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Undergraduate Course: Paper Engineering as a basis for 3D studies (LLLA07046)

Course Outline
SchoolCentre for Open Learning CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryTHIS IS A FOR-CREDIT COURSE OFFERED BY THE OFFICE OF LIFELONG LEARNING (OLL); ONLY STUDENTS REGISTERED WITH OLL SHOULD BE ENROLLED.

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.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, through attending classes and engaging in directed and independent study, students should be able to:

Research
Explore the manipulation of paper and surface to provide a basis to develop 3D form.
Practice
explore the effects of repetition, scale, material and construction methods on 3D form and structures

Present
Create a coherent body of art and design works which have exploited a range of paper construction and manipulation techniques.
Reading List
Recommended 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
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and 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
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMr Robbie Bushe
Tel:
Email: r.bushe@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr Benjamin McNab
Tel: (0131 6)51 4832
Email: Benjamin.Mcnab@ed.ac.uk
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