Development of 2D Animated Cartoons on How to Prevent COVID-19

Abstract

This research aimed to develop a 2D animated cartoon titled “How to Prevent COVID-19”, assess its effectiveness, and evaluate students’ satisfaction toward the media. The animation was created to raise awareness and provide practical guidelines for COVID-19 prevention. The 2.59-minute video featured moving characters, narration, and background music designed to attract viewers and enhance understanding. The animation was found to be highly functional and appealing, helping students absorb the content and translate it into actionable behavior. The study found that the animated media was highly appropriate in terms of content, presentation, and technical design. In content evaluation, students rated the animation highly, particularly on its applicability to daily life (X̄ = 5.00) and its clarity (X̄ = 4.67), resulting in an overall content satisfaction score of X̄ = 4.47. In terms of visual quality, students appreciated the consistency between images and content (X̄ = 4.67), scene movement, and character emotion, with an overall visual score of X̄ = 4.40. For sound, narration clarity received the highest rating (X̄ = 4.67), followed by excitement and suitability of the music and sound effects. The total average sound score was X̄ = 4.40. The satisfaction survey included 30 participants, mostly aged 20–21 (66.7%). Results showed a high level of satisfaction overall (X̄ = 4.42), with content and visuals rated very high, while sound quality received a moderate rating (X̄ = 3.47). Students noted that the animation’s storyline was easy to follow (X̄ = 5.00), fun and enjoyable (X̄ = 4.67), with sharp images and engaging motion. The sound aspects, such as pleasing music and engaging narration, also contributed positively to viewer engagement. In summary, the 2D animation on COVID-19 prevention proved to be an effective educational tool, with high ratings in content relevance, visual appeal, and user satisfaction. It demonstrates potential for promoting public health awareness through engaging media formats among student populations.