Perancangan Buku Ilustrasi Interaktif Digital Sebagai Media Edukasi Tata Surya di SD Islam Exiss Abata

Science education at the elementary school level, especially material introducing
the solar system, requires an approach that is appropriate for children's
characteristics. Based on observations and interviews with educators at Exiss Abata
Islamic Elementary School, it was found that solar system material is often
considered abstract and difficult to understand when delivered only through
conventional methods such as textbooks and verbal explanations. Children tend to
be more interested in learning that incorporates visual elements, stories, colors, and
interactive activities. Therefore, alternative learning media are needed to increase
children's interest and understanding of solar system material.This final project
aims to apply graphic design to the creation of an educational picture book about
the solar system as a learning medium in elementary schools. Data collection
methods were carried out through observation of the learning environment and
interviews with Mrs. Jihan Nur Sakinah, an educator at Exiss Abata Islamic
Elementary School. The data obtained was analyzed qualitatively to determine the
visual concept, illustration style, and interactive features that suit the needs and
abilities of children. The result of this design is an illustrated storybook with a
narrative approach and simple interactive elements that are expected to help
children understand the concept of the solar system in a fun, educational, and easy-
to-understand way.
Keywords: Graphic Design, Children's Storybook, Solar System Education,
Learning Media, Elementary School.
Pembelajaran sains pada tingkat sekolah dasar, khususnya materi pengenalan tata
surya, memerlukan pendekatan yang sesuai dengan karakteristik anak. Berdasarkan
hasil observasi dan wawancara dengan pendidik di Sekolah Dasar Islam Exiss
Abata, diketahui bahwa materi tata surya sering dianggap abstrak dan sulit
dipahami apabila hanya disampaikan melalui metode konvensional seperti buku
teks dan penjelasan verbal. Anak cenderung lebih tertarik pada pembelajaran yang
mengandung unsur visual, cerita, warna, serta aktivitas interaktif. Oleh karena itu,
diperlukan media pembelajaran alternatif yang mampu meningkatkan minat dan
pemahaman anak terhadap materi tata surya.Tugas akhir ini bertujuan untuk
menerapkan desain grafis pada perancangan buku cerita anak edukasi tata surya
sebagai media pembelajaran di sekolah dasar. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan
melalui observasi lingkungan belajar dan wawancara dengan Ibu Jihan Nur Sakinah
selaku pendidik di SD Islam Exiss Abata. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis secara
kualitatif untuk menentukan konsep visual, gaya ilustrasi, serta fitur interaktif yang
sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan kemampuan anak. Hasil dari perancangan ini berupa
buku cerita bergambar dengan pendekatan naratif dan elemen interaktif sederhana
yang diharapkan dapat membantu anak memahami konsep tata surya dengan cara
yang menyenangkan, edukatif, dan mudah dipahami.
Kata Kunci: Desain Grafis, Buku Cerita Anak, Edukasi Tata Surya, Media
Pembelajaran, Sekolah Dasar