This course in Paper Engineering will explore the multi-faceted medium of paper as students create movable works of art. Using pop up books as a starting point, students will learn elements of paper mechanics which they will apply to book arts, collapsible structures, interactive sculpture, paper craft and innovative kite design.
In addition, students will gain skills in visualizing three dimensional forms through the fundamentals of drawing and 2-dimensional design. Students will become immersed in the iterative process of research, design, and ultimate execution of their ideas. Modes of storytelling, narrative and presentation will be applied to the paper engineering projects.
Students will be able to take their knowledge of paper manipulation and relate it to other mediums and disciplines from deployable architecture studies to industrial design; from book arts to modular building systems and beyond.