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Ceramics StudyGS13Mashiko,JapanGLOBAL STUDIESSponsorEllen LevenhagenMark KolinskiPriceS$2,600Course Length8 nightsDescriptionImmerse yourself in the ceramic arts of Japan. At the pottery center inMashiko you will participate in a hands-on workshop with a local ceramicartist in a traditional Japanese ceramic studio. You will be immersed inpottery making techniques and gain first hand knowledge about whatit’s like to live as a Japanese ceramic artist. We will be housed at a Minjiku(traditional guest house) and learn about Japanese cultural traditionsfrom bathing, to cooking, to eating Japanese cuisine. You will continuethe investigation into Japanese art and culture in Tokyo by visiting famousceramic galleries, the Meji Shrine and get a first hand tour of the art of animemaking at the Ghibli Museum.Post-Interim Experience:Online ReflectionsObjectives• Students will gain insights into the redevelopment of an earthquakedamagedcrafts center.• Students will investigate traditional pottery making techniques.• Students will be introduced to the history of art/craft making in Japan.• Students will learn hands-on skills in pottery making.• Students will gain an appreciation for exhibited artwork in some Tokyogalleries.RequirementsPre-Course requirements:• Attend all meetings.• Participate in all preparatory reading.• Gain background information about Japan, Japanese ceramics, Mashikovillage ceramics culture.Post-Course requirements:• Each student will keep a blog as the vehicle to share the interimexperience.44 interim semester HANDBOOKSINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL