Educational Animation for Disability Students

Developed 2D educational animation about gender relationships for special needs students.

Inclusive Educational Media

Role:
Lead Animator | UNY Special Education Collaboration

Project Background

  • Audience: Junior Highschool students with intellectual disabilities
  • Theme: "Building Positive Gender Relationships"
  • Duration: 8-minute instructional animation
  • Institution: Special Education Department, Yogyakarta State University

Production Process

1. Content Development

  • Consulted with special education experts
  • Simplified complex concepts into visual metaphors
  • Designed age-appropriate character interactions

2. Animation Production

  • Software: Adobe Animate + After Effects
  • Style: Bright colors with high contrast visuals
  • Features:
    • Clear mouth movements for lip reading
    • Pause points for teacher explanations
    • Visual cues for important concepts

3. Accessibility Features

  • Slow-paced scene transitions
  • Subtitles with simplified language
  • Non-verbal sound cues
  • Repetitive key message reinforcement

Implementation

  • Used in 5+ special needs schools
  • Incorporated into UNY's teacher training curriculum
  • Adapted for multiple disability types

» View Animation: Google Drive