Final senior thesis project:
An educational motion graphics sequence targeted toward 4–6 year old children that introduces them to the components of music. It serves as a tool that innovates music education. Shown to children by parents or music instructors, this type of medium offers an educational experience that fosters new learning and enables children to make connections between music and the world they know. The animated sequence deconstructs and visualizes Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. This song resonates with the target age group while being a great example to demonstrate basic music theory elements.
The Research:
The research primarily concentrated on music theory and what specific music elements are taught to children at ages 4–6 years old. I also looked into different approaches of teaching music to children, and what types of imagery and narrative styles they respond to.
The Design Approach:
Since music is an aural discipline, designing a motion graphics sequence was the most effective solution. It allows for the combination of sound and time based graphics. The sequence engages with the use of hand-painted watercolor illustrations and a welcoming narrative tone. These allow children to respond to and interact with the primer.
Below: A young boy from the target age group enjoying the animation during the final exhibition.
Below: Images of the documentation book.
