Arte interactivo con realidad aumentada para visibilizar los mitos y leyendas ecuatorianas en adolescentes de 10 a 18 años.

Abstract

The interactive art project with augmented reality to visualize Ecuadorian myths and legends for adolescents aged 10 to 18 addresses the loss of cultural identity caused by foreign narratives and social media. The main problem identified is the disconnection of teenagers from their cultural identity, proposing augmented reality and digital animation as an innovative pedagogical tool that combines tradition and technology. The main objective of the project is to develop 16 interactive art pieces based on 15 Ecuadorian myths and legends, integrating 2D animation with augmented reality. Each illustration will have a visual concept of a collectible card, and by scanning a QR code, animations will be displayed—both of the illustrations and of Mítika, the project’s mascot. The project selected different representative myths and legends from Ecuador, which are part of the national school curriculum, but also included additional ones to showcase a broader range. The proposal seeks not only to disseminate these myths and legends, but also to strengthen cultural identity and spark greater interest in it. In conclusion, it is evident that augmented reality was effective in creating an educational, engaging, and interactive experience. Likewise, this research provides dynamic pedagogical resources for teachers to use.