Make and Tell :

Journal of JSEE, vol. 71, pp. 5_57–5_62

Abstract

This paper assesses the effectiveness of an original ceramic workshop for conducting research consultation with science and engineering students at undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate levels. Three practical exercises using clay were designed to enhance development, visualisation and communication of personal research projects through art-design methodologies. Participant observation, text analysis and questionnaire surveys confirmed the usefulness of the workshop and the appreciation of the students. Communication was facilitated by hands-on activities, the versatility of clay as a medium of expression, focused and continued reflection, guidance from the teacher and direct comparison with other students’ responses.

Authors 3

1. Giorgio Salani

   Tokyo Institute of Technology

   Affiliation as printed

   Tokyo Institute of Technology

2. Kayoko Nohara

   Tokyo Institute of Technology

   Affiliation as printed

   Tokyo Institute of Technology

3. Masahiko Hara Aachen

   RWTH Aachen University · Tokyo Institute of Technology

   Affiliation as printed

   RWTH Aachen University

   Tokyo Institute of Technology