Learning Model for Pandava Five Puppetry Digital Creation: A Digital Literacy and Transformation of Traditional Characters Approach

Abstract

The rapid evolution of information and communication technology has triggered a transformative revolution in contemporary society, impacting traditional Indonesian arts, notably Purwa Pandava Five shadow puppetry, leading to its decline among the younger generation. This research pioneers an innovative approach to revive the Purwa Pandava Five culture, targeting 50 fine arts students. The goal is to establish a digital literacy-based creative learning model in higher education, fostering an understanding of the aesthetics and moral fabric of Purwa Pandava Five shadow puppetry. Through a concurrent mixed-methods research design, 50 fine arts students craft digital puppetry works resonating with millennial comprehension. Data collection involves qualitative and quantitative methods such as interviews, surveys, and artistic assessments. The outcomes aim to ignite the younger generation's interest in traditional Indonesian arts, anticipating the evolution of fine arts programs in higher education to be responsive to changing cultural and technological dynamics. The aesthetic value and character of the Pandava Five shadow puppetry puppet are reflected through dramatic scenes and positive traits. Learning integrates creativity, digital literacy, and the transformation of Purwa Pandava Five shadow puppetry, creating innovative digital puppetry with a unique Pandava Five story interpretation. Implementing a digital creation learning model yields positive results, allowing students to collaboratively understand Pandava Five shadow puppetry's aesthetic and moral values. This stimulates millennial interest in the cultural heritage of Purwa Pandava Five shadow puppetry, producing works that blend traditional aesthetics with modern elements through digital literacy and advanced technology. The principles balance tradition and modern technology, preserving the visual authenticity of Purwa Pandava Five shadow puppetry while focusing on narrative and moral aspects. These outcomes aim to engage the younger generation in comprehending and safeguarding traditional Indonesian arts, with an anticipated evolution of fine arts programs in higher education to meet changing cultural and technological dynamics.