Thematic Production and Reference Bibliography

Contribution and gain

Chinese Name

蕭佑澄

English Name

Yu-cheng Hsiao

Nickname

Little Apple

Contributions

1. Performing interviews with Master A-fa.
2. Making an online game of statue sprucing.
3. Writing the verbatim transcripts of the interviews.

What was Learned

1. I learned a lot about traditional craft and even better understand what “statue sprucing” is.
2. I learned how to create website content and how to turn “verbatim” (subjective) into “introductory content” (objective).
3. I learned how to make a game by myself and gained a great sense of accomplishment.

cknowledgements

1. The teachers worked hard day and night, much harder than us.
2. The cooperation of the interviewees made the process smoother.
3. The pick-up and drop-off from parents and teachers.

 

 

 

Chinese Name

陳義友

English Name

Yi-you Chen

Nickname

Oliver

Contributions

1. Compiling the chronology of Master A-fa’s works and awards.
2. Making various charts.
3. Collecting audio and video materials and converting them into text content.

What was Learned

1. Understanding the history of Nanyao Temple and Xiang Dan.
2. Acquiring interviewing skills and experiences.
3. Understanding the traditional craft technique of statue sprucing.

Acknowledgements

1. I am grateful to all the teachers who guided us and gave us advice.
2. I would like to thank Mr. Shun-yuan Tsai and Master A-fa for taking the time to receive the interviews.
3. I am grateful to my father for helping me translate Taiwanese into Chinese.

 

 

Chinese Name

黃翊涵

English Name

Yi-han Huang

Nickname

Ssu

Contributions

1. Collecting various reference materials.
2. Compiling award-winning news and awards.
3. Draw four-frame comics related to Master A-fa.

What was Learned

1. I learned how to use Keywords for querying.
2. I learned how to classify and record the important parts among the numerous materials.
3. I learned how to organize data and design the layout.

Acknowledgements

1. I am grateful to the director for his advice and care.
2. I am grateful to the teachers for guiding us relentlessly.
3. I appreciate my teammates working together to achieve our best potential.

 

 

 

Chinese Name

張庭禎

English Name

Ting-chen Chang

Nickname

Chen Chang, Teddy Bear Cookie

Contributions

1. Producing statue sprucing videos related to Master A-fa.
2. Designing and writing the webpage introduction to the statue sprucing craft.
3. Writing the content related to statue sprucing craft and proofreading it.

What was Learned

1. I learned how to type verbatim transcripts and how to convert them into article content.
2. I learned the skills of making videos.
3. I learned how to make posters for promotional tour.

Acknowledgements

1. Principals, directors and teachers.
2. The teammates who worked hard with me to complete the CyberFair project.
3. Master A-fa and everyone who helped us during the project.

Chinese Name

陳喧郁

English Name

Hsuan-yu Chen

Nickname

Yu

Contributions

1. Creating video narration.
2. Recording and taking photos during the interviews.
3. Designing the video and writing the verbatim transcript.

What was Learned

1. I learned how to create narration for videos.
2. I learned how to write interview verbatim.
3. I learned to identify the key points among numerous materials and classify them.

Acknowledgements

1. I would like to thank Master A-fa, Mr. Shun-Yuan Tsai, and many others for accepting our interviews.
2. I am grateful to Principal Li-yue Wu for her support.
3. I am grateful to the teammates I worked with (especially Ting-chen who was in the same group as me).

 

 

 

Chinese Name

謝沛珊

English Name

Pei-shan Hsieh

Nickname

Crab

Contributions

1. Integrating the manuscripts of each group and writing articles and proofreading them.
2. Conducting class tour for promotion.
3. Designing a statue sprucing worksheet.

What was Learned

1. I learned how to record interviews and convert the key points into articles.
2. I learned how to divide topics and organize them.
3. I learned to design worksheet.

Acknowledgements

1. I am grateful to my teachers for their teachings.
2. I appreciate my parents’ support and opinions.
3. I would like to thank all participating teammates for their suggestions.

