Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

ICM025

Course Name:

Folding Techniques Analysis and Design Applications

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Doç. Dr. BİLGE YARAREL DOĞAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Lecturer Burcu Şansan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Introducing folding methods in accordance with the architectural discipline, providing the development of aesthetic perspective with applications. To be a pioneer in creating products that will make a difference in their professional projects by being inspired by folding techniques.
Course Content:	General information about the history and architectural uses of origami; teaching basic folding principles and origami language; the use of origami in designs, technological products, engineering; creating various textures with superficial pile folds, making mobile, scalable, geometric, 3D models and developing them with product applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) They can develop their own models by knowing the main folding methods used
2) They can make intermediate to advanced models by understanding and following origami symbols.
3) To support the emergence of value-added products.
4) Volume reduction / pop-up / reveal designs
5) They can be inspired by the folding methods in the designs and provide support for their individual creativity.
6) Gains knowledge about the relationship between mathematics and origami. Gains perspective at the level of research institutions and universities using origami.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Information about the history, technological development, current situation and future of origami. International Paper Sizes Practicing origami symbols by explaining basic folding methods. A look at origami-inspired structures, buildings, sculptures
2)	Introduction to Basic Folds Zigzag folds, straight, angled, circular and their applications
3)	Repeated Folds Pleated folds, making individual pleat patterns, Creating looped pleats
4)	V-folds, multiple V-folds
5)	Fixed tunnel and mobile tunnels (pipe)
6)	What is parabolic and its folds, applications of parabolic architecture today
7)	Shaded pleats and creasing Texture surface by cutting in pleat folds, creating shading (scissors, utility knife)
8)	Freeform bowl/box, twisted box/form
9)	Platonic bodies What are Platonic Bodies? Cube, regular tetrahedron, connected cube
10)	Modular structure and equilateral triangle mold
11)	Book form with pop-up folding
12)	Creating wall / ceiling / vertical decorative classical and free axis pyramid. Material (compass, ruler, glue, non-thin magazine pages)
13)	Miura folding usage areas and applications are studies.
14)	curvilinear surfaces Free crease forms and crumpling

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Mathematical Methods for Geometric Origami - Robet J. Lang • Complete Pleats - P. Jackson • Origami Boxes- Tomoko Fuse • Zen Origami - Sinayskaya • The Geometry of Origami -- Erik Demaine
References:	• Mathematical Methods for Geometric Origami - Robet J. Lang • Complete Pleats - P. Jackson • Origami Boxes- Tomoko Fuse • Zen Origami - Sinayskaya • The Geometry of Origami -- Erik Demaine

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Continuously following up-to-date publications and developments related to the profession of Interior Architecture and shaping the design process in line with the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of architecture and art.
2) Acquiring universal knowledge in the fields within the discipline of interior architecture.
3) To have the right professional communication skills in professional life by using all the inputs and conditions related to Interior Architecture profession and to have mastered the methods of interior architecture representation and professional terminology.
4) Focusing on the various functions within the whole interior design design and handling the pieces of space as a whole.
5) Evaluating the concept of space design through different disciplines.
6) To be able to make contemporary designs suitable for the person by relating the relationship between human-space-scale concepts with the needs of the people.
7) Ability to use all presentation and expression techniques with the necessary knowledge of fine arts in order to express the design process correctly.
8) To be able to manage the process that goes from design to application by showing the details related to the application after the interior architecture has matured in the design stage.
9) Project and construction site management and applications, employee health, environmental and occupational safety awareness, professional standards and business law.
10) To be able to choose the right materials and application methods with sufficient and up-to-date information about building materials and their applications.
11) To be able to understand problems related to construction, design, application and engineering.
12) To be able to make original interior design by combining aesthetic, technical and functional conditions, and to continuously develop the professional knowledge and skills.
13) According to a foreign language education level, in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria; at least B1; use at general level.
14) Use computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Continuously following up-to-date publications and developments related to the profession of Interior Architecture and shaping the design process in line with the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of architecture and art.	1
2)	Acquiring universal knowledge in the fields within the discipline of interior architecture.	1
3)	To have the right professional communication skills in professional life by using all the inputs and conditions related to Interior Architecture profession and to have mastered the methods of interior architecture representation and professional terminology.
4)	Focusing on the various functions within the whole interior design design and handling the pieces of space as a whole.
5)	Evaluating the concept of space design through different disciplines.
6)	To be able to make contemporary designs suitable for the person by relating the relationship between human-space-scale concepts with the needs of the people.
7)	Ability to use all presentation and expression techniques with the necessary knowledge of fine arts in order to express the design process correctly.	2
8)	To be able to manage the process that goes from design to application by showing the details related to the application after the interior architecture has matured in the design stage.
9)	Project and construction site management and applications, employee health, environmental and occupational safety awareness, professional standards and business law.
10)	To be able to choose the right materials and application methods with sufficient and up-to-date information about building materials and their applications.
11)	To be able to understand problems related to construction, design, application and engineering.
12)	To be able to make original interior design by combining aesthetic, technical and functional conditions, and to continuously develop the professional knowledge and skills.
13)	According to a foreign language education level, in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria; at least B1; use at general level.
14)	Use computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Project	2	% 100
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Total Workload		42