Academia Open
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024): December

The Use of Visual Elements in the Opinion Comic Episode ‘Ramadan Full of Wisdom’ to Facilitate Readers: Penggunaan Elemen Visual Komik Opini Episode ”Ramadhan Penuh Hikmah” untuk Kemudahan Pembaca

Oely Maqwa Sharf (Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Muhammadiyah AR Fachruddin Bojonegoro)
Miftachus Sifa (Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Muhammadiyah AR Fachruddin Bojonegoro)
Haitsam Muhammad (Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Muhammadiyah AR Fachruddin Bojonegoro)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study aims to examine how visual elements are used in opinion comics, as well as what visual elements are chosen by comic artists to convey messages effectively using the comedy genre while containing highly sensitive content. Through a qualitative-descriptive approach, data was collected from observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that to package highly sensitive content, a light-hearted approach is required. The technique applied in this Opinion Comic is to use the comedy genre as a medium for conveying messages, presented through simple yet representative visualisations. The religious theme raised was originally a very sensitive topic, but when packaged with visualisation appropriate to the comedy genre, it became entertainment that also educated readers of Opinion Comics and provided new insights from a different perspective. Highlights: Comedy as Medium – Humor softens sensitive topics for broader acceptance. Effective Visuals – Simple yet clear imagery enhances message delivery. Perspective Shift – Comics offer new insights through entertaining formats. Keywords: Visual Elements, Comedy Genre, Opinion Comics

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Journal Info

Abbrev

acopen

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...