Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education
Harmonia starting in 2024 migrates from OJS 2 to OJS 3 to better secure from various unwanted things, including journal hacking and so on. To submit, the author please visit the new website page of our journal at the link https://journal.unnes.ac.id/journals/harmonia MIGRATION OFFICIAL STATEMENT HERE Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education [p-ISSN 2541-1683 | e-ISSN 2541-2426] is published by Departement of Drama, Dance, and Music, Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang in cooperation with Asosiasi Profesi Pendidik Sendratasik Indonesia (AP2SENI)/The Association of Profession for Indonesian Sendratasik Educators. Harmonia published scientific papers on the results of art research and art education. Editor accepts the article has not been published in other media with the writing format as listed on page manuscript writing guidelines. The journal is published twice a year, in June & December. Abstracting & Indexing GARUDA | DOAJ | SINTA | SCOPUS | Scimagojr
Crossing the Boundaries of Film Aesthetics: Challenging Avant-Garde Practices and Contemporary Cinema Exhibitions in Indonesia
This study investigates the impact of avant-garde cinema in redefining Indonesian film aesthetics, focusing on its role in challenging dominant cultural and technological narratives in the digital era. Presented at the Cine Future: Radical Cinema on Future Perspective exhibition, the research identifies a critical gap in mainstream cinema’s limited engagement with narratives evolving alongside rapid advancements in projection technology and digital reproduction. The study is anchored in the experimental works of film students from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia’s Film and Television Study Program, showcased in the Cine Future exhibition, which exemplifies avant-garde cinema’s potential to reinterpret traditional narratives. With the Practice-led Research methodology, this research integrates artistic practice with critical analysis, allowing student filmmakers to explore the complexities of the digital age through creative expression. Findings indicate that avant-garde cinema enables the construction of new, culturally rooted narratives by merging historical aesthetics with modern technology, providing students with a framework for critiquing and interpreting social realities. This research contributes to broader discussions on avant-garde cinema’s relevance in academic and creative fields. It demonstrates its significance in fostering critical dialogue and evolving cinema as a dynamic medium for cultural reflection. The study underscores the value of incorporating avant-garde methods within film education to prepare students for a rapidly changing cinematic landscape.
Avant-Garde Cinema; filmmaking; contemporary cinema exhibition; practice-led research; film education
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Self-Regulated Learning in Music Education: A Structural Model of Social Support and Performance-Related Challenges
This study analyses the relationship between self-regulated learning (SRL), music performance anxiety (MPA), and social support in a sample of 72 students at music conservatories in Spain. Using a structural equation model, the direct and indirect effects of psychological and social factors on self-regulation are examined, with instrument practice hours as a mediating variable. The results show that self-regulation is boosted by social support from teachers and by hours of study, while performance anxiety and helplessness have significant adverse effects. In addition, performance anxiety is associated with higher levels of helplessness and with an unfavourable early educational context. Support from family and friends is negatively associated with helplessness, indicating a protective role, although its direct influence on instrument practice is limited. The final model explains 52% of the variance in self-regulated learning, suggesting that support quality and perceived independence are decisive and highlighting the importance of pedagogical practices that foster self-regulation, metacognition, and emotional resilience in music education.
self-regulated learning; music performance anxiety; social support; music conservatory education; structural equation model
Investigating Workplace Music Preferences and Their Role in Employee Productivity and Well-Being: A Cross-Sectional Study in Indonesia
Music is conventionally perceived as a medium of entertainment and artistic expression. However, among employees, music assumes a broader functional role, supporting productivity and psychological well-being across diverse workplace contexts. This study aimed to investigate the functional role of music among employees experiencing work-related stress and low motivation. A cross-sectional study was administered to 500 employees representing various socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Participants reported their musical preferences and the perceived psychological impacts of music during different emotional states at work. Data analysis, including word cloud visualization and heatmap modeling, revealed that genres such as Pop and Dangdut dominated across both emotional conditions. However, the functional objectives of music usage differed; employees experiencing stress favored music for emotional balance and familiar comfort, while those facing low motivation preferred music that energized and re-engaged cognitive resources. The findings highlight that music serves adaptive emotional and cognitive regulatory functions, leading to increased productivity, emotional stabilization, and sustained concentration. These results offer practical implications for workplace well-being strategies, emphasizing the potential of personalized auditory environments in enhancing employee resilience and performance.
