Social Studies
Studio Ghibli Series: My Neighbor Totoro: Japanese Lifestyle & Culture
Anime Discussion: A Conversation on Japanese Culture & Lifestyle using the iconic Studio Ghibli film, My Neighbor Totoro.
10-15
year old learners
5th-8th
US Grade Level
2-18
learners per class
$15
Charged upfront
Meets once
60 minute class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
Love Studio Ghibli and Japanese culture? Did you love My Neighbor Totoro? Want to learn more about this amazing film? Then this class is designed for you! In this class, we utilize the beloved film, My Neighbor Totoro as a tool to investigate the lifestyle and culture of the Japanese in the 1950s. This class is designed for the student to be familiar with the film and to discuss certain aspects that is found throughout the movie. In class, we will discuss and view some clips of the...
Students will learn/enjoy the following: ✅ Introduction to the religion, Shintoism. ✅ The importance of the location and date of the film. ✅ Introductory history of bento boxes. ✅ Small conversation of driving habits in Japan. ✅ Japanese mythology behind some iconic characters. ✅ Fun facts about the Studio Ghibli film, My Neighbor Totoro. ✅ A deep appreciation of this amazing film.
Mrs. Vallarta has been focusing on anime/art on Outschool since February 2018. As a personal avid anime enthusiast, she is familiar with many series, genres, characters and can teach how to execute any aspect of this. Mrs. Vallarta has her Bachelors in Fine Arts and has taught art for 18+ years. Five of those years has been online. Mrs. Vallarta offers over 50 different types of courses that include but not limited to; general anime, anatomy, art, drawing, watercoloring and more.
No homework necessary.
Assessments can be offered upon request. Please reach out and Mrs. V can work with your request.
1 hour per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
The MPAA rating for this film is G.
We reference the Studio Ghibli film; My Neighbor Totoro.
Teacher
Mrs. VallartaExperienced Art Educator (18+ yrs.) & Professional Artist; BFA
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United States1974 total reviews
1786 completed classes
About Me
ABOUT MRS. VALLARTA: Mrs. Vallarta is a professional artist located in Texas. Mrs. Vallarta went to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago to obtain her Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree. There she focused on different art disciplines and...
