Geographic information system of batik jawa barat: Cultural and industrial mapping for supporting the development of curriculum in vocational high schools

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Isma Widiaty, Lala Septem Riza, Lili Somantri, Ade Gafar Abdullah, Ana, Sugeng Rifqi Mubaroq, Cep Ubad Abdullah

2018 Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Vol. 13 Issue 7 Article Cited by 7 SDG 4SDG 17 Quartile

Abstract

This study aims to map out cultural and industrial aspects of Batik Jawa Barat using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. This study brings such significance in an attempt to preserve and map out the potentials of Indonesia’s batik which UNESCO claimed as intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The mapping is considered strategic for the existence of world heritage, particularly for Indonesian youth. In this study, a geographic information system method is administered. The data are collected from 64 batik industries in 18 cities in Jawa Barat (West Java) province. The results of the study show that the most developed Batik industries lie in the north and south parts of West Java. The information, which is related to the cultural and industrial mapping of Batik Jawa Barat, is actually useful to support the development of vocational high school curriculum. The contribution of the information is especially in relation with the development of students’ competence through the implementation of industrial practicum nearby each vocational high school. © School of Engineering, Taylor’s University.

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Department of Home Economics, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi no 229, Bandung, 40154, Jawa Barat, Indonesia; Department of Computer Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi no 229, Bandung, 40154, Jawa Barat, Indonesia; Department of Geography Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi no 229, Bandung, 40154, Jawa Barat, Indonesia; Department of Electrical Engineering Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi no 229, Bandung, 40154, Jawa Barat, Indonesia; Department of Physical Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi no 229, Bandung, 40154, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

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