Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi peran krusial ilustrasi digital dalam memperkaya dongeng anak "Keluarga Ara" di era digital. Dengan latar belakang perkembangan teknologi yang pesat dan relevansinya dalam media anak, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana visualisasi digital dapat meningkatkan narasi dan mempengaruhi persepsi audiens. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan studi kasus, data dikumpulkan melalui analisis dokumen naskah dongeng, tinjauan pustaka tentang ilustrasi digital dan psikologi anak, wawancara semi-terstruktur dengan ilustrator, penulis, dan pendidik, serta observasi visual. Temuan penelitian ini menguraikan konsep dan karakteristik dongeng "Keluarga Ara", proses desain ilustrasi digital yang mencakup gaya visual, pengembangan karakter, penciptaan suasana, serta teknik dan perangkat lunak yang digunakan. Lebih lanjut, analisis dampak ilustrasi digital terhadap audiens anak mencakup peningkatan minat baca, pemahaman narasi, stimulasi imajinasi dan kreativitas, dampak emosional dan kognitif, serta manfaat aksesibilitas dan distribusi digital. ABSTRACT This research explores the crucial role of digital illustration in enriching the children's fairy tale "Keluarga Ara" in the digital era. Against the backdrop of rapid technological development and its relevance in children's media, this study aims to analyze how digital visualization can enhance narrative and influence audience perception. Employing a qualitative approach with a case study, data was collected through document analysis of the fairy tale script, literature review on digital illustration and child psychology, semi-structured interviews with illustrators, authors, and educators, and visual observation. The research findings outline the concept and characteristics of the "Keluarga Ara" fairy tale, the digital illustration design process which includes visual style, character development, atmosphere creation, as well as the techniques and software used. Furthermore, the analysis of the impact of digital illustration on child audiences covers increased reading interest, narrative comprehension, stimulation of imagination and creativity, emotional and cognitive impact, and the benefits of digital accessibility and distribution.
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