The Relation of Visual Signs In The Narrative Structure of MTV Exit Human Trafficking Campaign Video

Authors

  • Winny Gunarti University of Indraprasta, Faculty of Language and Art, Visual Communication Design, Jl. Nangka No. 58 C, Tanjung Barat, Jakarta 12530.
  • Dendi Pratama University of Indraprasta, Faculty of Language and Art, Visual Communication Design, Jl. Nangka No. 58 C, Tanjung Barat, Jakarta 12530.
  • Rina Wahyu Winarni University of Indraprasta, Faculty of Language and Art, Visual Communication Design, Jl. Nangka No. 58 C, Tanjung Barat, Jakarta 12530.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18533/journal.v2i7.152

Keywords:

narrative structure, relation of visual signs, structural semiotics

Abstract

Human trafficking is a violation of the human rights. One of the campaign to fight against this crime takes the form of a digital campaign that aired on television and internet.   This study discusses the narrative structure of human trafficking campaign video from non-profit organization MTV Exit in 2012. This video campaign combines art collage and graphic art in its narrative structure. Nonverbal visual elements displayed in the form of a digital photo collage with animated illustrations setting. We consider this video campaign quite interesting as it is visually inform the public about the importance of safe migration through the visual signs in the narrative structure. This study analyzes qualitatively the relation of nonverbal visual signs in the narrative collage and illustration. Denotative and connotative analysis with structural semiotics approach is needed to understand the meaning of visual signs in the context of humans as cultural beings in their communities. This study is expected to be a model example of visual communication campaigns that can foster public awareness of the issue of human trafficking, especially for young women and children as young generation.

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