MAGITING : Wonders of the Philippine Gods and Goddesses

A Study on How Interactive Media Can Preserve

Philippine Mythology and its Origins

A Thesis Proposal Presented to the Faculty of

Multimedia Arts Department

College of Education, Arts and Sciences

De La Salle Lipa

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

for the Degree of

Bachelor in Multimedia Arts

By

Antig, Jose Carlos L.

Hutalla, Ignacius Kyle.

Magundayao, Jose Mari C.

Real, Bernard Norman Z.

March 2023
2. To identify potential new modal delivery of Philippine Mythology as part of a new

interactive media.

3. To determine the importance of culturally preserving a part of the identity of

Filipinos.

4. To give importance to Philippine Mythology not only as a culture that is to be

preserved but also as an art form that can be delivered in different ways.

Scope and Limitations

The study focuses on Philippine Mythology as its central theme for new

interactive media. Moreover, it uses figures from which Philippine Mythology contains,

from the gods and goddesses, to different creatures and figures that are present in the

said mythology. Additionally, this paper will focus on the preservation of Philippine

Mythology in a way where it can cater to a wide area of generation.

To add to that, this paper will give emphasis on using a current generation media

to give way for the goal of keeping Philippine Mythology from being obsolete in the

Philippines. Moreover, this study will use different digital tools to achieve the said goal

of

Despite that, there are still limitations that are to be considered in this study.

First is that this study will not focus on the effects of having Philippine Mythology as a

media that is used by people for their entertainment motivations. Second, is that the

respondents for this study will mostly come from central Luzon, specifically Manila and

CALABARZON.
 This study would also give emphasis on the possible application of Philippine

Mythology as a diverse collection of stories and beliefs that have been passed down

through ages.

Significance of the Study

This study will benefit the following groups of people:

For the students. The study will enrich the knowledge of students in regards to

Philippine Mythology. In addition to that, it will foster experiences that allow students to

take value from, especially through the teachings of Philippine Mythology itself.

For adults. Adults will be able to appreciate and have an open mind when it

comes to interactive media, moreover it gives them a flexible and modernized way of

introducing Philippine Mythology to the youth.

For educational institutions. This study will help educational institutions realize

the positives of using interactive media

For the future researchers. This study will provide substantial reference for the

future researchers who will also be using either interactive media as a form of teaching

process or using Philippine Mythology as their topic.

 For the community. This study will benefit the community for its use of culture

and the knowledge it presents to the younger generation, which they can learn about

the origins of Philippine Mythology through interactive media.

Operational Definition of Terms

Catholicism – refers to the traditions and beliefs of Catholic Churches. it also refers

to their theology, liturgy, morals, and spirituality.

Culture – refers to the different ways of life including arts, beliefs, institutions of a

population that are passed down through generations to generations.

Deities – refers to a group of supernatural beings with omnipotent power, they are

considered to be divine or sacred.

Folklore – it’s a traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and other cultural expressions

that are shared by a particular group of people and transmitted orally from generation to

generation. it is shared by a particular group of people; it ecompasses the traditions

common to that culture, subculture or group.

Folktale – it is a traditional narrative that typically involves human or animal

characters and teaches moral lessons.

Interactive Media – any form of digital media that allows users to interact with it in

some way. This can include websites, video games, social media platforms, virtual

reality experiences, and more. It also refers to the products and services on digital

computer-based platforms which respond to the user’s actions by presenting content

such as text, moving image, animation, video, and audio.

 Legends – refers to a genre of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring

human actions, believed or perceived, both by tellers or listeners to have taken place in

history.

Mythology – it’s a traditional story that explains the origins of the world, natural

phenomena, or cultural practices, often involving gods, goddesses, or other

supernatural beings. It is a collection of myths or stories about a specific person,

culture, religion, or with any group of shared beliefs.

Pre-Hispanic – refers to the time prior to the spanish conquests in the western

hemisphere. It also refers to the period of time before the 16th century.

Traditional Media – refers to traditional forms of mass communication, such as

television, radio, print (newspapers, magazines), and outdoor advertising (billboards,

posters).
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