Undergraduate Course: Paper Engineering as a basis for 3D studies (LLLA07046)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art | 
College | College of Humanities and Social Science | 
 
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) | 
Availability | Not available to visiting students | 
 
| SCQF Credits | 10 | 
ECTS Credits | 5 | 
 
 
| Summary | THIS 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. 
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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| 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. 
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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 
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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 
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| 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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