music preferences; music function; workplace well-being; employee productivity; emotional regulation
Co-creating Safer Urban Spaces: Educational Impacts of Student Participation in the “Odasis” CPTED Project in Jakarta
Community safety in rapidly growing cities like Jakarta is closely tied to the design of public spaces, as rising urban crime rates continue to challenge local environments. This study examines how Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles can be integrated into student-led public art learning activities. Specifically, it reviews the first, site-survey phase of ODASIS—a Korean arts and culture ODA initiative implemented in Jakarta in May 2025—focusing on the educational impacts of students’ participation. Using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, the study investigates how collaborative field activities—such as problem identification, safety mapping, and idea generation—enhance learning and community awareness. The project involved twenty Indonesian visual art education students from Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ) and four architecture students from Gwangju University, mentored by a professional architect from Seoul. The findings reveal that the CPTED site survey (1) deepened students’ understanding of community safety and public space design; (2) encouraged them to generate locally relevant solutions through dialogue with residents; (3) fostered cross-cultural and interdisciplinary collaboration; and (4) strengthened their civic and social responsibility. Academically, this study contributes to the discourse on experiential learning in public art education; practically, it demonstrates how CPTED-based art projects can function as educational tools for community engagement. The project’s broader social impact will be further examined in the forthcoming second phase in August 2025, which focuses on implementing design interventions.
CPTED; urban design, art education; cross-cultural collaboration; community engagement
Symbolism of the Ideology of Javanese Knights Based on the Iconography of the Visual Form of Punakawan in Javanese Wayang Purwa
Wayang purwa is a product of Javanese culture which constructs a world of symbols. The depiction of wayang figures does not represent human figures but the symbolisation of human characters and qualities. The research goal is to reveal hidden messages of the four punakawan wayang: Sêmar, Garèng, Pétruk, and Bagong, who are loyal followers of Arjuna in Javanese wayang purwa. Javanese puppets are indeed sourced from Mahabharata, but the four figures are additional figures from the creators. The research method is explorative qualitative and based on iconographical theory. The results of the study show that Sêmar symbolises ‘spirituality’, a Javanese knight must have a high level of spirituality; Garèng symbolises ‘personal awareness’, a knight must have awareness as an imperfect being; Pétruk symbolises a ‘visionary’, a knight must be able to look far into the future, and Bagong symbolise ‘holistic awareness’, a knight must also have empathy for his surroundings. Wayang should be understood as a world of symbols, but positioning the iconography of wayang from a representation of a human figure to the symbolisation of ‘character and aptitude’ is an ‘extreme interpretation’ within the boundaries of an interpretative study. This is a way of understanding Javanese culture in a cosmological context; what appears is not real because what is essential is invisible.
iconography; javanese; puppet; punakawan; wayang purwa
Iconographic Analysis on Intermediality Transfer of Undagi's Indigenous Knowledge Lexicon to Visual Cinematography
This study aims to investigate how the indigenous knowledge lexicon of Balinese undagi (traditional architects) in architecture can be transferred into visual cinematography to preserve cultural heritage, with a focus on engaging broader audiences. Employing an iconographic approach, the research analyzes the documentary Calaccitra Undagi Mahottama: Biografi I Gusti Made Gede (1843-1940) through three stages: pre-iconographic identification of visual motifs, iconographic interpretation of thematic meanings, and iconological assessment of cultural significance. Results reveal that Balinese architectural lexicons—such as Tri Mandala, Sanga Mandala, and CWSGR—are effectively abstracted into cinematic frames via intermediality, using symbolic natural imagery and spatial grids rather than physical structures to convey aesthetic and philosophical values. The study concludes that visual cinematography offers a potent medium for preserving architectural heritage by translating static spatial concepts into dynamic narratives, fostering continuity of traditional knowledge, particularly among younger generations, though its efficacy hinges on audience reception and contextual adaptation.
Bali traditional architecture lexicon; undagi’s Indigenous knowledge; intermediality transfer; cinematography; experimental documentary film
Kolintang Minahasa: from Cultural Heritage to A Global Instrument in Inclusive Music Education and Cultural Diplomacy
Kolintang, a wooden percussion instrument from Minahasa, North Sulawesi, has evolved from a sacred ritual object into UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage in 2024. Despite this recognition, scholarship has not sufficiently examined how this transformation reshapes educational practice or how the instrument’s physical properties support inclusive music learning. This study examines Kolintang’s trajectory through an analytic autoethnographic approach grounded in five decades of direct practice within the pedagogical lineage of Petrus Kaseke, triangulated with interviews of fifteen key figures, including descendants of innovators Nelwan Katuuk and Petrus Kaseke, and empirical data from a 2024 training program for Deaf participants in Jakarta. The research documents Kolintang’s technical development from pentatonic to chromatic tuning, enabling engagement with global repertoires, and traces how diaspora communities in Java systematized ensemble-based pedagogy. Empirical findings show that ten Deaf participants achieved a mean rhythmic accuracy of 92.3 percent with a standard deviation of 5.8 percent through vibrotactile rather than auditory learning. The findings indicate that Kolintang’s sustainability depends not on static preservation but on cultural transmutation, defined as the strategic adaptation of material form to preserve philosophical and symbolic essence. Kolintang continues to function as a marker of diaspora identity, an instrument of Indonesian cultural diplomacy, and a culturally grounded medium for inclusive music education. This trajectory offers a model for sustaining intangible heritage in the twenty-first century by repositioning traditional arts as adaptive educational resources responsive to contemporary human needs.
