A proposal of calligraphy learning assistant system with letter portion practice function using projection mapping
International Journal of Web Information Systems
ISSN: 1744-0084
Article publication date: 22 October 2019
Issue publication date: 3 June 2020
Abstract
Purpose
For several decades, calligraphy has been popular among people in Japan, China, and even in the world. Traditionally, a teacher teaches how to write letters on a paper with a brush, and a student will imitate them by referring to the model letters. However, if a teacher is not available, this method will not be applicable either. This study aims to propose a calligraphy learning assistant system (CLAS) using projection mapping, which allows a student to learn calligraphy by him/herself.
Design/methodology/approach
By following the letter writing video of a teacher that is directly projected on the paper, a student is able to learn the stroke order and writing speed in addition to the letter shape. Moreover, the letter portion practice function is incorporated in CLAS to allow a learner to repeat practicing hard portions of each letter.
Findings
For evaluations, the authors implemented CLAS using Raspberry Pi and open-source software and asked students to use it. The results confirmed that CLAS is effective in improving calligraphy skills of novice students.
Originality/value
With CLAS, a student can practice calligraphy using a conventional brush, ink and paper at a desk while looking at the model letter writing of a teacher projected on the paper using projection mapping.
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Citation
Huda, S., Funabiki, N., Kuribayashi, M. and Kao, W.-C. (2020), "A proposal of calligraphy learning assistant system with letter portion practice function using projection mapping", International Journal of Web Information Systems, Vol. 16 No. 2, pp. 137-149. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJWIS-07-2019-0032
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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