Research and Learning

Our research was completed in the first five months of the project as we explored STEM subjects, inclusion and cartoon and animation methodologies.

Country Profile Research Template  – we used this document to ensure all research reporting was uniform

cartooned research report summary

For those of you interested in an overview of how STEM subjects are being taught across Europe, then this is the report for you!

4change have summarised and concluded the results of all the research for this quick and easy read, just click on the image on the left, download the report, scroll through and read the conclusions.

However if you have more of an interest in a specific country, we’ve also uploaded those too!

Asociația Four Change ran focus groups and interviewed youth from their locality to put together their results.

Here are the key outcomes:
1) The STEM focus will be Maths.
2) The inclusion focus will be on people with a physical disability.
3) The cartoon methodology will most likely be in 2d using traditional and digital techniques.

Click on the Romanian flag for the full report!

CartoonED research report Romania

Jedna Mladost gathered their youth club members to research their thoughts on the subject.

Here are the key outcomes:
1) The STEM focus will be Chemistry.
2) The inclusion focus will be on neurodivergent people.
3) The cartoon methodology will most likely be sketched in 2d and then made into an animation. 

Click on the Croatian flag for the full report!

Research Institute for Technological Evolution (RITE) reached out to various young people to gather their feedback and prepare their report.

Here are the key outcomes:
1) The STEM focus will be Physics
2) The inclusion focus will be refugees from low income families
3) The cartoon methodology will most likely be stop motion and 2d drawing. 

Click on the Cypriot flag for the full report!

CartoonED research report Cyprus

As part of this stage of the research, we wanted to hear what cartoons young people watched or used to watch.

We also asked about styles of cartoons and watched a number of animated clips from TV shows, movies and games to develop and idea about what was most appealing.

Here’s a list of all the cartoon/animation making software preferred by our young people:

  1. Flipaclip: Flipaclip is a user-friendly mobile app that allows you to create 2D animations on your smartphone or tablet. It offers a wide range of drawing tools and features to bring your ideas to life.

  2. Cartoon Animator 4: Cartoon Animator 4 is a powerful 2D animation software that enables you to create professional-level animations. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for character creation, rigging, and animation.

  3. Moho (Anime Studio): Moho, formerly known as Anime Studio, is a versatile 2D animation software suitable for both beginners and professionals. It offers advanced features like bone rigging, motion tracking, and particle effects.

  4. Toon Boom Harmony: Toon Boom Harmony is a widely-used professional 2D animation software. It provides a robust toolset for traditional frame-by-frame animation, cut-out animation, and special effects, making it a popular choice for studios and animators.

  5. Synfig Studio: Synfig Studio is a free and open-source 2D animation software. It allows you to create complex animations using vector graphics and offers features like skeletal animation, tweening, and particle effects.

  1. Animaker: Animaker is an online platform that simplifies the process of creating animated videos. It provides pre-built templates, characters, and a user-friendly interface, making it accessible for beginners to create engaging animations.

  2. Procreate: Procreate is a popular digital painting app available exclusively for iPad. Although primarily a drawing and painting tool, it offers animation features, allowing you to create frame-by-frame animations with ease.

  3. Blender: Blender is a powerful and free 3D animation software. While known for its 3D capabilities, it also includes a comprehensive set of 2D animation tools, making it a versatile option for creating various types of animations.

  4. Pencil2D: Pencil2D is a free and open-source 2D animation software. It provides a simple and intuitive interface for creating hand-drawn animations, making it suitable for beginners and casual animators.

  5. Toonz: Toonz is a professional 2D animation software used by many studios and production houses. It offers a wide range of features for traditional and digital animation, including scanning, coloring, and compositing.

  6. PowToon: PowToon is an online platform that simplifies the creation of animated videos and presentations. It offers a user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop functionality, allowing users to create engaging animations without prior animation experience.