Kolintang; intangible cultural heritage; inclusive music education; cultural diplomacy; UNESCO
Musical Art and Preferences in Ukraine: Psychological Influences on Youth Social Consciousness
During the war and reconstruction, musical art in Ukraine has become an effective vehicle for emotional expression, identity formation, and national resistance. Ukrainian music, in its traditional and modern forms, is responsive to the country’s political and psychological circumstances, making it essential to comprehend its impact on public consciousness and cultural transformation. A cross-sectional study of 368 Ukrainian youth aged 18-25 across five regions (West, South, Central, East, and North) evaluated psychological traits using the PANAS-SF, Sense of Coherence (SOC-13), and Social Dominance Orientation (SDO) scales. Musical preferences were rated on 19 different genres. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) in each region was employed to uncover underlying dimensions in psychology. Regional factor models uncovered different psychological constellations. Across all regions, music was invariably correlated with ideological orientation or emotional resilience, underscoring its cohesive psychological function during crises. Musical art in Ukraine serves as something more significant than aesthetic representation - it serves as a psychological anchor, cultural icon, and act of civil resistance.
musical art; cultural transformation; social consciousness; national identity; psychological influences
Phenomenological Research in Art Studies: A Robust Framework for Aesthetic Inquiry
This article examines aesthetic experience as a central focus in art research, a field complicated by its inherent subjective and objective dimensions. It proposes a phenomenological methodological framework designed to balance the objective analysis of artworks with a subjective understanding of individual experience. The recommended methods are grounded in core phenomenological principles, including an emphasis on lived experience, the application of epoché (the bracketing of preconceptions), phenomenological reductions for uncovering essences, and the description of essential experiences. The article demonstrates that phenomenological approaches can systematically accommodate the depth of subjective experience and the personal nature of art, while maintaining the analytical rigor essential for academic research. Notably, this article presents a coherent methodological approach for examining aesthetic experience, effectively bridging the gap between scientific rigor and aesthetic sensibility, and thereby fostering a richer, deeper understanding of how art is experienced and interpreted.
phenomenology; art research; aesthetic experience; epoché; lived experience
Oral Tradition as Indigenous Arts Pedagogy: Transmitting Moral Values through Narrative Performance
This study explores the inheritance patterns and educational significance of Iyabelale, a traditional Bugis lullaby, as a medium for character building and cultural preservation. Against the backdrop of globalisation and digital transformation, this study aims to assess the symbolic structure, cultural function, and pedagogical relevance of Iyabelale in the Bugis community. Using a qualitative ethnographic case study approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation in rural and urban settings in South Sulawesi. The findings of this study reveal that Iyabelale functions as a multidimensional cultural artefact, conveying values such as empathy, responsibility, and spiritual awareness through its metaphorical language and melodic structure. Although its delivery has been weakened by technological shifts and changes in family structures, the lullaby remains a potential tool for culturally grounded character education. Integrating Iyabelale into modern curricula through community collaboration and digital innovation can foster emotional bonds, cultural identity, and moral learning. This study contributes to the growing knowledge about indigenous oral traditions and offers practical pathways for revitalisation in contemporary educational contexts.
Bugis culture; character education; oral heritage; customary pedagogy; Iyabelale
Methodological Aspects of Training Teachers of Artistic Disciplines in the Context of European Integration Processes
This research aimed to identify the specific methodological features of training teachers in artistic disciplines, focusing on the specialty 025 “Musical Art” within the context of European integration processes. This study aimed to analyse existing educational and professional programmes, evaluate the quality of specialist training, and examine the incorporation and effectiveness of innovative and interactive technologies in forming the professional competencies of future educators in culture and arts. A qualitative and quantitative analysis was conducted using data from educational programmes at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, the National Academy of Managers of Culture and Arts, and Lviv National Academy of Arts. The study included the examination of student surveys, institutional reports, and labour market statistics to assess educational practices, digital technology integration, and alignment with European standards. The impact of external factors such as martial law and the COVID-19 pandemic on the educational process was also considered. The results indicate that while foundational professional competencies and general skills are developed effectively, there is insufficient integration of innovative technologies, “soft” skills, and interdisciplinary approaches. The study revealed challenges in distance learning implementation, resource limitations, and the need for enhanced cooperation with international institutions. The use of virtual and augmented reality and dual education methods remains underutilized. The findings provide a basis for updating educational programmes and methodological support to improve training quality and competitiveness of art discipline educators in the European educational space.
