Topic 6

pplication of 2 Dimensio
and
3 Dimension Media
Week 7

6.2 Types of Media

6.2.2

3 Dimension Media

6.2.2.1

Puppet

is an object that is moved or acted by a person

either by touching or through instructions aimed at
delivering a message.
According to the Oxford 4th Edition dictionary, the
puppet is a doll of child or children.
While according to Wikipedia (2012) puppet is a
non-living doll or a human figure, animal or any
other thing that kind of animated or manipulated by
at least one Tok Dalang to be presented in theater,
film or television.
There are various types of puppets made from all

i. Glove/finger Puppets
Puppets can be in the form of glove forming the
body and body parts of puppets.
When using this type of puppet, the fingers or only a
finger inserted into the gloves and moved to turn
the puppets body parts.
Each finger is given a specific role to play.
Animal-shaped hand puppets can be introduced to
children as insects, worms, cats, rabbits and so on.
It is made of a soft material and can be washed.
Hand puppets will entertain children and strengthen
family relationships and help train children to
express themselves and develop speech faster.

Glove/finger
Puppets

ii. Stringed Puppets

Stringed puppets or 'Marionette' is made of hard
materials such as paper mache, plaster-of-Paris or
wood.
Delicate ropes are connected to the puppet parts
that can move.
When using puppets, the ropes are pulled to make
the mobile parts of the puppet moves.

iii. Stick Puppet

This puppet is made of a hard material or thickness.
Then long sticks are placed on the puppet body
including the specific parts to be moved.
The puppet is touted on the main stick while other
sticks are shaken to move the mobile puppet parts.

iv. Wayang Kulit

A puppet shape drawn on thick paper.
This puppet is colored and cut out.
Fine sticks are placed at specific points on the body of
the puppet.
During the puppet show, it is placed at the back of the
white screen.
A Tok Dalang will sit behind the screen and assisted by
the light.
Lamp is lit and the puppets shadow will appear on the
screen.
The stick is shaken to move the puppet parts.
Another way to present the shadow puppet show is by
using the OHP as the light source and the image will be

Wayang Kulit

6.2.2.2

Model

A model is the structure made from materials such

as clay, plasticine, rubber, plaster, or wood box
intended to imitate an actual object or abstract
thing.
It is used to:
Compress a large object, or enlarge small objects.
Show the internal structure of an object or system
Show movement

i. Scale Model
Scale model refers to materials that are built in sizes
as large as the original form or in a smaller size,
greater or equal according to the scale of certain
expansion or downsizing.
Each made to resemble the original thing.
It can be held and observed easily.

ii. Mock Model

The modified model of a real object with real shape
to show the movement or the way some a system
works in the original form.
Usually a mock model is made larger than the
original condition and no magnification scale but are
still able to show the real original condition.

ii. Cross-Sectional Model

Cross-sectional model is made to represent a crosssetion of a real.
It aims to show the appearance of the inside of a
material.
Cross-sectional models are usually used in technical
and science subjects.

6.2.2.3 Realia
Realia refers to the actual (real) material.
Students can see, touch, feel and hear the realia.
This gives a real and meaningful experience for
students.
Types of realia include:

i. Natural Realia
Natural realia may be of natural living materials
that exist and can be seen with the naked eye, such
as animals, plant or rigid non-living materials such
as machinery, equipment and vehicles.

Natural Realia

ii. Preserved Realia

Preserved realia are once living materials that have
been preserved or stored in chemical fluids such as
snakes or birds.

6.2.2.4

Specimens

Specimens are examples or sample of a group of

living things.
It can represent a particular group of living things
that have the attributes or features that are usually
found in the group.
Examples are a butterfly for a group of butterflies
and a banana tree for a group of banana trees.

6.2.2.5

Diorama

Diorama is three-dimensional model of a scenario

that may consist of people, buildings, animals,
plants and other three dimentional object group
together with some form of background to the
scenario.
Diorama also refers to an exhibition performance
with structured models in order to describe the
condition or appearance of an original view of the
situation.
The models are arranged in boxes according to the
story and events.
It can be seen in a museum, diorama showcasing
the ancient model.

Diorama

6.2.2.6

'Mobile'

'Mobile' is a material that contains a variety of

shapes that were suspended and will sway or move
when touched or blown by the wind.
The material grouped according to specific
categories such as groups of animals and the
planet.
It can attract students because different shapes and
different colors.

6.2.2.7

Mask

According to the fourth edition of the Dewan Bahasa

Dictionary (2005), mask is defined as sesuatu yg
dipakai untuk menutup muka yg berupa muka orang
atau binatang dan lain-lain.
Masks can be made of paper, leather or using paper
mash.
Masks are great for role playing or acting activities.

6.2.2.8

Aquarium

An aquarium is the place for aquaculture.

Aquarium can be prepared using a glass or plastic
jar.
Tropical fish can be kept in the aquarium.

6.2.2.9

Terrarium

Terrarium is a small place for keeping life on soil.

Terarium can be used to keep small animals like
small tortoises, iguanas and small harmless reptile.
Small boxes covered plastic or glass can be used as
a terrarium.

Advantages of 3D Materials
Concepts can be properly constructed because
students can see the real thing.
Learning will become more efficient because the
students can learn from the use of real materials.
Students are able to better understand the
nature, structure and movement of things.
Provide experience of the real situation of a
substance or thing.
Encourage students to make further studies about
an event or product.
Provide more opportunities for students to
interact with each other.
Arouse the curiosity that will lead to the concept
of learning through research.