Save Our Home
SAVE OUR HOME is an animated educational video series created as my undergraduate thesis, designed to introduce environmental issues to young learners through engaging storytelling and approachable visuals. The project tackles themes such as climate change, air pollution, and flash floods by translating complex ideas into narratives that feel playful, relatable, and easy to understand.
As the art director of the project, I played a pivotal role in shaping the overall visual direction of the series, such as character designs and color palettes, to the mood and pacing of each episode. I also illustrated the title cards for every episode, which I drew inspiration from the mainstream animated shows I watched growing up. The animation outputs were carefully crafted to balance clarity and charm, incorporating fourth-wall breaks, expressive characters, and interactive moments to maintain engagement without overwhelming the audience.
Through this project, I explored how thoughtful art direction and visual storytelling can transform educational content into a memorable experience, especially for young viewers. We were able to demonstrate that animation can be both informative and emotionally engaging when guided by strong creative intent.
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Roles: Art Director / Video Editor / 2D Illustrator / Graphic Designer
Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro / Adobe Photoshop / Clip Studio Paint
Type: Video & Graphics / Thesis
PROJECT CONTENTS
Title Card Illustrations (Episodes 1-3)
Illustration by: Louis Manata
[Art Director / Editor: Louis Manata]
Kapuwa and Muwang observe an unusual shift in the weather—extreme heat followed by sudden rainfall—prompting them to question changes in their environment. The episode introduces climate change and breaks the fourth wall as Kapuwa invites the audience to identify actions that can help reduce its worsening effects.
EP1. What's Up with Mr. Climate?
EP2. We're Surrounded by a Dirty Pool
[Art Director / Editor: Louis Manata]
Kapuwa and Muwang witness their village suddenly submerged in floodwaters caused by a powerful storm. The episode highlights how improper waste disposal leads to clogged drainage systems, followed by a fourth-wall segment where Kapuwa asks the audience to identify habits that contribute to flooding.
EP3. There Must Be Something in the Air
[Art Director / Editor: Louis Manata]
Kapuwa experiences persistent coughing as thick smoke and poor air quality spread throughout the village. The episode presents air pollution and its health impacts, then engages the audience through a fourth-wall segment that asks how air pollution can be prevented.
PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Thesis Presented at the 18th DLSU Arts Congress
Our thesis extended abstract was reviewed and accepted for presentation at the 18th Arts Congress at De La Salle University–Manila, allowing us to share our research with fellow scholars and represent Lyceum of the Philippines University–Cavite.
LPU Official Page Article Feature
Our presentation at the DLSU 18th Arts Congress was featured in the Lyceum of the Philippines University - Cavite Official Page for representing both the University and the College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD).
CFAD Research Colloquium 2025 - Best Paper Award
As our final thesis ranked within the top 10 overall in our batch, we were invited to present our study at the annual CFAD Research Colloquium, where we had the opportunity to present our paper again before a new panel of evaluators from other universities.
Among the ten selected participants, our group was awarded the Best Paper Award for demonstrating excellence in research depth, clarity of presentation, and overall contribution to the field.