artistic disciplines; training teachers; professional competencies; international credit mobility; innovative technologies
Guel Music and Dance as Agents of Social Change: Strengthening Social Cohesion and Cultural Sustainability in Central Aceh
This research aims to explore and analyse the role of Gayo music and dance performances as agents of social change in strengthening social cohesion and cultural sustainability within the Gayo community in Central Aceh. The research is motivated by the importance of the performing arts as a medium for preserving cultural identity and uniting communities, particularly in the face of the challenges posed by globalization, which threatens the sustainability of local traditions. The urgency of the research lies in the need to understand concrete strategies for utilizing traditional arts for social purposes, as well as to fill the gap in the literature regarding the unique elements of Guel music and dance in the context of social change. The research method employed was a mixed-methods approach with a sequential explanatory design, combining a quantitative survey of 176 participants with a qualitative phenomenological study of 25 participants. The study’s results showed that participation in Guel performances, particularly through the “Saturday Arts” and “Annual Festival” programs, significantly increased the community’s sense of belonging, cultural pride, and social involvement. Quantitative data analysis showed an increase in governance and conservation indicators by 13.6% and 23.6%, respectively, while qualitative data revealed Guel’s role in value education, gender inclusivity, and intercultural dialogue. The discussion relates this finding to Bourdieu’s theory of social capital, confirming that Guel functions as a social glue (bonding capital), a bridge between groups (bridging capital), and a transformer of cultural capital into social capital. This research recommends the development of inclusive cultural policies, the integration of traditional arts into the educational curriculum, and a community-based governance approach to ensure the sustainability of Guel music and dance as an intangible cultural heritage and a unifying force for society.
Guel music and dance; agents of social change; social cohesion; cultural sustainability; Saturday Arts
The Impact of Digital Technology on Various Traditional Theaters: An Examination of the Sociology of Arts
The advancement of digital technology has engendered substantial transformations across various dimensions of life, particularly within the realm of traditional performing arts. In Indonesia, traditional art forms such as ketoprak, drama gong, and wayang purwa are currently undergoing significant changes in terms of production, presentation, and consumption in the digital age. This article explores the effects of digitization on these three art forms through the lens of Janet Wolff’s sociology of art framework. According to Wolff’s perspective, artworks are perceived as the outcome of the interplay among diverse social, economic, and cultural factors, with digital technology playing a crucial role in redefining the modern landscape of performing arts. The research findings indicate that digitalization facilitates the expansion of engagement with global audiences while simultaneously preserving local cultural values. Nevertheless, challenges manifest in the form of cultural gentrification, which threatens the erosion of indigenous aspects of tradition. Furthermore, this article offers recommendations for artists to harness technology in order to produce relevant artworks in the context of globalization, without compromising their cultural identity.
traditional theater; digital technology; sociology of art; Janet Wolff; cultural transformation
A Theoretical Framework for Evaluation of Musical Topics: The Case of Chopin
Peircean’ semiotics provides a cognitive framework for investigating the general process of thinking, expressed as a semiosis with multiple vectors. With their diverse expressions and connotations, musical topics inherently embody semiotic principles in musicological discourse, though debates persist regarding their semiotic references. This study presents a complementary model founded on Peirce’s tripartite semiotic framework in an attempt to account for the representation of musical topics and facilitate an approach to topical evaluation. Among other things, Peirce’s concept of correlates motivates the contemplation of topics with similar expressive qualities. In the process of unpacking, the paper considers the complex challenges and potential solutions to evaluating musical topics posed by their multiple referential layers. The analytical framework synthesizes Ratner’s rhetorical reduction approach to analyzing Romantic music with Grimalt’s topic categorization system. This approach is then applied to evaluate the nocturne topic in the secondary theme of the first movement of Chopin’s Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, with Chopin’s Barcarolle serving as a correlate to examine the effect of the nocturne topic. The semiotic-based topical evaluation demonstrates the effectiveness of this approach while raising critical awareness in topic theory discourse.
