Laborte, Alyssa G.  <br/><br/>
Design-based research in digital comics:   enhancing students’ creative design skills (cds) in animation courses/ 
Alyssa G. Laborte, Juliana E. Bulaklak, Stephanie Jane H. Cruz, Jolly Lovely Annette C. Martinez, and Jarius Eleazar C. Neiz.-- 
 - Manila:	  Technological University of the Philippines,	  2025. 
 - xvii, 236pages:  29cm. 
<br/><br/> Bachelor's thesis<br/> 
<br/><br/>College Of Industrial Education.--<br/> 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographic references and index. 
<br/><br/> Animation students often face challenges generating and applying<br/>innovative and original ideas on Creative Design Skills (CDS) in<br/>Technical-VocationalTeacher Education major in Animation at the Technological<br/>University of the Philippines, Manila. The study aimed to design, develop, and<br/>evaluate Digital Comics as a Learning Tool to enhance Creative Design Skills<br/>(CDS). Second to Fourth-year Animation students with 78 populations, including<br/>teachers and experts, are selected. The study used a purposive sampling<br/>method for focus group discussion, semi-structured interviews, and a Likert scale<br/>survey. The research utilized a Design-Based Research Approach embedded<br/>with Mixed Methodological Design including four phases: Phase 1 identified<br/>challenges of Animation Students are mainly cognitive barriers, lack of<br/>confidence, perfectionism, fear of failure, and influence of existing styles and<br/>trends. Phase 2 revealed Color Theory and Storytelling are the most challenging<br/>design elements while highlighting desired learning tool features, such as<br/>interactivity, visual design and accessibility. Phase 3, three iteration cycles were<br/>conducted to improve content, structure, visual design, and interactivity. Final<br/>recommendations addressed gender representation, storytelling content, and<br/>usability refinements. The finalized Digital Comics were validated as “HIghly<br/>Acceptable.” Phase 4 synthesized design principles emphasized alignment with<br/>Holistic Creative Development, Reflective Design Integration, Effective Visual<br/>Communication, Balance Integration of Interactive Tools, Visual Clarity and<br/>Structure, User-Friendly Interface, and Content Accuracy and Appropriateness.<br/>The study concluded that Digital Comics enhanced Creative Design Skills by<br/>providing an interactive medium for exploring creative concepts and reinforcing<br/>skills in color theory and storytelling. The researchers further recommended<br/>testing Digital Comics 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Creative design skills (CDS)<br/>Digital comics<br/>Learning tool
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH TR 897.5   / L33 2025