 

 

Chinese Name

黃玉涵

English Name

Yu-han Huang

Nickname

Runa

Contributions

1. Making a scratch game of statue sprucing.
2. Designing the interview outline and asking questions.
3. Making a webpage.

What was Learned

1. I have a better understanding of local culture and history, and have come into contact with people, things, and matters that I have never been close to before.
2. I learned more scratch and webpage production skills.
3. My teamwork skills have improved.

Acknowledgements

1. Teacher: spending countless nights helping us correct the data.
2. Master A-fa: providing us with the opportunity for interviews.
3. Parents: picking up and dropping off.

 

 

Chinese Name

廖翊程

English Name

I-cheng Liao

Nickname

Eason, Starfish, Braised Egg, Tea Egg

Contributions

1. Analyzing relevant news reports.
2. Designing questionnaires and statistics.
3. Providing various innovative ideas.


What was Learned

1. I learned the craft of statue sprucing.
2. I learned more about knowledge of information technology.
3. I learned how to divide work and cooperate.

Acknowledgements

1. I would like to thank the teachers and parents for their help and pick-up/drop-off.
2. I would like to thank Master A-fa for taking the time to receive our interviews.
3. I would like to thank my teammates for helping me with the questionnaire and news feedback.

 

 

 

Chinese Name

鄭宇倫

English Name

Yu-lun Cheng

Nickname

 

Contributions

1. Searching for news and analyzing it.
2. Making online forms.
3. Producing webpage.

What was Learned

1. I learned how to analyze various relevant news and make the materials usable.
2. I learned how to make and compile online questionnaires.
3. I learned the knowledge of information technology.

Acknowledgements

1. The laughter brought by my teammates.
2. The assistance from teachers and directors.
3. The Principal’s support.

 

 

 

Chinese Name

施婷恩

English Name

Ting-en Shi

Nickname

Shi Shi

Contributions

1. Compiling data
2. Editing articles
3. Sharing experiences

What was Learned

1. I learned to control time more easily.
2. I learned to improve work efficiency.
3. I learned detailed information about the statue sprucing industry.

Acknowledgements

1. Article review by Ms. Ya-jan Chuang.
2. Ms. Yu-fang Liang’s interview guidance and schedule arrangement.
3. Mr. Wei-jee Chang’s computer technical guidance.

Home

Narrative

My school


The Miraculous Master A-fa 

Statue Sprucing Craftsmanship

Craftsman Master A-fa

An Interview with Master A-fa

Statue Sprucing mandala

 

Years as an Apprentice 

A Childhood Immersed in Craftsmanship

Apprenticeship to Learn the Craft

The Early Stages of Learning

Sticking to Studies

Life of Apprenticeship

Becoming a Master After Seven Years of Apprenticeship

Creating His Own Way

Chronology of Master A-fa 



Entrepreneurship and Innovation 

Settled in Changhua

Difficulties and Challenges in Starting a Business

Growth against the Trend

Becoming Famous Far and Wide

The Crisis of Inheritance

Devotion to Inheritance

Commitment to Inheritance and Promotion

Taking Root

 

Statue Sprucing Craftsmanship 

Origin

Techniques

Materials

Restoration of Statues

The posture and facial expression of the statue

Cleaning up

Taboos of statue sprucing 

Master A-fa statue sprucing Video

 

 

Public Television 

Preparations before the Interview

Go to Nanyao Temple for on-site video shooting

A Visit to Master A-fa’s Buddhist paraphernalia shop

First encounter with gold

Lacquer thread carving experience

Public Television

 

Interviews and tours 

The interview with Mr. Tsai

Sweetness and bitterness experienced in statue sprucing

Class tour for promotion

Questionnaire statistical analysis

Lacquer thread game

Carving game

Comic Little Theater


Thematic Production and Reference Bibliography

Production process experience

Interesting details behind the project

Contribution and gain

Curriculum Integration

References and news links

Quiz