CREATIVE KIDS TOP CANVAS [Report] “Hamster☆Gathering” (Preschool Class) in Takeshiba

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2022.01.18
[Report] “Hamster☆Gathering” (Preschool Class) in Takeshiba

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#Kids Researcher's Log 12/18 Sat #Workshop #Photos

We held the “Ham☆Star Gathering” (Preschool Class) in Takeshiba!

(Program provided by Akina Tokiyoshi)

https://www.canvas.ws/kenkyujo/report/20211218in.php

In December 2021, we held a photography program!

This program is provided by artist Akina Tokiyoshi.

What kind of animal is a hamster, anyway? How big is it? What does it feel like to touch? Does it have a tail? What color is it? Does it have any markings? Whether you’ve seen a hamster before or not, or whether you’ve touched one or not, start by picturing a hamster in your mind…This time, we’ll make a “nearly real” hamster using the same method Mr. Tokiyoshi uses to create his usual artwork.

Watch videos of both the real hamster that Mr. Tokiyoshi lives with and the “almost real” hamster. Hamsters look so soft—I wonder what they eat? They’re looking for food! Take a close look at the “almost real” hamster, too… I wonder what it’s made of?

We’ll start by shaping hamsters out of clay. Clay feels so cold—it feels so good! We’ll knead and roll it into whatever shape we imagine—almost just like real hamsters. Some turn out perfectly round, while others are lying on their sides, standing up, or even forming little families.

I’m going to create a collage by placing photos of real hamsters on top of the clay hamster. What color should I make this “almost-real” hamster? Will it have any patterns? I’ll just keep at it—sticking, sticking, tearing, sticking…

Finally, here’s a big gathering of everyone’s “almost real” hamsters! Hamsters of all different colors, shapes, patterns, and expressions were created.

I look forward to seeing you again!

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    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”