THE MEANING OF THE MALANG MASK PHILOSOPHY BASED ON AUGMENTED REALITY

Abstract

Masks have various roles and functions that vary in each region and country. These differences include using masks as manifestations, means of worship, burial equipment, dance clothing attributes, and other purposes. Masks are considered carvings that reflect a person's characteristics. In Malang, East Java, Indonesia, there is the Malang Mask tradition, which has become an icon of the city and is inspired by the story of Panji. Some masks are kept in museums, and others are the property of the Malang Mask Dance. The Panji Museum and Kampung Topeng are some places that continue to preserve the history of Malang Masks so that they do not become extinct. Unfortunately, these places do not provide complete information about the character of each mask, so visitors sometimes need clarification. Therefore, researchers are trying to develop an application that can present infographics about the character of each mask with philosophical meanings—the development method adopted by the Borg & Gall development model. The Borg and Gall development model has ten steps for implementing research and development (RnD) strategies. However, in the context of this research, the number of steps was simplified to 7, considering the limited research time. The result is an augmented reality-based Panji Story Mask infographic application that depicts dancers' masks and costumes and their philosophical meaning. It is hoped that the character depiction of each mask will be a role model for the younger generation so they can know which traits are good and which traits are bad. It is also hoped that this digital application will improve the image of the museum and be used as a learning medium for students and the general public.