SEMIOTICS ANALYSIS OF TEMPO MAGAZINE COVER EDITION 28 SEPTEMBER 2019 “ TERSUDUT MILLENIAL”

Abstract

This study uses a qualitative method with Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotic analysis.The purpose of this study is to determine the symbols contained in MBM Tempo .The results showed the cover of the MBM Tempo “Tersudut Milenial ” Edition 28 September 2019 consisted of four main symbols, two figures of Joko widodo, two large figures holding Joko Widodo's shoulders, and students holding loudspeakers and text symbols .The caricature of Joko Widodo contained in the cover of MBM Tempo is an illustration of the text written in the middle of the cover of Tempo, so the two are interrelated. These symbols have different meanings .The meaning contained in each symbol constructs the image of Joko Widodo on the cover of MBM Tempo The conclusion of this research is that there are four main symbols in the cover of the MBM Tempo “Tersudut Milenial”28 September 2019, namely the gesture and facial symbols of two Joko Widodo figures contemplating, and frowning, the two large figures who are holding Joko Widodo's shoulders, and the text symbols included typography.