musical semiotics; musical topic; musical signification; Chopin; Peirce
The Influence of the Suzuki Method on Violin Teachers’ Emotion Wellness in Malaysia
Despite growing enthusiasm for music examinations, the music education landscape in Malaysia has led to dissatisfaction among music teachers due to limited developmental growth in violin pedagogy. Based on the available literature, a research gap is observed in violin pedagogy and the emotional wellness of music teachers in Malaysia. This qualitative, exploratory, ethnographic research investigates the influence of the Suzuki Violin Method, recognized for its holistic benefits globally, on the emotional well-being of violin teachers in urban areas of Malaysia. Semi-structured interviews with six Suzuki-trained violin teachers are analyzed thematically to examine the effects of the Suzuki method on teachers’ self-identity, focusing on self-efficacy, commitment, agency, and musician-teacher comprehension. Using symbolic interactionism and Wagoner’s framework of music teacher identity, the findings reveal that the Suzuki method fosters a positive teaching identity, contributing to meaningful interactions and positive experiences that result in the teachers’ positive emotional wellness. The study highlights the potential of Suzuki philosophy to enhance both teaching practices and teacher well-being, encouraging the need for wider adoption and promoting awareness of self-reflection and emotional well-being among the teachers involved. Furthermore, this study provides insight into the challenges unique to this demographic, contributing to the development and regeneration of Malaysia’s music education.
Suzuki Method; violin teachers; emotional wellness; self-identity
Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve:K-pop Merchandise in Validating Identity
K-pop merchandise plays a vital role in shaping fan identity, functioning beyond its commercial value. This study explores how merchandise enables identity construction and social belonging within the global K-pop fandom. This research employs qualitative discourse analysis of X (formerly Twitter) tweets and a survey of pertinent literature on fandom and material culture to delineate four principal functions of merchandise: as emblems of loyalty, instruments for active participation, rites of passage, and enablers of community connectedness. The results indicate that items like lightsticks and photocards serve as emotional and symbolic anchors, signifying personal achievements and facilitating social relationships. These objects enable fans to transition from passive consumers to active cultural participants, thereby strengthening identification through ritualized actions and shared beliefs. This study suggests that K-pop items function as hybrid objects—economically valued, emotionally significant, and culturally relevant. It provides insights into the intersection of material culture and identity formation in modern fandoms, especially within the performing arts sectors that generate and uphold idol culture.
K-pop; merchandise; identity; material culture; fandom
Predisposing Factors and Coping with Musical Performance Anxiety Among Professional Musicians
Musical performance anxiety (MPA) is a psychopathological condition with a notably high prevalence among both music students and professional musicians. Despite growing awareness of its impact, there is still a need to identify the specific predisposing factors and the most effective strategies for coping with this condition. The present study seeks to investigate the relationship between varying levels of musical performance anxiety and a range of attributive characteristics among musicians. Furthermore, it aims to examine the preventive and coping strategies employed by those affected. A quantitative study was conducted with a sample of 108 participants, from whom sociodemographic information was collected, along with self-reported perceptions of anxiety and responses to the K-MPAI-R questionnaire, a validated instrument for measuring MPA. The findings suggest that individuals professionally engaged in classical music report significantly higher levels of performance anxiety compared to those involved in other musical styles. Among the coping mechanisms reported, breathing exercises, self-motivation strategies, and distraction techniques emerged as the most frequently used. Interestingly, the use of meditation as a coping strategy was found to be positively associated with elevated levels of anxiety. These results carry important practical implications, particularly in guiding targeted interventions for the prevention and effective management of musical performance anxiety in both professional and educational settings.
musical performance anxiety; musicians; predisposing factors; prevention; anxiety coping techniques
Dance Video Creation as an Arts-Based Learning Practice:The Role of Self-Efficacy, Emotion, and Narcissistic Tendencies in Elementary Dance Education
This study examines dance video creation as an arts-based learning practice in elementary dance education, focusing on how self-efficacy, emotional experience, and narcissistic tendencies shape students’ creative engagement. Positioned within arts education, the study explores the interaction between psychological traits and embodied artistic processes in dance learning. Data were collected from 37 elementary school students participating in a dance program in Taipei, Taiwan. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the study analyzed relationships among narcissistic tendencies, creative self-efficacy, perceived value of creating, and positive and negative emotions during dance video production. The results show that narcissistic tendencies positively influence self-efficacy, while higher self-efficacy is associated with a lower perceived value of the creative process. Self-efficacy enhances positive emotions, whereas a higher perceived value of creating intensifies negative emotions, indicating creative tension inherent in arts-based learning. These findings highlight dance video creation as a pedagogical space where emotional experience, artistic exploration, and learning processes intersect, offering insights for designing reflective and process-oriented dance education.
narcissism; self-efficacy; perceived value of creation; emotions; dance education
Harmony and Characterization in the Overture of Goca e Kaçanikut: A reflection on Kosovo’s Operatic Beginnings
This paper examines the development of Albanian operatic creativity in Kosovo through a musicological analysis of Goca e Kaçanikut, the country’s first national opera. Employing a qualitative, score-based analytical approach, the study focuses on the overture as a structural and aesthetic gateway to the work, examining its form, harmonic language, orchestration, and incorporation of folk-derived elements. The findings demonstrate that harmony functions as a central expressive device in shaping character, dramatic tension, and narrative cohesion. At the same time, the integration of folkloric rhythmic and modal features contributes to the opera’s national character. The study highlights the overture as a condensed representation of Kosovo’s early operatic identity and argues that Goca e Kaçanikut establishes a foundational model for national opera within the broader European operatic tradition.
