The Use of Pinterest-Based Mood Boards in Illustration Instruction at Panongan 2 Public Junior High School in Tangerang

Abstract

One of the problems that often arises in illustration learning in junior high schools is that students’ work tends to be uniform and lacks originality, especially when they do not have sufficient visual references before they begin drawing. The purpose of this study was to analyze whether the use of Pinterest-based mood boards could serve as a solution for encouraging visual exploration, creativity, and learning motivation among eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Panongan, Tangerang. This qualitative case study involved 35 students divided into five groups. Data were collected using an illustration assessment rubric (covering visual and technical aspects) and a 25-item Likert-scale self-assessment questionnaire addressing Pinterest experience, creativity, motivation, mood board effectiveness, and collaboration. The use of Pinterest-based mood boards effectively supported students’ visual exploration, creativity, and learning motivation. Four out of five groups achieved an average score of 78.6 out of 100, exceeding the minimum passing grade of 70. Theme and mood board suitability received the highest scores, while image neatness required improvement. Questionnaire results showed that 82.8% of students responded positively, with no negative responses recorded. These findings indicate that Pinterest, as a digital mood board medium, is quite effective in helping students develop more diverse and focused visual ideas in cultural arts learning. The conclusion of the study emphasizes that the use of mood boards based on the Pinterest application can function both as a method and as a learning resource to inspire works of art.