Freedom of Expression in Utilization on Social Media Youtube in Indonesia (Study of Multimodality on Youtube Channel: SPACE)
Gilang Raga Anomi (a), Dr. Effy Z. Rusfian, M.Si (b)
a. University of Indonesia
Jl. Margonda Raya, Depok, 16514, Indonesia
gilanganomi[at]gmail.com
b. University of Indonesia
Jl. Margonda Raya, Depok, 16514, Indonesia
Abstract
Media Digitalization forms a new a new culture in obtaining information. Digital media now has functions as the main channel which become a lifestyle in accessing information. One of the digital media channel which currently used massively by audiences in Indonesia is Youtube. Youtube is one of social media 3.0 that offers both content creators and consumers content without limiting freedom of expression. This freedom of expression can be enjoyed by Youtube consumers in Indonesia because there is no regulation from the Indonesian government regarding freedom of expression on social media channel. That makes researcher have interest to researching about one of the freedom of expression content on the Youtube channel: Space. The research method is qualitative, with the using of Multimodality studies with primary data in the form of video content. The results of the research show that there are semiotic aspects that are displayed through signified and signifier which showed by content users that indicate the freedom of expression.
Keywords: Freedom of Expression; Digital Media; Youtube
Topic: What are the topics?