national opera; Albanians; Kosovo; composers; operatic beginnings
The Didactic Value of the Tari Kiamat: A Source of Cultural Literacy to Strengthen the Cultural Identity of the People of Lampung, Indonesia
Traditional dance, as part of cultural heritage, not only functions as an artistic expression but also as a medium for transmitting values, knowledge, and a society’s collective memory through structured symbols. One of the main challenges in the preservation of traditional arts is the change in the mechanism of cultural inheritance, which has undergone a shift from communal and hereditary patterns to patterns that are increasingly fragmented due to modernization and social change. This condition demands a more in-depth study of how cultural values can be maintained and transformed in a relevant way for the younger generation. This study examines the dimension of didactic values in the inheritance of the Tari Kiamat, particularly in the context of traditional marriage ceremonies in Keratuan Darah Putih, a customary institution with historical significance in Lampung society. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, field notes, and documentation studies, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive analysis model. The results of the study show that the Tari Kiamat, contains didactic values such as sacredness, exclusivity, leadership, responsibility, tolerance, wisdom, and politeness. These values not only regulate social relations among indigenous peoples but also serve as ethical models for younger generations. In the context of education, didactic values should be integrated as a learning resource grounded in local wisdom to strengthen students’ cultural literacy, character, and identity.
didactic values; Tari Kiamat; cultural literacy; Lampung society; Keratuan Darah Putih
Embodied Cognition in ‘1st appeal’: Integrating Spoken Word, Sound, And Movement as Choreographic Tools
This research investigates the intersections of embodied cognition, language, and culture in dance, drawing on theoretical frameworks from anthropology and performance studies. Through an Auto Ethnomethodological approach, using the case study of “1st APPEAL” self-creation, this study examines how dancers employ spoken word, sound, and movement to interpret and negotiate choreographic intentions. By applying embodied cognition as a lens, this research reveals the complex relationships between language, culture, and embodiment in dance. This research lies in its innovative application of embodied cognition to dance practices, highlighting the crucial role of embodied experiences in shaping dancers’ understanding and execution of choreographic intentions. This research will contribute to a deeper understanding of the intricate relationships between language, culture, and embodiment in dance, providing valuable insights for dance practitioners, choreographers, and educators. The findings also underscore the importance of considering embodied and cultural contexts in dance practices, ultimately enriching our understanding of choreographic tools and creative processes.
cognition; contemporary dance; choreographic; ethnomethodology
Embodied Interpretation: Interpreting Gesture and Expression in Impromptu Op.29 No.1 in A-flat Major by Frédéric Chopin
This article aims to extend Hatten’s theory beyond the early nineteenth century by examining the different musical gestures in Impromptu Op.29 No.1 in A-flat Major by Frédéric Chopin. There is a need to bridge Hatten’s theoretical framework with its practical application in the Romantic piano repertoire. The current article adopts Hatten’s theory as a framework to provide detailed analyses of how stylistic (culturally embedded) and strategic (context-dependent) gestures operate within this impromptu. This study was conducted using a gestural analysis and performance-based research. It provides a guideline for pianists to develop their own interpretation. The findings suggest that Chopin’s Impromptu No.1 conveys a spontaneous, dialogical, thematic, rhetorical gesture that evokes a sense of improvisation. Findings also reveal that developing practical tools based on Hatten’s theory on musical gestures will help pianists articulate emotional expression, manage rubato, and enhance dynamic control, ultimately leading to more informed and expressive interpretations. This article offers performers the chance to gain insight into the piano practice, which further expands the scope of Hatten’s theoretical application to include the Romantic repertoire, thereby offering valuable contributions to gesture studies and performance analysis.
musical gestures; Hatten’s theory; Chopin’s Impromptu Op.29 No.1 in A-flat Major
Tarawangsa Traditional Music: An Ethnomusicological Study in Sukaluyu Village, Girimukti Village, Sumedang
Tarawangsa traditional music in Sukaluyu Village, Sumedang Regency, has undergone a significant transformation due to the community’s social, cultural, and religious dynamics. Once a sacred function in the Bubur Sura ritual that contains elements of belief in Dewi Sri and ancestors, this art has now shifted to become a medium for entertainment, therapy, and public performances. This study aims to examine the changing function of Tarawangsa in the context of contemporary Sukaluyu society. The method used is qualitative-descriptive, with data collection techniques through participatory observation and in-depth interviews with artists and local communities. The results showed that shifts in community values, the influence of globalization, and changes in religious orientation have led to the cessation of the main ritual practice since 2018. Nevertheless, Tarawangsa has survived through thanksgiving performances, healing ceremonies, and cultural activities in local media and art festivals. These findings confirm that Tarawangsa is a dynamic and adaptive cultural heritage, with strong preservation potential when managed in a contextual and participatory manner.
