengan merasakan langsung negara-negara yang dikunjungi. Perlu diketahui, P2A merupakan program mobility international yang rutin dilakukan setiap tahunnya.

Penasaran apa bagaimana keseruan para mahasiswa yang akan lakukan urban walking keliling Yogyakarta dan eksplor Langkawi?

Pantau terus Instagram @ip.communications.uii dan @komunikasiuii.official

Jadwal Perjalanan P2A 2024

Venue Yogyakarta Indonesia

19 Agustus 2024         : Team UUM arrives at Yogyakarta

20 Agustus 2024         : Welcoming in UII

21 Agustus 2024         : Urban Walking Workshop

22 Agustus 2024         : Photography Workshop in Ledok Sambi Village with Expert, Cultural Night Performance

23 Agustus 2024         : Free time at Jogja

Venue Malaysia

24 Agustus 2024         : Arrive in KLIA

25 Agustus 2024         : Visit to SCIMPA Anjung Tamu, Photography Session (Alor Setar)

26 Agustus 2024         : UUM Sintok, Trip Langkawi

27 Agustus 2024         : CIIC Langkawi and Cultural Dinner

28 Agustus 2024         : Free time in Langkawi

29 Agustus 2024         : Flight from KL to Yogyakarta