Child Development
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI205
Course Name: Folding Techniques Analysis and Design
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University 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
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

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Program Outcomes
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic.
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively.
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility.
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments.
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development.
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions.
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance.
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development.
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family.
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development.
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices.
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development.
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic. 1
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively. 1
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility. 1
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments. 1
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development. 1
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions. 1
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance. 1
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development. 1
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family. 1
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development. 1
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices. 1
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development. 1
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 1
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 1
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development. 1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 45