Tarawangsa; function change; traditional music; local culture; globalization
Innovative Strategy for Sundanese Dance Learning Based on Experiential Learning in Outcome-Based Education Curriculum to Achieve Quality Education
This study aims to develop a Sundanese dance learning model based on Experiential Learning in the Outcome-Based Education curriculum, to enhance the quality of arts education. The urgency of this study stems from the limited exploration of the integration between Outcome-Based Education, Experiential Learning, and cultural preservation in Sundanese dance learning, despite its importance in achieving quality education goals in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal. The method employed is a mixed approach (qualitative and quantitative), utilizing data collection techniques that include interviews, observations, and surveys of students, lecturers, and dance teachers. The results indicate that the application of this model can enhance student engagement, creativity, and cultural understanding, with a statistically significant average increase of 35.35%. This model also strengthens the preservation of Sundanese cultural values through direct learning experiences. Research recommendations include the adoption of similar models in other art study programs, the development of a more responsive curriculum, and the use of digital technology to support innovative and sustainable learning.
Sunda Dance; outcome-based education; experiential learning; arts education; cultural preservation
A Pilot Study on Motivations of Amateurs in the Community Saxophone Ensemble in Singapore
Through the realization of The Singapore Band Project, Singapore has developed a thriving wind music initiative in school music education and ensemble playing training. Nevertheless, the problem of engaging participants in music-making beyond their school remains a critical issue, as in most cases, only about 10% of each cohort continues to be engaged in the activity. This pilot study employed a quantitative methodology to investigate the musicians of two single-instrument ensembles in Singapore: The Protégé Saxophone Ensemble and the Music Elements Saxophone Ensemble. The demographic data and ongoing engagement motivational factors are as follows. The study evaluates the Motivators of Continued Participation as outlined by Krause in her 2020 study and the hierarchy of these Motivators through sentiment scoring. The findings reveal that intrinsic motives are the most significant for long-term engagement and continued participation in music making during emerging adulthood. The results aim to provide recommendations for developing sustainable recruitment and retention strategies to support music ensembles and continue growing the vibrant music community in Singapore. Therefore, this study helps to close the gap between academic music education and adult music participation, emphasizing the necessity of an individualized program approach.
Singapore Wind Band; Saxophone Ensemble; Community Saxophone Ensemble; Continued Music Making
Development of a Conghua Cat Head Lion Dance Animation as a Catalyst for Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation
Conghua Cat Head Lion Dance (CHLD) is a traditional dance art that faces challenges in inheritance and education. Animation is engaging and emotionally resonant, naturally appealing to the younger generation, making it a tool that scholars recommend for the preservation of intangible cultural heritage (ICH). This study employs animation as a catalyst to promote and preserve the art of CHLD among the younger Chinese generation by raising their awareness of it. This study was divided into three stages. In the first stage, a field investigation was conducted at the ancestral hall in Guangdong Province, China. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were held with four purposively selected inheritors to collect qualitative data. The application of thematic analysis revealed four distinctive elements that could be incorporated into the animation: (1) characters, (2) patterns and costumes, (3) props, and (4) performance techniques. In the second stage, an animation was created by incorporating CHLD elements, following The Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (Mayer & Moreno, 1999) and The Animation and Design Principles for Instructional Animation (Betrancourt, 2005). In the third stage, a self-administered survey questionnaire was used to examine whether the CHLD animation had the potential to increase the awareness of CHLD culture preservation among a randomly selected group of 181 students from Guangzhou City Construction College and Guangdong Polytechnic. More than 75% of the respondents expressed positive views of the created CHLD animation. The study’s findings and the created animation reaffirmed the effectiveness of using digital media to preserve and promote CHLD culture, especially among China’s younger generation. This also offers a valuable reference for similar studies contributing to the sustainable development of ICH in the Chinese context.
