Kirigami is a variation of origami that includes cutting of the paper (from Japanese "kiru" = to cut, "kami" = paper)
How can flat surfaces be transformed into useful three-dimensional structures?
Kirigami patterns can be robustly manipulated into a variety of three-dimensional shapes by folding and cutting a flat surface into complex target configurations.
The course is designed to foster knowledge, understanding and skills that will assist the student with both future courses and professional design practice. Each class incorporates a range of teaching and learning strategies including demonstrations, studio exercises, hands-on making, and discussion. The basis of the exercises and assignments use folding and cutting to interpret the principles of each drawing skill: Orthographic/parallel folds, Axonometric/equal angle folds, Isometric/unequal angle folds and Parametric/pleat folds applied to span and parabola.
Skills covered in the course range from techniques of hand folding and physical model-building to presentation strategies and display systems. Weekly demonstrations and visual presentations address the conventions associated with modes of Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior and Landscape Architecture representation and their capacity to convey ideas.
Students, using DesignLab resources, classify the basic properties, appropriate application and performance of construction materials, products, components, and assemblies, including their environmental impact and reuse.
