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ItemLiving in Two Worlds: A Documentary on Balancing Life with an Autistic Child( 2024-08-31)“Living in Two Worlds: A Documentary on Balancing Life with an Autistic Child” is a video documentary that tells the stories of four (4) Filipino mothers as they navigate their daily lives, careers, and roles as parents to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this documentary video, they discuss their personal experiences upon noticing their children’s signs or symptoms and how they were diagnosed. They also share their initial questions and concerns, how they came to accept the situation, the interventions their children undergo, their children's unique traits, advice for fellow parents, ways to educate the public, and the challenges they face during interventions, in educational settings, and social situations. The rationale behind this video is the lack of documentaries about ASD in the Philippines. It aims to raise societal awareness, promote inclusivity, and empower individuals with ASD— children and adults alike.
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ItemDevelopment of "Kalasag": A Modern Security Jacket for Persons with Disability( 2024-10-08)The increasing need for enhanced safety and security for persons with disabilities (PWDs) has prompted the development of specialized assistive technologies, also categorized as wearable technologies. This thesis presents the design, development, and evaluation of "Kalasag", which is a modern security jacket for PWDs, specifically for the Deaf, who currently face language barriers amidst verbal and non-verbal communication. The jacket integrates a range of features, including a help caller, security alarm system, and digital health record, embedded in a multifunctional jacket to address various safety challenges faced by individuals with sensory impairments. Employing a user-centered design approach, the project involved consultation with PWDs and experts in clothing and assistive technology to ensure that the jacket meets practical needs while maintaining comfort and ease of use. The development process of the prototype utilized materials and technologies that enhance durability, functionality, and user comfort, including non-static fabrics and the use of basic electronics. Evaluation results from the creative project involving a target group of three Deaf participants demonstrate that Kalasag has shown potential to improve users' confidence in their personal safety and facilitate efficient emergency response. This thesis concludes with recommendations toward the incorporation of more advanced technology and in-depth research towards the creation of the jacket for other PWD classifications for further refinement of the jacket’s features and potential pathways for commercial production and broader dissemination. The findings contribute to the ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of life for PWDs through innovative assistive solutions.
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Item#MOOTOO: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ON MAMAMOO AS PURVEYOR OF FEMINISM IDEALS( 2024-09-18)Feminism has been a polarizing topic for many years and decades, challenging the norms of how women should follow in accord breaking the barrier for people who are marginalized due to their gender and sexuality. At the same time, music artists have been creating subtle messages for listeners and audiences to catch onto their hidden advocacies that can help either empower said listeners and audiences or be taken aback by their music or performances. This is no different with K-pop idols, where some write their songs and insert themes that either divide audiences or unite them due to messages inserted, like environmental issues, feminism, and mental health. One of the well-known K-pop girl groups that have been outspoken in advocacy for feminism has been MAMAMOO. Based on the findings, MAMAMOO does have an influence on how feminism has been perceived by fans, creating a platform that can help avid and other casual listeners to identify female empowerment and be influenced by the girl group. However, it should be noted that not all feminist issues were tackled by MAMAMOO, leaving room for more before fully calling them a feminist girl group.
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ItemProject TALA: A Virtual Exhibit Prototype Celebrating P-Pop, Philippine History and Culture, and Historical and Cultural Advocacy in Web Virtual Reality (VR)( 2024)There is an urgent need to address the decline in interest and deterioration of Philippine arts and culture, especially indigenous and traditional arts and culture. When encouraged and motivated to engage with Philippine arts, culture, and history, the youth can become potential contributors to the promotion, appreciation, and preservation of culture. Edutainment is the main theoretical basis of the study, wherein: 1) ALAMAT, a Philippine pop boy group with the concept of “combining both traditional and modern Philippine cultural elements with Western/global influences in the various facets of their music, including dance, fashion, and iconography”, can be considered as using edutainment as they foster cultural awareness and education through their concept and revelations of which elements/references they’ve used as well as a certain amount of educational content; 2) virtual exhibits use edutainment for visitors or users comprehend info better with interactive features; and 3) a combination of the two, wherein a virtual exhibit can be created to present ALAMAT’s concept of promoting Philippine culture, the Philippine elements/references they’ve used, and the significance of their concept in relation to education on Philippine arts, culture, and history. This practice-based Special Project aims to explore the possibility of creating a virtual exhibit using A-frame, Glitch, and Blender, which will present ALAMAT’s concept, discuss their concept by presenting Philippine historical and cultural elements/references they’ve used for select music videos (namely, “kbye”, “Maharani”, and “Dagundong”), and demonstrate the significance of such a concept especially in relation to cultural awareness and education, with the position that ALAMAT and their concept may contribute to the education on Philippine arts, culture, and history with the youth as the target audience. The study concludes that creating a virtual exhibit is feasible, though improvements are necessary, such as enhancing accessibility, refining 3D models, and incorporating more interactive features to boost educational and immersive qualities. This project serves as a foundation for future research on the potential of edutainment in virtual exhibits to promote the education of Philippine arts, culture, and history.
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ItemCreating a Digital Storybook: Edjop: A Child of the Storm by Ed Maranan( 2024-08-29)Digital storybooks have started emerging in today’s classrooms as a result of modern technology. Numerous studies were conducted to assess their impact as a tool for learning. With references to such studies, this practice-based research project was conceptualized to develop a digital book that can be instrumental in popularizing historical stories suitable for young students. The digital storybook features Edgar “Edjop” Jopson and the plight he experienced during Martial Law. This digital version was based on Edgar Maranan’s picture storybook, Edjop: A Child of the Storm. The design process for developing the digital storybook included the following: cross-referencing of online articles and a movie about Edjop; creating illustrations, audio recording for both the original English and Filipino versions, website creation, and collaboration with the educators of the target audience. Research results revealed that the majority of the teachers who evaluated the digital storybook agreed that the whole digital book is a suitable medium for 6th-grade learners. There was a balance of different elements: layout, illustration, color, and audio, which are appropriate for the story. They strongly agreed that digital storybooks can facilitate not only the learning of Martial Law but also other topics for sixth graders. Likewise, the digital storybook was reviewed through the “Think Aloud” protocol. The findings showed that changes in illustration color (notably of the book cover) and the removal of Soundcloud links per paragraph can vastly improve the product homepage. There was a recommendation to create an offline version of the digital storybook to address accessibility issues.