Conghua Cat Head Lion Dance; inheritance and preservation; principles of animation; The Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning
Creative Products Based on Local Wisdom Derived from Mural Paintings of Suphan Buri Province, Thailand
Mural painting is a branch of fine art that reflects the excellent culture of Thailand and the development of creative products based on local resources to add value to the community. Promoting community-based tourism is implementing knowledge and findings from the study of mural paintings to be developed into creative products to create value-added local wisdom knowledge. The objectives of this research were to 1) design creative products based on local wisdom derived from mural paintings and 2) organise training and a workshop to pass on the knowledge of creating creative products based on the wisdom of the mural paintings of Suphan Buri Province, Thailand. The sample group consisted of 1) 75 people members of the community who set up murals in Suphan Buri Province, 2) five experts for evaluated product prototypes, 3) 400 tourists to satisfaction products, and 4) 22 participants for knowledge transfer. The research tools consisted of 1) The wisdom-based creative product prototype assessment form, 2. The wisdom-based creative product satisfaction questionnaire, and 3) The knowledge transfer project satisfaction assessment form. The data were analysed using mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. The research results were as follows: 1. The creative products of paper stencils framed from Wat Pratoosan and Wat No Bhuddhangkun had an overall satisfaction at a high level. The overall satisfaction was high for creative products using the 12 zodiac signs from Wat Chi Pa Khao to design and print on T-shirts. 2. The overall satisfaction in the knowledge transfer activities was at the highest level.
mural painting; local wisdom; creative products; community economy
Sacred Dimensions of Barong Ngelawang Sungsungan: Mythology, Process, and Performance
This research aims to explore the sacred dimensions of the Barong Ngelawang Sungsungan based on the interconnectedness of mythology, the process of sacralization, and its sacredness in performance. During religious ceremonies, the Barong symbolizes pride, magical power, grandeur, and divinity. The ethnographic methodology is employed to gain insights into cultural aspects observed, heard, and concluded, thereby understanding cultural knowledge from the perspective of the local community. Research findings indicate that from a mythological perspective, the Barong Ngelawang Sungsungan serves functionally as a sacred symbol, reinforcing the laws of cause and effect that must be obeyed and revered and a tool for creating a harmonious life. In its holy purpose, ngelawang can be manifested as a practice to strengthen fraternal bonds, interpreted as a signal of awareness, and a means of detoxification from the natural environment to eliminate negatively oriented forces..
Barong Ngelawang Sungsungan; mythology; sacred; performance; symbol
Didactic Values in the Gending Text of the Baris Dadap Dance in Adat Batur Village, Bali
The Baris Dadap dance is a sacred dance performed by four to six male dancers, typically staged during the Dewa Yadnya ceremony (a sincere and wholehearted offering to the Almighty God). The Baris Dadap dance has distinctive characteristics that set it apart from other types of Baris dances, particularly in its performance structure, which combines movements and gending (traditional Balinese song), referred to in Balinese as wirama. This study aims to (1) describe the performance form of the Baris Dadap dance and (2) analyze the didactic implications of the gending text in the Baris Dadap dance on the formation of knowledge within the Batur traditional village community in Bali. This research employs a qualitative method with data sources including the Baris Dadap dance performance, dancers, musicians, community elders, cultural figures, and journals related to previous research findings. Structural functional theory and Balinese dance theory are used to analyze all data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that (1) the performance form of the Baris Dadap dance is built on three main frameworks—dance movements, gending texts sung by the dancers, and accompanying music—with the structure of the performance divided into three parts: the first part called pepeson, the second part called pengadeng, and the third part called pekaad; (2) the didactic values in the gending text of the Baris Dadap dance have implications for the formation of a knowledge system in the aspects of tattwa (philosophy), susila (morality), and upacara (rituals). The new findings of this study reveal that the values embedded in traditional dances and their meanings can serve as a conscious means of imparting human knowledge to achieve physical and spiritual harmony.
Baris Dadap dance; performance form; didactic value
Representation and Ideology of Feminism in the Remake of the First Indonesian Heroine Character "Sri Asih"
The figure of Sri Asih became a pioneer in the symbolism of women's strength free from the influence of marital status, which was a reaction to the strong patriarchal culture in Indonesia. The figure of Sri Asih was then remade by Studio Bumi Langit and shown in Indonesian cinemas in 2022. The figure of Sri Asih was chosen because she is the first superhero figure from Indonesia. The aspects studied are the elements that form an identity, such as the representation of beauty, characteristics, and the role of women that appear in the figure of Sri Asih. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method and John Fiske's code theory. The urgency of this study is to reveal how the figure of Sri Asih is able to reconstruct the values ​​of women's identity in Indonesian society in the millennial era. The purpose is to explain what codes of reality, representation, and ideology exist in the figure of Sri Asih, and the research study results are the ideas for applying John Fiske's code theory to the figure of Sri Asih. In conclusion, the ideology of feminism in the character of Sri Asih is represented in the form of women's empowerment, gender equality, rejection of violence against women and the collapse of gender stereotypes.
feminism; Jhon Fiske; gender studies; representation; Sri Asih