Panji Mask Profiles Of Knight, Ogre, And Princess As A Source Of Character Education Reconstruction: A Study Of Visual Semiotics

Abstract

Panji masks represent faces of figures in the Panji legend. This study is focused on exploring the values of character education in Panji mask structure of knights, giants, and ladies characters from Semiotics perspective as a source of character education reconstruction. The study was conducted descriptively and qualitatively. Data in the from of information were obtained from key informants, places or events, and documents or archives related to Panji Mask. The data were collected through indepth interview techniques, participatory observation, and analysis of documents or archives. The data validity was tested by source triangulation and review informant techniques.The data were analyzed by an interactive analysis model consisting of three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. The result of the study shows that in the Panji Mask structure of knights, giants, and ladies characters reflect excellent character education values to reconstruct the nation character. This study is important and beneficial as the results suggested by the research might be contributive for the nation character building completing the other researches’ result which mainly focus on Panji Mask in performing arts.