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Tsunami Disaster Mitigation Education for Kid’s With
Animation In Gambar To’ong
Arnold / Dr. Intan Rizky Mutiaz, M. Ds /Alvanov Zpalanzani,ST.,MM / Dra.
Naomi Haswanto, M.Sn.
Email: Mucuwiguik@yahoo.com
Abstract. Indonesia is an archipelago that prone to Tsunami. It was recorded 5
Tsunami disasters engulfed Indonesia in 2004-2010; Aceh (2004), Nias (2005),
Pangandaran (2006), Bengkulu (2007), and Mentawai (2010). There have been many
facilities and infrastructures for Tsunami early warning relief installed by the
government. However mostly these facilities and infrastructures is broken by the
local community. Consequently the early warning tools are not functioned well when
the Tsunami hit the island. It indicates that the government has failed to educate
coastal community about the importance of Tsunami preparedness. Mostly coastal
communities do not have decent education and even illiterate (mainly for children).
The education about Tsunami preparedness may be conducted with Gambar To’ong
(To’ong Pictures). Gambar To’ongis a kind of forgotten Indonesia culture heritage
from Tasikmalaya, West Java. It is known since 1940-1970s from Bogor City to
Cirebon City. It can be modified into advanced multimedia which includes education
animation about Tsunami preparedness. Animation used is silent animation without
dialogue so it can be understood by various circle and region in Indonesia. The
animation relies on visual language in delivering its message with adequate music
and sound effect support. The target is children from 6-12 years who resides in
Tsunami vulnerable coastal area such as in Pangandaran, Pelabuhan Ratu,
Lhoksumawe, Simeleue, Nias, etc.
Keywords:Animation, Visual communication, Tsunami disaster mitigation, Gambar
To’ong, Coastal community
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