Galaksi Unisa Yogyakarta Fosters Creativity of Communication Science Students

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Communication Science Students of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (Unisa) Yogyakarta held a Communication Science Student Action Gala (Galaksi), at Militarie Societiet Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Thursday (23/1/2025). In addition to being a forum for student creativity, this year’s Galaksi also tried to respond to current issues surrounding the rampant circulation of alcohol in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY).

“Galaksi is a place for students to showcase the work produced through a long process of learning in the odd semester 2024/2025. The works on display range from photography, film works, and magazines by responding to the issue of liquor circulation in DIY,” said the Chief Executive of Galaksi 2025, Najwa Azzuro.

Galaksi is expected to be a vehicle to continue to hone analytical skills, increase creativity, foster a spirit of collaboration, and dare to take action. “Like our jargon, work, act, speak out,” added Najwa.

Through Galaksi, students also apply their soft skills , ranging from cinematography, writing, photography, to editing techniques. Najwa hopes that the works produced can have a positive impact on society. “Hopefully, next time the student works will be even cooler,” said Najwa.

In Galaksi 2025, nine student films were screened. The students tried to convey messages about the dangers of alcohol with visual language. The nine films were titled Batas Antara, Semu, Cheers, Garis Hitam Putih, Angkara, Kasur, Nasoka, Banyu Buthek, and Epilogue.

The enthusiasm of the audience to watch this student work was also very high, as seen from the audience filling the Militarie Societiet Taman Budaya Yogyakarta.

During the magazine review session, the work of Unisa Yogyakarta Communication Science students also received appreciation from CNN Indonesia Senior Journalist, Hendrawan Setiawan. He considered the theme raised about the rampant circulation of alcohol, relevant to current issues, especially in DIY.

“This is very relevant. It cannot be negotiated anymore, the issue in Jogja was initially ignored. It went viral later because the students (became victims of people who were influenced by alcohol) did so. No viral no justice ,” Hendrawan said with a smile.

The issue of alcohol is also getting bigger, because it has received encouragement from civil society groups. Including community organizations including Muhammadiyah, NU, and other Muslim groups. Hendrawan said the work of journalists is very close to public issues. Journalists bridge the community and policy makers.

“This profession captures, documents events in society. Friends document issues that are worthy of public knowledge, by confirming many parties. This opens our eyes, moreover this is done by student journalists,” said Hendrawan.