Undergraduate Course: Paper Engineering (intensive) (LLLA07122)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Lifelong Learning (ECA) |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course explores the structural potential of paper as a basic sheet material through the use of simple processes to create complex geometric structures as a creative practice.
Initial paper manipulation studies will identify an individual approach through exploration, repetition, and the use of scale and the choice of paper types to create a cohesive body of work. These in turn can be used as proposals for 3D design in the form of jewellery, textiles or ceramics or to create architectural or interior spaces for animation.
Emphasis is placed on heightening awareness and application of non-precious, transient materials within the design process.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. On completion of this course through class hours, directed and independent study, students will be able to;
Research
Explore the manipulation of paper and surface to provide a basis to develop 3D form.
2. Practice
explore the effects of repetition, scale, material and construction methods on 3D form and structures
3. Present
Create a coherent body of art and design works which have exploited a range of paper construction and manipulation techniques.
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Assessment Information
The course will be assessed by the submission of a portfolio of visual art works and supporting materials within the discipline studied. This will include a selection of resolved art works, preparatory studies, visual research and evidence of a contextual awareness through a completed sketchbook and/or visual journal. The work must be presented in a clear and professional manner appropriate to the discipline. The submission should include work undertaken within the class as well as directed and independent study out with the class.
Typically, this will comprise:
¿ Class Contact hours: 27.5 (work students do during the class)
¿ Directed hours: 27.5 (work the tutor has set students to do before and after the class teaching)
¿ Independent Study Hours: 45 (work students set themselves to do, relevant to the discipline studied)
The combined submission will be assessed against the three learning outcomes for this course. These are equally weighted and each will be given a percentage grade. To pass, students must achieve a minimum of 30% in each learning outcome and an overall combined mark of 40% minimum.
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Ability to deploy 3D design and construction techniques
Design thinking
Creative thinking
Ability to undertake research and reflective practice and apply these in the context of paper engineering within visual culture
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| Reading list |
Recommended
Books
HAGA, KAZUO, 2008, Origamics : mathematical explorations through paper folding, Hackensack NJ: Hackensack
JACKSON, P., 1994, Origami: a complete step-by-step guide. Chancellor Press
NEWMAN, THELMA R., 1973, Paper as art and craft : the complete book of the history and processes of the paper arts, New York: Crown Publishing
Web Sources
www.origami-artist.com
www.5min.com/pauljackson
www.origmaitessellations.com
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Robbie Bushe
Tel:
Email: r.bushe@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Sherrey Landles
Tel: (0131 6)50 3003
Email: s.landles@ed.ac.uk |
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