Learning from a local practitioner.
The Paper reported that members of FRC Team 11019 visited Tang Jiachang, a representative practitioner of Songjiang shadow puppetry. The article connects the team’s work with 3D printing and digital tools to the preservation and reinterpretation of traditional patterns.
A different setting for technical skills.
The report also describes shadow-puppetry-themed items associated with the team’s Hawaii Regional appearance. It is a specific example of robotics students working with cultural material beyond the competition field.
The project brings three skills together: understanding traditional patterns, preparing digital models and choosing how to fabricate them. The craft practitioner’s knowledge provides context for the students’ use of digital tools.
Read the original report.
The Paper’s original article contains the account of the visit and its cultural context. Follow the link below for the full report. This English introduction summarises that coverage.
